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Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946 (No. 73) - Uruguay (RATIFICATION: 1954)

Article 3 of the Convention. In its previous comments the Committee asked the Government to provide information regarding the completion of the draft instrument based on Decree No. 651/90, regarding a health card for seafarers being prepared by the National Maritime Authority and to furnish a sample of the health card for seafarers, adopted in accordance with the new instrument. It notes the Government’s indication that no such instrument has been adopted so far. The Committee asks the Government to keep it informed on any progress made in this respect.

Article 5. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that normally the period of validity of the health card is two years, but it could vary depending on the type of activities and taking into consideration the risks involved. It asks the Government to indicate the period of validity of health cards issued to seafarers as well as specific provisions of national laws or regulations prescribing such period.