It was established in 1959, with the preamble stating:
Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to the minimum age for admission to employment as fishermen,...
| Country | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | June 15, 1971 | |
| Ecuador | March 10, 1969 | |
| Guatemala | August 2, 1961 | |
| Liberia | May 16, 1960 | |
| Mauritania | November 8, 1963 | |
| Mexico | August 9, 1961 | |
| Peru | April 4, 1962 | |
| Suriname | June 15, 1976 |
The convention was later obsoleted by the Minimum Age Convention, 1973, resulting in its denunciation by most of its signatories (not listed above - see
for a complete list).