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89.1Prohibitions on Longshore work by U.S. nationals; listing by country.#
The Secretary of State has determined that, in the following countries, longshore work by crewmembers aboard United States vessels is prohibited by law, regulation, or in practice, with respect to the particular activities noted: Albania
(a)Longshore activities on shore.
(1)Operation of cargo related equipment,
(2)Opening and closing of hatches, and
(3)Rigging of ship's gear. Guinea
(b)Exceptions:
(1)Opening and closing of hatches, and
(2)Rigging of ship's gear. Yemen
(3)Rigging of ship's gear, and
(4)Loading and discharge of cargo with on-board equipment when the port of call does not have the necessary equipment. Western Samoa
(5)Loading and discharge of fuel and petroleum products at special terminals,
(6)Loading and discharge of chemical products if required for safety reasons,
(7)Placing of trailers and similar material in parking areas when done before loading or after discharge,
(8)Cleaning of the vessel,
(9)Loading, discharge, and disposal of merchandise in other boats, and
(10)Opening and closing hatches. Qatar
(c)Exception: Operation of equipment which pier workers are not capable of operating. Panama
(1)Handling of mooring lines on the pier when the vessel is made fast or let go,
(2)Moving the vessel to place it under shoreside loading and unloading equipment,
(3)Moving the vessel in position to unload the vessel onto specific cargo piles, hoppers or conveyor belt systems, and
(4)Operation of cargo related equipment integral to the vessel. Cape Verde
(d)Exceptions:
(1)Operation of onboard cargo related equipment, and
(2)Rigging of ship's gear onboard the ship, in coordination with local port workers. Mozambique
(e)Other longshore activities on the pier.
(f)Exceptions:
(1)Opening and closing of hatches, and
(2)Rigging of ship's gear. Brunei
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