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Bilateral Agreement between Jordan and United Arab Emirates in sea navigation, sea commercial transportation and ports

Document type
Bilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Jul 23, 1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX;  IUCN (ID: TRE-150096)
Title (Other)

اتفاقية التعاون في مجال النقل البحري التجاري والموانئ بين حكومة المملكة الاردنية الهاشمية ودولة الامارات العربية المتحدة

Place of adoption
Abu Dhabi
Language
Arabic
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Territorial sea Disasters International agreement-text Navigation Dispute settlement Certification Offences/penalties Institution
Abstract

This Agreement is composed of 21 articles. Article 1 deals with Agreement’s objectives which are: (a) development of commercial and economic relationship in navigation transportation; (b) regulating the sea activities and relationships between both Countries; (c) encouragement of sea transportation companies in both Countries to collaborate and participate in the fleets of both Parties; (d) facilitation of the development of sea transportation; (e) coordination in sea inspection, salvaging operations and exchange of information concerning security and saving measures as well as pollution control; (f) cooperation between both Countries in unification their positions in international and regional organizations and conferences; (g) cooperation and coordination in sea qualification and training; and (h) cooperation in sea ports exploitation and ship maintenance. Article 2 contains definitions and terms. Article 3 provides for the reciprocal recognition of ship nationality, documents, certificates, measures and load capacity. Article 4 refers to the reciprocal recognition and facilitations to ships of both Countries concerning loading leaving and the right to stay in the territorial waters. Article 5 defines taxes and fees for port services. Article 6 addresses the reciprocal recognition of the crew travel documents and Navigation Register. Article 7 pertains to recognized rights of crews holders of identifying documents. Article 8 deals with sea transportation practising rights. Article 9 relates to the sea transportation companies’ representation. Article 10 deals with the joint investment. Article 11 provides for payment and settlement. Article 12 defines measures and steps to be taken in case of sea accidents. Article 13 concers with the dispute settlement on the board of ships. Article 14 concerns with the qualification in trade sea. Article 15 refers to the reciprocal recognition of qualifications and certificates. Article 15 encourages the coordination in legislation related to sea activities. Article 17 encourages the cooperation between both Countries in the unification of their positions in international and regional organizations and conferences. Article 18 relates to exceptions. Article 19 decrees the establishment of the Joint Sea Committee. Article 24 refers to dispute settlement related to Agreement.

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Website
www.mot.gov.jo

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