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INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GUIDE FOR SHIPS 2ND EDITION ( WHO )

CHAPTER – 18

LIST OF MEDICINES

COLUMN –A Recommanded for ocean going merchant vessel without doctor

Based on an estimated 6 Month.
Crew completement 25 – 40 persons

COLUMN –B Recommanded for coastal trade and not more than 24Hr away from a port
Based on an estimated 6 Month.
Crew completement approximately 25 persons

COLUMN –C Fishing boat and private craft

Normally do not carry more than 15 persons
Pg.309 Right

ANTIDOTES ( Table 11 ) Pg.330-331

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Ship carry dangerous goods may need to have to have on board extra medicines for treatment of
People accidentally exposed to toxic substances.
MFAG describes general and specific treatment of exposure to a wide range of Chemicals.
Medicaments are also recommended for inclusion in the basic ship’s medicine chest ( Table 10 )
Pg 331

Appendix 14 List of Medicine and Equipment ( MFAG Pg.160 – 161 )

NARCOTIC MEDICINE

CH – 18 Each medical explanation ‘ warning’ &SdwGif Control Substance yg&Sdaomaq;rsm;Nzpf\

eg- Pg 317 No.25 Codeine sulphate tablet

Pg 318 No. 28 Diazepan InJection 5mg / ml wdkUonf Narcotic Medicine rsm;Nzpf\

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CHAPTER – 17

ADVICE ON MEDICINES

Pg .304 Line 4

It is important that the contents of the ship’s medicine chest should be inspected annually by a
pharmacist. Pg 304 Left

Changes may occur in medicaments which are predict able to a pharmacist ,even through not
physically apparent. Pg 304 Left

Medicines obtained by individuals

If a seaman goes to a doctor ashore,he should be asked to obtain from the doctor a written note
indicating both the pharmaceutical name of any medicine prescribed and when and how it is to be
taken. If the seaman returns with a medicine ,check that the written instructions tally with the
description.etc on the bottle ampoule or box of medicine . Pg 304 Right

Controlled Drugs

A ship must not carry quantities of these drugs greater than those specified in the list of medicine in
this guide ( Table 10 , Page 310 ) Pg 304 Right

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• Medical resources aboard lifeboat ( Table 9 ) Pg. 264

CHAPTER – 15

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ON BOARD SHIP

• Venting

• Lighting

• Food hygiene ( food –handlers / food service facilities / food storage / galley / toilet and
washing facilities )

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 • Liquid transport and portable water ( portable water sources / portable transport system /
portable water storage / taking water on board / disinfection of portable water / Distillation
unit )

• Disposal of liquid and solid wastes

• Control of disease vectors ( control of rodent /control of insects / flies / mosquitoes /

cockroaches lice,bedbugs and fleas )

• Sanitary inspection

INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS ( 1969 ) WHO

Vaccination ( Yellow Fever )

In accordance with international health regulations ( 1969 ) article 65 to 75 .

Incubation period a&m*gysdK;umv
Incubation period of yellow fever is 6 day

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Vaccination ( Cholera )

In accordance with international health regulations ( 1969 ) article 61 to 64 .

Incubation period a&m*gysdK;umv
Incubation period of yellow fever is 5 day

Maritime Declaration of Health for port entry udk

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NyifqifNyKvkyf&w,f/

Deratting Exemption Certificate

international health regulation ( 1969 ) Article 53 t&xkwfay;w,f/

INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATIONS ( 2005 ) WHO, 2nd Edition

Yellow book must be sign in the hand. Pg 52, Para 4

Yellow Fever – 10 Year , Pg 54, Para 2(a) (iv)
Maritime declaration of Health Form , Pg 56/57

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