Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2025, published 114th ILC session (2026)

Accommodation of Crews (Fishermen) Convention, 1966 (No. 126) - Russian Federation (Ratification: 1969)

Article 5. Periodical inspection of crew accommodation of fishing vessels. In reply to it previous comments, the Committee notes that Government’s indication that consideration of complaints of citizens, including fishermen and the recognized organization of fishermen is ensured and implemented in sections 2, 5, 6, 9, 15 of the Federal Law No. 59-FZ of 2 May 2006 on the Procedure for Consideration of Appeals of Citizens of the Russian Federation. It further notes the Government’s reference to the Federal Act No. 248-FZ of 31 July 2020 on State control (monitoring) and municipal control. The Committee observes that these texts are of a general nature. The Committee accordingly requests the Government to adopt the necessary measures to ensure full compliance with Article 5(1)(c) (inspection as a consequence of a complaint filed by a recognized fishers’ organization to the competent authority) and Article 5(2) (inspection at the discretion of the competent authority) of the Convention.

Article 6 (2) and (3). Emergency escapes from crew accommodation and watertight and gas-tight bulkheads. In reply to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s references to the Technical Regulations and the EAEU Technical Regulations on fish products without providing further clarification on whether emergency escapes from all crew accommodation spaces are explicitly required, and whether direct openings from sleeping rooms into fish holds, machinery spaces, galleys, paint rooms, etc. are expressly prohibited. Consequently, the Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to give effect to the requirements of Article 6 (2) and (3) of the Convention.

Article 6(7), (9)–(11), (13) and (14). Steam and exhaust pipes in crew accommodation, fire prevention/retarding measures, surfaces in sleeping rooms painted in a light colour. The Committee notes that the Government’s report is silent on this issue. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to fully implement Article 6(7), (9)–(11), (13) and (14) of the Convention.

Article 8(2) and (3). Heating in operation at all times when practicable, prohibition of open fires. In reply to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that this provision of the Convention is implemented in Section II of SP 2.5.3650-20 and Appendix 1 (Table 2) by establishing hygienic standards for microclimatic parameters, including: temperature (°C), humidity, and air movement speed in various types of ship premises, including sanitary-domestic, sanitary-hygienic, and production premises, as well as the galley, under different external air temperature conditions. The Committee takes note of this information.

Article 10(1), (9),(13), (15)–(18) and (26). Sleeping rooms amidships or aft, separate room for each department, construction of berths.Noting that the Government does not provide an answer on this issue, the Committee requests it to indicate the measures adopted to ensure compliance with these requirements of the Convention.

Article 10(20), (21), (23) and (25). Sleeping rooms’ furniture. Noting that the Government does not provide a reply to its previous request, the Committee once again requests it to indicate how it ensures compliance with the requirement of clothes lockers for each occupant of the crew cabin (Article 10(20)); a table or desk with comfortable seating accommodation for each sleeping room (Article 10(21)); a drawer or equivalent space for each occupant (Article 10(23)); a mirror, small cabinets for toilet requisites, a book rack and a sufficient number of coat hooks for each sleeping room (Article 10(25)).

Article 12(7), (11) and 13(1). Sanitary facilities, soil and waste pipes, facilities for drying clothes, and sickbay. In reply to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that clause 2.1.19 of SP 2.5.3650-20 prohibits the passage of pipelines carrying domestic sewage and oil-containing water through galley premises. The installation of pipelines for other purposes and electrical cables is allowed within casings or enclosures without inline connections. The Committee takes note of this information.

Article 16(6). Gas used for cooking. Noting that the Government provides no reply to its previous request, the Committee requests it once again toindicate the measures taken to fully implement Article 16(6) of the Convention.

Article 17(2)–(4). Alterations to existing vessels. In reply to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that implementation of this provision is ensured under sections 11, 24, and 25 of Federal Law No. 52-FZ, as well as the requirements of sanitary regulations SP 2.5.3650-20. The Committee observes that while these Regulations impose obligations on fishing vessel owners, it does not contain provisions enabling the competent authority, in consultation with fishing vessel owners and fishers’ organizations, to require alterations to existing vessels to bring them into conformity with the Convention. The Committee accordingly requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to implement this requirement of the Convention.