2.1 General
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2.1 General

  2.1.1 The Convention, in regulation C-1 Additional Measures, provides that a Party individually or jointly with other Parties, may introduce measures in addition to those in Section B. A Party or Parties may require ships, in accordance with international law, to meet or exceed a specified standard or requirement.

  2.1.2 A Party intending to introduce additional measures should take these Guidelines into account, and endeavour to make available all appropriate services for ships to facilitate their compliance with any additional measures.

Parent topic: 2 Assessment When a State Intends to Introduce Additional Measures
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