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medical fitness in accordance with subsection 13(2).
       (2)For subsection (1), a medical practitioner must be a medical practitioner who:
(a) is in a country whose administration has an agreement with Australia for AMSA to recognise its certificates of competency; and
(b) has been appointed by the administration in accordance with regulation I/9.2 of the STCW Convention and section A-1/9.3 of the STCW Code.
Note   A seafarer may hold a certificate of medical fitness issued by a medical practitioner in an overseas country for the purpose of renewal and revalidation of a seafarer certificate or certificate of recognition or for the issue of a restricted certificate of recognition — see Marine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014 and the seafarer certification series of Marine Orders 70, 71, 72, 73 and 74.
Division 4 Duration of certificate of medical fitness

16 Duration of certificate of medical fitness
       (1)A certificate of medical fitness mentioned in sections 13, 14 or 15 may be issued for:
(a) up to 2 years; and
(b) up to 1 year if at the date of assessment the person is:
 (i) not more than 18 years old; or
 (ii) at least 55 years old.
Note   The certificate may be issued for a shorter period if a further examination is required to assess the continued efficacy of treatment for a condition.
       (2) However, if a certificate of medical fitness expires during the course of a voyage, the duration of the certificate continues until the earlier of:
(a) the next port of destination where a medical inspector or medical practitioner is available to undertake assessment of the person; or
(b) the day that is 3 months after the expiry of the certificate.
       (3) Also, a certificate of medical fitness expires if a further certificate of medical fitness is issued.

17 Revocation of certificate of medical fitness
       (1)AMSA may revoke a certificate of medical fitness if:
(a) for a certificate for a seafarer — the person fails to comply with a direction under subsection 10(3); and
(b) for a certificate for a licensed pilot — the person fails to comply with a direction under subsection 10(4).
       (2)AMSA may only revoke a certificate of medical fitness if the failure was not reasonable in the circumstances.

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