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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 1(3) of the Convention. Scope of application. The Committee takes note of the Government’s indication that a comparative analysis of the MLC, 2006, and national legislation was carried out with the Office’s assistance, and that the MLC, 2006, is currently before the Popular National Assembly for consideration. The Committee further notes that, according to the Government, no legislation had been adopted giving effect to the Convention. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the fact that the provisions of Convention No. 92 have essentially been reproduced in Regulation 3.2, Standard A3.2 and Guideline B3.2 of the MLC, 2006, and therefore the application of the provisions of Convention No. 68 would facilitate the implementation of the corresponding provisions of the MLC, 2006. The Committee expresses the hope that legislation giving effect to the different provisions of the Convention will soon be adopted and requests the Government to provide information on any development, with regard to the ratification process and the effective implementation of the MLC, 2006.
Repetition Article 1(3) of the Convention. Scope of application. The Committee takes note of the Government’s indication that it has initiated the ratification process of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), and that it is, consequently, unable to report on the application of the present Convention. The Government indicates that a comparative analysis of the MLC, 2006, and national legislation was carried out with the Office’s assistance, and that the MLC, 2006, is currently before the Popular National Assembly for consideration. The Committee further notes that, in its earlier reports, the Government had declared that it had not adopted legislation giving effect to the Convention, and that only certain provisions adopted during the colonial period remained in force. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the fact that the provisions of Convention No. 92 have essentially been reproduced in Regulation 3.2, Standard A3.2 and Guideline B3.2 of the MLC, 2006, and therefore the application of the provisions of Convention No. 68 would facilitate the implementation of the corresponding provisions of the MLC, 2006. The Committee expresses the hope that legislation giving effect to the different provisions of the Convention will soon be adopted and requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any development, with regard to the ratification process and the effective implementation of the MLC, 2006.
The Committee notes the Government’s latest report indicating that Guinea-Bissau currently does not have vessels other that canoes, rafts and small dinghies which provide a link with the islands in the south of the country. The Committee requests the Government in its next reports to keep it informed on any developments in this respect.