Bilateral Agreement between Jordan and Tunis 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) regulating the sea activities and relationship between both Countries; (b) issuing an united policy based on the participation and complementing principles between the both fleets; (c) intensification of the contribution of both Countries in development of the economic and commercial relationship; (d) avoiding all obstacles which can damage the development of sea transportation; (e) cooperation between both Parties in inspection, orientation, rescue in sea; (f) coordination in sea legislation; (g) unifying the positions in the sea international organizations, circles and quarters; (h) coordination and consultation in sea qualification; and (i) cooperation in sea ports exploitation and ship maintenance. Article 2 contains terms and definitions. Article 4 refers to the reciprocal recognition of ship documents and certificates. Article 5 relates to entrance, passing and residence of crew members. Article 7 deals with the reciprocal recognition of crew travel documents. Article 8 provides for recognized rights of crews holders of identifying documents. Article 9 lists sea navigation rights. Article 10 deals with the representation of sea companies. Article 11 encourages the reciprocal investments. Article 12 concerns 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.