Medical Examination of Young Persons (Sea) Convention, 1921

Medical Examination of Young Persons (Sea) Convention, 1921 is an International Labour Organization Convention.

Medical Examination of Young Persons (Sea) Convention, 1921
C16
ILO Convention
Date of adoptionNovember 11, 1921
Date in forceNovember 20, 1922
ClassificationAdmission to Employment
SubjectSeafarers
PreviousMinimum Age (Trimmers and Stokers) Convention, 1921 (shelved)
NextWorkmen's Compensation (Accidents) Convention, 1925

It was established in 1921:

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to the compulsory medical examination of children and young persons employed at sea,...

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As of 2023, the convention has been ratified by 82 states. Of these, 56 states have subsequently denounced the treaty.

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