Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1989, published 76th ILC session (1989)

Prevention of Accidents (Seafarers) Convention, 1970 (No. 134) - Uruguay (Ratification: 1977)

Referring to its previous comments, the Committee notes with satisfaction that Maritime Instruction No. 18 of 28 December 1984 contains provisions relating to accident prevention on board ship which, in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 3(a), (f) and (g), of the Convention, cover the following areas: general and basic provisions; fire prevention and fire-fighting; and anchors, chains and lines. This Instruction gives effect also to Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Convention, covering provision of information to seafarers.