Fishermen's Competency Certificates Convention, 1966 (No. 125) - Sierra Leone (RATIFICATION: 1967)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.