(1) In order for a seafarer to obtain a medical fitness certificate he or she shall be examined by a recognized duly qualified medical practitioner.
(2) A seafarer who is being examined by a recognized duly qualified medical practitioner shall —
(a) produce personal identification;
(b) reveal to the recognized duly qualified medical practitioner if he or she has been issued with a medical fitness certificate indicating that he or she failed a medical examination by another recognized duly qualified medical practitioner.
(3) A seafarer —
(a) who is below the age of 18 years is required to have a yearly medical examination;
(b) who is 18 years of age or over is required to have a medical examination at an interval not exceeding 2 years;
(c) who serves on a bulk chemical carrier is required to have a medical examination at a yearly or more frequent interval, according to the nature of the cargo.