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Repetition The Committee had previously noted the Government’s indication that a comparative analysis of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) and national legislation had been carried out with the Office’s assistance, and that the MLC, 2006, was before the Popular National Assembly for consideration. It had also noted that 22 merchant shipping vessels were registered in the territory of Guinea Bissau. It requests the Government to provide information on any developments with regard to the possible ratification of the MLC, 2006. The Food and Catering (Ships’ Crews) Convention, 1946 (No. 68). Article 1(3) of the Convention. Scope of application. The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on the number of vessels falling within the scope of application of the Convention and on any legislative development giving effect to the Convention. The Certification of Ships’ Cooks Convention, 1946 (No. 69). Articles 3 and 4 of the Convention. Ship’s cook certificate of qualification. Examinations for the granting of certificates of qualification. The Committee had recalled that Convention No. 69 only allows the competent authority – not the captain – to grant exemptions from the obligation of the ship’s cook to hold a certificate of qualification, and solely in the event of an inadequate supply of certified ships’ cooks. It had also recalled that it is for the national authority to make arrangements for the holding of examinations and for the granting of certificates of qualification. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the adoption of measures giving effect to Articles 3 and 4 of the Convention. The Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention, 1958 (No. 108). Article 4(2) of the Convention. Seafarer’s identity document. Particulars to be included. In its previous comments, the Committee drew the Government’s attention to the fact that Convention No. 108 was not revised by the MLC, 2006, and therefore the comments made under Convention No. 108 would not be affected by the preparations for the ratification of the MLC, 2006. The Committee requests the Government, once again, to modify the current seafarer’s identity document (cédula de inscricão marítima) in order to include a statement that the document is a seafarer’s identity document for the purpose of this Convention.
Repetition Article 4(2) of the Convention. Seafarer’s identity document – Particulars to be included. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it has undertaken the process of ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), and consequently is not in a position to submit a report on the application of the present Convention. However, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the fact that Convention No. 108 is not revised by the MLC, 2006, and therefore the comments made under this Convention would not be affected by the preparations for the ratification of the MLC, 2006. The Committee once again requests the Government to modify the current seafarer’s identity document (cédula de inscricão marítima) in order to include a statement that the document is a seafarer’s identity document for the purpose of this Convention.
Repetition Article 4(2) of the Convention. Seafarer’s identity document – Particulars to be included. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it has undertaken the process of ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), and consequently is not in a position to submit a report on the application of the present Convention. However, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the fact that Convention No. 108 is not revised by the MLC, 2006, and therefore the comments made under this Convention would not be affected by the preparations for the ratification of the MLC, 2006. The Committee once again requests the Government to modify the current seafarer’s identity document (cédula de inscricão marítima) in order to include a statement that the document is a seafarer’s identity document for the purpose of this Convention.The Committee seizes the opportunity to draw the Government’s attention to the Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 (No. 185), which revises Convention No. 108 and which was adopted to enhance port and border security, while at the same time facilitating the seafarer’s right to shore leave, by developing a more secure and globally uniform seafarer’s identity document. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any decisions with regard to the ratification of Convention No. 185.
Repetition Article 4(2) of the Convention. Seafarer’s identity document – Particulars to be included. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that it has undertaken the process of ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), and consequently is not in a position to submit a report on the application of the present Convention. However, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the fact that Convention No. 108 is not revised by the MLC, 2006, and therefore the comments made under this Convention would not be affected by the preparations for the ratification of the MLC, 2006. The Committee again expresses the hope that the Government will modify in the near future the current seafarer’s identity document (cédula de inscricão marítima) in order to include a statement that the document is a seafarer’s identity document for the purpose of this Convention, and requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any decision taken in this respect.The Committee seizes the opportunity to draw the Government’s attention to the Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003 (No. 185), which revises Convention No. 108 and which was adopted to enhance port and border security, while at the same time facilitating the seafarer’s right to shore leave, by developing a more secure and globally uniform seafarer’s identity document. The Committee hopes that the Government will consider the possibility of ratifying Convention No. 185 in the near future – ratification which would involve the automatic denunciation of Convention No. 108 – and requests it to keep the Office informed of any decision that it might take in this matter.
The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:
Article 4(2) of the Convention. Particulars of seafarers’ identify document. The Committee notes from the specimen identity document (Cedula de Inscricao Maritima) sent by the Government that it still does not contain the required statement that it is the identity document issued for the purpose of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to include this statement in the identity document and to forward a modified specimen of the identity document.
The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:
Article 4(2) of the Convention. The Committee notes from the specimen identity document (Cedula de Inscricao Maritima) sent by the Government that it still does not contain the required statement that it is the identity document issued for the purpose of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to include this statement in the identity document and to forward a modified specimen of the identity document.
The Committee notes the information in the Government’s report and the photocopy of the identity document provided in the annex.
The Committee notes that neither the photocopy of the identity document nor the previously sent Cedula de Inscricao Maritima contains the required statement that it is the identity document issued for the purpose of this Convention. The Committee requests the Government to include this statement and to forward a specimen of the modified identity document.
The Committee requests the Government to provide details of the required consultations with shipowners’ and seafarers’ organizations concerning the precise form and content of the seafarers’ identity document.
The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:
The Committee notes from the Government's 1989 report that the number of vessels engaged in the coastal trade has increased and that new legislation is envisaged which will give effect to Article 3 of the Convention. The Committee hopes that measures will also be taken to ensure the application of Article 4, paragraph 2, and Articles 5 and 6 of the Convention, and that the Government's next report will contain information on this subject.
The Committee further draws the Government's attention to the general direct request to forward a specimen of the seafarers' identity document with the 1998 report on the application of the Convention.
The Committee notes with regret that once again the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its previous direct request:
The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matters raised in its previous direct request:
The Committee notes from the Government's 1989 report that the number of vessels engaged in the coasting trade has increased and that new legislation is envisaged which will give effect to Article 3 of the Convention. The Committee hopes that measures will also be taken to ensure the application of Article 4, paragraph 2, and Articles 5 and 6 of the Convention, and that the Government's next report will contain information on this subject.
The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:
The Committee notes from the Government's report that the number of vessels engaged in the coasting trade has increased and that new legislation is envisaged which will give effect to Article 3 of the Convention. The Committee hopes that measures will also be taken to ensure the application of Article 4, paragraph 2, and Articles 5 and 6 of the Convention, and that the Government's next report will contain information on this subject.
Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes from the Government's report that the number of vessels engaged in the coasting trade has increased and that new legislation is envisaged which will give effect to Article 3 of the Convention. The Committee hopes that measures will also be taken to ensure the application of Article 4, paragraph 2, and Articles 5 and 6 of the Convention, and that the Government's next report will contain information on this subject.