The problematic aspects of medical care support of members of the crew aboard of sea-going ship

The modern requirements to business management in maritime industry are manifested not only in operative response to rapidly changing conditions of internal and external environment, but also in necessity in permanent maintenance of ship activity and health of crew members. Despite a thorough medical examination prior to starting professional activity on ship board, seamen may face the need to receive medical care during the time of contract performance. In recent years, drastic changes in procedure of first medical assistance and medical nursing on ship board. Previously, these functions were assigned to ship physician. Currently, medical care is provided by representatives of senior officers of ship crew in accordance with the requirements of international conventions. In this regard, the stated research topic is rather actual. The article describes in detail the procedure of providing medical care on ship board to crew members. Also, the key problems are established and appropriate recommendations are proposed.