201. The benefits of implementing a vessel traffic service are that it allows identification and monitoring of vessels, strategic planning of vessel movements and provision of navigational information and assistance.

(b) Contracts for the use of a ship or of any space thereon

1. For the purpose of chapter II, vessel means ship of any type whatsoever not permanently attached to the seabed, including dynamically supported craft, submarines or any other floating craft.

Ship construction

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(a) the claim against the owner, demise charterer, manager or operator of the ship is secured by a maritime lien and is within any of the following categories

Ship routing and reporting measures

(t) any dispute between co owners of the ship as to the employment or earnings of the ship

(t) any dispute between co owners of the ship as to the employment or earnings of the ship

(iii) reward for the salvage of the ship,

Vessel monitoring system

(p) disbursements made in respect of the ship, by or on behalf of the master, owner, demise or other charterer or agent

(b) Article 23 allows nuclear powered ships and ships carrying nuclear or other inherently dangerous or noxious substances to exercise the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea, specifying that they must carry documents and observe special precautionary measures established for such ships by international agreements

It was suggested by one delegation that vessel registers and vessel marking standards be used to identify fishing vessels authorized to fish.

62. The observer for the International Ship Suppliers Association (ISSA) expressed concern that ship suppliers interests would be adversely affected by some of the changes to the Arrest Convention.

The guidance of ships and prediction of hazards and disasters that might face them.

(s) any dispute as to ownership or possession of the ship or arising out of a contract for the sale of the ship

Pollution from ships

(b) the claim against the owner, demise charterer, manager or operator of the ship is secured by a maritime lien, other than those referred to in paragraph (a), recognized under the law of the State where the arrest is requested or

(ii) the demise charterer of the ship is personally liable for the claim and is demise charterer or owner of the ship when the arrest is effected .

The right of the State of nationality of the members of the crew of a ship to exercise diplomatic protection is not affected by the right of the State of nationality of a ship to seek redress on behalf of such crew members, irrespective of their nationality, when they have been injured in connection with an injury to the vessel resulting from an internationally wrongful act.

(a) The nature of the ships in question (e.g., fishing boats, tankers, trawlers etc.)

Air pollution from ships

Ship breaking recycling dismantling

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

An American heavy cruiser.

(q) insurance premiums (including mutual insurance calls) in respect of the ship, payable by or on behalf of the shipowner or demise charterer 6 Comments by the Greek delegation on Article 1 (q) The Greek delegation has some doubts about the exact application of Article 1 (q) in several jurisdictions, where peculiarities might arise.

(q) insurance premiums (including mutual insurance calls) in respect of the ship, payable by or on behalf of the shipowner or demise charterer

(p) master s disbursements and disbursements made by shippers, demise charterers, other charterers or agents on behalf of the ship or its owners

(p) master s disbursements and disbursments made by shippers, demise charterers, other charterers or agents on behalf of the ship or its owners

Before the adoption of the 1993 MLM Convention, ship suppliers had a maritime lien in respect of their claim.

Ships owned or operated by a State

Article 4 Release from arrest

and Mortgages and Related Subjects

The maritime security measures apply to ships engaged in international trade and to port facilities serving such ships.

It would also be desirable to include in the provisions on ships a positive definition of State ships that can enjoy immunity from jurisdiction.

Seizure of vessels intended for coastal fishing or the requirements of local navigation, hospital ships and ships performing scientific and religious functions

(r) any commissions, brokerages or agency fees payable in respect of the ship by or on behalf of the shipowner or demise charterer 7 Comments by the Chinese and Greek delegations on Article 1 (r) The two delegations are of the opinion that the provisions of Article 1 (r) are very vague and may lead to situations where a vessel can be arrested for a very small amount of money.

(r) any commissions, brokerages or agency fees payable in respect of the ship by or on behalf of the shipowner or demise charterer

certification by Recognized Security Organizations (RSOs) of ships flying the national flag

Article 4 Release from arrest

(b) demise charterer, time charterer or voyage charterer of that ship .

accreditation of classification societies that are members of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) and other safety bodies in order to assist national shipbuilders and port authorities in implementing the ISPS Code

Appropriate certificates have been issued and approved Ship Security Plans are in operation.

Abandonment of ships (decision VII 27)