(d)
harmonise tariffs structure for waterways transport on their
common navigable inland waterways;
(e)
adopt common rules to govern the packaging, marking, loading and
other procedures for waterways transport on their common
navigable inland waterways;
(f)
agree to charge the same tariffs in respect of goods transported
within the Community and apply the same rules and regulations in
respect of inland waterways transport among themselves without
discrimination;
(g)
agree to provide space without discrimination on board vessels
registered in their territories for goods consigned to and from their
territories;
(h)
wherever possible, promote co-operation among themselves by
undertaking joint ventures in inland waterways transport including
the establishment of joint shipping services;
(i)
co-ordinate measures with respect to, and co-operate in the
maintenance of, safety in inland waterways transport services
including the provision and maintenance of communication
equipment to receive distress positions promptly and joint search
and rescue operations;
(j)
facilitate the deployment of inland waterways vessels and
equipment for efficient conveyance of all classes of traffic to and
from each Partner State;
(k)
integrate efforts to control and eradicate the water hyacinth menace
and its effects on inland waterways transport;
(l)
facilitate joint studies in the use and management of inland
waterways;
(m)
provide regional training and research facilities for the promotion
and development of marine operations and meteorology;
(n)
undertake joint surveying, mapping and production of navigational
charts and provision of navigational aids;
(o)
facilitate provision of adequate meteorological equipment,
communication and safety facilities to vessels plying the lakes
within the Partner States;
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