Welcome to the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA).
IMHA is a non-governmental organization whose aim is to improve the health of all seafarers and fishers around the world. READ MORE
The 17th International Symposium on Maritime Health ROTTERDAM 2025
Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers
During the General Assembly 20 on 5 October 2023, in Athens, Greece
EU Conference 14.11.2024 Advancing Social Sustainability in Fisheries
SURVEY : Complete this survey to help IMHA begin a review of the medical guidelines contained in Appendix E of the ILO/IMO Guidelines on the Medical Examination for Seafarers
The IMHA Expert Panel on Training develops a training programme for doctors performing medical examination of fishers. In a previous project, IMHA successfully developed guidelines on the medical examination of fishers for the EU Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee on Seagoing Fishers. As a continuation of this work, it is essential for doctors, who conduct medical examinations and issue medical certificates, to receive training via guidance which fit the specificities of sea fishers. READ MORE
