This Agreement is composed of 21 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 defines objectives of this Agreement in particular: (a) to develop the commercial marine navigation sector; (b) to reinforce the participation of the two Countries' ships in the transportation of goods between their ports; (c) to collaborate in putting into operation their ports and avoiding all obstacles of the marine commercial development; (d) to conceive a united policy for the realization of the participation and integration principle between their fleets; and (e) to cooperate in marine legislation, inspection, guidance and rescue, pollution control and marine environment protection. The competent authority in both Countries shall be the Ministry of Transport (art. 3). Articles 4-17 deal with the following matters: treatment of ships in the ports; ships' nationality and documents; port service taxes and royalties; identification of sailors' documents; recognized rights of sailors; practicing of marine transportation; representation of marine transport companies; common investment; payments settlement; marine accidents; dispute settlement on ships; marine qualification and education; recognition of marine certifications, qualifications and degrees. The Joint Marine Committee shall be established as provided for in article 18. International obligations are defined in article 19.
Algeria, Syrian Arab Republic · 2002-04-10