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2.7.
With regard to the continuity of the
application of international conventions themselves, it
is intended that all such conventions as apply to ships
on the existing register should apply equally to ships
on the new register. New local legislation will be
needed in certain cases. It is also intended that 1997
should be no barrier to their continued application.
The means by which this will be achieved will be taken
up by the Joint Liaison Group.. [The Joint Declaration
provides that the Joint Liaison Group should consider
what action needs to be taken by the British and
Chinese Governments to ensure continued application
after 1997 of international rights and obligations
affecting Hong Kong. This includes IMO Conventions and
ILO Conventions affecting the shipping industry. It is
recommended these matters be addressed at an early
stage rather than later to allow the legislative steps
leading to the creation of the new register to be taken
as soon as possible.]