5.

to

(b)

6

that each ship is in the charge of master and officers who possess appropriate qualifications,

a

particular

in

in

seamanship,

and

navigation, communications

marine engineering, and that the

in

qualification and numbers for the

crew

type,

is

size,

appropriate

machinery

equipment of the ship;

and

(c) that the master, officers and, to the extent appropriate, the crew are fully conversant with and required to observe the applicable international

regulations concerning the safety of life at sea, the prevention of collisions, the prevention, reduction and control of marine pollution, and the maintenance of communications by radio.

conform

In taking the measures called for in paragraphs 3 and 4 each State is required to generally accepted international regulations, procedures and practices and to take any steps which may be necessary to secure their observance.

6.

A State which has clear grounds to believe that proper jurisdiction and control with respect to a ship have not been exercised may report the facts to the flag State. Upon receiving such a report, the flag State shall investigate the matter and, if appropriate, take any action necessary to remedy the situation.

7.

Each State shal1 cause an inquiry to be held by or before a suitably qualified person or persons into every marine casualty or incident of navigation on

on the high seas involving a ship flying its flag and causing loss of life or serious injury to nationals of another State or serious damage to ships or installations of another State to the marine environment. The flag State and the other State shall co-operate in the conduct of any inquiry held by that other State into any such marine casualty or incident of navigation.

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