The government has taken several steps to help solve the problem of inadequate national-flag tonnage. Overseas Chinese who own flag-of-convenience vessels are encouraged to fly the ROC flag with promised exemption from national obligations and foreign currency restrictions. Favorable credit terms, priority in receiving contracts for shipping national goods, and tax benefits are given to Chinese companies who invest in national-flag carriers. Building new ships is very expensive.
為促使、獎勵國人及華僑所有的權宜籍船「歸籍」，政府採行了若干措施，例如：推行造船計畫，以優惠貸款和優先承運國貨等有利條件，吸引航商向中國造船廠訂製新船，並掛國旗營運；獎勵華僑所屬權宜船歸籍，給予廿年內免受徵召、船舶出售轉籍不受約束、外匯所得可自行運用等優惠。