The Maritime Sector

50THE GOOD PRACTICES OF LABOUR INSPECTION IN BRAZIL:6. InnovationTHE MARITIME SECTORThe main innovation identified in this good practice concerns the“intelligence” work and strategic planning in coordination with otheractors. This work allows for the formulation of separate lists elaboratedaccording to the twofold approach adopted by the Brazilian inspection.As the interests of different government agencies become more aligned,the exchange of information, the use of technology and integratedaction constitute an effective innovative practice.“Intelligence” action is complemented by coordination with otheragencies during inspections. The Navy has an important logistical roleduring operations and also in ensuring the security of labour inspectors,especially when approaching smaller vessels that could offer someresistance to the inspection.7. Lessons LearnedBased on this experience the lesson to be learned is that effectivestrategy requires the active engagement with other agencies involvedin the sector. Although a wide variety of data is originally collectedfor different purposes, inspectors must be able to identify and collectpotentially useful data and cross check it with other sources and therebycreate a detailed diagnosis of the sector to be inspected.The “intelligence” work has other beneficial effects. By accessing a largermass of information, the maritime labour inspection can rationalise itsactions and prioritise certain segments, avoiding competition distortionsand lack of cooperation by employers.The inspection’s efficacy in the fishing sector also depends on thecapacity to maintain a synchronicity between development policies,environmental control, and labour inspection. Without cohesionbetween the agencies responsible for each one of these aspects, thereis the possibility of non-cooperation and the absence of importantinformation.