• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.35 no.6
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• pp.509-514
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• 2011

The purpose of this study is to provide some ideas for the improvement of the seafarers physical examination systems(PES) in Korea. This paper presents basic data about the items and detailed standards of the seafarers PES which are currently carried out worldwide. In this paper, a comparative analysis of the domestic and the foreign seafarers PES is conducted. In addition, rule of judgment in the railroad workers PES in Korea has been examined for reference. The paper proposes the amended and supplemented 16 items and detailed standards of the seafarers PES. Expert opinions of Occupational and Environmental Medicine specialist and the recommendations of ILO/WHO are also considered to draw an improvement scheme for the seafarers PES in Korea.