9 Other elements in an Emergency Response Plan
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9 Other elements in an Emergency Response Plan

  9.1 Communication procedures between the institutions involved in the emergency response operation should be identified and established. A list containing national contact points and any dormant contract arrangements should also be prepared and maintained.

  9.2 The Administration should facilitate the immediate entry into the country of resources and experts from other Member States under the same conditions as provided for in IMO's OPRC Convention, so that they can be deployed and give assistance as fast as possible.

Parent topic: Annex – Draft Guidance Document on Arrangements for Responding to Emergency Situations Involving Ballast Water Operations
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