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

Accommodation of Crews (Fishermen) Convention, 1966 (No. 126) - Panama (Ratification: 1971)

Further to its previous observations and direct requests, the Committee notes with interest that Resolution No. 603-04-118-ALCN of 1988, approving Safety Regulations for fishing vessels of 24 metres and over, has made further provision for the maintenance of a system of regular inspection. The Government indicated in its report for the period ending 1988 that it hoped to implement the Convention in full within two years. It also referred to particular difficulties in applying the Convention to existing vessels.

The Committee notes that the new Regulations include provisions covering several of the items in Part III of the Convention, in addition to those dealt with in Resolution No. 614-257-ALCN of 1984. It proposes to consider the remaining questions at its next session. As for existing ships, the Committee has noted with interest the measures being taken by the Government; it hopes that the consultations provided for in Part IV of the Convention will be ensured in this connection.