Senior Marine Medical Officer

Senior Naval Medical Officer

The Senior Marine Medical Officer is a position held by the captain of a ship or vessel. He is responsible for the medical care of the crew and passengers and for maintaining medical standards during the voyage.

This position was introduced at the beginning of the 20th century, when the number of passenger and cargo transport at sea increased. In those days, ships were rather cramped spaces, and the health of sailors was at risk due to the lack of sufficient sanitary conditions. Therefore, it was necessary to introduce the position of captain responsible for medical issues and compliance with sanitary standards on board.

Today, the Marine Medical Chief is a key member of the crew, responsible not only for medical care, but also for organizing food and leisure activities for crew members. He has extensive knowledge in the field of medicine, physiology, psychology and other related fields, which allows him to carry out his duties effectively.

However, it should be noted that the role of the Naval Medical Officer has changed several times over time. In some cases he was replaced by the ship's chief medical officer, and in other cases the duties of the medical chief were divided among several suitably qualified crew members. However, in any case, the Marine Medical Director remains a key figure on the ship and plays an important role in ensuring the safety and health of crew members.