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Article 3 General provisions

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1.

The Parties shall cooperate:

(a)

to implement international regulations to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment from ships; and

(b)

to take all necessary measures in cases of pollution incidents.

2.

In cooperating, the Parties should take into account as appropriate the participation of local authorities, non-governmental organisations and socioeconomic actors.

3.

Each Party shall apply this Protocol without prejudice to the sovereignty or the jurisdiction of other Parties or other States. Any measures taken by a Party to apply this Protocol shall be in accordance with international law.