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Accommodation of Crews (Supplementary Provisions) Convention, 1970 (No. 133) - Guinea (RATIFICATION: 1977)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report does not contain any new information.

For several years now, the Government has been indicating that, since Guinea has no shipyards, it has the option either of purchasing vessels that are designed in accordance with the provisions of the Convention or of ensuring that alterations of vessels are in conformity with the Convention. The Maritime Navigation Agency (ANAN) is responsible for the implementation of the provisions of the Convention and the marine inspectors ensure the application of the Maritime Code. The Committee requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the manner in which it ensures that vessels built abroad meet the requirements of the Convention. It also requests the Government to send as soon as possible the texts relating to the establishment and activities of the Maritime Navigation Agency and the marine inspectorate, and to keep it informed of any future developments concerning the number of seagoing vessels covered by the Convention.