... personnel The STCW convention sets health requirements for vision and hearing, and recommendations for physical and mental capabilities. Fishing vessels are, however not included in the STCW-convention. ...
... negative selection, are in principle again regarded unfit for work, unless they demonstrate certain minimum capabilities. Where the negative selection is concerned about medical diagnoses only, the positive ...
... skills and capabilities, including health related ones, needed are similar to those for a seagoing ship. However, land and shore-based health care facilities are generally close at hand in the event of ...
DANA MEISSNER Introduction In the maritime setting, a mass casualty incident (MCI) can be defined as an event where the number of casualties vastly exceeds the on board healthcare capabilities in a ...
MICHAEL TIPTON Introduction Over the last decades scientific knowledge about immersion in cold water has increased significantly. This has led to modifications and significant technological progress ...
... capabilities and limitations of the crew as part of the design of a ship is rarely addressed in the training and education of naval architects and marine engineers. The design and construction of ships ...
... those of working age who have selected to work in the same sort of job, have broadly similar capabilities. Factors such as fatigue, mood, experience and age, as well as minor variations in individual capability ...
... to move it in order to achieve access, and it must be possible to secure it in in all positions. There are a number of hospital beds and examination tables available, with various capabilities, and also ...
... and ailments. He should keep good records of all consultations and this is discussed further in Ch 2.8. He may seek advice from a TeleMedical Assistance Service (TMAS) as there are limits to the capabilities ...
... and psychological demands on crew. In these situations, the ship will be entirely dependent on the training and capabilities of those who undertake such tasks. Firefighting often requires the use of breathing ...
... needs to have the physical capabilities to perform routine and emergency duties. If the risk is not acceptable, with or without mitigating measures, the seafarer should not be given a medical certificate ...
... Rescue (SAR) services. communication skills in relevant languages and the ability to tease out key clinical features where there are limited language capabilities on board or anxiety and agitation because ...
... nurse. If the nurse is alone on board, he evaluates the situation and provides initial care within his capabilities. If further, immediate assistance is required, the bridge is asked to request emergency ...