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The Committee notes that, under the terms of section 4 of Act No. 95-0098 of 31 January 1995 issuing the Merchant Marine Code, the provisions of this Code apply to fishing vessels engaged in coastal or small-scale fishing and deep-sea fishing. The Committee notes that, under the terms of section 310 of the Code, the maritime authority may authorize the immediate discharge of the seafarer on serious grounds in Mauritanian and foreign ports. With reference to its previous comments concerning the application of Article 11 of the Convention, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the reasons which constitute serious grounds within the meaning of section 310 and to provide copies of any text issued under the above section or administrative or court decisions concerning this matter.