Scope
Risk-based determination of medical personnel, equipment, treatment capabilities, medical supplies and operational support.
Intended audience
- Salvage masters and project managers
- Medical leads
- Vessel operators
- Marine insurers and risk professionals
Key subject areas
- 01Medical risk assessment
- 02Capability levels
- 03Medical equipment and supplies
- 04Treatment facilities aboard
- 05Pharmaceutical management
- 06Logistics and resupply
Relationship to applicable requirements
Intended to complement applicable legislation, flag-state and coastal-state requirements, established maritime instruments and recognised professional guidance. It does not replace statutory obligations or professional clinical judgement.
Proposed implementation approach
- Derive capability from a documented operational risk assessment.
- Review capability whenever the operation, location or workforce materially changes.
- Record the rationale for capability decisions.
Consultation and feedback
This draft concept is open for early input. Practitioners and organisations are invited to comment on scope, subject areas and implementation.
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