Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)SchedulesEighth ScheduleWork In Fishing Convention, 2007Medical Care, Health Protection and Social SecurityPart VIProtection in the Case of Work-Related Sickness, Injury or DeathArticle 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. |