Singapore legislation

Section 9

of Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Act 2014

Section 9

Period of validity of medical fitness certificate

A medical fitness certificate is valid only from the date of the medical examination and for the period specified on the certificate, which must not exceed the following maximum periods:

(a)

in respect of a person below 18 years of age, one year;

(b)

in respect of a person of 18 years of age or above, 2 years.

Section 9 — Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Act 2014