The Centre for Maritime Health Service (CMS) offers courses for persons in charge of medical care to the Danish merchant and fishing fleet. The Centre offers services in the maritime-medico area for all ships flying the Danish flag.
Person in charge of medical care
The person in charge of medical care is the person on board the ship who has been trained to provide advanced first aid and treatment in case of accidents and diseases. On board all ships flying the Danish flag, the master must, as a minimum, be trained as a person in charge of medical care.
Description of course centre
The Centre for Maritime Health Service (CMS) is a part of the Danish Maritime Authority and is domiciled on the island of Fanø.
Approved medical guides
The ship must have a maritime medical manual approved by the DMA on board. Read about the manuals to carry here.
Courses in Denmark
The basis of our courses is to provide the seafarer with the best possible competences within the field of "Medical care at sea".
Download inventory lists
Here you can download medicine chest inventories.
Radio Medical Record
Radio Medical Record (RM-Record) is available in an electronic version for download.
Exemption for medicine
What is the procedure if you would like to be exempted for medicine? Get a step-by-step overview here.
FAQ for persons in charge of medical care
Get an answer to questions about everything from medicine chests over stretchers to vaccinations and recommendations.
Guidelines and manuals
We develop and update guidelines and manuals for persons in charge medical care on an ongoing basis. Here you can see the current guidelines and manuals and test your knowledge.
Which regulations apply?
Minimun rules, execuive orders and regulations. Find informations about the legislation in this area. '
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