Tag: medical care

VIKAND has launched a proactive 24/7 healthcare program to help safeguard seafarers and protect the commercial viability of the shipping industry. 

The Indian Directorate General of Shipping provides broad guidelines to DGS-empanelled medical examiners regarding the assessment of fitness for transgender applicants.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued a new Marine Notice to provide guidance on the list of all medicines and medical supplies to be maintained on board, highlighting the importance of shall carrying publications, documents and maintaining related records.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has issued a new Marine Notice to provide guidance on the disposal of Medical Equipment onboard, highlighting that the expired medicine or medical equipment shall be replaced by the expiry date, and in any event within three months prior to the expiry date.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has issued a medical care guide explaining the requirements for medicine chest and recordkeeping onboard and key responsibilities and training for medical care. 

After receiving many complaints grievances from the seafarers that the medical examiners are not conducting the examination as per the terms of Medical Examination Rules, 2000, the The Indian Directorate General of Shipping has released an amendment to the procedure.

Dr. Robert Verbist, President, International Maritime Health Association, and part of the team that put together the new International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers, talks about their new medical guide for seafarers.

The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) has launched a Seafarer Health Consultation Guide to assist interactions between seafarers and health professionals with the aim of improving healthcare outcomes and meeting the needs of seafarers.

Secretary of the U.S. Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced USNS Bethesda as the name of the new medical ship that will provide medical care around the world. 

Hearing loss is a common problem seafarers face, especially those working in the engine room, UK P&I Club notes. As a result, the Club has published a guide with measures to monitor and limit hearing loss amongst crew.