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Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee recalls that under this provision of the Convention, in the case of young persons of less than 21 years of age, the medical certificate shall remain in force for a period not exceeding one year from the date on which it was granted. It notes the Government’s indication that the period of validity of the medical certificate for young persons continues to be governed by Decree No. 439/969. The Committee notes that under section 3 of the regulations concerning health card for the personnel of the national merchant fleet, approved by this Decree, the health card is subject to an annual renewal.

The Committee further notes that samples of the health cards provided by the Government with its previous reports, including that issued by the National Administration of Ports in 1981 to a person of 19 years of age, have a period of validity of two years. It asks the Government to clarify which are the specific provisions of the national legislation that continue to apply section 3 of the regulations to the validity of the health cards of fishermen under 21 years of age. Please also provide a sample of the health card issued to such fishermen.