This document discusses DNV's experience with inspections according to ILO 178 and the upcoming requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). Key points:
1) DNV has carried out many ILO 178 inspections and most common findings relate to health and safety, accommodation, food, and qualifications.
2) The MLC introduces new certification requirements and covers all ships, not just those over 500 GT. It also has more detailed standards for things like risk assessment and food quality.
3) Preparing for MLC compliance requires gaps to be identified between existing procedures and MLC requirements, and measures to be established for ongoing compliance, inspections, and certification. Shipowners face challenges in meeting
This document discusses Recruitment and Placement Service Licenses (RPSL) in India and the regulations surrounding them.
Some key points:
- RPSL companies recruit and place seafarers on ships and must be licensed by the Directorate General of Shipping. They act as intermediaries between shipowners and seafarers.
- Licenses are granted under the Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules 2016 and sections of the Merchant Shipping Act.
- The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) of 2006, which India has ratified, sets standards for recruitment and placement services that member countries must uphold.
- To apply for an RPSL
The document discusses the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), which makes auditing of IMO member states mandatory. It provides background on why audits are needed, describes the evolution of the audit scheme from voluntary to mandatory, outlines the audit standards and amendments to instruments, and notes the expected benefits of mandatory audits beginning in 2016. Key points include transitioning from the voluntary to mandatory scheme, the III Code serving as the audit standard, and obligations of states being audited as flag, coastal, and port states.
This document provides an overview of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). It discusses the history and purpose of SOLAS, including that it was first adopted in 1914 in response to the Titanic disaster. It outlines the key chapters and requirements of SOLAS, including those relating to construction, fire protection, life-saving appliances, safety of navigation, and carriage of dangerous goods. Specifically for liquid petroleum gas carriers like the presenter's uncle's ship, it notes the regulations that must be followed are in Chapter VII Part C and comply with the International Gas Carrier Code.
The 2001 amendments to COLREG 1972 mainly dealt with regulations for wing-in-ground (WIG) craft. WIG craft operate on a cushion of air close to the water's surface at speeds over 100 knots. The amendments adopted in 2001 and entered into force in 2003 amended 5 rules and several annexes to establish requirements and responsibilities for WIG craft when taking off, landing, and flying near water. This included lighting and sound signal requirements to enhance safety of navigation, as prior to 2001 there were no specific laws governing WIG craft.
1) Representatives from the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Norway met to discuss cooperation on maritime medical services.
2) They agreed on joint approval criteria for medical examinations and certificates, training for approved doctors, and that certificates would be valid across participating countries.
3) The group also agreed to link their websites to facilitate certificate issuance and finding doctors, publish standards and manuals, and include notes on certificates indicating equivalency across countries.
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The document discusses the consequences of low quality medical examinations for seafarers. It provides three case histories where seafarers were declared fit for work but later became ill at sea due to inadequate checks at their medical examinations. This led to costs and problems. The document also compares medical examination standards between countries and lists common illnesses and those requiring seafarers to return home. It considers political, economic, social, technological, legislative and environmental factors related to improving medical examinations. The goal is to stop "burying heads" and take action to prioritize seafarer health.
This document outlines the regulations and procedures for medical examinations of employees on Norwegian ships and mobile offshore units. It discusses:
1) The legislation around medical certificates and examinations, including the Public Administration Act.
2) The process for appealing a doctor's decision to deny a medical certificate, including applying for an exemption and preparing the case for the appellate body.
3) The responsibilities of the seafarer's doctor and the appellate body in thoroughly investigating cases and making impartial administrative decisions in accordance with regulations.
This document discusses Recruitment and Placement Service Licenses (RPSL) in India and the regulations surrounding them.
Some key points:
- RPSL companies recruit and place seafarers on ships and must be licensed by the Directorate General of Shipping. They act as intermediaries between shipowners and seafarers.
- Licenses are granted under the Merchant Shipping (Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers) Rules 2016 and sections of the Merchant Shipping Act.
- The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) of 2006, which India has ratified, sets standards for recruitment and placement services that member countries must uphold.
- To apply for an RPSL
The document discusses the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), which makes auditing of IMO member states mandatory. It provides background on why audits are needed, describes the evolution of the audit scheme from voluntary to mandatory, outlines the audit standards and amendments to instruments, and notes the expected benefits of mandatory audits beginning in 2016. Key points include transitioning from the voluntary to mandatory scheme, the III Code serving as the audit standard, and obligations of states being audited as flag, coastal, and port states.
This document provides an overview of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). It discusses the history and purpose of SOLAS, including that it was first adopted in 1914 in response to the Titanic disaster. It outlines the key chapters and requirements of SOLAS, including those relating to construction, fire protection, life-saving appliances, safety of navigation, and carriage of dangerous goods. Specifically for liquid petroleum gas carriers like the presenter's uncle's ship, it notes the regulations that must be followed are in Chapter VII Part C and comply with the International Gas Carrier Code.
The 2001 amendments to COLREG 1972 mainly dealt with regulations for wing-in-ground (WIG) craft. WIG craft operate on a cushion of air close to the water's surface at speeds over 100 knots. The amendments adopted in 2001 and entered into force in 2003 amended 5 rules and several annexes to establish requirements and responsibilities for WIG craft when taking off, landing, and flying near water. This included lighting and sound signal requirements to enhance safety of navigation, as prior to 2001 there were no specific laws governing WIG craft.
1) Representatives from the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Norway met to discuss cooperation on maritime medical services.
2) They agreed on joint approval criteria for medical examinations and certificates, training for approved doctors, and that certificates would be valid across participating countries.
3) The group also agreed to link their websites to facilitate certificate issuance and finding doctors, publish standards and manuals, and include notes on certificates indicating equivalency across countries.
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The document discusses the consequences of low quality medical examinations for seafarers. It provides three case histories where seafarers were declared fit for work but later became ill at sea due to inadequate checks at their medical examinations. This led to costs and problems. The document also compares medical examination standards between countries and lists common illnesses and those requiring seafarers to return home. It considers political, economic, social, technological, legislative and environmental factors related to improving medical examinations. The goal is to stop "burying heads" and take action to prioritize seafarer health.
This document outlines the regulations and procedures for medical examinations of employees on Norwegian ships and mobile offshore units. It discusses:
1) The legislation around medical certificates and examinations, including the Public Administration Act.
2) The process for appealing a doctor's decision to deny a medical certificate, including applying for an exemption and preparing the case for the appellate body.
3) The responsibilities of the seafarer's doctor and the appellate body in thoroughly investigating cases and making impartial administrative decisions in accordance with regulations.
The document discusses the UK system for approving doctors to conduct seafarer medical examinations and potential international collaboration on mutual recognition. It notes there are 225 approved doctors in the UK and overseas, who conducted over 54,000 examinations in 2013. The UK provides support to doctors through medical standards, training, and oversight. International meetings have discussed aligning medical standards between countries like Norway, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. While progress has been made in understanding each other's systems, further work is still needed before mutual recognition of approved doctors across countries can be achieved.
This document discusses why maritime health is an international issue rather than just a national responsibility. While ships used to operate within single countries, globalization has made fleets multinational with crews from different countries. This poses challenges for applying health standards consistently when countries regulate maritime health differently. The document examines historical examples like health issues for seamen in 19th century Callao, Peru to show how health problems have long transcended national boundaries in the shipping industry. It argues that principles now exist for international cooperation on maritime health management, but vested interests of different groups pose barriers to realizing a unified approach.
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This document discusses tuberculosis (TB) regulations and control in Norway, including screening guidelines for individuals from high incidence countries. It notes that TB screening is required for those staying in Norway over 3 months from countries with TB incidence over 40 per 100,000 per year. Screening of seafarers primarily aims to exclude contagious pulmonary TB and involves a chest x-ray and clinical history review. Norwegian guidelines provide methods for TB screening, treatment, and infection control.
This document discusses the requirements for quality management systems regarding medical examinations for seafarers in Norway. It outlines that both the Norwegian Maritime Authority and doctors conducting medical exams must have a certified quality management system in accordance with international standards. The key requirements for doctors include maintaining competence in maritime medicine, participating in training, having the proper equipment, and implementing a quality system. The document also provides an overview of the components of a quality management system, including establishing processes, monitoring effectiveness, ensuring resource availability, implementing improvements, and having a quality policy.
Moscow is an international hub city with many embassies and consulates. It has three international airports and was the first city in Russia to approve doctors for the NMD certificate in 1997. Since 2014, 187 Norwegian certificates have been issued to deck officers, engine officers, and scientists. There is a lack of Russian legislation for offshore work, so the NMD certificate is often used. Questions remain about accreditation, when and where NMD and offshore certificates can be used, and how to balance requirements with time spent with patients. Security and fake certificates from seafarers, crewing companies, and doctors are also concerns.
The document discusses the responsibilities and procedures of Approved Doctors in conducting medical examinations of seafarers under new Norwegian regulations. It outlines that while the regulations introduce some changes, the doctors' main obligations remain the same - to follow administrative law, conduct thorough evidence-based medical assessments according to best practices, and justify their decisions. The document provides guidance on collecting relevant medical information, performing risk assessments based on the job and vessel, applying ethical standards, and explaining the rationale for certification decisions in writing.
This document outlines the process for conducting medical risk assessments for fitness for work. It discusses:
1) The different roles doctors may take on and perspectives they must consider, such as a general practitioner versus an occupational doctor.
2) The steps involved in a risk assessment, including identifying potential medical incidents based on a condition, assessing likelihood, potential job consequences, calculating risk, considering mitigation measures, and evaluating risk.
3) The need to justify decisions in writing by thoroughly explaining the medical condition, likelihood of incidents, job risks, risk evaluation and conclusions.
This document provides guidance on new regulations from the Department of Occupational Medicine. It aims to support doctors in their decision making and ensure harmonized, evidence-based risk assessments. The guidance covers topics like vision, hearing, physical capacity and common medical conditions. It is an online resource that will be updated regularly based on experience and feedback to aid doctors in evaluating seafarers' medical certificates.
The document provides an overview of a solution for submitters to comply with the SOLAS VGM regulation, which requires verification of container gross mass (VGM) before loading. It discusses:
- Key details of the SOLAS VGM requirement and considerations
- Engagement with industry groups to understand challenges and approaches
- Proposed use cases, EDI message flows, and a prototype online solution for submitters to provide VGM declarations to carriers
- How freight forwarders can receive VGM info electronically from shippers and pass it to carriers, and examples of implementation in Portuguese terminals
Kjell Grøndahl presented on testing seafarers' hearing capacity while using hearing aids. International standards require a pure tone average of 30 dB or less in the better ear and 40 dB or less in the poorer ear, measured at specific frequencies. Speech audiometry tests speech recognition but has calibration issues across languages. Aided hearing can be tested using speech-in-noise tests, which measure the signal-to-noise ratio required to correctly recognize 50% of words in background noise, simulating real working conditions. Acceptable results on such tests should allow seafarers to safely and effectively perform their duties, compared to reference data from young, normal-hearing subjects.
The document summarizes the history and current status of the ILO and IMO guidelines on medical examinations for seafarers. It discusses how the original guidelines from 1997 were revised to provide more specific guidance and reflect changes in international standards. The current guidelines provide practical guidance for competent authorities and medical practitioners on conducting examinations and ensuring quality standards. Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention is being monitored, including questions about countries' requirements for medical certification of seafarers. Port state control data on deficiencies found regarding medical certificates is presented. Remaining questions are raised about adherence to the ILO/IMO guidelines.
This document discusses restrictions and limitations that may be placed on seafarers' medical certificates due to health conditions. It outlines four categories of fitness: unfit for any duties, able to perform some but not all duties with restrictions, requiring increased surveillance, and able to perform all duties without restrictions. Restrictions aim to balance rehabilitation and safety by allowing seafarers to work within limitations of their conditions. Assessing fitness requires considering probabilities of impairment occurring and being able to mitigate its effects. Authorities must provide guidance and support to ensure consistent, evidence-based decisions are made regarding seafarers' medical restrictions.
The Philippine System of Medical Examinations for Seafarers has the following key points:
1) The Department of Health regulates medical clinics performing examinations on migrant workers and seafarers to ensure standards and reasonable fees.
2) Administrative Order No. 2013-0006 updated guidelines to strengthen clinic regulations and medical examinations in line with new laws.
3) Monitoring finds some clinics need improvements to fully comply with personnel, facility and equipment requirements.
This document compares the requirements for pre-employment medical examinations (PEME) between the Norwegian Maritime Authority, Department of Health standards, and P&I Clubs. PEMEs are required to verify a seafarer's health and ability to safely perform duties at sea. The examinations assess medical history, physical and mental health, and ability to meet minimum performance standards. Certificates are valid for two years from DOH and P&I Club accredited clinics, but only one year for seafarers under 18. PEMEs ensure seafarers are fit to work without health risks to themselves or others on board ships.
This document discusses the role and responsibilities of seafarer's doctors under Norwegian law. It outlines that seafarer's doctors are authorized by the Norwegian Maritime Authority to conduct medical examinations and issue certificates to seafarers. However, they are only acting as a seafarer's doctor when performing duties described in the applicable regulations. As the medical examinations involve individual decisions about seafarers, seafarer's doctors must follow the Public Administration Act, ensuring impartiality and providing justified, written decisions that can be appealed. They must give guidance to help seafarers understand and safeguard their rights during the process.
1. Aviation medicine has been more successful than maritime medicine in establishing an international system of medical standards due to the competitive nature and price-driven pressures of the aviation industry which require a "level playing field" with common safety standards.
2. While aviation has seen tremendous growth, aviation medicine has developed standards to ensure safety such as requirements for pressurized cabins, oxygen, and crash protection which has led to commercial aviation seeing its accident rate reduced by a factor of 50 since the 1960s.
3. However, being a pilot is still a high risk occupation with pilots having a standardized mortality rate of 46 for fatal occupational accidents compared to the general population, though disease risk is low, suggesting aviation medicine could improve
This document provides information about maritime signs, SOLAS conventions, and international distress signals. It discusses the purpose of maritime signs on vessels to identify hazards and equipment. It then outlines several visual distress signals agreed upon internationally, including signals to request assistance, medical assistance, or to answer yes/no questions from rescuers. Finally, it mentions the use of panels or cloth to make visual signals from liferafts and provides sources for further information.
This document discusses the different LSA (Link State Advertisement) types in OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) networking. It explains that LSA types 1 and 2 are intra-area and do not leave the area, while type 3 are inter-area and describe routes outside the area. LSA types 5 and 7 describe redistributed routes from other protocols into an OSPF area, with type 5 generated by ASBR (Autonomous System Boundary Router) and type 7 by ASBR within a NSSA (Not-So-Stubby Area).
The document discusses the ILO Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 and its importance for the shipping industry. The key objectives of the MLC are to protect seafarers and create a level playing field for shipowners. A main challenge is establishing an enforcement and compliance system. The MLC defines the shipowner according to Norwegian law as the ISM code company, with responsibility shared between internal and external employers of workers on ships. Compliance requires inspection and certification of 14 standards covering issues like minimum age, employment agreements, working hours, and health/safety. It is important that the industry keeps requirements simple and prevents unnecessary procedures and administrative burdens.
The document discusses the ILO Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 and its importance for the shipping industry. The key objectives of the MLC are to protect seafarers and create a level playing field for shipowners. A main challenge is establishing an enforcement and compliance system. The MLC defines the shipowner according to Norwegian law as the ISM code company, with responsibility shared between internal and external employers of workers on ships. Compliance requires inspection and certification of 14 standards covering issues like minimum age, employment agreements, working hours, and health/safety. It is important that the industry keeps requirements simple and prevents unnecessary procedures and administrative burdens.
This one-day MARPOL Excellence training course aims to help ship officers, managers, inspectors, and auditors achieve 100% MARPOL compliance. The course covers MARPOL requirements, including changes to the Oil Record Book, and helps identify common mistakes. Attendees will learn about the Oil Record Book, Oily Water Separator, Garbage Record Book, and bunker records. The course uses workshops and models to provide hands-on learning about proper documentation and operation of equipment.
The document discusses the UK system for approving doctors to conduct seafarer medical examinations and potential international collaboration on mutual recognition. It notes there are 225 approved doctors in the UK and overseas, who conducted over 54,000 examinations in 2013. The UK provides support to doctors through medical standards, training, and oversight. International meetings have discussed aligning medical standards between countries like Norway, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. While progress has been made in understanding each other's systems, further work is still needed before mutual recognition of approved doctors across countries can be achieved.
This document discusses why maritime health is an international issue rather than just a national responsibility. While ships used to operate within single countries, globalization has made fleets multinational with crews from different countries. This poses challenges for applying health standards consistently when countries regulate maritime health differently. The document examines historical examples like health issues for seamen in 19th century Callao, Peru to show how health problems have long transcended national boundaries in the shipping industry. It argues that principles now exist for international cooperation on maritime health management, but vested interests of different groups pose barriers to realizing a unified approach.
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This document discusses tuberculosis (TB) regulations and control in Norway, including screening guidelines for individuals from high incidence countries. It notes that TB screening is required for those staying in Norway over 3 months from countries with TB incidence over 40 per 100,000 per year. Screening of seafarers primarily aims to exclude contagious pulmonary TB and involves a chest x-ray and clinical history review. Norwegian guidelines provide methods for TB screening, treatment, and infection control.
This document discusses the requirements for quality management systems regarding medical examinations for seafarers in Norway. It outlines that both the Norwegian Maritime Authority and doctors conducting medical exams must have a certified quality management system in accordance with international standards. The key requirements for doctors include maintaining competence in maritime medicine, participating in training, having the proper equipment, and implementing a quality system. The document also provides an overview of the components of a quality management system, including establishing processes, monitoring effectiveness, ensuring resource availability, implementing improvements, and having a quality policy.
Moscow is an international hub city with many embassies and consulates. It has three international airports and was the first city in Russia to approve doctors for the NMD certificate in 1997. Since 2014, 187 Norwegian certificates have been issued to deck officers, engine officers, and scientists. There is a lack of Russian legislation for offshore work, so the NMD certificate is often used. Questions remain about accreditation, when and where NMD and offshore certificates can be used, and how to balance requirements with time spent with patients. Security and fake certificates from seafarers, crewing companies, and doctors are also concerns.
The document discusses the responsibilities and procedures of Approved Doctors in conducting medical examinations of seafarers under new Norwegian regulations. It outlines that while the regulations introduce some changes, the doctors' main obligations remain the same - to follow administrative law, conduct thorough evidence-based medical assessments according to best practices, and justify their decisions. The document provides guidance on collecting relevant medical information, performing risk assessments based on the job and vessel, applying ethical standards, and explaining the rationale for certification decisions in writing.
This document outlines the process for conducting medical risk assessments for fitness for work. It discusses:
1) The different roles doctors may take on and perspectives they must consider, such as a general practitioner versus an occupational doctor.
2) The steps involved in a risk assessment, including identifying potential medical incidents based on a condition, assessing likelihood, potential job consequences, calculating risk, considering mitigation measures, and evaluating risk.
3) The need to justify decisions in writing by thoroughly explaining the medical condition, likelihood of incidents, job risks, risk evaluation and conclusions.
This document provides guidance on new regulations from the Department of Occupational Medicine. It aims to support doctors in their decision making and ensure harmonized, evidence-based risk assessments. The guidance covers topics like vision, hearing, physical capacity and common medical conditions. It is an online resource that will be updated regularly based on experience and feedback to aid doctors in evaluating seafarers' medical certificates.
The document provides an overview of a solution for submitters to comply with the SOLAS VGM regulation, which requires verification of container gross mass (VGM) before loading. It discusses:
- Key details of the SOLAS VGM requirement and considerations
- Engagement with industry groups to understand challenges and approaches
- Proposed use cases, EDI message flows, and a prototype online solution for submitters to provide VGM declarations to carriers
- How freight forwarders can receive VGM info electronically from shippers and pass it to carriers, and examples of implementation in Portuguese terminals
Kjell Grøndahl presented on testing seafarers' hearing capacity while using hearing aids. International standards require a pure tone average of 30 dB or less in the better ear and 40 dB or less in the poorer ear, measured at specific frequencies. Speech audiometry tests speech recognition but has calibration issues across languages. Aided hearing can be tested using speech-in-noise tests, which measure the signal-to-noise ratio required to correctly recognize 50% of words in background noise, simulating real working conditions. Acceptable results on such tests should allow seafarers to safely and effectively perform their duties, compared to reference data from young, normal-hearing subjects.
The document summarizes the history and current status of the ILO and IMO guidelines on medical examinations for seafarers. It discusses how the original guidelines from 1997 were revised to provide more specific guidance and reflect changes in international standards. The current guidelines provide practical guidance for competent authorities and medical practitioners on conducting examinations and ensuring quality standards. Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention is being monitored, including questions about countries' requirements for medical certification of seafarers. Port state control data on deficiencies found regarding medical certificates is presented. Remaining questions are raised about adherence to the ILO/IMO guidelines.
This document discusses restrictions and limitations that may be placed on seafarers' medical certificates due to health conditions. It outlines four categories of fitness: unfit for any duties, able to perform some but not all duties with restrictions, requiring increased surveillance, and able to perform all duties without restrictions. Restrictions aim to balance rehabilitation and safety by allowing seafarers to work within limitations of their conditions. Assessing fitness requires considering probabilities of impairment occurring and being able to mitigate its effects. Authorities must provide guidance and support to ensure consistent, evidence-based decisions are made regarding seafarers' medical restrictions.
The Philippine System of Medical Examinations for Seafarers has the following key points:
1) The Department of Health regulates medical clinics performing examinations on migrant workers and seafarers to ensure standards and reasonable fees.
2) Administrative Order No. 2013-0006 updated guidelines to strengthen clinic regulations and medical examinations in line with new laws.
3) Monitoring finds some clinics need improvements to fully comply with personnel, facility and equipment requirements.
This document compares the requirements for pre-employment medical examinations (PEME) between the Norwegian Maritime Authority, Department of Health standards, and P&I Clubs. PEMEs are required to verify a seafarer's health and ability to safely perform duties at sea. The examinations assess medical history, physical and mental health, and ability to meet minimum performance standards. Certificates are valid for two years from DOH and P&I Club accredited clinics, but only one year for seafarers under 18. PEMEs ensure seafarers are fit to work without health risks to themselves or others on board ships.
This document discusses the role and responsibilities of seafarer's doctors under Norwegian law. It outlines that seafarer's doctors are authorized by the Norwegian Maritime Authority to conduct medical examinations and issue certificates to seafarers. However, they are only acting as a seafarer's doctor when performing duties described in the applicable regulations. As the medical examinations involve individual decisions about seafarers, seafarer's doctors must follow the Public Administration Act, ensuring impartiality and providing justified, written decisions that can be appealed. They must give guidance to help seafarers understand and safeguard their rights during the process.
1. Aviation medicine has been more successful than maritime medicine in establishing an international system of medical standards due to the competitive nature and price-driven pressures of the aviation industry which require a "level playing field" with common safety standards.
2. While aviation has seen tremendous growth, aviation medicine has developed standards to ensure safety such as requirements for pressurized cabins, oxygen, and crash protection which has led to commercial aviation seeing its accident rate reduced by a factor of 50 since the 1960s.
3. However, being a pilot is still a high risk occupation with pilots having a standardized mortality rate of 46 for fatal occupational accidents compared to the general population, though disease risk is low, suggesting aviation medicine could improve
This document provides information about maritime signs, SOLAS conventions, and international distress signals. It discusses the purpose of maritime signs on vessels to identify hazards and equipment. It then outlines several visual distress signals agreed upon internationally, including signals to request assistance, medical assistance, or to answer yes/no questions from rescuers. Finally, it mentions the use of panels or cloth to make visual signals from liferafts and provides sources for further information.
This document discusses the different LSA (Link State Advertisement) types in OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) networking. It explains that LSA types 1 and 2 are intra-area and do not leave the area, while type 3 are inter-area and describe routes outside the area. LSA types 5 and 7 describe redistributed routes from other protocols into an OSPF area, with type 5 generated by ASBR (Autonomous System Boundary Router) and type 7 by ASBR within a NSSA (Not-So-Stubby Area).
The document discusses the ILO Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 and its importance for the shipping industry. The key objectives of the MLC are to protect seafarers and create a level playing field for shipowners. A main challenge is establishing an enforcement and compliance system. The MLC defines the shipowner according to Norwegian law as the ISM code company, with responsibility shared between internal and external employers of workers on ships. Compliance requires inspection and certification of 14 standards covering issues like minimum age, employment agreements, working hours, and health/safety. It is important that the industry keeps requirements simple and prevents unnecessary procedures and administrative burdens.
The document discusses the ILO Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 and its importance for the shipping industry. The key objectives of the MLC are to protect seafarers and create a level playing field for shipowners. A main challenge is establishing an enforcement and compliance system. The MLC defines the shipowner according to Norwegian law as the ISM code company, with responsibility shared between internal and external employers of workers on ships. Compliance requires inspection and certification of 14 standards covering issues like minimum age, employment agreements, working hours, and health/safety. It is important that the industry keeps requirements simple and prevents unnecessary procedures and administrative burdens.
This one-day MARPOL Excellence training course aims to help ship officers, managers, inspectors, and auditors achieve 100% MARPOL compliance. The course covers MARPOL requirements, including changes to the Oil Record Book, and helps identify common mistakes. Attendees will learn about the Oil Record Book, Oily Water Separator, Garbage Record Book, and bunker records. The course uses workshops and models to provide hands-on learning about proper documentation and operation of equipment.
Presentation on MLC, 2006 ratification progress in IndonesiaMelissa Supriatna
The document discusses Indonesia's implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006. It outlines that Indonesia has jurisdiction over seafarers under the Ministry of Transportation. Several key points:
- Indonesia has national laws and regulations governing seafarers that substantially comply with MLC 2006 standards.
- Key areas like recruitment, placement, working agreements, health, and social security are regulated.
- Indonesia has issued licenses to 9 agencies for recruitment and placement in compliance with MLC 2006.
- 8 individuals in Indonesia are certified as MLC 2006 trainers by the ILO.
The document provides guidance for seafarers on the 2010 amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). It summarizes the key changes and requirements of the amended STCW Convention. The amendments aim to strengthen training standards and improve safety. Seafarers must meet new requirements and qualifications by certain deadlines to ensure compliance. The guide explains the implications of the amendments for seafarers of different ranks and provides resources to help navigate the changes.
This one-day MARPOL Excellence training course aims to ensure compliance with MARPOL requirements for senior ship officers, managers, auditors, and inspectors. The course covers the Oil Record Book, Oily Water Separator, Garbage Record Book, bunker records, and recent changes to MARPOL regulations. Emphasis is placed on achieving 100% compliance through training, inspection, and auditing.
The International Standard of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers of 1978 was adopted by the IMO in 1978 but did not take effect until 1984 due to slow acceptance by member states. By 1992 it had been ratified by many governments. A complete revision was deemed necessary and signed in April 1995 as STCW-78/95 in response to this need. The revised agreement established modern international standards for the training, certification and watchkeeping of seafarers.
This document provides information on Cyprus's implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006). Key points include:
- Cyprus has passed legislation to ratify the MLC, 2006 and expects ratification imminently.
- Inspection and certification authority will be delegated to recognized organizations.
- Shipowners will be responsible for preparing DMLC Part II documents for their ships.
- Medical certificates from countries on the IMO STCW white list will be recognized.
- Key contacts and procedures are outlined for various requirements under the MLC, 2006.
This document provides information on Cyprus's implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006). Key points include:
- Cyprus has passed legislation to ratify the MLC, 2006 and expects ratification to be imminent.
- Inspection and certification authority will be delegated to recognized organizations.
- Shipowners will be responsible for preparing the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance.
- Medical certificates from countries on the IMO's white list will be recognized.
- Key stakeholders involved in implementation include the Department of Merchant Shipping, shipowner organizations, and seafarer unions.
This document discusses the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) and its implementation in Norway. It provides:
1) A brief history of ILO Convention 178 that MLC 2006 replaced and improvements MLC 2006 makes such as uniform application, interim certification, and guidelines.
2) An overview of the new inspection regime under MLC 2006 including model forms, a "no blame" approach, and potential for longer inspections.
3) Details on Norway's implementation of MLC 2006 through amendments to its Ship Safety Act in July 2007 covering regulations on medical certificates, training, hours of work, manning levels, accommodations, health and safety protections.
4) The conclusion that M
This document discusses the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) and its implementation in Norway. It provides:
1) A brief history of ILO Convention 178 that MLC 2006 replaced and improvements MLC 2006 makes such as uniform application, interim certification, and guidelines.
2) An overview of the new inspection regime under MLC 2006 including qualified inspectors, model forms, and potential for more thorough inspections.
3) Details on Norway's implementation of MLC 2006 through amendments to its Ship Safety Act in 2007 covering regulations on medical certificates, training, hours of work, manning levels, accommodations, health and safety, and more.
4) The conclusion that MLC
The document provides guidance for ship operators on complying with the International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Convention, which enters into force on August 20, 2013. It summarizes key provisions of the Convention regarding certification requirements, port state control inspections, and measures operators should take to demonstrate ongoing compliance. Operators are advised to work with their flag states to obtain a Maritime Labour Certificate and Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance. They should also prepare documentation like records of working hours and a complaints procedure to be prepared for early port state control inspections prior to the recommended August 2014 enforcement date. The International Shipping Federation published additional guidelines to assist operators with compliance.
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The document provides an overview of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. It consolidates over 60 earlier International Labour Organization conventions related to seafarers' working conditions. The MLC 2006 sets minimum requirements for areas like employment, accommodations, health, and social security. It aims to provide consistent protection for seafarers globally and strengthen enforcement. Major provisions include complaint procedures, obligations for shipowners, and a requirement that countries apply the standards to foreign ships within their ports.
This document summarizes the Republic of the Marshall Islands' approach to implementing the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006). It provides an overview of the RMI registry and its officer certificates by nationality. It then discusses how the RMI has implemented the MLC, 2006 through ratification, gap analyses, regulation amendments, and guidance documents. It also covers the RMI's voluntary certification and inspection program and addresses several questions regarding the RMI's policies on issues like medical examiners, shipowner definitions, and P&I coverage.
This document summarizes the Republic of the Marshall Islands' approach to implementing the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006). It provides an overview of the RMI registry and its officer certificates by nationality. It then discusses how the RMI ratified and implemented the MLC, 2006 through amendments to its laws and regulations. The RMI established a voluntary certification and inspection program and continues to refine its requirements. It also established a tripartite advisory committee and delegates some certification and control responsibilities to recognized organizations.
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My talk and presentation focussed on the responsibilities of the Flag State, Port State and Labour Supplying State under MLC2006 with examples of implementation followed by a discussion of case law and COVID-19 related matters affecting seafarers.
This document provides an overview of certification and inspection for offshore drilling units. It discusses the three main certification authorities: coastal state authorities, classification societies, and the country of registry or flag state. Coastal states establish rules for offshore areas under their jurisdiction. Classification societies set standards for design, construction, and operation of vessels. The flag state accepts the drilling unit and issues certificates demonstrating compliance with international standards. The document also provides background on the International Maritime Organization, the specialized UN agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution.
The document provides information about the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC), including its purpose, structure, and key provisions regarding seafarers' rights. Specifically, it was adopted to consolidate existing maritime labour standards into a single document to ensure decent working and living conditions for seafarers. It incorporates regulations on minimum requirements for employment, conditions of employment, accommodation, and health standards. The MLC aims to provide comprehensive rights and protections for seafarers that are comparable to national labor laws.
This report provides an offshore helideck review checklist to ensure helideck safety standards. It contains sections on general helideck information, surface, dimensions, markings, nets, lighting, obstructions, equipment, and emergency response. Installation owners are to conduct regular inspections using this checklist to verify compliance with international aviation standards and identify any non-compliances. Maintaining consistent inspection of helideck conditions and equipment is important for supporting safe helicopter operations on offshore installations.
A Greek classification society established in 2000 provides classification services for ships and floating units according to international standards. It has offices in Greece and several other countries and offers services like classification, statutory certification, surveys, and training. It maintains accreditation and membership in compliance with quality and industry standards.
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The document discusses the development of a common training module for medical examiners of seafarers. It proposes establishing an international system for training, approving, and ensuring quality of medical examiners. This would help harmonize differing national standards. The initiative involves maritime authorities from several countries collaborating to develop a draft curriculum based on Norway's experience training "petroleum doctors". The goal is a common international approach and medical certificate accepted by all parties involved in seafarer medical examinations.
The document discusses international cooperation and organizations that are important for maritime medicine. It outlines conventions and regulations related to maritime health, including those addressing medical examinations of seafarers. Specifically, the STCW Convention and MLC 2006 provide guidance on medical exams, while the ILO/IMO Guidelines provide criteria for assessing medical fitness. There is discussion of developing common standards and mutual recognition of medical examiners between countries to harmonize application of medical requirements internationally.
This document discusses pre-employment medical examinations for seafarers and their relevance and impact. It notes that while such examinations aim to avoid business interruptions from health issues, they often focus more on selection than overall health. Examinations may reject some applicants but do not necessarily improve seafarer health overall. The document argues for a future focus on health promotion programs to create a healthier workforce, rather than just selection through medical screening. Statutory examinations will continue ensuring safety, but the industry needs frameworks supporting seafarer health and well-being long-term.
This document discusses quality assurance for medical examiners in maritime medicine. It outlines that an effective QA system should be tailored to maritime health, include external peer reviews, and be acceptable to all stakeholders. The current situation involves lists of approved doctors and some audit visits, but it is patchy and not standardized. The proposed solution is IMHA QUALITY, which would provide internationally agreed standards and peer reviews from trained assessors to give an unbiased assessment of clinics and enable continuous quality improvement. The key challenges to implementing this system include engaging different stakeholders and determining who bears the costs.
This document discusses quality assurance in medical services. It outlines that quality means developing good relationships with patients, participating effectively in healthcare teams, managing practices well, promoting health, maintaining medical knowledge and skills, demonstrating professional commitment, and providing patient-centered care. Quality assurance involves being registered as a physician, fulfilling the CanMEDS roles, proving accountability, and developing individual improvement plans through experience, education, and peer review to continuously improve in these areas.
The document discusses quality assurance for clinical decisions made by doctors assessing seafarer fitness for the UK maritime authority. It outlines several components that contribute to a good quality assurance system, including clear standards and guidance, training for assessors, accountability, and audit of decisions. The UK system has undergone continuous improvement over 10 years based on feedback from audits and casework advice. While it still has some shortcomings, it serves as a model and has gained trust from others in the industry.
This document summarizes a conference on ship safety and the medical examination of seafarers. It includes the conference agenda over two days, with sessions on topics like defining competence standards for approved doctors, quality assurance of medical examiners, avoiding unnecessary repatriation of seafarers, and developing international consensus on medical examinations. The document also includes a comparison of medical examination requirements and tests between the Philippines, UK, and other groups. The goal of the conference was to discuss developing international standards for seafarer medical examinations.
Marine medical examiners in Canada require specialized training to assess seafarers' medical fitness for work. The document discusses a training program for these examiners consisting of online modules covering topics like occupational health, diseases, and regulations. Upon completion, trainees will be certified to perform medical exams and issue medical certificates for Canadian seafarers.
This document discusses the options and considerations for providing medical treatment to seafarers who require care ashore or evacuation from their ships. There are three main options: local care in the port where the seafarer is landed, evacuation to a medical facility that can provide the necessary care, or repatriation home for ongoing treatment. The appropriate option depends on the seafarer's medical needs and condition, the resources and capabilities of local facilities, and logistical factors like fitness to travel. Many medical, ethical, and practical considerations must be weighed in deciding how best to facilitate a seafarer's treatment in each unique case.
This document discusses the ethical dilemmas that can arise regarding medical examinations for seafarers. It notes the conflict between ship safety requirements and seafarers' individual rights. Seafarers must present a valid health certificate to work, but certificates may not always accurately reflect a seafarer's physical and mental fitness. This can put the ship's safety at risk but also threatens the seafarer's employment if issues are later identified. The document explores this dilemma and considers approaches like relying on both medical certificates and seafarer self-declarations of health.
This document discusses medical examinations for seafarers and whether current standards under the STCW Convention are sufficient. It outlines the existing requirements and guidance, including standards in the STCW Code and ILO/IMO guidelines. It questions if medical fitness should be considered a prerequisite for working as a seafarer given risks onboard. The document raises issues around developing more stringent international standards and ensuring qualified seafarers remain suitable while avoiding crew shortages. Achieving international consensus is important.
1. International guidelines for medical examinations of seafarers were introduced by the ILO and IMO to harmonize standards globally and ensure seafarers' medical certificates accurately reflect their fitness for duty.
2. However, insurers, shipowners, and manning agencies often require additional medical tests beyond these standards, some of which may compromise seafarers' employment.
3. There is debate around whether these extra tests are necessary, evidence-based, or aimed more at protecting commercial interests than seafarers' health and employment rights. Ensuring quality assurance of medical practitioners and facilities is key to building trust in the system.
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