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Published on 6 January 2025

New conditions for flying the Swiss flag at sea: a powerful signal for the future

In 2023, the Federal Council presented a maritime strategy for steering the future of Swiss shipping. It encompassed a number of revisions to existing legislation. One of the key objectives of the maritime strategy is to enhance the attractiveness of the Swiss flag for commercial seagoing vessels, yachts and coastal boats.

A ship flying the Swiss flag illustrates the new framework conditions for the Swiss flag at sea.