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Bilateral Agreement in sea transportation and marine affairs between Lebanon and Yemen

Document type
Bilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Jul 28, 2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX;  IUCN (ID: TRE-151095)
Title (Other)

إتفاقية للتعاون في مجال النقل البحري والشؤون البحرية بين لبنان واليمن

Place of adoption
Sanaa
Language
Arabic
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution (ship-based sources) Transport/storage Disasters International agreement-text Navigation Dispute settlement Certification Inspection Harbour Pollution control Institution Marine pollution
Abstract

This Agreement aims at the consolidation and intensification of cooperation between both Countries in field of sea. The present Agreement is composed of 17 articles. Article 1 defines the objectives of this Agreement which are to: (a) develo and regulate the relationship in marine fields; (b) cooperate in inspection and illegal migration; (c) cooperate in pollution control, marine environment protection, marine scientific research and in exchange of information related to the safety and security navigation; (d) encourage the use of the modern technology in sea transportation; and (e) develop the relationship in fields of economy and commerce. Article 2 deals witgh the scope of application of this Agreement. Article 3 provides for terms and definitions. Article 4 pertains to ships treatment and services. Articles 5-7 concern with ship documents, crew’s documents and crew’s rights and duties. Article 8 refers to sea transportation of passengers. Article 9 defines the measures to be taken in case of a sea disaster. Article 10 encourages training and qualification in sea transportation and navigation. Article 12 concerns dispute settlement on the ship. Article 14 specifies safety and security measures for ships. Article 15 decrees the establishment of the Sea Joint Committee to follow and monitor the implementation of this Agreement. Article 16 deals with amendments and dispute settlements. Article 17 contains general provisions.

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Lebanon -
Yemen -