(1) All other treaties, conventions and arrangements
relating to tonnage matters at present in force between Governments
Parties to the present Convention shall continue to have full and
complete effect during the terms thereof as regards:
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(a) ships to which the present Convention does
not apply; and
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(b) ships to which the present Convention applies,
in respect of matters for which it has not expressly provided.
(2) To the extent, however, that such treaties,
conventions or arrangements conflict with the provisions of the present
Convention, the provisions of the present Convention shall prevail.