We are advised that although Brazil has ratified ILO C185 its application is
subject to Presidential Decree and Publication in the Official Gazette, which
has not yet taken place. Therefore ILO C108 is still force. We understand,
Immigration Authorities in the ports of Recife and Suape, in North East Brazil,
are applying ILO Convention 108, which means that seafarers should hold a
Seamans book issued by their Country or the vessels flag state, both of which
MUST BE SIGNATORIES TO THE CONVENTION. Seafarers who do not fulfil these
requisites must hold a valid Passport (with the corresponding competent/valid
visa in case of countries which require similar formality from Brazilian
citizens). If not, they will be banned from leaving the vessel and subject to a
fine in the region of US$500.- According to the ILO website, neither the
Philippines nor Croatia, two of the largest suppliers of crews, are signatories
to the above mentioned Conventions. We are advised that Immigration Authorities
at other Brazilian ports will possibly follow a similar policy which could
cause issues especially with seasonal passenger ship operations in Brazil.
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