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22 APRIL 2016 FOGHORN SAFETYMATTERS By Eric Christensen Director of Regulatory Affairs and Risk Management T here seems to be some confusion among mariners operating do- mestically regarding the rela- tively new Mariner Medical Certificate. Part of the confusion stems from the fact that not all mariners have a medical certificate yet. Below you will find useful information on the certifi- cate and how it is integrated into your merchant mariner credential. What is the Medical Certificate The medical certificate is a relative- ly new document that serves as proof that a mariner meets the required regu- latory medical and physical standards in 46 CFR 10.30110.306. The medical certificate is the Coast Guards autho- rization that a mariner has met the following requirements Demonstrated adequate hearing and speech to communicate ef- fectively and detect any audible alarms Has no medical condition disorder or impairment that will prevent the effective and safe conduct of the mariners routine and emergency duties Any limitations restrictions and waivers are clearly documented Is not taking medication that has side effects that will impair judgment balance or any other requirements for effective and safe performance of routine and emergency duties on board and For mariners operating internation- ally has the physical capability to fulfill all the requirements of basic training as required by Section A-VI1 of the 2010 Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping STCW. Why a Separate Certificate As part of the 2013 rulemaking to incorporate the 2010 Amendments of Understanding the New Mariner Medical Certicate 1 920.686.5117 salesburgerboat.com burgerboat.comcommercial LUCIA Delivered June 24 2015 89 27m Steel Passenger Vessel Proudly built in the USA Burger is recognized worldwide for quality custom vessels that provide years of dependable service. Quality Commercial Vessels... Built by Burger to Your Requirements Aluminum and Steel Fabrication Passenger Vessels Research Vessels Fast Crew Boats Fast Supply Boats Wind Farm Support Vessels Fishing Vessels Other Vessels to 260 80m