SECTION 9

Technical co-operation (1) Parties undertake directly or through the Organization and other international bodies, as appropriate, in respect of oil pollution preparedness and response, to provide support for those Parties which request technical assistance: (a) to train personnel; (b) to ensure the availability of relevant technology, equipment and facilities; (c) to facilitate other measures and arrangements to prepare for and respond to oil pollution incidents; and (d) to initiate joint research and development programmes. (2) Parties undertake to co-operate actively, subject to their national laws, regulations and policies, in the transfer of technology in respect of oil pollution preparedness and response.