Western Samoa Country Flag Pilotage Charts The aim of this book The aim of this book is to help to improve the commercial performance of merchant shipping through increasing the shipmaster’s understanding of that important aspect of his professional role as well as offering an introduction to some aspects of modern management practice which facilitates compensation payments for damages incurred by member states Vessels sailing under the Western Samoa Country Flag are required to have on board this flag as part of flag state requirements that derive from maritime regulations in the International Code of Signals and the International Safety Management (ISM) Code Fleet management companies and ship owners are responsible to ensure that each vessel in their respective fleets have the appropriate flag signage onboard to be in compliance