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

Social Security

Article 36
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Members shall cooperate through bilateral or multilateral agreements or other arrangements, in accordance with national laws, regulations or practice:

(a)to achieve progressively comprehensive social security protection for fishers, taking into account the principle of equality of treatment irrespective of nationality; and
(b)to ensure the maintenance of social security rights which have been acquired or are in the course of acquisition by all fishers regardless of residence.