1. Every Member of the International Labour Organisation
for which this Convention is in force is responsible for the promotion
of a proper standard of food supply and catering service for the crews
of its sea-going vessels, whether publicly or privately owned, which
are engaged in the transport of cargo or passengers for the purpose
of trade and registered in a territory for which this Convention is
in force.
2. National laws or regulations or, in the absence
of such laws or regulations, collective agreements between employers
and workers, shall determine the vessels or classes which are to be
regarded as sea-going vessels for the purpose of this Convention.