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Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946
C73
ILO Convention
Date of adoptionJune 29, 1946
Date in forceAugust 17, 1955
ClassificationAdmission to Employment
SubjectSeafarers
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Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946 is an International Labour Organization Convention (Number 73).

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 2023, the convention has been ratified by 46 states. Of the ratifying states, 35 have subsequently denounced the treaty.

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