1.7 Control
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1.7 Control

  1.7.1 Every unit when in an area under the jurisdiction of another Government is subject to control by officers duly authorized by such Government in so far as this control is directed towards verifying that the certificate issued under 1.6 is valid.

  1.7.2 Such certificate, if valid, should be accepted unless there are clear grounds for believing that the condition of the unit or its equipment does not correspond substantially with the particulars of the certificate or that the unit and its equipment are not in compliance with the provisions of 1.6.6.1 and 1.6.6.2.

  1.7.3 In the circumstances given in 1.7.2 or where the certificate has expired or ceased to be valid, the officer carrying out the control should take steps to ensure that the unit should not continue to operate (except, when appropriate, on a temporary basis) or leave the area for the purpose of proceeding to an area for repair without danger to the unit or persons on board.

  1.7.4 In the event of this control giving rise to an intervention of any kind, the officer carrying out the control should forthwith inform, in writing, the consul or, in his absence, the nearest diplomatic representative of the State whose flag the unit is entitled to fly of all the circumstances in which intervention was deemed necessary. In addition, nominated surveyors or recognized organizations responsible for the issue of the certificates should also be notified. The facts concerning the intervention should be reported to the organization.

  1.7.5 When exercising control under this regulation all possible efforts should be made to avoid the operation of the unit being unduly interrupted or delayed. If a unit is unduly interrupted or delayed it should be entitled to compensation for any loss or damage suffered.

  1.7.6 Notwithstanding the provisions of 1.7.1 and 1.7.2, the requirements of 1.6 are without prejudice to any rights of the coastal State under international law to impose its own requirements relating to the regulation, surveying and inspection of units engaged, or intending to engage, in the exploration or exploitation of the natural resources of those parts of the sea-bed and subsoil over which that State is entitled to exercise sovereign rights.

Parent topic: Chapter 1 – General
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