The Swedish Club is expanding its enhanced Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) program outside of the Philippines and is opening new accredited clinics in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and in five locations across India: Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumba and New Delhi.
According to the P&I Club, the enhanced PEME greatly increases the chance of identifying potential health issues that could lead to a crew member falling ill while on board. Pre-employment medical examination is a procedure every seafarer has to deal with to prove their mind and body fitness if they want to go onboard. PEME is more than just a paper; it is the foundation of the crewmember’s wellbeing and safety onboard.
According to Elena Donina Glukhman,Business Development Manager at AP Companies, it’s highly recommended that ship owners should pay more attention to this important subject matter and preferable have a very clear and strict guidelines on how, who and when should perform PEME and REME examinations for their seafarers.
The Club’s enhanced PEME aims to exceed the basic requirements for employment medical assessments reflecting not only the manner in which tests are carried out, but also how the results of those tests should be interpreted for a potential seafarer to be assessed fit for continued service on board a vessel entered with The Swedish Club.
