Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

Protection against Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932 (No. 32) - Pakistan (Ratification: 1947)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report, including on the amendment of the Pakistan Dock Labourers Regulations, 1948, promulgated under SRO 302(I)/2006, dated 28 March 2006.

With reference to its previous observation based on the comments made by the Fishing Vessels Employees’ Union concerning the working conditions of coastal fishermen, the Committee notes the Government’s statement that the updated Pakistan Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 2001, was still in the process of being approved. The Committee reiterates its hope that the Pakistan Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 2001, as well as subsequent rules, will be adopted in the near future and requests the Government to provide a copy of this legislation as soon as it has been adopted.

Point V of the report form. Application in practice. The Committee requests the Government to provide up to date statistical information on the number of inspections carried out, violations noted and penalties imposed as regards issues covered by the Convention.

The Committee also takes this opportunity to recall that the Governing Body of the ILO has invited parties to Convention No. 32 to consider ratification of Convention No. 152, which revises Convention No. 32 (GB.268/LILS/5(Rev.1), paragraphs 99–101). Such ratification would automatically entail an immediate denunciation of Convention No. 32. The Government is requested to keep the Office informed of any developments in this respect.

The Committee also wishes to bring to the Government’s attention to the ILO code of practice on safety and health in ports, Geneva, 2005. This code of practice is available, inter alia, through the ILO’s web site by following the link, www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/
safework/cops/english/index.htm.