Machine translation from English source
— The Employer insures the Seafarer against death, loss at sea or disability resulting from an accident at work for the entire period of employment. The insurance comes into force from the moment the work begins and is valid until the date of decommissioning from the Vessel.
— In cases of illness or injury, if they were a consequence of work, the Seafarer has the right to medical care, including hospitalization and dental treatment. A regular dental examination of a Seafarer in the form of tooth extraction is carried out at the expense of the Employer; placement of fillings, crowns, and any cosmetic dental care is paid for by the Seafarer himself. If the Seafarer requires treatment, it will be provided on board free of charge, including the provision of medicines on board, the use of the ship's medical equipment and medical facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of the Seafarer. Whenever possible, the Seafarer will be given free time to visit a qualified doctor or dentist in the port of call for treatment (seafarer employment).
— If a Seafarer is discharged and hospitalized in any port due to illness caused by production activities on the Vessel, or injury, injury received in the performance of official duties, he has the right to medical care at the expense of the Employer until the end of the illness, but not more than 16 weeks. The employer pays 50% of the basic salary for the entire duration of treatment, but not more than 16 weeks.
— In the event of a natural death of a Seafarer, the Employer pays all costs associated with the repatriation of the deceased (employment of seafarers).
Reimbursement for medical expenses
— Reimbursement of medical care expenses and payment of 50% of the basic salary before repatriation do not apply to cases related to:
— A chronic disease that existed before boarding the Vessel, which was not indicated in the medical certificate.
— Illness, injury or other cases causing disability due to the Seafarer’s alcoholism, alcoholic and other toxic intoxication or any illegal actions.
— The Seafarer’s workplace is the Vessel, as well as outside the Vessel, if instructions were given by the Captain or his assistants. The employer is not responsible for any other accidents other than those mentioned above. In the event of injury or death of a Seafarer caused by the Seafarer’s deliberate actions, bad behavior, alcohol or drug intoxication, or violation of safety regulations, the Employer is not responsible.
