Dear Sir or Madam,

We are contacting you on behalf of the EST Flag initiative / Estonian Transport Administration to introduce the advantages of operating under the Estonian flag and to explore potential cooperation opportunities.

Estonia is a modern and fully digital maritime state. Ship registration and management processes are efficient, paperless and designed to minimize administrative burden, allowing shipowners to operate smoothly and remotely.

Estonia offers a competitive corporate tax system with 0% income tax on undistributed and reinvested profits, supporting growth and fleet development. In addition, state aid measures such as the tonnage tax regime and seafarer scheme enhance the competitiveness of vessels under the Estonian flag.

As an EU-compliant flag listed on the Paris MoU White List, Estonia maintains high standards of safety, transparency and performance.

We are also advancing innovation and sustainability initiatives, including retrofit solutions and cooperation within Estonia’s maritime cluster. During Singapore Maritime Week (20–24 April 2026), Estonia will be represented with a national stand, offering further opportunities for international collaboration.

We would be pleased to discuss how cooperation with Estonia could support your operational and strategic objectives. Should this be of interest, EST Flag initiative / Estonian Transport Administration would be happy to arrange a Teams meeting at your convenience.

We look forward to your response.

Kind regards,

Andrei Barotov
Chief Specialist of Maritime Competitiveness

Maritime Development and Competitiveness Department
Estonian Transport Administration
(+372) 586 149 52
www.transpordiamet.ee

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