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The Committee notes the response provided by the Government in its latest report which indicates that an exit out to the Adriatic Sea exists only within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and given its size of 12.2 square kilometres, there is no port, harbour or quay for loading or unloading of passengers or cargo, and no manufacturing takes place either. The Committee also notes that while the Government has referred to general health and safety legislation, as well as specific regulations within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on internal and sea navigation and maintaining order in ports and harbours, effect does not appear to have been given to the majority of the provisions of the Convention. Referring to its comments under the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), the Committee hopes the Government will seek technical assistance from the Office for the development of legislation giving effect to the provisions of the Conventions ratified by Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to properly understand the reporting obligations associated with such ratifications.

Part V of the report form. Application in practice. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government indicating that there are approximately 1,000 seafarers registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but that as no trade or navy exists, all these seafarers are employed on ships of other States. The Committee asks the Government to continue to provide information on the application of this Convention in practice.