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There have been various tests to evaluate the physical capabilities and body kinetics of seafarers. This study evaluated the Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE), which has been part of the pre-employment medical exam (PEME) for Filipino seafarers since 2008. A total of 33,616 Filipino seafarers in cargo merchant ships underwent PEMEs at our clinic from January … Read more

We collected the data of known medical repatriations of Filipino seafarers during the years 2010-2012 from the claims and/or legal departments of different manning agencies in Manila. Data requested included age, position, type of ship, dates of embarkation and repatriation, and diagnosis. A total of 3,882 medical repatriation cases for the three-year period were collected … Read more