Practice question
A flag State asserts that navigation freedom permits it to ignore seaworthiness, crew qualifications and collision-prevention measures for ships flying its flag. Which Article94 response is correct?
- It must take the specified safety-at-sea measures; navigation freedom does not erase flag-State duties
- Every safety requirement is prohibited
- Only commercial profit determines seaworthiness
- Crews are exempt from all qualification standards
- The flag State has no administrative responsibilities
Legal references
- UNCLOS Articles92,94,97–98: https://www.un.org/depts/los/convention_agreements/texts/unclos/part7.htm
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