This endorsement and training in medical care at management level and is based on the provisions of table A-VI/4-1 and A-VI/4-2 of the STCW Code. This training is for employees with the responsibility of the medical care on board of a ship and they will be competent to participate effectively in co-ordinated schemes for medical assistance on ships at sea and to provide the sick or injured with a satisfactory standard of medical care while they remain on board.
The captain is initially responsible for this and should therefore be able to support the victim with medical support at any time.