Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

The Committee notes the information supplied in the Government's report according to which the new Merchant Navy Code enacted in Act No. 95009 of 31 January 1995 has taken into account the comments it has been making for several years. On this score, the Government mentions in its report the provisions of sections 302 and 310 of this new Code. The Committee requests the Government to supply the text of the Code so that it can ascertain to what extent effective application is ensured of Article 9, paragraph 1, and Articles 12 and 14, paragraph 2, of the Convention.

[The Government is requested to submit a detailed report in 1996.]