Health Protection and Medical Care (Seafarers) Convention, 1987 explained

Code:C164
Health Protection and Medical Care (Seafarers) Convention, 1987
Adopt:October 8, 1987
Force:January 11, 1991
Classify:Safety, Health and Welfare
Subject:Seafarers
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Health Protection and Medical Care (Seafarers) Convention, 1987 is an International Labour Organization Convention.

It was established in 1987, with the preamble stating:

Ratifications

As of 2023, the convention has been ratified by 15 states. Of the ratifying states, twelve have subsequently denounced the treaty.

CountryDateStatus
Czech Republic01 Jan 1993 In Force
Mexico05 Oct 1990 In Force
Turkey17 Mar 2005 In Force

Revision

The principles of the convention were revised and incorporated into the Maritime Labour Convention.

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