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The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s last report, in particular the adoption of three new ordinances regarding the competence, certification and training of seafarers. It also notes the information concerning the organization and functioning of the inspection system and the respective responsibilities of the shipping police of the Länder and the federal waterways and shipping administration in this area.

Article 5(2) of the Convention. The Committee recalls its previous comments in which it observed that the national legislation does not expressly require that all fishing vessels over 100 gross registered tons carry a certificated mate. The Committee requests the Government to keep it informed in future reports of any measures taken in this respect.

Part V of the report form. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to provide up-to-date information on the practical application of the Convention including, for instance, extracts from inspection reports showing the number and nature of contraventions observed, statistics on the number of persons taking the qualifying examination, the number of competency certificates issued annually, the composition and capacity of the fishing fleet, the number of jobs in the fishery sector, etc.