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Inspection of Medicines, Medical Stores and appliances and issuance of Certificate under Rule 8(3) of Merchant Shipping (Medicines, Medical Stores and Appliances) Rules, 1994, by DGS approved medical examiners - reg.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers and shipowners
Effective Date:
21st May 2017
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Inspection and Certification — Rule 8(3) of Merchant Shipping (Medicines, Medical Stores and Appliances) Rules, 1994
DGS-approved medical examiners can now inspect medicines, medical stores, appliances, and records on board Indian flag vessels and issue the prescribed certificate.
- Inspectors: DGS-approved medical examiners
- Certificate: Prescribed certificate under Rule 8(3) of Merchant Shipping (Medicines, Medical Stores and Appliances) Rules, 1994
II/4 List of Approved Medical Examiners
View list on DGS website
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