Article II(3)
ART2_III
In its 2015 report, the Government indicated that it had already determined that persons who are on board and work or are occupied for its account, such as armed private guards, pilots, port workers, inspectors, repair technicians/work group staff are not to be considered seafarers for the purpose of the implementation of the requirements of the Convention.
Article II(5)
ART2_V
In its 2015 report, the Government indicated that it has been determined that ships operating among ports or consecutive bays in a distance not beyond six n.m. are not to be considered as ships for the purpose of the Convention. The aforementioned provision was deemed necessary in order to specify the meaning of the term "within or closely adjacent to sheltered waters".
Article II(6)
ART2_VI
NO_NAT_DET_DEFINED
