COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION of 23 September 1980 on the ratification of the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels (1977) (80/907/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 84 (2) thereof,

Whereas the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels (1977), can help to promote the safety of ships in general and the safety of fishing vessels in particular;

Whereas ratification or accession by all the Member States can accelerate the entry into force of this Convention,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS:

- that, where they have not already done so, the Member States ratify the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels (1977), or accede thereto as soon as possible and not later than 31 July 1982;

- that the Member States inform the Secretary-General of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization that they have ratified or acceded to the Convention with regard to this recommendation.

Done at Brussels, 23 September 1980.

For the Council

The President

J. SANTER