Safety, Fire & Survival · Medical — Radio Medical Advice
When a serious medical case exceeds the crew's competence, the vessel should obtain:
- AAdvice from the cargo broker
- BFree radio medical advice from a shore medical service (e.g., via the relevant coast station/CIRM)✓ Correct
- CNo outside help — handle it alone
- DLegal advice instead of medical
Explanation
Telemedical assistance services provide free radio/satellite medical advice to ships. A doctor ashore guides diagnosis, treatment from the medicine chest, and the decision to divert or arrange evacuation. The Ship Captain's Medical Guide helps the crew describe the case and follow instructions.
Authority: Ship Captain's Medical Guide; SOLAS; IMO
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