For the purpose of the Convention, unless expressly provided
otherwise:
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(a)
Party means a State for which
the Convention has entered into force;
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(b)
Administration means the Government
of the Party whose flag the ship is entitled to fly;
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(c)
Certificate means a valid document,
by whatever name it may be known, issued by or under the authority
of the Administration or recognized by the Administration authorizing
the holder to serve as stated in this document or as authorized by
national regulations;
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(d)
Certificated means properly holding
a certificate;
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(e)
Organization means the Inter-Governmental
Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO);footnote
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(f)
Secretary-General means the Secretary-General
of the Organization;
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(g)
Seagoing ship means a ship other
than those which navigate exclusively in inland waters or in waters
within, or closely adjacent to, sheltered waters or areas where port
regulations apply;
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(h)
Fishing vessel means a vessel
used for catching fish, whales, seals, walrus or other living resources
of the sea;
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(i)
Radio Regulations means the Radio
Regulations annexed to, or regarded as being annexed to, the most
recent International Telecommunication Convention which may be in
force at any time.