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Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 implementing the Agreement concerning the implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 of the International Labour Organisation, concluded on 21 May 2012 between the General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives in the European Union (Cogeca), the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) and the Association of National Organisations of Fishing Enterprises in the European Union (Europêche).

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 25, 31 January 2017, pp. 12-35.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Rural employment Social protection Fishing vessel Marine fisheries
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Directive lays down detailed provisions implementing the agreement concluded in 2012 between the General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives in the European Union (Cogeca), the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) and the Association of National Organisations of Fishing Enterprises in the European Union (Europêche). The Agreement implements the Work in Fishing Convention of 2007 of the International Labour Organisation and it applies to fishermen working in any capacity under a contract of employment or in an employment relationship on board fishing vessels engaged in sea fishing, flying the flag of a Member State or registered under the plenary jurisdiction of a Member State. Member States may maintain or introduce provisions more favourable to workers in the sea fishing sector than those laid down in this Directive. Member States shall determine what penalties are applicable when national provisions enacted pursuant to this Directive are infringed. The penalties shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Law no. 124 (I) of 2021 on the Commercial Fisheries (Implementation of the Agreement between COGECA, ETF and Europêche on the Implementation of the 2007 International Labor Organisation Convention on Work in the Fisheries Sector).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2021

Keyword: Contract/agreement, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Nutrition, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Work in Fishing Convention (Amendment) Regulations, 2021. (L.N. 233 of 2021)

Legislation | Malta | 2021

Keyword: Social protection, Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Work in Fishing Convention Regulations, 2020 (L.N. 182 of 2020).

Legislation | Malta | 2020

Keyword: Rural employment, Social protection, Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Health Protection and Medical Care on Board Fishing Vessels) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 259/2020).

Legislation | Ireland | 2020

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Public health, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 39 implementing the Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 implementing the Agreement concerning the implementation of the Work Fishing Convention 2007 of the International Labour Organisation (2012).

Legislation | Italy | 2020

Keyword: Contract/agreement, Business/industry/corporations, Fishing vessel, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Governance, International relations/cooperation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX