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Cruise ship operator Cunard is considering reflagging its vessels to a British Overseas Territory in order to tap the valuable market for wedding functions.

UK law requires that ceremonies be held by a member of the clergy or a notary public in a place that is publicly accessible, i.e. on land. Among territories with less stringent rules, Malta could win the new business, as the territory's laws permit ceremonies to be carried out by a Master of a passenger vessel in international waters.

Cunard's US parent, Carnival Cruises has already reflagged many of its vessels to Bermuda mirroring moves by other firms to capitalize on 'marriage market' opportunities.

Cunard, which has said a decision has yet to be made, has historically had a strong British identity; its three-vessel fleet - the Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria - currently operate from Southhampton.