Person in charge of medical care

​​​​​The Centre for Maritime Health Service (CMS) is a part of the Danish Maritime Authority and is domiciled on the island of Fanø.

Description of course centre

The ship must have a maritime medical manual approved by the DMA on board. Read about the manuals to carry here.

Approved medical guides

The basis of our courses is to provide the seafarer with the best possible competences within the field of "Medical care at sea".

Course calendar Denmark

Here you can download medicine chest inventories.

Download inventory lists

Radio Medical Record (RM-Record) is available in an electronic version for download.

Radio Medical Record

What is the procedure if you would like to be exempted for medicine? Get a step-by-step overview here.

Exemption for medicine

Get an answer to questions about everything from medicine chests over stretchers to vaccinations and recommendations.

FAQ for persons in charge of medical care

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. 

Guidelines and manuals

Minimun rules, execuive orders and regulations. Find informations about the legislation in this area. '

Which regulations apply?

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