Prevention of Accidents (Seafarers) Convention, 1970
C134
ILO Convention
Date of adoptionOctober 30, 1970
Date in forceFebruary 17, 1973
ClassificationSafety, Health and Welfare
SubjectSeafarers
PreviousAccommodation of Crews (Supplementary Provisions) Convention, 1970
NextWorkers' Representatives Convention, 1971

Prevention of Accidents (Seafarers) Convention, 1970 is an International Labour Organization Convention.

It was established in 1970:

Noting the terms of existing international labour Conventions and Recommendations applicable to work on board ship and in port and relevant to the prevention of occupational accidents to seafarers, and in particular of the Labour Inspection (Seamen) Recommendation, 1926, the Prevention of Industrial Accidents Recommendation, 1929, the Protection against Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932, the Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946, and the Guarding of Machinery Convention and Recommendation, 1963, and

Noting the terms of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention, 1960, and the Regulations annexed to the International Load Line Convention, as revised in 1966, which provide for a number of safety measures on board ship which provide protection for persons employed thereon, and

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to accident prevention on board ship at sea and in port,...

Ratifications

As of 2023, the convention had been ratified by 29 states. Of the ratifying states, 19 had subsequently denounced the treaty.

Country Date Status
 Azerbaijan 19 May 1992 In Force
 Belize 15 Jul 2005 Not in force
 Brazil 25 Jul 1996 Not in force
 Costa Rica 08 Jun 1979 In Force
 Denmark 28 Jul 1980 Not in force
 Egypt 04 Aug 1982 In Force
 Finland 22 Nov 1974 Not in force
 France 27 Feb 1978 Not in force
 Germany 14 Aug 1974 Not in force
 Greece 08 Jun 1977 Not in force
 Guinea 26 May 1977 In Force
 Israel 21 Aug 1980 In Force
 Italy 23 Jun 1981 Not in force
 Japan 03 Jul 1978 Not in force
 Kenya 06 Jun 1990 Not in force
 Kyrgyzstan 31 Mar 1992 In Force
 Mexico 02 May 1974 In Force
 New Zealand 31 May 1977 Not in force
 Nigeria 12 Jun 1973 Not in force
 Poland 26 Jun 1980 Not in force
 Romania 28 Oct 1975 Not in force
 Russian Federation 05 Oct 1987 Not in force
 Spain 30 Nov 1971 Not in force
 Sweden 17 Feb 1972 Not in force
 Tajikistan 26 Nov 1993 In Force
 Turkey 17 Mar 2005 In Force
 United Republic of Tanzania 30 May 1983 Not in force
 Uruguay 02 Jun 1977 In Force


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