foreign-flag

[ fawr-in-flag, for- ]

adjective

1. (of a vessel or aircraft) having a registry under a nationality other than one's own:

   rivalry between U.S.-flag freighters and foreign-flag ships.

2. (especially of a ship) owned by a national of one country and registered under the maritime laws of another country:

   Some foreign-flag vessels are actually owned by American shipping companies.

Example Sentences

“It potentially opens the door for future incursions by foreign-flag interests by giving them a roadmap of what they need to do in order to bully our government into giving them what they want — just show up on our doorstep and call the press,” the unions said.

From Washington Times

Venezuela used several of its own vessels, instead of the usual foreign-flag carriers, to get emergency shipments to Cuba, but, given its own problems, such measures are probably not sustainable over the long term.

From The New Yorker

“The foreign-flag airlines tend to be more aggressive in advertising because they’re not as well known and in many cases are promoting destinations beyond their home market,” he said.

From New York Times

In addition to the captain, any foreign-flag vessel must have an American or Canadian pilot aboard to navigate confined waters, Mr. Hoffe explained.

From New York Times

Sovereignty brought regulation, but the fleets catching the pollock were still foreign-flag.

From Seattle Times