Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

Seafarers' Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003, as amended (No. 185) - Brazil (Ratification: 2010)

Articles 2 to 7 of the Convention. Seafarers’ identity documents (SIDs). The Committee notes the Government’s first report on the application of the Convention, in particular, the adoption of Legislative Decree No. 892-2009 of 20 November 2009. It also notes the Government’s indication, that for the Convention to take effect domestically it has to be promulgated by means of an executive branch decree. The Government further indicates that, as regards the future implementation of the Convention, the Brazilian Navy will be responsible for issuing the new and sophisticated SID and maintaining the relevant database while the federal police will be responsible for the identification of foreign crew members. The Committee recognizes that ratifying countries need time before the facilities and systems necessary for the implementation of the Convention are effectively put in place, especially in view of the highly technical character of certain requirements and recommended procedures. Noting the Government’s ongoing preparations for setting up a secure SID issuance and authentication system, the Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any progress made in the process of promulgating the decree implementing the Convention, and to indicate any concrete measures – whether legislative, administrative or others – taken for the effective application of the Convention both in law and in practice.