6 Consultation and Regional Co-operation
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6 Consultation and Regional Co-operation

  6.1 The port State should consult with adjacent or other States, as appropriate, when identifying, assessing and designating potential ballast water exchange areas. It must be recognized that some States may not be a Party to the Convention, however this should not negate the consultation process. The port State initiating the consultation process should exchange information and should take into account all views and comments of the adjacent and other States as far as practicable. States should endeavour to resolve any identified concerns.

  6.2 If multiple Parties wish to jointly designate ballast water exchange areas, they could do so under Article 13.3 of the Convention through a regional agreement.


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