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 According to Lloyd's Maritime Services, in December 1999 there were 1,323 vessels over 24 metres flying flags of convenience. Of these, 168 were owned by companies based in EU Member States.
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 Según los Servicios Marítimos de Lloyd, en diciembre de 1999 había 1.323 buques de más de 24 metros que enarbolaban pabellones de conveniencia.
De ellos 168 eran propiedad de empresas radicadas en Estados miembros de la UE.