text: that this question could be more ouitnbly covered in the commentary rather than by an additional provision. 93/ 205. During tk Commission’s dificussion of the topic, a number of member6 supported the recommendation of the Iipecial Rapporteur to delete the word “non-qovernmcntal” in paragraph6 1 and 4, one with the proviso that the meaning of the words “for commercial purposes” was made clear in the commentary and that it wa6 explained that, it! a ship wa6 engaged in a governmental mission, the immunity of the o).ler or opnrator State would revive. Some other members wer J, however, opposed to the deletion. It. wa6 7. If in any proceeding there arises a question relating to the government and non-commercial charwter of the ship 01‘ c&rgo, a certificate signed by the diplomatic xepresuntativo or other competent aut.hority of the State to which the whip or cargo belongs and communicated to the court shall serve as evidence of the character of that ship or cargo.” 911 A/CN,4/422, para. 24. 921 h1CN.41431, toutnote 7. 931 See A/CN.4/422/Add.l and Curs.1, para. 6. - 91pointed out by one member that ‘government non-commercial txtrvice’f seemed to be the traditional formulation and a preaedent was to be found for it, uisr, in the 1958 Convention on the Seas. Logically, it was said, the a;ltpreesion “commercial non-governmental“ should be the counterpart of non-commercial” in paragraphs 2, 5 and 7, and there was reason the two torms not be used simultaneously. In his view, UQO of the qualifying words was justified, becaueo they referrer; respectively to aervlco pureued in the case respect of immunl Some drafting changea were proposed in this connection. Another member stated that the doletion of the word “non-governmental” from paragraphs an3 4 would constitute a serious derogation from the principle of
analysis: The text appears to be discussing a specific provision in an international treaty or agreement related to the immunity of ships or cargo. The language used, such as "governmental mission", "commercial purposes", and "immunity of the owner or operator State", suggests a focus on international law and transportation. The mention of a "Commission" and "members" also implies a context of international governance and decision-making.