Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Accommodation of Crews (Fishermen) Convention, 1966 (No. 126) - Serbia (Ratification: 2000)

Article 3 of the Convention. Implementing legislation. Further to its previous comment, the Committee notes the Government’s statement that, despite the absence of a fishing fleet or fishing activity in salt waters, it intends to continue being a party to the Convention. The Committee recalls that this Convention applies to all ships above 75 tons engaged in maritime fishing in salt waters while many of its provisions do not apply to fishing vessels which normally remain at sea for periods of less than 36 hours and in which the crew does not live permanently on board when in port. While noting the Government’s general reference to the Law on Marine and Inland Navigation and to technical rules issued by the Yugoslav Ship Registry as implementing the crew accommodation standards of the Convention, the Committee understands that the adoption of a new Law on Maritime Navigation was planned for 2011. The Committee accordingly requests the Government to clarify whether the new maritime legislation has been finalized, and if so, to transmit a copy. It also requests the Government to specify the legal provisions or technical rules giving effect to detailed requirements of Part III of the Convention, and to provide copies of any relevant text which may not have been previously communicated to the Office. Finally, the Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any practical developments in the fishing sector which might have an impact on the application of this Convention.