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Commentary, analysis and insights on legal, regulatory, policy, governance, investment and business developments affecting Myanmar — with particular attention to maritime and law-of-the-sea matters.

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Maritime & Law of the Sea July 20, 2026

Can a Foreign Investor Own a Ship under the Myanmar Flag?

Since May 2025 the Myanmar Registration of Ships Act has contained an express ownership qualification. For foreign owners and investors, it is the threshold question, and the answer is not what many assume.

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Through its insights and commentary, ILPC seeks to contribute to informed decision-making and a deeper understanding of developments shaping Myanmar’s legal, regulatory and policy landscape.

Maritime & Law of the Sea July 20, 2026

Ship Registration in Myanmar: How the Law Has Changed, 1841 to 2025

Myanmar's ship registration statute is one of the country's oldest laws still in force. Four amendments have reshaped it, and the most recent changes who may own a Myanmar ship.

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