Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946
# Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946

Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946 is an International Labour Organization Convention (Number 73).

It was established in 1946, with the preamble stating:

   Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to the medical examination of seafarers,...

## Revision

The principles contained in the convention have been revised and were included in the 2006 Maritime Labour Convention.

## Ratifications

As of 2023, the convention has been ratified by 46 states. Of the ratifying states, 35 have subsequently denounced the treaty.

