Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

Marking of Weight (Packages Transported by Vessels) Convention, 1929 (No. 27) - Hungary (Ratification: 1937)

1. The Committee notes that the legislation to which the Government refers regarding the application of the Convention, in particular the Seamen Service Regulations and section 6.3.2.23 of the annex to MAHART's Labour Safety Regulations, do not contain any provisions relating to the marking of weight of packages transported by vessels. The Committee further notes the Government's indication to the effect that the control over transportation by sea is not carried out by Hungarian authorities, for Hungary does not have direct access to the sea. As far as domestic traffic is concerned, the transport of bulk goods rather than package cargo is typical. In this respect, the Committee recalls that according to Article 1, paragraphs 3 and 4, of the Convention the obligation to see that the marking requirement is observed rests on the government of the country from which the package is consigned. The Committee accordingly requests the Government to supply information on measures taken or contemplated in respect of packages consigned from Hungary.

2. The Committee again requests the Government to provide with its next report extracts from any inspection reports, including the degree of compliance with the marking of weight requirements, or any other information available on the manner in which effect is given to the Convention in practice (Part V of the report form).