... based on the STCW, the MLC 2006 and the STCW-F conventions do not take the consequences of these aspects. Cruise ships The cruise industry has yet another approach to medical selection of employees. ...
... incidents, however, are of utmost importance to the assessment. The maximum validity period of a medical certificate according to the international conventions[2] [3] and guidelines[4] today, is two ...
... of the medical fitness requirements of the MLC 2006 and STCW conventions and, as a consequence, adoption of the International guidelines on medical examination of seafarers. The interpretation of these ...
... of their flag, or covered by relevant international conventions, receive a good standard of care in the event of illness or injury while under contract. NGOs concerned with the health and welfare of ...
... association of national shipping companies' associations) ICSW The International Committee on Seafarers' Welfare (established to implement ILO Conventions9 IDLH Immediate Dangerours to ...
... also contain clear specifications on access control and security measures for port facilities and ships. However, the language of both the FAL and SOLAS Conventions is more recommendatory than obligatory. ...
... in conventions dealing with serious international crimes such as terrorism and hostage taking.[12] The United States has unusually broad jurisdiction, and asserts jurisdiction over stateless vessels and ...
... to by 168 parties, which makes it one of the most widely accepted international conventions. Moreover, the prohibition on maritime piracy is a peremptory norm in public international law, jus ...
... international waters, when spreading ashes from a ship the regulations and reporting procedures for the ship's flag State need to be complied with. International conventions The International Convention ...
... regulatory authorities have responsibilities under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and other conventions to introduce regulations aimed at maintaining certain aspects of health and wellbeing in seafarers ...
... bins are not specifically mentioned in the description of sanitary facilities in the above two conventions. To ensure occupational safety and health (OSH) on board ships, Personal Protective Equipment ...
... with one leading – often the USA or UK – and others following. Some issues, such as conventions on navigation lights and on port health controls were agreed more formally at international meetings. As ...
... State Various international conventions and regulations define the duties of a flag state, including the: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78), International ...
... that are party to certain international conventions are empowered to verify that the ships of other nations, which are operating in their waters, comply with the obligations set out in those conventions[1]. ...
... to meet minimum standards of technical quality. Known as the rules and regulations of the Classification Societies, they are based on the major international regulations, conventions, standards and codes ...
... support or helicopter evacuation. Many elements are legal obligations derived from international conventions. As such they are only infrequently modified to take account of developments in care and, ...
... is already of a basic form with many obstacles between the doctor and the patient. The TMAS physician Although the conventions stipulate that doctors who give tele medical advice to ships shall ...
... and over the sea and, where circumstances so require, by way of mutual regional arrangements co-operate with neighbouring States for this purpose.’ Later conventions, have included the United Nations ...
... care To contact or visit a doctor during a voyage a seafarer will initially inform the officer responsible for medical care or the Master. By contract and on the basis of international conventions the ...