For fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over, taking into account the number of fishers on board, the area of operation and the duration of the voyage, each Member shall adopt laws, regulations or other measures requiring that:
| (a) |
the competent authority prescribe the medical equipment and medical supplies to be carried on board; |
| (b) |
the medical equipment and medical supplies carried on board be properly maintained and inspected at regular intervals established by the competent authority by responsible persons designated or approved by the competent authority; |
| (c) |
the vessels carry a medical guide adopted or approved by the competent authority, or the latest edition of the International Medical Guide for Ships; |
| (d) |
the vessels have access to a prearranged system of medical advice to vessels at sea by radio or satellite communication, including specialist advice, which shall be available at all times; |
| (e) |
the vessels carry on board a list of radio or satellite stations through which medical advice can be obtained; and |
| (f) |
to the extent consistent with the Member’s national law and practice, medical care while the fisher is on board or landed in a foreign port be provided free of charge to the fisher. |
Statistics Act, 1999
