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The Banks Fishermen and Frigo-workers (Remuneration) Regulations 2019. Government Notice no. 204 of 2019.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Continental shelf EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishing vessel Territorial sea Public health Social protection Maritime zone Cereals/grains/rice Fish products Meat Milk/dairy products Potable water Poultry products Coffee/cocoa/tea Vegetables/legumes Beverages Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
October 24, 2019.
Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 93 of the Employment Relations Act, concern fishermen employed on fishing vessels as frigo-workers, their appropriate national minimum wages and additional remunerations. The Regulations define the operational areas of fishing vessels: the territorial waters of Mauritius; the exclusive economic zone of Mauritius; the continental shelf of Mauritius; the areas where Mauritius has traditional or historic rights according to the Maritime Zones Act. The Regulations provide for general conditions of employment; contract of employment; allowances; pay interval; list of articles to be sold on fishing vessels; issuance of payslip; prohibition of consumption of alcoholic beverages; repatriation in case of illness or injury and related health insurance; provision of adequate daily meals, including: tea, coffee, rice, meat, chicken, fish, vegetables or pulses, bread, butter and potable water.

Full text
English
Website
labour.govmu.org