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Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

Schedules

Eighth Schedule

Work In Fishing Convention, 2007

Medical Care, Health Protection and Social Security

Part VI

Protection in the Case of Work-Related Sickness, Injury or Death

Article 38

 

1. Each Member shall take measures to provide fishers with protection, in accordance with national laws, regulations or practice, for work-related sickness, injury or death.

 

2. In the event of injury due to occupational accident or disease, the fisher shall have access to:
(a) appropriate medical care; and
(b) the corresponding compensation in accordance with national laws and regulations.

 

3. Taking into account the characteristics within the fishing sector, the protection referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article may be ensured through:
(a) a system for fishing vessel owners’ liability; or
(b) compulsory insurance, workers’ compensation or other schemes.