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In order to achieve the purposes set out in Part I, the Organization shall:
(a) Subject to the provisions of Article 3, consider and make recommendations upon matters arising under Article 1 (a), (b) and (c) that may be remitted to it by Members, by any organ or specialized agency of the United Nations or by any other, intergovernmental organization or upon matters referred to it under Article 1 (d);
(b) Provide for the drafting of conventions, agreements, or other suitable instruments, and recommend these to Governments and to inter-governmental organizations, and convene such conferences as may be necessary;
(c) Provide machinery for consultation among Members and the exchange of information among Governments;
(d) Perform functions arising in connexion with paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Article, in particular those assigned to it by or under international instruments relating to maritime matters and the effect of shipping on the marine environment;
(e) Facilitate as necessary, and in accordance with Part X, technical co-operation within the scope of the Organization.