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Treaty Code:
M1969/04
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Responsible Department:
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Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The Convention introduces a single universal tonnage measurement system. The Convention provides for gross and net tonnages, both of which are calculated independently. The rules apply to all ships built on or after 18 July 1982 - the date of entry into force - while ships built before that date were allowed to retain their existing tonnage for 12 years after entry into force, or until 18 July 1994.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Signature Date:
23/06/1969
Adherence Date:
06/01/1978
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
23/06/1969
Place Concluded:
London
Entry Into Force Date:
18/07/1982
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
18/07/1982
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
NZTS Number:
NZTS 1978 NO 1
UNTS Number:
Associated Treaties:
Other References:
ATS 1982 NO 15
UKTS 1982 NO 50
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