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Department Order No. 156/16 promulgating Rules and Regulations Governing the Working and Living Conditions of Fishers on Board Fishing Vessels Engaged In Commercial Fishing Operation.

Pays/Territoire
Philippines
Type du document
Règlement
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Pêche
Mot clé
Protection sociale Navire de pêche Droits de l'homme Politique/planification
Aire géographique
Asie, Asie et Pacifique, East Asian Seas, Pacifique Nord, Asie du Sud-Est
Entry into force notes
These Rules enter into force 15 days after its publication.
Résumé

These rules and regulations approve a State policy to: a. Regulate the relations between workers and employers recognizing the right of labor to its just share in the fruits of production and the right of enterprises to reasonable returns on investment and to expansion and growth; b. Guarantee and respect the free exercise of the commercial fishing workers to form union and organize for collective bargaining and/or for their mutual aid and protection; and c. Ensure that fishing vessels are sea-worthy and compliant with the standards of safety of life at sea, safe manning requirements and occupational safety and health standards under applicable laws and regulations. This Rules shall apply to fishing vessel owners, fishers and captains or masters on board Philippine-registered fishing vessels engaged in commercial fishing operation in Philippine or international waters, except in the following: a. Those on board commercial fishing vessels with foreign registry, which shall be governed by applicable rules and regulations of the POEA; b. Those engaged in municipal fishing, which shall be governed by existing labor, fishery, maritime, and local government laws, rules and regulations; and c. Those on board fishing vessels engaged in subsistence or recreational fishing.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.denr.gov.ph