Article 2 Definitions
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Article 2 Definitions

 For the purpose of the present Protocol, unless expressly provided otherwise:

  • (a) "Party" means a State for which the present Protocol has entered into force;

  • (b) "Fishing vessel" or "vessel" means any vessel used commercially for catching fish, whales, seals, walrus or other living resources of the sea;

  • (c) "Organization" means the International Maritime Organization;

  • (d) "Secretary-General" means the Secretary-General of the Organization;

  • (e) "Administration" means the Government of the State whose flag the vessel is entitled to fly;

  • (f) "Regulations" means the regulations contained in the Annex to the Convention as modified by the present Protocol.


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