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of the crew as well as other persons on board the vessel

any person under the jurisdiction of the state. In dealing

with the vessel, its master and members of the crew as well

as with other persons on board the vessel, and in taking

measures in connection with visiting the vessel, the local

authorities shall act within the framework of the relevant

legislation in force in the coastal state, subject to the

provisions of this Convention and the relevant legal procedures.

Article 7

The right of the vessel, the master, members of the crew and other persons to protection

The vessel, its master, members of the crew, as well

as other persons and cargo on board. shall enjoy the right

to protection by the coastal state in accordance with the

rules of international law governing the status of foreigners

and foreign property. The coastal state shall ensure, as

necessary, due protection of the vessel, its master, members

of the crew as well as other persons, cargo and property on

board

against arbitrary, forcible or other illegal acts

by persons under the jurisdiction of the coastal state.

Article 8

Refusal by the local authorities from intervention in respect of any matter occurring on board the

vessel

1. The local authorities shall not in any way inter-

vene in respect of any matter occurring on board the vessel,

except at the request or with the consent of the master, or

the competent diplomatic representatives, or the consular

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