... by ship’s officers, with or without the prompting of seafarers or their safety representatives. There can be situations, such as company incentive schemes for safety performance that encourage under-reporting. ...
... example if the company has a zero tolerance policy for alcohol and drugs and/or an accident occurs at sea whilst the seafarer is under the influence of a substance. Risk assessment The use of alcohol, ...
... as national or international policy makers, as company or trade union advisers, or as independent practitioners. It is important that they work within a framework of ethical standards such that their ...
... industry. Capital spending decisions about building new ships and scrapping old ones depend on estimates of the risk of such decisions on the company’s ability to meet future demand and remain profitable. ...
... clubs often require that seafarers also undergo an ‘enhanced PEME in order to work on their ships (see PEME section). PEMEs are performed by doctors authorized to do so by the flag state, shipping company ...
... like disaster relief, and suppression of piracy Support ships accompanying fishing fleets, offshore races etc. Other health care staff, usually those with nursing qualifications may also work on ...
... important if the doctor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the shipping company [3]. US-managed cruise ships For doctors and nurses working on board ships owned and managed by US-based ...
... that the shipping company or their lawyers seek to compromise their position in an effort to avoid liability. Further information on cruise ship medicine is available in Ch xxx. For most ships medical ...
... engaged in voyages to or from US ports is required to provide a guarantee from an authorised insurer, surety company or other provider, for legal liabilities that he may incur for the death of, or for ...
... of any planned activities, the ship´s itinerary, the limited medical care available on board and evacuation options before advising. Discussion with the company’s medical department, if available, is to ...