It has been suggested that this article be
merged with Yacht ensign. (
Discuss) Proposed since January 2024.
A yacht ensign is a
flag allowed by some nations to be hoisted as the national
ensign (instead of the
civil ensign) by
yachts.
As with any other
civil ensign, the yacht ensign is the largest flag on board, and is normally flown at the
stern (rear) of the ship.
Yacht ensigns differ from merchant ensigns in that their use indicates that the yacht is not carrying any
cargo which requires a
customs declaration. Carrying commercial cargo on a boat with a yacht ensign is deemed to be
smuggling in many jurisdictions.[1]
It has been suggested that this article be
merged with Yacht ensign. (
Discuss) Proposed since January 2024.
A yacht ensign is a
flag allowed by some nations to be hoisted as the national
ensign (instead of the
civil ensign) by
yachts.
As with any other
civil ensign, the yacht ensign is the largest flag on board, and is normally flown at the
stern (rear) of the ship.
Yacht ensigns differ from merchant ensigns in that their use indicates that the yacht is not carrying any
cargo which requires a
customs declaration. Carrying commercial cargo on a boat with a yacht ensign is deemed to be
smuggling in many jurisdictions.[1]