Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

The Committee notes the information supplied in the Government's first report on the Convention. It finds that the legislation referred to in the report is not relevant to the application of the Convention, with the possible exception of the Act respecting shipping and maritime trade, of which the Committee does not have the text. The Committee requests the Government to supply the text of the above Act with its next report. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would supply additional information on the following points:

Article 1, paragraph 2, of the Convention. Please indicate what ships are considered to be sea-going for the purposes of the Convention and give information on the consultations which have taken place in accordance with this paragraph.

Article 1, paragraph 3. Please indicate to what extent the provisions of the Convention are applied to commercial maritime fishing and give information on the consultations which have taken place in accordance with this paragraph.

Artice 2, paragraph 1. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report to the effect that it is compulsory, under the terms of section 132(XXV) of the Federal Labour Act, for all employers to contribute to the encouragement of cultural and sporting activities, and that Petróleos Mexicanos, which has the largest number of ships and crew members, provides the above services to its employees. It also refers to the existence of "seafarers' houses", through which hospitality is provided in ports to seafarers engaged on both Mexican and foreign ships. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate how it is ensured in practice that adequate welfare facilities and services are provided for seafarers who do not benefit from the services provided by Petróleos Mexicanos, with an indication of the facilities and services provided. The Government is also requested to describe the facilities and services which are provided to seafarers on board ship.

Article 2, paragraph 2. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate how the facilities and services provided by Petróleos Mexicanos are financed, with an indication of the measures which have been taken to finance the facilities and services provided to seafarers who are not employed by the above enterprise in port and on board ship.

Article 3, paragraph 2. Please indicate which ports are regarded as appropriate for the purpose of this Article. Please also give information on the consultations which have taken place in accordance with this Article.

Article 4. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report to the effect that the function of inspection is the responsibility of the General Directorate of the Federal Labour Inspection Service, and that the General Directorate of Ports and the Merchant Navy ensures the observance of the legislation relating to the Convention. In this respect, the Committee also notes that the regulations governing the Naval Deck Inspection Service and the Naval Machinery Inspection Service are currently being revised. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would give a clear indication of the purpose of the inspections undertaken by the above bodies, with an indication of how these contribute to ensuring that the welfare facilities and services on every sea-going ship which is registered in Mexico are provided for the benefit of all seafarers on board. Please also keep the Office informed of the above revision and supply the text of the above regulations.

Article 5. Please indicate at what intervals welfare services and facilities are reviewed.

Article 6. Please indicate the measures taken to bring about the cooperation provided for in this Article.

Point V of the report form. Please provide a general appreciation of the manner in which the Convention is applied, including copies of any relevant collective agreements, and provide information on the number of seafarers, both Mexican and foreign, who have access to the welfare services and facilities provided in port.