Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2024, published 113rd ILC session (2025)

The Committee notes the Government’s reports on the application of Conventions Nos 125 and 126. In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of the ratified Conventions on fishing, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine them together.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic. The Committee notes that, in reply to its previous comments, the Government indicates that the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources among others took the following measures to address the adverse impacts of the pandemic on fisher’s rights: sensitization and awareness campaigns; supply of relief items to fishing communities for COVID-19 management measures; reduction of fishing hours; ban on foreign canoe boats; and provision of sanitizers to all fishing vessels. The adoption of certain restrictive measures was considered crucial in the interest of ensuring public safety and health. However, the rights of fishers were suspended only during the intensity of the spread of the disease. The Committee takes note of this information.

Fishermen ’ s Competency Certificates Convention, 1966 (No. 125)

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency and professional experience required. The Committee notes that, in reply to its comments, the Government refers to the Merchant Shipping Act No. 3, 2003, as amended in 2008, and the Merchant Shipping (Standard, Training, Certification & Watch Keeping for Seafarers) Regulation, 2021, which are the only legal and regulatory frameworks addressing the issue of competency certificate. The Committee notes the Government’s information that, inter alia, the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration ensures that the competent fishers who have undergone the requisite vocational trainings, and or have had a wealth of experience through practice and rendering service in the field are given their competency or proficiency certificate. While noting this information, the Committee notes that none of the legislation cited by the Government gives application to the provisions of the Convention and that the Regulation of 2021 expressly excludes fishing vessels from its scope of application. The Committee observes with deep concern that the Government has failed to adopt measures to implement the Convention. The Committee urges the Government to adopt without delay the necessary measures to give effect to the Convention by ensuring that fishers received adequate training to perform their duties.

Accommodation of Crews (Fishermen) Convention, 1966 (No. 126)

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee notes that, in reply to its comments, the Government indicates that the Convention is yet to be domesticated, and it is engaging with stakeholders to this end. The delay has been principally due to the fact that even though there are many fishing vessels in Sierra Leone, their tonnage and size are small and far below the thresholds contemplated in the Convention. The Government adds that section 167 of the Merchant Shipping Act provides a basis for the implementation of the Convention, as under this section the Minister of Transport and Aviation is invested with the power and authority to make regulations relative to accommodation of crew members. The Government indicates that it will make meaningful efforts to ensure that the necessary measures are adopted to give effect to the requirements of the Convention. While taking note of this information, the Committee observes with deep concern that the Government has not adopted measures to implement the Convention. The Committee urges the Government to adopt without delay the necessary measures to give full effect to the requirements of the Convention in respect of fishing vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more.

[ The Government is asked to reply in full to the present comments in 2027 ]

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2021, published 110th ILC session (2022)

The Committee notes the Government’s reports on the application of Conventions Nos 125 and 126 on the fishing sector. In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of the ratified Conventions on fishing, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine them together.

The Committee notes that the Government indicates that the fishing industry operates mainly along coastal waters. Its fishing fleet consists of an estimated total of 138 decked vessels and includes trawlers or shrimpers which produce fish for the local market and high-priced export products. A significant portion of the fleet is made up of foreign vessels operating under licence agreements as well as joint-venture arrangements. Artisanal fishing activities are carried out by an estimated 7,395 canoes employing around 44,000 fishers and inland fishing is mostly undertaken at subsistence level with the involvement of about 27,000 fishers. The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government confirms the relevance of the Conventions under examination for the country.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Committee notes with deep concern the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the protection of fishers’ rights as laid out in the Conventions. In this regard, the Committee refers to the resolution adopted by the Governing Body in its 340th Session (GB.340/Resolution) concerning maritime labour issues and COVID-19 disease, which calls on Member States to take measures to address the adverse impacts of the pandemic on fishers’ rights, and requests the Government to provide information in its next report on any temporary measures adopted in this regard, their duration and their impact on fishers’ rights.”.

Fishermen’s Competency Certificates Convention, 1966 (No. 125)

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency and professional experience required. Further to its previous comments requesting the Government to provide detailed information on any concrete progress made with respect to the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention, the Government refers to a number of legislative provisions related to management and development of fisheries and aqua culture, which, however, are not relevant for the implementation of the Convention. The Committee accordingly requests the Government, once again, to adopt without delay the necessary measures to give effect to the Convention.

Accommodation of Crews (Fishermen) Convention, 1966 (No. 126)

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. In its previous comment, the Committee requested the Government to provide information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation ensuring the implementation of Article 6(7)–(9) and (11)–(16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22) and (26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2), (7), (10) and (11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. In the absence of information on any developments in this regard, the Committee requests the Government to adopt the necessary measures without delay to give effect to these requirements of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2020, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments. The Committee informs the Government that, if it has not supplied replies to the points raised by 1 September 2021, then it may proceed with the examination of the application of the Convention on the basis of the information at its disposal at its next session.

Repetition

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7)–(9) and (11)–(16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22) and (26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2), (7), (10) and (11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2020, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments. The Committee informs the Government that, if it has not supplied replies to the points raised by 1 September 2021, then it may proceed with the examination of the application of the Convention on the basis of the information at its disposal at its next session.

Repetition

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to supply up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet and the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector.

The Committee expects that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments. The Committee informs the Government that, if it has not supplied replies to the points raised by 1 September 2020, then it may proceed with the examination of the application of the Convention on the basis of the information at its disposal at its next session.

Repetition

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7)–(9) and (11)–(16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22) and (26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2), (7), (10) and (11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments. The Committee informs the Government that, if it has not supplied replies to the points raised by 1 September 2020, then it may proceed with the examination of the application of the Convention on the basis of the information at its disposal at its next session.

Repetition

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to supply up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet and the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector.

The Committee expects that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2018, published 108th ILC session (2019)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments initially made in 2005.

Repetition

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7)–(9) and (11)–(16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22) and (26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2), (7), (10) and (11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2018, published 108th ILC session (2019)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments initially made in 2005.

Repetition

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to supply up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet and the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector.

The Committee expects that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments initially made in 2005.

Repetition

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7)–(9) and (11)–(16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22) and (26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2), (7), (10) and (11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments initially made in 2005.

Repetition

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to supply up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet and the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector.

The Committee expects that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7)–(9) and (11)–(16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22) and (26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2), (7), (10) and (11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to supply up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet and the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector.

The Committee expects that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It expresses deep concern in this respect. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7)–(9) and (11)–(16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22) and (26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2), (7), (10) and (11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to structural difficulties and lack of material capacity to finalize the process. It recalls that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It expresses deep concern in this respect. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to supply up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet and the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

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 comments.

Repetition

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7)–(9) and (11)–(16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22) and (26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2), (7), (10) and (11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. In this regard, the Government indicated in its last report that new regulations had been issued for the fishing industry in order to apply the Convention. The Government also stated that progress was being made and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies had been organized. The Government further indicated that copies of the new legislation and policy regulations would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to supply a copy of the regulations issued. It also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to structural difficulties and lack of material capacity to finalize the process. It recalls that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Government stated in its report communicated in 2004 that progress was being made in this respect and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government also indicated that copies of the new legislation and the texts defining the new policies would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to supply up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet and the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

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:

Repetition

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7)–(9) and (11)–(16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22) and (26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2), (7), (10) and (11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. In this regard, the Government indicated in its last report that new regulations had been issued for the fishing industry in order to apply the Convention. The Government also stated that progress was being made and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies had been organized. The Government further indicated that copies of the new legislation and policy regulations would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to supply a copy of the regulations issued. It also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to structural difficulties and lack of material capacity to finalize the process. It recalls that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Repetition

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Government stated in its report communicated in 2004 that progress was being made in this respect and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government also indicated that copies of the new legislation and the texts defining the new policies would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to supply up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet and the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

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:

Repetition

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7)–(9) and (11)–(16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22) and (26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2), (7), (10) and (11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. In this regard, the Government indicated in its last report that new regulations had been issued for the fishing industry in order to apply the Convention. The Government also stated that progress was being made and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies had been organized. The Government further indicated that copies of the new legislation and policy regulations would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to supply a copy of the regulations issued. It also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to structural difficulties and lack of material capacity to finalize the process. It recalls that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up-to-date information on the effect given to the Convention in practice, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form, including information concerning the number of fishers and fishing vessels covered by the Convention.

The Committee also draws the Government’s attention to the new Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), which was adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 96th Session (June 2007) and which revises and updates most ILO instruments on fishing, including Convention No. 126. The Committee requests the Government to pay all due attention to this new global instrument on the working and living conditions of fishers and to keep the Office informed of any decision taken with a view to its ratification.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Repetition

Articles 3 to 15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Government stated in its report communicated in 2004 that progress was being made in this respect and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government also indicated that copies of the new legislation and the texts defining the new policies would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to supply up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet and the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector.

The Committee also draws the Government’s attention to the new Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), which revises and updates most ILO instruments on fishing. The Committee requests the Government to give all due attention to this new comprehensive instrument on the working and living conditions of fishers and to keep the Office informed of any decision that it may take with a view to its eventual ratification.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Repetition

Articles 3 to 15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Government stated in its report communicated in 2004 that progress was being made in this respect and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government also indicated that copies of the new legislation and the texts defining the new policies would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted. The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to supply up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet and the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector.

The Committee also draws the Government’s attention to the new Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), which revises and updates most ILO instruments on fishing. The Committee requests the Government to give all due attention to this new comprehensive instrument on the working and living conditions of fishers and to keep the Office informed of any decision that it may take with a view to its eventual ratification.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

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:

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7–9) and (11–16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22 and 26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2, 7, 10 and 11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. In this regard, the Government indicated in its last report that new regulations had been issued for the fishing industry in order to apply the Convention. The Government also stated that progress was being made and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies had been organized. The Government further indicated that copies of the new legislation and policy regulations would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to supply a copy of the regulations issued. It also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to structural difficulties and lack of material capacity to finalize the process. It recalls that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up to date information on the effect given to the Convention in practice, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form, including information concerning the number of fishers and fishing vessels covered by the Convention.

The Committee also draws the Government’s attention to the new Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), which was adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 96th Session (June 2007) and which revises and updates most ILO instruments on fishing, including Convention No. 126. The Committee requests the Government to pay all due attention to this new global instrument on the working and living conditions of fishers and to keep the Office informed of any decision taken with a view to its ratification.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Articles 3–15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Government stated in its report communicated in 2004 that progress was being made in this respect and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government also indicated that copies of the new legislation and the texts defining the new policies would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up to date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet, the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector, etc.

The Committee also draws the Government’s attention to the new Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188), adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 96th Session (June 2007), which revises and updates most ILO instruments on fishing. The Committee requests the Government to give all due attention to this new comprehensive instrument on the working and living conditions of fishers and to keep the Office informed of any decision that it may take with a view to its eventual ratification.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

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:

Articles 6, 10 and 12 of the Convention. Crew accommodation. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6(7–9) and (11–16) of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10(22 and 26) (furniture and berthing), and Article 12(2, 7, 10 and 11) (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. In this regard, the Government indicated in its last report that new regulations had been issued for the fishing industry in order to apply the Convention. The Government also stated that progress was being made and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies had been organized. The Government further indicated that copies of the new legislation and policy regulations would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to supply a copy of the regulations issued. It also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to structural difficulties and lack of material capacity to finalize the process. It recalls that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up to date information on the effect given to the Convention in practice, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form, including information concerning the number of fishers and fishing vessels covered by the Convention.

The Committee also draws the Government’s attention to the new Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), which was adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 96th Session (June 2007) and which revises and updates most ILO instruments on fishing, including Convention No. 126. The Committee requests the Government to pay all due attention to this new global instrument on the working and living conditions of fishers and to keep the Office informed of any decision which it might take with a view to its ratification.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Articles 3 to 15 of the Convention. Certificates of competency. The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Government stated in its report communicated in 2004 that progress was being made in this respect and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government also indicated that copies of the new legislation and the texts defining the new policies would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and to respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up to date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet, the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector, etc.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

The Committee also draws the Government’s attention to the new Work in Fishing Convention, adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 96th Session (June 2007), which revises and updates most ILO instruments on fishing. The Committee requests the Government to give all due attention to this new comprehensive instrument on the working and living conditions of fishers and to keep the Office informed of any decision that it may take with a view to its eventual ratification.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

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 has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7–9 and 11–16, of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing), and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. In this regard, the Government indicated in its last report that new regulations had been issued for the fishing industry in order to apply the Convention. The Government also stated that progress was being made and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies had been organized. The Government further indicated that copies of the new legislation and policy regulations would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to supply a copy of the regulations issued. It also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to structural difficulties and lack of material capacity to finalize the process. It recalls that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up to date information on the effect given to the Convention in practice, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form, including information concerning the number of fishers and fishing vessels covered by the Convention.

The Committee also draws the Government’s attention to the new Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), which was adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 96th Session (June 2007) and revises and updates most ILO instruments on fishing, including Convention No. 114. The Committee requests the Government to pay all due attention to this new global instrument on the working and living conditions of fishers and to keep the Office informed of any decision which it might take with a view to its ratification.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. The Government stated in its last report  that progress was being made in this respect and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government also indicated that copies of the new legislation and the texts defining the new policies would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up to date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet, the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector, etc.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

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 has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7–9 and 11–16, of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing), and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. In this regard, the Government indicated in its last report that new regulations had been issued for the fishing industry in order to apply the Convention. The Government also stated that progress was being made and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies had been organized. The Government further indicated that copies of the new legislation and policy regulations would be communicated to the ILO as soon as they were adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to supply a copy of the regulations issued. It also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to structural difficulties and lack of material capacity to finalize the process. It recalls that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up to date information on the effect given to the Convention in practice, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form, including information concerning the number of fishers and fishing vessels covered by the Convention.

The Committee also draws the Government’s attention to the new Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188), which was adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 96th Session (June 2007) and revises and updates most ILO instruments on fishing, including Convention No. 114. The Committee requests the Government to pay all due attention to this new global instrument on the working and living conditions of fishers and to keep the Office informed of any decision which it might take with a view to its ratification.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. In its last report, the Government states that progress is being made in this respect and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government also indicates that copies of the new legislation and the texts defining the new policies will be communicated to the ILO as soon as they are adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up to date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet, the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector, etc.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

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 has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7-9 and 11-16, of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing), and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. In this regard, the Government indicates that new regulations have been issued for the fishing industry in order to apply the Convention. The Government also states in its last report that progress is being made and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government further indicates that copies of the new legislation and policy regulations will be communicated to the ILO as soon as they are adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to supply a copy of the regulations issued. It also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to structural difficulties and lack of material capacity to finalize the process. It recalls that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up to date information on the effect given to the Convention in practice, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form, including information concerning the number of fishers and fishing vessels covered by the Convention.

 

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. In its last report, the Government states that progress is being made in this respect and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government also indicates that copies of the new legislation and the texts defining the new policies will be communicated to the ILO as soon as they are adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up‑to‑date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet, the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector, etc.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7-9 and 11-16, of the Convention (structure and arrangement of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing), and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. In this regard, the Government indicates that new regulations have been issued for the fishing industry in order to apply the Convention. The Government also states in its last report that progress is being made and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government further indicates that copies of the new legislation and policy regulations will be communicated to the ILO as soon as they are adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to supply a copy of the regulations issued. It also requests the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of new legislation giving effect to the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s reference to structural difficulties and lack of material capacity to finalize the process. It recalls that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally the Committee would appreciate receiving up-to-date information on the effect given to the Convention in practice, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form, including information concerning the number of fishers and fishing vessels covered by the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

The Committee has been commenting for a number of years on the absence of laws and regulations giving effect to the Convention. In its last report, the Government states that progress is being made in this respect and that a national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies was organized. The Government also indicates that copies of the new legislation and the texts defining the new policies will be communicated to the ILO as soon as they are adopted.

The Committee asks the Government to provide detailed information on the outcome of the national workshop on the formulation of fishing policies and on any concrete progress made in respect of the adoption of national laws implementing the Convention. The Committee understands that the Office remains ready to offer expert advice and respond favourably to any specific request for technical assistance in this regard. Finally, the Committee would appreciate receiving up-to-date information concerning the fishing industry, including statistics on the composition and capacity of the country’s fishing fleet, the approximate number of fishers gainfully employed in the sector, etc.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

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 the Government’s indication that new regulations have been formulated for the fishing industry and that they will take into account the comments that the Committee has been making for many years. The Committee recalls that these comments concerned the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing) and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply the respective legal texts when they have been adopted and reiterates its request for the provision of information on the effect given to the Convention, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation, which read as follows:

In earlier comments the Committee had noted that there existed no laws or regulations to give effect to the Convention. In its latest report (1995) the Government indicated that it had formulated new regulations for the fishing industry which would incorporate the Committee’s comments. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide information on the measures adopted to apply the provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

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 the Government’s indication that new regulations have been formulated for the fishing industry and that they will take into account the comments that the Committee has been making for many years. The Committee recalls that these comments concerned the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing) and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply the respective legal texts when they have been adopted and reiterates its request for the provision of information on the effect given to the Convention, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation, which read as follows:

In earlier comments the Committee had noted that there existed no laws or regulations to give effect to the Convention. In its latest report (1995) the Government indicated that it had formulated new regulations for the fishing industry which would incorporate the Committee’s comments. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide information on the measures adopted to apply the provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

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 the Government’s indication that new regulations have been formulated for the fishing industry and that they will take into account the comments that the Committee has been making for many years. The Committee recalls that these comments concerned the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing) and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply the respective legal texts when they have been adopted and reiterates its request for the provision of information on the effect given to the Convention, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

In earlier comments the Committee had noted that there existed no laws or regulations to give effect to the Convention. In its latest report (1995) the Government indicated that it had formulated new regulations for the fishing industry which would incorporate the Committee’s comments. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide information on the measures adopted to apply the provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

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 reads as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s report, in which it indicates that new regulations have been formulated for the fishing industry and that they will take into account the comments that the Committee has been making for many years. The Committee recalls that these comments concerned the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing) and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply the respective legal texts when they have been adopted and reiterates its request for the provision of information on the effect given to the Convention, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which reads as follows:

In earlier comments the Committee had noted that there existed no laws or regulations to give effect to the Convention. In its latest report (1995) the Government indicated that it had formulated new regulations for the fishing industry which would incorporate the Committee’s comments. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide information on the measures adopted to apply the provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

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 the Government's report, in which it indicates that new regulations have been formulated for the fishing industry and that they will take into account the comments that the Committee has been making for many years. The Committee recalls that these comments concerned the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing) and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply the respective legal texts when they have been adopted and reiterates its request for the provision of information on the effect given to the Convention, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It must, therefore, repeat its previous observation on the following matters:

In earlier comments the Committee had noted that there existed no laws or regulations to give effect to the Convention. In its latest report (1995) the Government indicated that it had formulated new regulations for the fishing industry which would incorporate the Committee's comments. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide information on the measures adopted to apply the provisions of the Convention.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

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 the Government's report, in which it indicates that new regulations have been formulated for the fishing industry and that they will take into account the comments that the Committee has been making for many years. The Committee recalls that these comments concerned the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing) and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply the respective legal texts when they have been adopted and reiterates its request for the provision of information on the effect given to the Convention, as requested under points III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes with regret that once again the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

In earlier comments the Committee noted that there exist no laws or regulations to give effect to the Convention. The Committee recalled the Government's earlier statement that the fishing industry is carried out mostly by vessels of less than 25 GRT not covered by the Convention and its indication that in so far as there may be larger vessels to which the Convention applies, efforts were being made to obtain information from the responsible authorities. The Committee also recalled that under section 57(n) of the Fisheries Management and Development Bill, the Minister would have the power to prescribe qualifications for manning of fishing vessels and thus to draft regulations to apply the Convention. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its latest report that it has formulated new regulations for the fishing industry which would incorporate the Committee's comments. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide information on the measures adopted.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

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 the Government's report, in which it indicates that new regulations have been formulated for the fishing industry and that they will take into account the comments that the Committee has been making for many years. The Committee recalls that these comments concerned the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing) and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply the respective legal texts when they have been adopted and reiterates its request for the provision of information on the effect given to the Convention, as requested under points III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

In earlier comments the Committee noted that there exist no laws or regulations to give effect to the Convention. The Committee recalled the Government's earlier statement that the fishing industry is carried out mostly by vessels of less than 25 GRT not covered by the Convention and its indication that in so far as there may be larger vessels to which the Convention applies, efforts were being made to obtain information from the responsible authorities. The Committee also recalled that under section 57(n) of the Fisheries Management and Development Bill, the Minister would have the power to prescribe qualifications for manning of fishing vessels and thus to draft regulations to apply the Convention. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its latest report that it has formulated new regulations for the fishing industry which would incorporate the Committee's comments. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide information on the measures adopted.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

In earlier comments the Committee noted that there exist no laws or regulations to give effect to the Convention. The Committee recalled the Government's earlier statement that the fishing industry is carried out mostly by vessels of less than 25 GRT not covered by the Convention and its indication that in so far as there may be larger vessels to which the Convention applies, efforts were being made to obtain information from the responsible authorities. The Committee also recalled that under section 57(n) of the Fisheries Management and Development Bill, the Minister would have the power to prescribe qualifications for manning of fishing vessels and thus to draft regulations to apply the Convention. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its latest report that it has formulated new regulations for the fishing industry which would incorporate the Committee's comments. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide information on the measures adopted.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

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

The Committee notes the Government's report, in which it indicates that new regulations have been formulated for the fishing industry and that they will take into account the comments that the Committee has been making for many years. The Committee recalls that these comments concerned the application of Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing) and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities), in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more. The Committee hopes that the Government will supply the respective legal texts when they have been adopted and reiterates its request for the provision of information on the effect given to the Convention, as requested under points III and V of the report form.

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

In earlier comments the Committee noted that there exist no laws or regulations to give effect to the Convention. The Committee recalled the Government's earlier statement that the fishing industry is carried out mostly by vessels of less than 25 GRT not covered by the Convention and its indication that in so far as there may be larger vessels to which the Convention applies, efforts were being made to obtain information from the responsible authorities. The Committee also recalled that under section 57(n) of the Fisheries Management and Development Bill, the Minister would have the power to prescribe qualifications for manning of fishing vessels and thus to draft regulations to apply the Convention. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its latest report that it has formulated new regulations for the fishing industry which would incorporate the Committee's comments. The Committee hopes that the Government will provide information on the measures adopted.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

The Committee notes that no legislation has yet been adopted to give effect to Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation), Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing) and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities) in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more, but that the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will again be advised of the matter. It hopes that the Government will be able to indicate in its next report that measures have been taken in this respect and, if applicable, to provide copies of the legislation giving full effect to the Convention. The Committee again asks the Government to provide all relevant information on the practical application of the Convention, as requested under points III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

The Committee recalls its earlier comments where it had noted the Government's statement that in Sierra Leone the fishing industry is carried on mostly by vessels of less than 25 GRT, which are not covered by the Convention: in so far as there may be larger vessels to which the Convention applies, efforts were being made to obtain information from the responsible authorities. It also recalls that under section 57(n) of the Fisheries Management and Development Bill, the Minister would have the power to prescribe qualifications for fishing vessels' manning and thus to draft regulations to apply the Convention. The Committee now notes from the Government's report that consultations will be renewed with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in this respect. It hopes the next report will include full details.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

Further to its observation the Committee 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 recalls that no legislation has yet been adopted to give effect to Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation); Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing); and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities) in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more, such vessels being covered by the Convention under Article 1, paragraph 3. It hopes that the responsible government department will take this matter into active consideration as soon as it can, so that the Convention can be fully applied. The Committee would also be glad if the Government would provide any information available as to the practical application of the Convention, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

In its earlier comments, the Committee noted the Government's statement that in Sierra Leone the fishing industry is carried on mostly by vessels of less than 25 GRT, which are not covered by the Convention. The Government indicated that, in so far as there may be larger vessels to which the Convention does apply, efforts are being made to obtain information from the responsible authorities. The Committee noted that under section 57(n) of the Fisheries Management and Development Bill, the Minister would have the power to prescribe qualifications for fishing vessels' manning and thus to draft regulations to apply the Convention. The Committee hopes that the reports due will be supplied and that the Government will be able to indicate, as far as vessels covered by the Convention are concerned, whether it has been possible to prepare the regulations necessary in order to apply the Convention and to supply full details. In addition, the Committee would appreciate information concerning efforts made by the Government to obtain details of vessels to which the Convention may apply.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. The Committee is once again addressing a direct request to the Government on the points raised in its previous direct request.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

Further to its observation the Committee 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 recalls that no legislation has yet been adopted to give effect to Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation); Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing); and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities) in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more, such vessels being covered by the Convention under Article 1, paragraph 3. It hopes that the responsible government department will take this matter into active consideration as soon as it can, so that the Convention can be fully applied. The Committee would also be glad if the Government would provide any information available as to the practical application of the Convention, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

In its earlier comments, the Committee noted the Government's statement that in Sierra Leone the fishing industry is carried on mostly by vessels of less than 25 GRT, which are not covered by the Convention. The Government indicated that, in so far as there may be larger vessels to which the Convention does apply, efforts are being made to obtain information from the responsible authorities. The Committee noted that under section 57(n) of the Fisheries Management and Development Bill, the Minister would have the power to prescribe qualifications for fishing vessels' manning and thus to draft regulations to apply the Convention. The Committee hopes that the reports due will be supplied and that the Government will be able to indicate, as far as vessels covered by the Convention are concerned, whether it has been possible to prepare the regulations necessary in order to apply the Convention and to supply full details.

In addition, the Committee would appreciate information concerning efforts made by the Government to obtain details of vessels to which the Convention may apply.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. The Committee is once again addressing a direct request to the Government on the points raised in its previous direct request.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

Further to its observation on Convention No. 125, the Committee 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 recalls that no legislation has yet been adopted to give effect to Article 6, paragraphs 7 to 9 and 11 to 16, of the Convention (construction of crew accommodation); Article 10, paragraphs 22 and 26 (furniture and berthing); and Article 12, paragraphs 2, 7, 10 and 11 (sanitary and laundry facilities) in respect of vessels of 75 gross registered tons or more, such vessels being covered by the Convention under Article 1, paragraph 3. It hopes that the responsible government department will take this matter into active consideration as soon as it can, so that the Convention can be fully applied. The Committee would also be glad if the Government would provide any information available as to the practical application of the Convention, as requested under Parts III and V of the report form.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's reports on the present Convention and on Convention No. 126 have not been received. In its earlier comments, the Committee noted the Government's statement that in Sierra Leone the fishing industry is carried on mostly by vessels of less than 25 GRT, which are not covered by the Convention. The Government indicated that, in so far as there may be larger vessels to which the Convention does apply, efforts are being made to obtain information from the responsible authorities. The Committee noted that under section 57(n) of the Fisheries Management and Development Bill, the Minister would have the power to prescribe qualifications for fishing vessels manning and thus to draft regulations to apply the Convention. The Committee hopes that the reports due will be supplied and that the Government will be able to indicate, as far as vessels covered by the Convention are concerned, whether it has been possible to prepare the regulations necessary in order to apply the Convention and to supply full details. The Committee is again addressing a direct request to the Government concerning Convention No. 126.