Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946

Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946 is an International Labour Organization Convention (Number 73).

Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946

C73
ILO Convention
Date of adoption	June 29, 1946
Date in force	August 17, 1955
Classification	Admission to Employment
Subject	Seafarers
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It was established in 1946, with the preamble stating:

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to the medical examination of seafarers,...

Revision

The principles contained in the convention have been revised and were included in the 2006 Maritime Labour Convention.

Ratifications

As of 2013, the convention has been ratified by 46 states. Of the ratifying states, 17 have subsequently denounced the treaty.

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