(1) A duly qualified medical practitioner may be recognized to conduct a medical examination of a seafarer and issue a medical fitness certificate under these Regulations if he or she —
(a) has experience in general and occupational medicine or maritime occupational medicine;
(b) has knowledge of the living and working conditions on board ships and the job demands on seafarers in so far as they relate to the effects of health problems on fitness for work, gained wherever possible through special instruction and through knowledge based on personal experience of seafaring;
(c) has facilities for the conduct of examinations that are conveniently situated for access by seafarers and enable all the requirements of the medical fitness examination to be met and conducted with respect for confidentiality, modesty and cleanliness;
(d) is familiar with the latest edition of the International Medical Guide for Ships, or an equivalent medical guide for use on ships.
(2) The Minister shall maintain a list of recognized duly qualified medical practitioners.
(3) The list maintained under subregulation (2) must be made available to competent authorities in other countries, companies and seafarers' organizations on request.