Division 2.5.2 The high seas beyond the contiguous zoneF1

United Kingdom Repealed

1. 2.5.2.1Division 2.5.2.1
2. 2.5.2.2If the ship flies the flag or displays the marks of registry of a Member State that does not participate in the operation or of a third country, confirmation of registry shall be requested from the flag State through the appropriate channels and, if nationality is confirmed, authorisation shall be requested, in accordance with the Palermo Protocol against the smuggling of migrants, from the flag State to take the measures referred to in paragraph 2.4.
3. 2.5.2.3Division 2.5.2.3
4. 2.5.2.4If, though flying a foreign flag or refusing to show its flag, there is reasonable ground for suspecting that the ship is, in reality, of the nationality of another Member State participating in the operation, verification of the ship’s right to fly its flag shall be conducted upon authorisation of that Member State. The national official representing that Member State at the coordination centre shall be entitled to grant or to transmit such authorisation.
5. 2.5.2.5If there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the ship is without nationality or may be assimilated to a ship without nationality, the participating unit shall proceed to verify the ship’s right to fly its flag. To this end, it may send a boat under the command of an officer to the suspected ship. If suspicion remains after the documents have been checked, it shall proceed to a further examination on board the ship, which shall be carried out with all possible consideration.
6. 2.5.2.6Division 2.5.2.6