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(b)(i) Operational Aspects
5.18.
In the CD we described the mechanics of the
existing register as 'somewhat cumbersome'. No one has
disputed this and comment from all sides has supported the need for 'simplification', 'streamlining',
'modernising' and so forth. We accept, in general
terms, these views. We will devise suitable procedures
which take account of modern systems and techniques,
attempting always to reduce to a minimum the steps and
time necessary to complete the registration process.
That said the new procedures will need to be such as to
prevent abuse of the system and must not hamper the
application of the proper requirements of registration.
5.19.
One of the tasks of a Working Party (as
'proposed in Chapter 4) might be to identify those areas where different procedures are called for and to propose
changes. Not only should the procedures meet the concern of the shipowners (namely to establish quick
processing of requests and to have the minimum amount of
difficulty in registering a ship and securing a mortgage or other security over the ship) but they should also be
workable for the Registrar.
5.20.
There would seem to be scope for improvement in the system of registering mortgages on first
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