Bilateral Agreement between Jordan and Libya in Sea Trade Transportation and Sea Navigation.

This Agreement is composed of 17 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 decrees the invalidity of this Agreement for the unopened ports to the international navigation as well as for ships and fleets used for un-commercial purposes. Articles 3-5 define measures to be taken by the two Parts to facilitate assessment, salvage and aids in case of marine accidents. Articles 6 and 7 deal with the reciprocal recognition of ship documents and crew identitiy and load’s certificates. Article 9 relates to the dispute settlement. Article 10 encourages the following activities between the tow Countries: (a) exchange of marine and management experiences regarding the sea transportation and port specially in maintenance and reparation of ships; (b) giving the priority to the ships of the Two Parts to transport the goods and commodities between their ports; (c) establishing a regular navigation line between their countries; (d) allowing to their citizens to access to marine academies and institutions; and (e) giving the priority to the crews to command and captain their ships. Article 11 invites the two Parts to unify their positions in the international marine organizations and to cooperate in joining to international agreements and treaties related to the navigation. Article 12 decrees the establishment of the Sea Joint Committee to implement this Agreement.