Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)

Regulations

Merchant Shipping (Eyesight and Medical Examination) Regulations, 2004

Part 2 : Medical Fitness

12. Further examination*

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A seafarer who is the holder of a valid medical certificate may at any time be required by the owner or master of a ship, or by the Authority, to obtain a new certificate where as a result of illness, injury or other cause it is believed the seafarer may no longer be medically fit.

 

                                                                                               

* See also section 87 of the Act