S.L. 234.51 Art. 9Medical examination.

(1) The medical examination required under these rules shall consist of a complete physical examination and shall have regard to the ILO/IMO publication entitled Guidelines on the medical examinations of seafarers, including any amendments introduced thereto from time to time, and to any other relative guidelines as may, from time to time, be further specified by the Registrar-General.

(2) In any examination under these rules, due regard shall be had to the age of the seafarer to be examined and the nature of the duties to be performed on board the ship.