1. UK SEAFARER MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS THE BIG PICTURE Sir Alan Massey MCA Chief Executive

2. Our aim: … the best maritime safety organisation in the world. Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas

3. UK AD system among the best because of…. Training and information Well-defined standards and guidance Availability of administrative and clinical advice Quality control

4. Our aim: … the best maritime safety organisation in the world. Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas

6. AD link to MCA Operational targets (Business Plan 2011/12) Ensuring our ship survey, inspection and certification capability, and the parallel work in relation to seafarers, meets our domestic and international obligations

7. AD link to MCA Operational targets (Business Plan 2011/12) Promoting with our partners improved safety among seafarers, the commercial fishing community and the recreational sector Seeking to reduce accidents attributable to the human element

8. Cross-cutting themes –Positively influencing people, their behaviour and their attitudes –Improving the safety of the maritime working environment itself; and –Carrying out emergency response and counter-pollution activity

9. Positively influencing people Time limited certificates Targets for improved health (eg weight loss) Advice and guidance

10. Improving the safety of the working environment Enforcement of existing regulations Influencing future regulation and standards –IMO –ILO –EU

11. Emergency response Co-ordination of UK SAR Radio medical advice Medical evacuation

13. Wider context Reducing the deficit Supporting Businesses http://www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk International obligations Equality and Human rights

14. Wider context Reducing the deficit 30% cut in MCA administrative costs by 2015 21% cut in MCA operating budget overall

15. Wider context Supporting Businesses http://www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk International obligations Equality and Human rights

18. Thank you