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BEFORE THE SECOND HALF OF THIS MONTH BECAUSE, AS EXPLAINED, TIMING IS LARGELY IN THE HANDS OF OUR SHIPOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS. IN THE MEANTIME FLETCHER IS FORWARDING TO YOU COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTATION HE HAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE SHIPOWNERS.

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MR H HUBBACK, DEPUTY SECRETARY, DTI MR BRIGSTOCKE, SP DIVISION, DTİ MR ARCHER, MARINE DIVISION, DTI HONG KONG COVT OFFICE, LONDON

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