The Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations, 2016
These Regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations, 2016.
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These Regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations, 2016. These Regulations apply to certain medical-certificate holders and to foreign seagoing ships in Tanzanian ports, but not to several listed vessel types and offshore installations on their working stations. This section defines key terms used in these Regulations. This section says these Regulations are intended to give effect to Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention and Section A-I/9 of the STCW Code. The Authority may approve medical practitioners or independent medical referees, and may designate referral centres for colour vision assessments. The Registrar must publish the Authority’s decisions by Notice.
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These Regulations may be cited as the Merchant
AI-assisted research summary: These Regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations, 2016.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations, 2016. Application - 2 Verify source ↗
(1) These Regulations shall apply to
AI-assisted research summary: These Regulations apply to certain medical-certificate holders and to foreign seagoing ships in Tanzanian ports, but not to several listed vessel types and offshore installations on their working stations.
2.-(1) These Regulations shall apply to- (a) every candidate who holds a valid medical certificate and a holder of Tanzania Certificate issued under the Regulations implementing (STCW) Convention irrespective of the size of a ship on which he is working or intends to work; and (b) seagoing ships which are not Tanzanian ships, when they are in a Tanzanian port. (2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), these Regulations shall not apply to- (a) pleasure vessels; (b) fishing vessels; (c) warships or naval auxiliaries; (d) vessels owned and operated by a Government Department or Agency for non-commercial purposes; (e) offshore installations whilst on their working stations. 101 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Interpretation - 3 Verify source ↗
In these Regulations, unless the context requires
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms used in these Regulations.
3. In these Regulations, unless the context requires Cap. 165 Cap. 413 STCW.7/Cir c.19 of 9 January 2013 Cap. 152 otherwise- “Act” means the Merchant Shipping Act; “Authority” means the Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority or SUMATRA in its acronyms, established under the Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority Act; “authorized person” means any officer appointed by the Minister in accordance with section 382 of the Act; “Guidelines‘ means the Guidelines on Medical Examinations of Seafarers set out in IMO Circular ; “IMO” means International Maritime Organization; “master” means every person, except a pilot, having command or charge of a ship, or other craft when it is on or in close proximity to the water; “medical fitness certificate” means a seafarer’s medical certificate attesting to a person’s fitness or otherwise for the work for which he is to be employed at sea and which is— issued under regulation 12, or (a) (b) a certificate, deemed under regulation 11, to be equivalent to a medical fitness certificate issued under regulation 12; “medical practitioner” means a medical practitioner registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika medical accreditation body of the other approved by the Authority to examine seafarers; “medical referee” means one of the medical practitioners appointed by the Registrar of Seafarers to deal with seafarer these reviews Regulations; in accordance with regulation 17 of “Medical Council of Tanganyika” means the statutory body established under section 3 of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act; “Minister” means the Minister for the time being responsible for shipping; “Notice” means a Merchant Shipping Notice, described as such, issued by the Registrar of Seafarers, as may be amended or replaced from time to time; “owner” in relation to a ship, or “ship owner” means, in respect of a registered ship, the registered owner and includes a demise charterer and managing owner or a managing agent and as applied to unregistered vessel means the actual owner; 102 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Seafarers appointed under the Act; “seafarer” includes every any person, except a Master, pilot or apprentice duly contracted or indentured and registered employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship; “seagoing in relation to a vessel” means a vessel proceeding to sea beyond internal waters or beyond waters declared to be smooth or partially smooth waters by the Government by notification in the Gazette; “ship” means a floating vessel which is self-propelled and capable of carrying passengers or cargo including every description of vessel used in navigation; “STCW Code” means the Seafarer’s Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code as adopted by the 1995 Conference Resolution 2, as it may be amended by the IMO; “STCW Convention” means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping as amended; “valid certificate” means a medical fitness certificate that is current, has not been cancelled, suspended, revoked and has been issued in accordance with these Regulations; and “vessel” includes any ship, boat, sailing vessel, or other vessel of any description used in navigation. Purpose - 4 Verify source ↗
The purpose of these Regulations is to give effect to
AI-assisted research summary: This section says these Regulations are intended to give effect to Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention and Section A-I/9 of the STCW Code.
4. The purpose of these Regulations is to give effect to the provisions of Regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention and Section A- I/9 of the STCW Code. Approval of the Authority - 5 Verify source ↗
(1) The Authority may
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority may approve medical practitioners or independent medical referees, and may designate referral centres for colour vision assessments. The Registrar must publish the Authority’s decisions by Notice.
5.-(1) The Authority may- (a) approve a person to be a medical practitioner or an independent medical referee; or (b) designate a place to be a referral centre for the purposes of assessing colour vision when providing a medical practitioner with the information necessary to issue a medical fitness certificate. (2) The Registrar shall publish, by way of Notice, any decision reached by the Authority under subregulation (1). Approval and authorization of medical practitioners - 6 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Approved medical practitioners must examine seafarers for medical fitness, and applicants for approval must apply in writing with supporting documents.
6.-(1) The medical practitioner approved by the Authority, under this regulation and regulation 8, shall conduct examination to determine the medical fitness of a seafarer. 103 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) (2) A medical practitioner wishing to be approved by the Authority in accordance with the provisions of sub-regulation (1), shall make a written application to the Authority by submitting the documentary evidence of- (a) relevant academic qualification; (b) a valid certificate of full registration issued by the Medical Council of Tanganyika or any other medical accreditation body of the other State where he is working. (3) Notwithstanding subregulation (2), for a medical practitioner to be approved by the Authority shall have- (a) experience of- (i) not less than five years in practicing general medicine and at least two years in occupational medicine; or (ii) at least experience of two years in maritime occupational medicine; and (b) a registered premises where seafarer medical fitness an examination shall be conducted with the requirements provided in the Guidelines. (4) The premises required under subregulation (3)(b) (a) have the facilities and equipment required to fitness examination of carry out medical seafarers; and (b) be conveniently situated for ease of access by shall- seafarers. (5) The Authority- (a) may, in verifying the authenticity and validity of the documentary evidence submitted in support of the application under sub-regulation (2), require the additional to medical information; - (b) shall conduct the premises and facilities to verify their suitability in terms of sub- regulation (3). inspection of practitioner provide (6) The Authority shall- (a) in addition to the requirements of sub-regulations (2), (3) and (5), take into consideration any other factors it may deem relevant for the consideration of the application for recognition; and 104 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) (b) not be bound to approve a medical practitioner unless such a medical practitioner satisfies all requirements of those sub-regulations. (7) The Authority shall enter into a written agreement with a medical practitioner which shall- (a) be valid for a period of five (5) years subject to annual reviews; and (b) specify any conditions applying to it. - 7 Verify source ↗
(1) A medical practitioner who intends to transfer his
AI-assisted research summary: A medical practitioner moving services to another location must notify the Authority within five working days and follow the stated regulatory requirements.
7.-(1) A medical practitioner who intends to transfer his services to another location shall inform the Authority within five working days, of such change and comply with requirements of subregulation (3)(b) of regulation 6. (2) The Authority shall, upon receipt of the information in subregulation (1), conduct the verification described under sub-regulation (5) of regulation 6, within thirty days and where appropriate, re-issue an approval and registration of the new medical premises or facility. Transfer of location Register of Medical Practitioner - 8 Verify source ↗
The Authority shall keep, maintain and make
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority must keep and maintain the Register of medical practitioner and make it available on request to any State, company, or seafarer.
8. The Authority shall keep, maintain and make available, on request, to any State, company or seafarer the Register of medical practitioner which shall contain a list of- (a) medical practitioners; and (b) the States whose medical certificates are recognized by the Authority. Suspension, cancelation or revocation of approval of a Medical Practitioner - 9 Verify source ↗
The approval of a medical practitioner
AI-assisted research summary: A medical practitioner’s approval is treated as revoked if registration is revoked, and the Authority may vary, suspend, cancel, or revoke the approval in writing in specified circumstances.
9. The approval of a medical practitioner- (a) shall be considered to be revoked upon the medical invalidated or practitioner's registration being revoked by the Medical Council of Tanganyika or other medical accreditation body; and (b) may be varied, suspended, cancelled or revoked, in writing, by the Authority- (i) (ii) (iii) following a recommendation made in an investigation report or audit report for such variation, suspension, cancellation or revocation; when a medical practitioner transfers or relocates his medical practice to a different premise or facility without the consent of the Authority; or where, in the opinion of the Authority, such circumstances warrant the 105 Employment of seafarers Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) variation, suspension, cancellation or revocation. - 10 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), a ship
AI-assisted research summary: Ship owners, masters, and the Registrar have rules about employing seafarers only when medical fitness certificate conditions are met, with limited temporary exceptions.
10.-(1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), a ship owner or master shall not employ or continue to employ a seafarer on board any Tanzanian ship, unless the seafarer holds a valid medical fitness certificate appropriate for the area in which the ship is to operate or for the job on which seafarer is to be employed. (2) Where the medical fitness certificate of a seafarer expires during the course of a voyage, a ship owner or master may continue to employ the seafarer on board a Tanzanian ship- (a) for a period not exceeding three months from the date of expiry of the medical fitness certificate, or (b) until the next port of call at which it is possible for the seafarer to be examined and obtain a medical fitness certificate , provided that he holds a recent expired medical certificate. (3) The Registrar may, in urgent cases and subject to subregulation (4), permit a seafarer, who is the holder of a medical fitness certificate which shall expire within a month before the date on which the seafarer joined a ship to which these Regulations apply, to be employed on board the ship, despite the expiry of the certificate, until the next port of call at which it is possible for the seafarer to obtain a medical fitness certificate in accordance with these Regulations. (4) A ship owner or master shall not employ a seafarer on board a ship to which these Regulations apply in breach of any restriction or condition recorded under regulation 12(6) by a medical practitioner on the seafarer’s medical fitness certificate. Evidence of medical fitness - 11 Verify source ↗
For purpose of this regulation, a Seafarer shall be
AI-assisted research summary: A seafarer is treated as medically fit if they have a valid medical fitness certificate and there is no evidence of a change in medical condition that would make them unfit for required duties.
11. For purpose of this regulation, a Seafarer shall be considered to be medically fit if- (a) he has a valid medical fitness certificate; and (b) there is no evidence that his medical condition has changed since the previous medical examination to an extent that would make him unfit to perform duties required of him. Issuance of medical fitness certificate - 12 Verify source ↗
(1) A medical practitioner shall, upon being satisfied
AI-assisted research summary: A medical practitioner must issue a medical fitness certificate when the stated conditions are met, and a seafarer with such a certificate must keep it on board and show it when asked.
12.-(1) A medical practitioner shall, upon being satisfied that approved medical standards on eyesight and hearing established under regulation 13 have been complied with, issue a medical fitness certificate to a person who- 106 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) (a) is at least 16 years of age; (b) provides satisfactory proof of identity to a medical practitioner; and (c) has been medically examined to be fit in terms of regulation 11. (2) The seafarer’s medical fitness certificates shall- (a) be in the format set in the First Schedule to these Regulations; and (b) record whether an applicant is fit or unfit to carry out the work of a seafarer for which he is employed. (3) Where an applicant’s colour vision is in doubt, the medical practitioner, he may, having regard to the duties to be performed at sea by the applicant, proceed to conduct the confirmatory colour vision test- (a) using a centre designated or accredited by the Authority; and (b) in accordance with the International Eye Standard for Seafarers set out in section A-I/9 of the STCW Code. (4) The colour vision test carried out in accordance with this regulation shall be valid for a period, not exceeding six years. (5) A seafarer's medical certificate shall be in English language and in accordance with the format set out in the First Schedule. (6) A seafarer who has been issued with a medical fitness certificate shall- (a) ensure that the original certificate is in his possession at all times, when on board during the term of his employment, and (b) produce that certificate when requested to do so by an authorized person.
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(1) The established physical and medical standards
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists the established physical and medical standards for seafarers, including vision, hearing, eyesight, physical capability, medication use, and common medical conditions.
13. (1) The established physical and medical standards are as follows- (a) vision standards; (b) hearing standards; (c) eyesight standards; (d) physical capability requirements; (e) fitness criteria for medication use; and (f) fitness criteria for common medical conditions. 107 Standards of medical fitness for seafarers Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) (2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1)(a), the minimum in-service eyesight standards for seafarers shall be as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (3) Notwithstanding the Guidelines, a medical practitioner conducting seafarer medical examination shall exercise professional discretion in accordance with the Code of Ethics, the standard provided in Provided that no discretion shall be exercised in the case of paragraphs (1)(a) and (c). Validity of certificate - 14 Verify source ↗
A medical fitness certificate shall, subject to
AI-assisted research summary: A medical fitness certificate stays valid for up to 1 year for seafarers under 18, and up to 2 years for seafarers aged 18 or older, subject to regulation 13.
14. A medical fitness certificate shall, subject to regulation 13, remain in force in the case of a seafarer who has- (a) not attained the age of 18, for a period, not exceeding one year; and (b) attained the age of 18, for a period, not exceeding 2 years. Recognition of medical fitness certificates issued by other State Suspension and revocation of medical fitness certificate - 15 Verify source ↗
A medical fitness certificate shall be issued by
AI-assisted research summary: A medical fitness certificate may be issued by a medical practitioner under these Regulations, or by the government of a country accepted under the STCW Convention on Medical Standards.
15. A medical fitness certificate shall be issued by- (a) a medical practitioner in accordance with these Regulations; or (b) the Government of any country accepted in accordance with the STCW Convention on Medical Standards. - 16 Verify source ↗
(1) Where a medical practitioner has reasonable
AI-assisted research summary: A medical practitioner may suspend or revoke a seafarer’s medical fitness certificate in specified cases, must notify the seafarer in writing, and may require the certificate to be surrendered within 7 days.
16.- (1) Where a medical practitioner has reasonable grounds to believe that- (a) there has been a significant change affecting the medical fitness of a seafarer during the period of validity of his medical fitness certificate; (b) a medical fitness practitioner could not reasonably have issued the certificate, had the medical practitioner been in possession of the full details proving otherwise as to the medical fitness of the seafarer; (c) a medical fitness certificate was issued to a seafarer these accordance with in otherwise Regulations, he may- than (i) suspend the certificate until such time further the seafarer has undergone being and medical approved accordingly; examination 108 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) (ii) (iii) for the certificate such suspend reasonable period as he considers that the seafarer will remain unfit to go to sea, or revoke the certificate if he considers that the remain to permanently unfit to go to sea. seafarer likely is (2) Where the medical practitioner suspends or revokes a certificate under this regulation, shall notify the seafarer of his decision in writing. (3) A medical practitioner may direct a seafarer whose certificate has been suspended or revoked under subregulation (1) to surrender the certificate to him within seven (7) days.. (4) This regulation shall not apply to a certificate which is deemed, under regulation 11, to be equivalent to a medical fitness certificate issued under regulation 12. - 17 Verify source ↗
(1) A person who, having been medically examined
AI-assisted research summary: A medically examined person meeting certain medical fitness conditions may apply to the Authority to have the matter reviewed by a medical referee.
17.-(1) A person who, having been medically examined- (a) is issued with a medical fitness certificate stating that he is not fit to carry out his duties as a seafarer, (b) has had restrictions or conditions recorded on his in accordance with medical fitness certificate regulation 12, or (c) has had his medical fitness certificate suspended for a period of more than three months or revoked; may apply to the Authority for the matter to be reviewed by a medical referee. Review by a medical referee Review - 18 Verify source ↗
(1) A seafarer may apply for review to the Authority
AI-assisted research summary: A seafarer may ask the Authority to review a medical practitioner’s decision, and the Authority must process and decide the application within set time limits.
18.-(1) A seafarer may apply for review to the Authority if he is aggrieved by the decision of medical practitioner. (2) Where a seafarer wishes to apply for review, he shall send his application together with an advice report of an independent medical practitioner for consideration within 30 days from the date of which the seafarer is given notice by the medical practitioner of refusal, restriction or suspension of certificate and shall be submitted free of charge to the Authority which shall arrange all the review to be considered by medical referee. the Authority to (3) The Authority shall, upon receipt of the application in subregulation (2), consider the application and communicate its decision to the applicant within fourteen days. 109 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Certificate of competency - 19 Verify source ↗
The medical fitness certificate issued under these
AI-assisted research summary: The medical fitness certificate must be accepted as evidence of medical fitness for a seafarer revalidating a certificate of competency, if it is valid under regulation 12.
19. The medical fitness certificate issued under these Regulations shall be accepted as evidence of medical fitness for a seafarer seeking to revalidate his certificate of competency, provided that it is valid in accordance with regulation 12 of these Regulations. Quality Standards System - 20 Verify source ↗
(1) A medical certification activity shall be
AI-assisted research summary: A medical certification activity must be continuously monitored through the Quality Standards System, and that system must have procedures for issuing certificates, approving medical practitioners, and reviewing a medical practitioner’s decision.
20. (1) A medical certification activity shall be continuously monitored through the Quality Standards System established by the Authority. (2) The Quality Standards System shall establish, at minimum, procedures for— Seafarer's medical records be- shall- (a) issuance of medical certificates; (b) approval of a medical practitioner; and (c) review the decision of a medical practitioner. - 21 Verify source ↗
(1) A copy of the seafarer's medical certificate shall
AI-assisted research summary: A seafarer’s medical certificate copy must be kept confidential in the issuing medical practitioner’s files and used only for limited health-related purposes.
21.- (1) A copy of the seafarer's medical certificate shall (a) kept in the files of the medical practitioner’s premises or facility in which it was issued; and (b) clearly marked as confidential and retained, according to relevant laws. (2) The file containing the seafarer’s medical certificate (a) be kept confidential; (b) be used for determining the fitness of the seafarer for work and for enhancing health care; (c) be made available only to persons duly authorized in accordance with relevant data protection laws; and (d) not be used for any purpose other than facilitating the treatment of a seafarer. (3) The medical records in subregulation (2), shall not be disclosed to any other person without prior written informed consent of the seafarer. Offences and penalties - 22 Verify source ↗
(1) A ship owner or a master who contravenes
AI-assisted research summary: Certain ship owners, masters, seafarers, and other persons commit offences if they breach specified regulations or misuse medical fitness certificates, and conviction can lead to a minimum fine.
22.- (1) A ship owner or a master who contravenes regulation 10 (1), (2) or (4) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not less than two thousand dollars or its equivalent in Tanzanian shillings. 110 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) (2) A seafarer who fails to comply with regulation 12(6)(a) or 13(3) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not less than two thousand dollars or its equivalent in Tanzanian Shillings. (3) A person who- (a) knowingly gives false or misleading information for the purposes of being issued a medical fitness certificate; (b) forges a medical fitness certificate with intent to deceive, uses, permits to be used or alters a medical fitness certificate, commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to a fine of not less than the equivalent in Tanzanian shillings of the United States Dollars two thousand. (4) A person shall not be prosecuted for an offence for which a penalty has been imposed by this regulation. (5) Nothing in these Regulations shall affect the liability to forfeiture of ships, shares therein or goods. the provisions of - 23 Verify source ↗
(1) Notwithstanding
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority may compound an offence before a court hearing starts, but only if the person admits the offence in writing.
23.-(1) Notwithstanding these Regulations relating to penalty, where a person commits an offence under these Regulations, the Authority may, at any time prior to the commencement of the hearing by any court of any charge, compound such offence and order the person to pay sum of money, not exceeding half of the amount of the fine to which the person would otherwise have been liable if he had been convicted of such offence, Provided that the Authority shall not exercise its powers under this Regulation unless the person concerned admits in writing to have committed such offence. (2) Where the Authority compounds an offence, the order referred to in subregulations (1)- (a) shall be reduced into writing and there shall be attached to it the written admission and request referred to in subregulation (1) and a copy of such order shall be given, if he so requests, to the person who committed the offence; 111 Power to Compound offences Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) (b) shall specify the offence committed, the sum of money ordered to be paid and the date on which payment is to be settled; (c) shall be final; and (d) may be enforced in the same manner as a decree of a court for the payment of the amount stated in the order. Revocation and savings G.N.No.1999 of 2005 - 25 Verify source ↗
(1) The Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations)
AI-assisted research summary: The Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations are revoked, but existing seafarer medical fitness certificates stay valid until the expiry date stated on each certificate.
25.-(1) The Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations, are hereby revoked. (2) Notwithstanding sub regulation (1), a medical fitness certificate issued to a seafarer under the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations, shall continue to be in force until the expiry date specified in the certificate. 112 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Photograph Attach your Photograph here FIRST SCHEDULE Form of Certificate of Medical Fitness (Made under regulation 12) This certificate is issued in compliance with International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers1978, as amended (STCW) regulation I/9 and the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations, 2016 Last name: ……………………… First name ……………..…………… Middle name………………………….. Date of birth (day/month/year ……./………/……….. Gender: Male Female Permanent address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………... Identity document type:……...........................…………….. No.: ……………. Nationality: ………………………........ Department: Deck Engine Catering Other (specify): ………… I have evaluated the above named applicant according to the seafarer’s medical fitness standards and certification requirements established in accordance with the provision of regulation I/9 of the STCW Convention,1978 as amended On the basis of the applicant’s personal declaration, my clinical examination and diagnostic test results recorded on the medical examination form, I declare the applicant is: Fit- and is not suffering a medical condition likely to be aggravated by, or to lender him/her unfit for service at sea or likely to endanger the health of other person on board Fit- with restriction as detailed below. Unfit- details and action taken shown below. Comments Provide details of any limitation or restrictions on fitness, including referrals or any practical tests required before fitness can be certified. If period of review is less than maximum, state Eyesight: reason Meets visual acuity standards I can confirm the following: (tick the relevant box Yes No. Visual aids (tick if worn) Medications List any prescribed medication taken regularly Spectacles Contact lenses Meets colour vision standards Yes No. Date of last colour vision test: …................. /……./……. . (Note: colour vision test is not required for national engineering certificates) 113 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Hearing: Meets hearing standards Yes No. Lookout duties (deck department only) Yes No Unaided hearing satisfactory Yes No. Fit for lookout duties Yes No Date of examination: …..……/..………/……………… Place of examination………………………………… Certificate date of expiry: ………/…………/…………… Name of Approved Medical Practitioner …………………………………………………………………………. Medical Practitioner Signature: …………………………………….. Official Stamp: …………………………… I acknowledge that I have been advised on the content of the medical examination report and my right to seek a review of the content of this certificate. In the event of a change of my medical state, I acknowledge the validity of this certificate should be reviewed by an approved medical practitioner. Applicant’s signature: …………………………………..………… (signed in the presence of the approved medical practitioner) 114 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) _________ SECOND SCHEDULE _________ (Made under regulation 13(2)) Minimum In-service Eyesight Standards for Seafarers STCW Convention regulation Category of Seafarer I/11 II/1 II/2 II/3 II/4 II/5 VII/2 I/11 III/1 III/2 III/3 III/4 III/5 III/6 III/7 VII/2 I/11 IV/2 Masters, deck officers and ratings required to undertake lookout duties All engineer officers, electro technical officers, electro technical ratings and ratings or others forming part of an engine room watch GMDSS Radio operators Distance vision Aided1 One eye Other eye
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AI-assisted research summary: Seafarers on seagoing Tanzanian ships are covered by these medical examination rules, and an aggrieved seafarer may ask the Minister responsible for shipping for a further examination by a medical referee.
0.4 Near/immediate vision Colour vision3 Visual fields4 Night blindness4 Diplopia double vision) 4 See Note 7 Sufficient visual fields See Note 7 Sufficient visual fields See Note 7 Sufficient visual fields No significant condition evident No significant condition evident No significant condition evident Vision required to perform all necessary functions in darkness without compromise Vision required to perform all necessary functions in darkness without compromise Vision required to perform all necessary functions in darkness without compromise Both eyes together, aided or unaided Vision required for ship’s navigation (e.g., chart and nautical publication reference, use of bridge instrumentation and equipment, and identification of aids to navigation) Vision required to read instruments in close proximity, to operate equipment, and to identify systems/componen ts as necessary Vision required to read instruments in close proximity, to operate equipment, and to identify systems/componen ts as necessary 115 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) (This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.) These Regulations: EXPLANATORY NOTE (a) These Regulations replace the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) Regulations 2005. The Regulations apply to seafarers on all seagoing Tanzanian ships wherever they may be. (a) The medical standards provide for a comprehensive medical assessment. Eye-sight testing, including colour vision screening, is part of the overall medical assessment. The Regulations provide for confirmatory colour vision testing at a designated centre when the initial test is in doubt. (b) The Regulations provide for the Approved Medical Practitioners to suspend or revoke a medical fitness certificate where certain irregularities have been found. A seafarer aggrieved by an assessment that he/she is unfit, the imposition of restrictions or conditions on the certificate, or a suspension/revocation of a certificate, may apply to the Minister responsible for shipping, for a further examination to be undertaken by a medical referee. The decision of the medical referee is final. 116 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) _______ THIRD SCHEDULE _______ (Made under regulation 18 SMT-DMSS-SMERRF SEAFARER’S MEDICAL EXAMINATION RESULTS REVIEW FORM A. APPLICANT PARTICULARS. Passport No / CDC No. (Discharge book) Date of Birth D D M M Y Y Y Y Full Name Mr Mrs Ms Miss Surname Other Names Place of Birth (Town and Country) Town Nationality Country Permanent Address (for contact) House Number Street P.O. Box Town City Region Postcode Country Delivery Address (if different from above) 117 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) House Number Street P.O. Box Town City Region Postcode Country Telephone Numbers Home Other E–mail Address B. EXAMINATION FOR DUTY IN: Please tick appropriate department Deck Engine Catering Other (specify): ………………………………………………………….. Date of conducted medical examination being applied for review: ……………………….. APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE AND PHOTOGRAPH Please use a black pen to sign Photograph Attach Photograph of yourself here C. REASONS FOR REVIEW Please indicate below the ground(s) on which you wish to base your review, and attach relevant supporting documentation. 118 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) D. DECLARATION I declare that the statements I have made in this request for review are true and complete. I declare that the supporting documents I have submitted are authentic, and I understand that my request for review requires nonrefundable payment for each examination result/ decision being reviewed. Examination Candidate Signature: ……………………………… Date: …………………………………............................................. N.B: Results for review will be provided by the Authority within 14 days from the date of application. E. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY PART A: VERIFICATION BY OFFICER Remarks: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… ………………………… Signature Date PART B: RECOMMENDATION BY MANAGER OF SEAFARERS This application is recommended not recommended Remarks: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… ………………………… Signature Date 119 Merchant Shipping (Medical Examinations) PART C: APPROVAL BY REGISTRAR OF SEAFARERS This application is approved not approved Remarks: ………………….............................……………………………………....................……………… …………………………………………………………………………………………….......…… ……………………… ………………………… Signature Date Dar es Salaam 10th August, 2016 MAKAME M. MBARAWA Minister Communication for Works, Transport and 120
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