Caribbean Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar calls for regional cooperation to stamp out “dark fleet” operations, warning that ships fraudulently flying national flags are used for illicit trade and smuggling. He raises concerns that such vessels move guns, sanctioned oil, and people illegally, framing the issue as a maritime security threat.
Indar delivers the message in connection with broader regional engagement, saying Caribbean states must coordinate to clamp down on fraudulent ship registrations and the misuse of national flags. Across the outlets, the core emphasis is on collective action—unifying efforts to reduce misuse of flags and strengthen controls—rather than on specific enforcement measures or timelines. The reporting is consistent in attributing the warnings to Indar and presenting “dark fleet” operations as a cross-border problem affecting shipping credibility and security.
