Port Medical Inspector

A port medical inspector is a position that was introduced in the 19th century to monitor the health of sailors working on ships. The duties of the port medical inspector included conducting medical examinations of sailors before the start of the voyage, as well as monitoring their health during the voyage and after returning to shore.

The port medical inspector was required to know all the specifics of working on a ship, including the living and working conditions of sailors. He had to ensure that the sailors received sufficient food, water and air, and that they followed the rules of hygiene and safety on board.

In addition, the port medical inspector was required to conduct medical examinations of sailors and identify possible diseases. If a sailor was found to have any illness, the medical inspector had to inform the ship’s captain and take measures to treat the sailor.

Today, the port medical inspector is no longer as important a position as it once was. However, its functions are still performed by doctors who work at the port. They also conduct medical examinations of seafarers, monitor their health and take measures to treat possible diseases.

What is a port inspector?

This is a person stationed at the port and authorized to supervise the proper conditions of maritime navigation with sanitary or sanitary inspections of ships or sea ferries, especially before loading them or unloading cargo from quarantine ports. Such an inspector certifies that the established hygienic standards are maintained