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States, in particular those related to the transport of radioactive materials, and
emphasizes the importance of effective liability regimes in that regard;
100. Encourages States to draw up plans and to establish procedures to
implement the Guidelines on Places of Refuge for Ships in Need of Assistance; 44
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101. Invites States that have not yet done so to consider becoming parties to
the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007; 45
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102. Requests States to take appropriate measures with regard to ships flying
their flag or of their registry to address hazards that may be caused by wrecks and
drifting or sunken cargo to navigation or the marine environment;
103. Calls upon States to ensure that masters on ships flying their flag take the
steps required by relevant instruments 46 to provide assistance to persons in distress
at sea, and urges States to cooperate and to take all necessary measures to ensure the
effective implementation of the amendments to the International Convention on
Maritime Search and Rescue 47 and to the International Convention for the Safety of
Life at Sea 48 relating to the delivery of persons rescued at sea to a place of safety, as
well as of the associated Guidelines on the Treatment of Persons Rescued at Sea; 49
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104. Recognizes that all States must fulfil their search and rescue
responsibilities and the ongoing need for the International Maritime Organization
and other relevant organizations to assist, in particular, developing States both to
increase their search and rescue capabilities, including through the establishment of
additional rescue coordination centres and regional subcentres, and to take effective
action to address, to the extent feasible, the issue of unseaworthy ships and small
craft within their national jurisdiction;
105. Welcomes the ongoing work of the International Maritime Organization
in relation to disembarkation of persons rescued at sea, and notes in this regard the
need to implement all relevant international instruments;
106. Calls upon States to continue to cooperate in developing comprehensive
approaches to international migration and development, including through dialogue
on all their aspects;
107. Reaffirms that flag, port and coastal States all bear responsibility for
ensuring the effective implementation and enforcement of international instruments
relating to maritime security and safety, in accordance with international law, in
particular the Convention, and that flag States have primary responsibility that
requires further strengthening, including through increased transparency of
ownership of vessels;
108. Urges flag States without an effective maritime administration and
appropriate legal frameworks to establish or enhance the necessary infrastructure,
legislative and enforcement capabilities to ensure effective compliance with, and
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International Maritime Organization, Assembly resolution A.949(23).
International Maritime Organization, document LEG/CONF.16/19.
46
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, the International Convention on
Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979, as amended, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea,
1982, and the International Convention on Salvage, 1989.
47
International Maritime Organization, document MSC 78/26/Add.1, annex 5, resolution MSC.155(78).
48
International Maritime Organization, document MSC 78/26/Add.1, annex 3, resolution MSC.153(78).
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International Maritime Organization, document MSC 78/26/Add.2, annex 34, resolution MSC.167(78).
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