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Contravention of DGS directives on conduct of Medical Examination by approved medical examiners - regarding
Applicable to:
Approved Medical Examiners, Ship Owners, Seafarers
Effective Date:
01.04.2011
Superseded Circulars:
Merchant Shipping Notice 17/2002
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Non-Compliance Issues
Some approved medical examiners are not fully adhering to the procedures in medical examinations and issuance of certificates.
- Procedural Lapses: Delayed address change intimation, incomplete certificates, non-signatory persons signing certificates, late/non-submission of periodical returns, not maintaining relevant DGS notices.
- Serious Lapses: Issuing certificates without examination, unauthorized signatories, issuing unfit certificates to fit seafarers.
2. Actions and Penalties
Cautionary notes will be issued for procedural lapses. Multiple or repeated lapses may result in suspension/cancellation of approval. Serious lapses may lead to suspension, cancellation, and penal action under Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
II/4 Adhere to M.S. (Medical Examination) Rules and relevant M.S. Notices
Important Note
Cooperation of all concerned is solicited.
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