Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

Accommodation of Crews Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 92) - Guinea - Bissau (Ratification: 1977)

The Government indicates in its report that it does not possess any vessels of over 500 tons and that there is no specific legislation governing work on board vessels. Consequently, the national law does not give effect to the provisions contained in the Convention. The General Labour Act (Act No. 2/86 of 5 April 1986) envisages, however, that workers must work in conditions of occupational safety and health (articles 19/2-(g); 20/2-(c); 24/(f) and 161/1). The Directorate of Naval and Port Services and the General Labour Inspectorate are responsible for the application of the provisions of this Act. The Committee notes that, in its previous reports, the Government indicated that this Act was undergoing revision, in particular with a view to adding a chapter relating to the work of seafarers. It notes that no information has been provided concerning this point. The Committee requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, any progress made regarding the revision process. It also requests it to continue to provide information on the development of its fleet and the application of the Convention.