Ukraine PEME Clinics Get Clean Bill of Health

North has operated a pre-employment medical scheme in Ukraine since 2007. The clinics continue to grow in terms of workload and have operated successfully since the inception of the programme.

Audit Programme

In October 2015 the Club’s appointed medical advisor, Dr Charlie Easmon, carried out the annual audit of the three accredited clinics in Odessa. The purpose of the audit is to ensure that the accredited clinics are able to comply with, and maintain, the standards required by North.

The audit confirms the accuracy, thoroughness and objectivity of the test procedure. The clinics once again successfully completed the audit and Dr Easmon confirmed their accreditation for the year ahead. In addition to the Club’s annual audit the clinics are also required to undergo the Ukrainian Government accreditation and inspection which takes place every three years.

Reputation and Cooperation

We are pleased to report that the manning agents and seafarers are very cooperative with the clinics. Seafarers accept and appreciate that a thorough examination is beneficial to their health over the long term.

The clinics appear to have established long term relationships with the seafarers who return on a regular basis for their examinations because of the good reputation of the clinics.

Protecting Seafarers

The system is designed to screen out seafarers who, if employed on Members’ ships, could be a danger to themselves through illness and also potentially to other crew members

The rejection rate up to December 2015 was 6.29%. The main causes of failure are Hepatitis C, gallstones, kidney stones and detection of illegal drugs.

Further information regarding the scheme can be found on our website at the address below or alternatively contact gary.clifton@nepia.com

www.nepia.com/people-care/