The purpose of the convention is to simplify and reduce to a minimum the formalities. documentary requirements and procedures on the arrival. stay. and departure of ships engaged in international voyages. The need to reduce and simplify the documents required for ships to enter and clear the worlds seaports has long been recognized. Government authorities in every port require documentation for customs. immigration. and public health. and often in addition documents to satisfy military authorities. coast guards. transport ministries. police. and plant and animal quarantine. The volume and complexity of documentation is burdensome to shipowners and government authorities alike. and an irritant to ships passengers and crews and to cargo shippers. Only governments themselves. through the medium of international cooperation. can achieve the simplicity and uniformity in documentation which will remedy the situation.
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