Bilateral Agreement between Jordan and Algeria in commercial sea transportation and ports.

This Agreement is composed of 22 articles. Article 1 deals with the following Agreement’s objectives: (a) developing the sea navigation and transportation; (b) regulating the sea activities and relationship between both Countries; (c) issuing an united policy based on the participation and complementing principles between the both fleets; (d) avoiding all obstacles which can damage the development of sea transportation; (e) cooperation between both Parties in inspection, orientation, rescue in sea; (f) unifying the positions in the sea international organizations, circles and quarters; (g) coordination and consultation in sea qualification; and (h) cooperation in sea ports exploitation and ship maintenance. Article 2 contains terms and definitions. Article 5 refers to the reciprocal recognition of ship documents, ship nationalities and certificates. Article 6 relates to entrance, passing and residence of the ships and crew members. Article 7 addresses port services, fees and taxes. Article 8 concerns with the reciprocal recognition of crew travel documents. Article 9 deals with recognized rights of crews holders of identifying documents. Article 10 relates with sea transportation practising. Article 11 deals with the representation of sea companies. Article 12 encourages the reciprocal investments. Article 13 regards the payment settlement. Article 14 defines measures and steps to be taken in case of sea accidents. Article 15 pertains to the dispute settlement on the board of ships. Article 16 deals with the qualification of sea activities. Article 19 encourages the cooperation between both Countries in unification their positions in international and regional organizations and conferences. Article 19 decrees the establishment of the Joint Sea Committee.