Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

Marking of Weight (Packages Transported by Vessels) Convention, 1929 (No. 27) - Viet Nam (Ratification: 1994)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report. It notes the Government's indication that while no national legislation exists which gives effect to the Convention, the Convention is nonetheless well applied in practice. In this respect, the Committee notes the Government's explanation that information relating to the Convention is disseminated to the public, and that inspections are carried out with the consequence that infringements are punished by the imposition of administrative penalties. The Committee would therefore request the Government to furnish some examples concerning the manner in which the public is informed about the content of the Convention. Furthermore, the Government is asked to supply further information on the inspection system, and whether these inspections are carried out on a regular basis. In this regard, it is hoped that the Government will explain the legislative basis for carrying out inspections, as inspection generally aims to secure enforcement of legal provisions, including the imposition of penalties in cases of violation of regulations. The Committee would also request the Government to indicate whether legislation giving effect to the Convention will be elaborated. It hopes that the Government will provide information on steps taken to this effect.