Bilateral Agreement between Jordan and Sudan in sea navigation, commercial sea transportation and ports.

This Agreement is composed of 21 articles. Article 1 deals with the following Agreement’s objectives: (a) intensification of the development of the economic and commercial relationship between both Countries; (b) regulating the sea activities and relationship between both Countries; (c) issuance of an united policy based on the participation and complementing principles between both fleets; (d) avoiding all obstacles which may damage the development of sea transportation; (e) cooperation between both Parts in inspection, orientation, rescue in the sea; (f) unification of their positions in sea international organizations, circles and quarters; (g) coordination and consultation in sea qualification; and (h) cooperation in sea ports exploitation and maintenance of ships. Article 2 contains terms and definitions. Article 4 refers to the reciprocal recognition of ship documents, ship nationalities and certificates. Article 5 relates to the entrance, passing and residence of ships and crew members. Article 6 deals with port service fees and taxes. Article 7 concerns with the reciprocal recognition of crew travel documents. Article 8 addresses recognized rights of crews holders of identifying documents. Article 9 relates to the sea transportation practising. Article 10 deals with the representation of sea companies. Article 11 encourages the reciprocal investments. Article 12 regards the payment settlement. Article 13 defines measures and steps to be taken in case of sea accidents. Article 14 refers to the dispute settlement on the board of ships. Article 15 deals with the qualification of sea activities. Article 18 encourages the cooperation between both Countries in the unification of their positions in international and regional organizations and conferences. Article 19 decrees the establishment of the Joint Sea Committee.