Concerning subparagraph (e), this delegation felt that ships in distress should not be arrested due to the inherent risks involved.

(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

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

The system enables distress signals from ships or airplanes to be received and processed more quickly than before.

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

States are required by article 98 of the Convention to render assistance to any person found at sea in danger of being lost, to rescue persons in distress and, after a collision, to render assistance to the ship, its crew and its passengers.

Ship construction

(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

(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

In 2004, IMO amended SOLAS and the SAR Convention and adopted guidelines on the treatment of persons rescued at sea to help masters to understand their obligation under international law to rescue persons in distress and to ensure that by taking on board persons in distress at sea, masters are released from that obligation with minimum further deviation from the ship's intended voyage (see A 59 62 Add.1, paras.

Mrs. E. L.

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

Ship routing and reporting measures

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

(iii) reward for the salvage of the ship,

Vessel monitoring system

Pollution from ships

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.

Divorce case, a tax appeal, and an important marine insurance claim.

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

(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 .

(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

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.

Air pollution from ships

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

(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

Ships owned or operated by a State

Article 4 Release from arrest

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.

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

Article 4 Release from arrest

Ship breaking recycling dismantling

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

An American heavy cruiser.

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

The COSPAS SARSAT search and rescue programme can be used to detect and pinpoint moving objects (particularly aircraft and ships) involved in disasters.

The global satellite system for search and rescue of sea vessels and aircraft in distress

Invites Member States and its maritime companies to register their ships with the Islamic P I (Protection and Indemnity Club) in Qeshm Island in Islamic Republic of Iran, in order the Club meet the level of the existing International P I Clubs and also to encourage the treatment of the ships under cover of the Club on equal footing with national ships at the member states seaports.