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

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

The Committee notes the Government's reports indicating that the draft text of the Labour Act respecting navigable seaways and waterways has not yet been adopted but that a tripartite national commission will be established for the purpose, inter alia, of harmonizing this draft with ratified maritime Conventions. It also notes the statistical data concerning inspections carried out by the Office of Maritime Safety (SEGMAR), and by the Labour Inspectorate of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. It observes that the inspections carried out by SEGMAR showed shortcomings as regards maintaining the sick bay and medicine chest (Article 13 of the Convention) as well as the galley (Article 16, paragraphs 1 and 5). It would be grateful if the Government would continue to provide information on the results of these inspections, in particular, including specific data on fishing vessels in regard to application of the provisions of the Convention (point V of the report form).

Furthermore, the Committee repeats its request that the Government should take the necessary measures to adopt as soon as possible the above-mentioned draft text on employment at sea which contains some of the contents of resolution 603-04-118-ALCN of 1988 and resolution 614-257-ALCN of 1984, giving effect to the Convention.

[The Government is requested to supply a detailed report in 1996.]