5.1 REPORT OF COMMENTS
5.1.1 In the interest of making information regarding deficiencies and remedial
measures generally available, a summary of such reports should be made by the
Organization in a timely manner in order that the information can be disseminated in
accordance with the Organization's procedures to all Parties to the relevant
conventions. In the summary of deficiency reports, an indication should be given of
flag State action or whether a comment by the flag State concerned is outstanding.
5.1.2 The appropriate committee should periodically evaluate the summary of the
deficiency reports in order to identify measures that may be necessary to ensure
more consistent and effective application of IMO instruments, paying close attention
to the difficulties reported by Parties to the relevant conventions, particularly in
respect of developing countries in their capacity as port States.
5.1.3 Recommendations to address such difficulties, when recognized by the
appropriate committee, should, where appropriate, be incorporated into the relevant
IMO instrument and any modifications relating to the procedures and obligations
should be made in the port State documentation.