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The Committee notes that the last report provided by the Government refers to both the new Merchant Marine Code established by the Act of 31 January 1995 and the one adopted in 1938. Please indicate which of the two codes is currently in force.

As regards the 1995 Act, it points out that the last government report does not contain any new information in reply to its last direct request and it is therefore bound to raise the issue again in a new direct request.

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 asks the Government to indicate the reasons which constitute serious grounds within the meaning of section 310 and to provide copies of any implementing text or administrative or court decision concerning this matter.