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of a particular territory which justified
expansion of the marine administration would lead
to the upgrading of its ports of registry.
V
Closer links would be developed between the
marine administrations of the Dependent Territories
and the UK marine administration to ensure an
adequate exchange of information, the maintenance
of uniform standards, and to provide for technical
assistance from the UK as far as practicable.
30.
As part of the new framework, all relevant international
Conventions would be extended automatically to all Dependent
Territories. However, it is important to note that the extent of
their application will depend on the Category assigned to the
local ports of registry.
Thus in Category C registries, where
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virtually none of the requirements would apply, only a small
marine administration will be necessary.
requirements apply to vessels under 500 tons, which means that a
relatively modest administrative effort would be needed, but
in Category A registries a full marine administration would be
required. The same considerations apply to the volume of local
legislation which would be needed to give effect to the Conventions.
The advantages of this approach are that
i
All ships under the British flag will be subject
to the same safety requirements.
ii
It will be possible to provide Convention
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