Section 259:
Certain ships to carry medical officer and attendants.
(1) Every ship carrying 1[special
trade passengers] and crew not exceeding one thousand in number, shall have on board as part of her
complement at least one medical officer possessing such qualification as may be prescribed.
(2) Every ship carrying 1[special trade passengers] and crew exceeding one thousand in number
shall, in addition to a medical officer, have on board as part of her complement such number of
medical attendants as may be prescribed.
(3) Every ship carrying 1[special trade passengers] shall be provided with a hospital with such
medical stores and equipment as may be prescribed.
2[(4)(a) Every pilgrim ship carrying pilgrims and crew not exceeding one thousand in number
shall have on board a medical officer possessing such qualifications as may be prescribed, and, if the
number of pilgrims and crew carried exceeds one thousand, a second medical officer similarly
qualified and also in all cases such medical attendants as may be prescribed.--
(b) A medical officer of every pilgrim ship shall perform such duties and functions, keep such
diaries and submit such reports or other returns as may be prescribed.
(c) No medical officer or attendant on a pilgrim ship shall charge any pilgrim on such ship for his
services.]
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 69 of 1976, s. 2, for "unberthed passengers" (w.e.f. 1-12-1976).
2. Ins. by s. 13, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-12-1976).