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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 87719, member: 27"] Sanctioned Russian oil tankers have been slapping Malawi's flag on their vessels, and the government is finally pushing back through the International Maritime Organization. Malawi's flag getting hijacked at sea [LIST] [*]Charles Nkhalamba confirmed the government contacted the maritime body. [*]At least 25 sanctioned ships used Malawi's flag in 2025 alone. [*]Malawi is one of 27 countries dealing with fraudulent flag use. [*]Russian oil transport is what these bogus registrations are hiding. [/LIST] Registry cleanup is underway [LIST] [*]Tighter procedures aim to lock fraudsters out of the system. [*]Restoring international confidence in the flag is a key goal. [*]Nkhalamba called it a long-term safeguard against future abuse. [*]Formal engagement with the global body will happen soon on the record. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]