Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

Article 1(3) of the Convention. Scope of application. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that at present the vessels registered in the Macau Special Administrative Region operate locally or along the coast, are mostly fishing vessels and auxiliary vessels, and do not exceed 500 tonnes. Recalling that the Convention does not apply to vessels of less than 500 tonnes, the Committee requests the Government to indicate in future reports any new developments which would have a bearing on the application of the Convention.