63 STATr.] U.S .S .R --RETURN OF NAVAL VESSELS-SEPT. 27, 1949 2811 plication on international frequencies to the Senior United States Naval Commander at the appropriate port, not less than twenty-four hours prior to the estimated time of arrival, for definite instructions as to pilotage, anchorage, etc. 8. The following normal procedure will constitute delivery of the PmedrO for de- ships: (a) Vessels will proceed to designated berths, secure all but auxiliary machinery (machinery required for normal operation of the vessel while in port), and maintain watch on such machinery until relieved by United States personnel. (b) The Soviet crew will remove personal effects and Soviet property. Boating assistance will be provided by the United States if required. (c) United States crews will begin the reception of each vessel upon its arrival at berth, it being understood that the transfer of each vessel will be completed within three days after the arrival of the vessel at the port of transfer. (d) The Soviet crew will parade and haul down the Soviet flag with appropriate ceremony. (e) The deed of delivery and receipt of the vessel, equipment and stores including a statement of abandonment by the Soviet Gov- ernment of any Soviet property left on board will be executed by the receiving United States Officer and the Soviet Officer delivering the vessel. (f) The Soviet crew will depart the ship and the remainder of the United States custodial crew will come aboard. (g) The United States flag will be hoisted. 9. No gun salutes will be fired or returned. Oun saluts. 10. The transfers will be made in the simplest and most expeditious manner and with a minimum of ceremony. 11. A representative of the Senior United States Naval Commander omoaw O a b. at the appropriate port will call upon the Senior Soviet Officer upon arrival; otherwise all official calls will be considered as having been made and returned. The present agreement is executed in the Russian and English languages and both texts are equally authentic. Autbentl tets. WASHINTON September 27, 1949 For the Government of the United States of America: WILLARD L THORP For the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: A. PANTUSHIKIN
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