#2016-1686Ordinance no. 2016-1686 on Medical Fitness for Navigation and Fighting Alcoholism at Sea
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This law sets rules for medical fitness and alcohol control on French vessels. It accepts medical certificates from doctors in states adhering to international conventions and regulates alcohol use, including testing procedures and penalties for non-compliance. Key affected parties are seafarers and ship operators who must adhere to new standards and potentially face legal consequences.
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Key Changes
- Recognition of medical certificates from international doctors
- Alcohol introduction and consumption regulations onboard
- Penalties for non-compliance with medical and alcohol regulations
Obligations
What this law requires
Medical certificates required for seafarers on French vessels must be issued by doctors accredited by states that comply with international conventions on medical fitness for seafarers.
Seafarers must undergo a medical examination at least every six years to obtain or renew their fitness certificate.
Ship operators must ensure that the introduction of alcoholic beverages aboard is only permitted with the captain's authorization.
The captain must confiscate any alcoholic beverages introduced without authorization and report this in the ship's log.
Crew members must be subject to alcohol testing if there is a suspicion of alcohol impairment while on duty.