The Maritime Sector

THE GOOD PRACTICES OF LABOUR INSPECTION IN BRAZIL: 71ILO Convention no. 147Inspection CodeWhere, how, what to do14.5 Have medical exams been made in thecase of sicknesses?Conv 164, art 4, c)14.6 Was repatriation or hospital servicesprovided when recommended bymedical crew?14.7 Was the absent crew memberreplaced?14.8 Do sanitary facilities have hot and coldwater?15 – Food and drinking water15.1 Are there enough water provisions forthe number of crew members on boardconsidering the length of trip, nature of tripand possibility of emergency?15.2 Is there enough food for the numberof crew members on board considering thelength of trip, nature of trip and possibilityof emergency?16 – Kitchen, Refrigerators and Stock room16.1 Does the kitchen have a properlyfunctioning exhaust system?16.2 Are gas tubes located at a safedistance?16.3 Are refrigerators functioning properly?17 – Discrepancy solution17.1 If the recommendations made byinspection are not met, issue formalnotification to the protecting agent or tomaritime agent for sanctioning.17.2 In case the correction of irregularitiescan be done next stop at [Brazilian] portcommunicate coordinator of closest MTE unit.17.3 If notification is refused and/orinspection is hindered or if there areharassments during inspection, FederalPolice should be communicated in order toquestion the ship master.Conv 164, art.13,d), e) and f)If not communicate tomaritime authority, inquiringif vessel can leave portPhysical inspection of foodstock and refrigerators; examof food receiptsTHE MARITIME SECTOR