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

Regulations

Merchant Shipping (Eyesight and Medical Examination) Regulations, 2004

Part 2 : Medical Fitness

9. Medical examination, etc
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(1)A medical examiner is to conduct such examinations, tests and interviews and make such enquiries in relation to an applicant as appear appropriate to determine whether the applicant is medically fit to perform the intended duties as a seafarer.

 

(2)An applicant must disclose to the medical examiner all preexisting medical conditions that are known to the applicant and that could affect the determination of the applicant's medical fitness.