“The vessels flying the (Tanzanian) flag are entitled to enter into a private agreement with the surveying organisation authorised to act on behalf of TZIRS,” says part of information posted on the TZIRS website.
What you need to know:
TZIRS was established in 2008 in accordance with the Registration of Maritime Transport Act of 2006, and is mandated to register foreign vessels that need to fly the Tanzanian flag temporarily or permanently. Officials of the agency are appointed by the Union and Zanzibar governments, according to information posted on the TZIRS website.
