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Third, the implementation of international conventions has to be given priority for both economic and political reasons. As is widely recognised, one of the existing problems in the world maritime industry is that conventions adopted by international organisations have not been implemented adequately, properly and identically by its member countries, especially by less developed countries. In answering the question: ‘What do you think will be the major challenge for the world maritime community for the remainder of the century?’, Mr William A O’Neil, the Secretary General of the IMO replied, ‘Making sure that the conventions and other regulations that have been adopted by the IMO over the years are properly implemented’. The measures introduced by the IMO during the last 30 years have provided a framework for maritime safety and reduced maritime pollution from ships. If all of these measures were vigorously applied, the problems would be reduced dramatically. States which are parties to maritime conventions need to implement them through domestic legislation. However, it is for the individual State to decide how to undertake their international obligations. As a member country of the IMO, it is also in China’s interest to properly implement these conventions through its maritime legislation. Last, it is an attempt to unify international maritime law and practice. Shipping is an international business, operated and to some extent regulated internationally. There is no doubt that international action is generally more effective than national action, especially in the context of prevention of marine pollution. This means that every country should enforce the same rules. As Prof F Berlingieri pointed out:
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Third, the implementation of international conventions has to be given priority for both economic and political reasons. As is widely recognised, one of the existing problems in the world maritime industry is that conventions adopted by international organisations have not been implemented adequately, properly and identically by its member countries, especially by less developed countries. In answering the question: ‘What do you think will be the major challenge for the world maritime community for the remainder of the century?’, Mr William A O’Neil, the Secretary General of the IMO replied, ‘Making sure that the conventions and other regulations that have been adopted by the IMO over the years are properly implemented’. The measures introduced by the IMO during the last 30 years have provided a framework for maritime safety and reduced maritime pollution from ships. If all of these measures were vigorously applied, the problems would be reduced dramatically. States which are parties to maritime conventions need to implement them through domestic legislation. However, it is for the individual State to decide how to undertake their international obligations. As a member country of the IMO, it is also in China’s interest to properly implement these conventions through its maritime legislation. Last, it is an attempt to unify international maritime law and practice. Shipping is an international business, operated and to some extent regulated internationally. There is no doubt that international action is generally more effective than national action, especially in the context of prevention of marine pollution. This means that every country should enforce the same rules. As Prof F Berlingieri pointed out:
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