MSC 69/3/1
ANNEX

　

3.1.4 　The responsible authorities of Parties shall:

.1 　　　immediately acknowledge the receipt of such a request; and

.2 　　　as soon as possible indicate the conditions, if any, under which the projected mission may be undertaken.

3.1.5 　Parties should enter into agreements with neighbouring States setting forth the conditions for entry of each other's rescue units into or over their respective territorial sea or territory. These agreements should also provide for expediting entry of such units with the least possible formalities.

3.1.6 　Each Party shall authorize its rescue co-ordination centres:

.1 　　　to request from other rescue co-ordination centres such assistance, including vessels, aircraft, personnel or equipment, as may be needed;

.2 　　　to grant any necessary permission for the entry of such vessels, aircraft, personnel or equipment into or over its territorial sea or territory; and

.3 　　　to make the necessary arrangements with the appropriate customs, immigration, health or other authorities with a view to expediting such entry.

3,.1.7 　Each Party shall authorize its rescue co-ordination centres to provide, when requested, assistance to other rescue co-ordination centres, including assistance in the form of vessels, aircraft, personnel or equipment.

3.1.8 　Parties shall authorise their responsible authority to make plans and arrangements for search and rescue co-operation and co-ordination with the search and rescue services of other States, where appropriate, and should enter into agreement with them to strengthen such co-operation and co-ordination.

　

CHAPTER 4

OPERATING PROCEDURES

4.1 　　　Preparatory measures

4.1.1 　Each rescue co-ordination centre and rescue sub-centre shall have available up-to-date information especially conceming search and rescue facilitles and available communications relevant to search and rescue operations in its area.

4.1.2 　Each rescue co-ordination centre and rescue sub-centres should have ready access to information regarding the posrtion, course, and speed of vessels within its area which may be able to provide assistance to vessels or persons in distress at sea, and regarding how to contact them. This information should either be kept in the rescue co-ordination centre, or be readily obtainable when necessary.

　

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