18 DE ABRIL DE 1998

1044-(185)

dent evaluation required under section A-l/8, paragraph 3.

The independent evaluation

6 — Each independent evaluation should include a systematic and independent examination of all quality activities, but should not evaluate the validity of the defined objectives. The evaluation team should:

1) Carry out the evaluation in accordance with documented procedures;

2) Ensure thai results Of each evaluation are documented and brought to the attention of those responsible for the area evaluated; and

3) Check that timely action is taken to correct any deficiencies.

7 — The purpose of the evaluation is to provide an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the quality standard arrangements at all levels. In the case of an education or training establishment a recognized academic accreditation or quality standards body or Government agency should be used. The evaluation team should be provided with sufficient advance information to give an overview of the tasks in hand. In the case of a major training institution or programme, the following items are indicative of the information to be provided:

1) The mission statement of the institution;

2) Details of academic and training strategies in use;

3) An organization chart and information on the composition of committees and advisory bodies;

4) Staff and student information;

5) A description of training facilities and equipment; and

6) An outline of the policies and procedures on:

6.1) Student admission;

6.2) The development of new courses and review of existing courses;

6.3) The examination system, including appeals and resits;

6.4) Staff recruitment, training, development, appraisal and promotion;

6.5) Feedback from students and from industry; and

6.6) Staff involvement in research and development.

The report

8 — Before submiting a final report, the evaluation team should forward an interim report to the management seeking their comments on their findings. Upon receiving their comments, the evaluators should submit their final report, which should:

1) Include brief background information about the institution or training programme;

2) Be full, fair and accurate;

3) Highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the institution;

4) Describe the evaluation procedure followed;

5) Cover the various elements identified in paragraph 4;

6) Indicate the extent of compliance or non-compliance with the requirements of the Convention and the effectiveness of the quality standards in ensuring achievement of defined aims and objectives; and.

7) Spell out clearly the areas found deficient, offer suggestions for improvement and provide any other comments the evaluators consider relevant.

SECTION B-l/9

Guidance regarding medical standards — Issue and registration of certificates

Medical examination and certification

1 — The standards developed pursuant to regulation 1/9, paragraph 1, should take into account the views of recognized medical practitioners experienced in medicine as applied in the maritime environment.

2 — The medical standards may differentiate between those persons seeking to start a career at sea and those seafarers already serving at sea. In the former case, for example, it might be appropriate to designate higher standards in certain areas, while in the latter case some reduction may be made for age.

3 — The standards should, so far as possible, define objective criteria with regard to fitness for sea service, taking into account access to medical facilities and medical expertise on board ship. They should, in particular, specify the conditions under which seafarers suffering from potentially life-threatening medical conditions controlled by medication may be allowed to continue to serve at sea.

4 — The medical standards should also identify particular medical conditions, such as colour blindness, which might disqualify seafarers from holding particular positions on board ship.

5 — Medical examinations and certification of seafarers under the standards should be conducted by one or more medical practitioners recognized by the Party. A list of medical practitioners so recognized should be made available to other Parties and to companies on request.

6 — In the absence of mandatory international eyesight standards for seafarers, Parties should regard the minimum in-service eyesight standards set out in paragraphs 7 to 11 and table B-I/9 hereunder as the minimum for the safe operation of ships, and report on maritime casualties where poor eyesight has contributed to such incidents.

7 — Each Administration has the discretionary authority to grant a variance or waiver of any of the standards set out in table B-I/9 hereunder, based on an assessment of a medical evaluation and any other relevant information concerning an individual's adjustment to the condition and proven ability to satisfactorily perform assigned shipboard functions. However, if the aided distant visual acuity of either eye is less than the standard, the aided distant visual acuity in the better eye should be at least 0,2 higher than the standard indicated in the table. The unaided distant visual acuity in the better eye should be at least 0,1. .

8 — Persons requiring the use of spectacles or contact lenses to perform duties should have a spare pair conveniently available on board the ship. Any need to wear visual aids to meet the required standards should be recorded on each certificate and endorsement issued.

9 — Eyes of seafarers should be free of disease. Any permanent or progressing debilitating pathology without