EUR-Lex - 31992H0441 - EN Avis juridique important | 31992H0441 92/441/EEC: Council Recommendation of 24 June 1992 on common criteria concerning sufficient resources and social assistance in social protection systems Official Journal L 245 , 26/08/1992 P. 0046 - 0048 COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION of 24 June 1992 on common criteria concerning sufficient resources and social assistance insocial protection systems (92/441/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), (1) Whereas reinforcing social cohesion within the Community requires the encouragement of solidarity with regard to the least privileged and most vulnerable people; (2) Whereas respect for human dignity is one of the fundamental rights underlying Community law, as recognized in the preamble to the Single European Act; (3) Whereas social exclusion processes and risks of poverty have become more prevalent and more diversified over the last 10 years, owing primarily to a combination of developments in the labour market with, in particular, growth in long-term unemployment, and in family structures with, in particular, an increase in social isolation; (4) Whereas there is a need for general development policies capable of contributing towards halting the perceived structural trends to be accompanied by specific, systemic and coherent integration policies; (5) Whereas, consequently, social policy efforts need to be continued, their achievements reinforced and these policies adapted to the multi-dimensional nature of social exclusion, which involves linking the various forms of immediate assistance needed to measures aiming expressly at the economic and social integration of the people concerned. (6) Whereas people with insufficient, irregular and uncertain resources are unable to play an adequate part in the economic and social life of the society in which they live and to become successfully integrated economically and socially; whereas the right of the least privileged to sufficient, stable and reliable resources should therefore be recognized as part of a consistent, overall policy for supporting their integration; (7) Whereas on 29 September 1989 the Council and the Ministers for Social Affairs meeting within the Council adopted a resolution on combating social exclusion (4) which stressed that combating social exclusion may be regarded as an important part of the social dimension of the internal market; (8) Whereas the Community Charter of the Fundamental Social Rights of Workers, adopted at the European Council in Strasbourg on 9 December 1989 by the Heads of State or Government of 11 Member States, states, inter alia, in its eighth recital and in points 10 and 25: 'Whereas, (. . .) in a spirit of solidarity, it is important to combat social exclusion;' 'According to the arrangements applying in each country: 10. Every worker of the European Community shall have a right to adequate social protection and shall, whatever his status and whatever the size of the undertaking in which he is employed, enjoy an adequate level of social security benefits. Person who have been unable either to enter or re-enter the labour market and have no means of subsistence must be able to receive sufficient resources and social assistance in keeping with their particular situation.' '25. Any person who has reached retirement age but who is not entitled to a pension or who does not have other means of subsistence, must be entitled to sufficient resources and to medical and social assistance specifically suited to his needs.'; (9) Whereas the Commission has included this fundamental aspect of the fight against social exclusion in its action programme relating to the implementation of the Community Charter of the Fundamental Social Rights of Workers, while noting in particular the value of a Community initiative, in a spirit of solidarity, to assist the least privileged citizens of the Community, including the elderly, whose situation all too often resembles that of persons excluded from the labour market; (10) Whereas the implementation of a guarantee of resources and social assistance comes within the sphere of social protection; whereas it is for Member States to define, in this connection, the legal nature of the provisions intended to ensure this guarantee, which in most Member States do not come within the sphere of social security; (11) Whereas it is important to take account during the progressive implementation of this recommendation of the availability of financial resources, of national priorities and of balances within national social protection systems; whereas there are disparities in development between Member States as regards social protection; (12) Whereas, in its resolution on combating poverty in the European Community (5), the European Parliament declared itself in favour of establishing in all the Member States a guaranteed minimum income to help ensure that the poorest citizens are integrated into society; (13) Whereas, in its opinion on poverty of 12 July 1989 (6), the Economic and Social Committee also recommended the introduction of a minimum social income, both to act as a safety net for the poor and to boost their reintegration into society; (14) Whereas this recommendation does not affect national and Community provisions on right of residence; (15) Whereas the Treaty does not, in respect of the attainment of these objectives, provide for any means of action other than those laid down in Article 235, I. HEREBY RECOMMENDS MEMBER STATES: A. to recognize the basic right of a person to sufficient resources and social assistance to live in a manner compatible with human dignity as part of a comprehensive and consistent drive to combat social exclusion, and to adapt their social protection systems, as necessary, according to the principles and guidelines set out below; B. to recognize this right according to the following general principles: 1. it is to be a right based on respect for human dignity; 2. the scope of that right is to be defined vis-à-vis individuals, having regard to legal residence and nationality, in accordance with the relevant provisions on residence, with the aim of progressively covering all exclusion situations in that connection as broadly as possible, in accordance with detailed arrangements laid down by the Member States; 3. every person who does not have access individually or within the household in which he or she lives to sufficient resources is to have access to such right: - subject to active availability for work or for vocational training with a view to obtaining work in the case of those persons whose age, health and family situation permit such active availability, or, where appropriate, subject to economic and social integration measures in the case of other persons, and - without prejudice to the Member States' option of not extending this right to persons in full-time employment or to students; 4. access is not to be subject to time limits, assuming compliance with the eligibility conditions and on the understanding that, in practice, the right may be granted for limited but renewable periods; 5. the right is auxiliary in relation to other social rights. An effort should be made in parallel to reintegrate the poorest people into the systems of general rights; 6. it is to be accompanied by those policies deemed necessary, at national level, for the economic and social integration of those concerned, as laid down in the resolution of the Council and of the Ministers for Social Affairs, meeting within the Council, of 29 September 1989 on combating social exclusion; C. to organize the implementation of this right according to the following practical guidelines: 1. (a) fixing the amount of resources considered sufficient to cover essential needs with regard to respect for human dignity, taking account of living standards and price levels in the Member State concerned, for different types and sizes of household; (b) adjusting or supplementing amounts to meet specific needs; (c) in order to fix the amounts, referring to appropriate indicators, such as, for example, statistical data on the average disposable income in the Member State, statistical data on household consumption, the legal minimum wage if this exists or the level of prices; (d) safeguarding an incentive to seek employment for persons whose age and condition render them fit for work; (e) establishing arrangements for periodic review of these amounts, based on these indicators, in order that needs continue to be covered; 2. granting, to people whose resources taken at the level of the individual or the household are lower than the amounts thus fixed, adjusted or supplemented, differential financial aid to bring them up to these amounts; 3. taking the necessary measures to ensure that, with regard to the extent of the financial support thus granted, the implementation of the regulations in force in the areas of taxation, civil obligations and social security takes account of the desirable level of sufficient resources and social assistance to live in a manner compatible with human dignity; 4. taking every measure to enable those concerned to receive appropriate social support, comprising measures and services such as, in particular, advice and counselling, information and assistance in obtaining their rights; 5. adopting arrangements in respect of persons whose age and condition render them fit for work, which will ensure they receive effective help to enter or re-enter working life, including training where appropriate; 6. taking the necessary measures to ensure that the least privileged are informed of this right; simplifying as far as possible the administrative procedures and arrangements for examining means and situations involved in claiming this right; organizing, in so far as possible and in accordance with national provisions, the machinery for appeals to independent third parties, such as tribunals, to which the persons concerned should have easy access: D. to guarantee these resources and benefits within the framework of social protection arrangements; to determine detailed arrangements, finance costs and organize their administration and implementation in accordance with national legislation and/or practice; E. to implement the measures laid down in this recommendation progressively as from now in such a way that a report can be drawn up after five years, - taking into account economic and budgetary resources as well as the priorities set by national authorities and balances within social protection systems, and - where appropriate, varying their scope according to age group or family situation; F. to take appropriate measures: - to collect information systematically on the actual arrangements for access to these measures for the people concerned, and - to carry out a methodical evaluation of their implementation and impact; II. AND THEREFORE ASKS THE COMMISSION: 1. to encourage and organize, in liaison with the Member States, the systematic exchange of information and experiences and the continuous evaluation of the national provisions adopted; 2. to submit to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee, on a regular basis, reports based on information supplied by the Member States describing the progress achieved and obstacles encountered in implementing this recommendation. Done at Luxembourg, 24. 6. 1992. For the Council The President José da SILVA PENEDA (1) OJ No C 163, 22. 6. 1991, p. 3.(2) OJ No C 150, 15. 6. 1992.(3) OJ No C 14, 20. 1. 1992, p. 1.(4) OJ No C 277, 31. 10. 1989, p. 1.(5) OJ No C 262, 10. 10. 1989, p. 194.(6) OJ No C 221, 28. 8. 1989, p. 10.

Summary: Sufficient resources and assistance Sufficient resources and assistance Persons residing in the European Union (EU) should have access to sufficient resources and assistance to live in a manner compatible with human dignity. This Recommendation defines the common principles for implementing this right in all the Member States in order to progressively cover all instances of exclusion. ACT Council Recommendation 92/441/EEC of 24 June 1992 on common criteria concerning sufficient resources and social assistance in social protection systems [Published in the Official Journal L 245 of 26.8.1992]. SUMMARY The Member States of the European Union (EU) must recognise the basic right of persons to sufficient resources and social assistance to live in a manner compatible with human dignity. This right should be implemented under the framework of the Member States’ strategic national policies on combating social exclusion. It concerns all individuals resident in the territory of the EU who do not have access to sufficient resources individually or within the household in which they live. The level of sufficient resources should be set according to the specific situation of each person, specifically the size of their household, their specific needs and the cost of living in the Member State concerned. Access by applicants to this right cannot be subject to time-limits, provided that the eligibility conditions continue to be met. However, Member States may create limits concerning students, persons in full-time employment and persons with the capacity to carry out a vocational activity. Implementation of this right must be ensured within the frameworks of social security schemes. In addition, Member States must in particular: simplify administrative procedures and legal appeals; provide measures of social support; inform the most vulnerable people of their rights; take measures to encourage employment; adapt taxation, social security rules and the civil obligations of persons. RELATED ACTS Report of 25 January 1999 from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation of the recommendation 92/441/EEC of 24 June 1992 on common criteria concerning sufficient resources and social assistance in social protection systems [COM(98) 774 final - Not published in the Official Journal]. In order to continue to improve the situation of minimum income beneficiaries, the Commission proposes to: optimise social protection for better coverage of basic needs; greater consistency between the minimum social benefits and social benefits, in particular the maintenance of minimum income by topping up income from work; improve access to employment and training; improve the social and economic integration of the beneficiaries of minimum income. Last updated: 27.10.2011


EUR-Lex - 31992H0241 - EN Avis juridique important | 31992H0241 92/241/EEC: Council recommendation of 31 March 1992 on child care Official Journal L 123 , 08/05/1992 P. 0016 - 0018 COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION of 31 March 1992 on child care (92/241/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), Whereas the Community Charter of the Fundamental Social Rights of Workers, adopted in the Strasbourg European Council on 9 December 1989 by the Heads of State or Government of eleven Member States, lays down, in the third paragraph of point 16 in particular, that: 'Measures should also be developed to enable men and women to reconcile their occupational and family obligations'; Whereas the Commission action programme implementing the Community Charter provides for this Recommendation; Whereas in its Third Medium-Term Action Programme on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men (1991-1995), the Commission identified the need for further action in this area; Whereas in its communication on family policies, sent to the Council on 24 August 1989, the Commission emphasized the importance of intensifying work relating to child care; Whereas child-care methods, parental leave and maternity leave from part of a whole which enables people to combine their family responsibilities and occupational ambitions; Whereas the Member States should take and/or encourage initiatives, taking into account the responsibilities of national, regional and local authorities, management and labour, other relevant organizations and private individuals, and/or in cooperation with the various parties concerned; Whereas the reconciliation of occupational, family and upbringing responsabilities arising from the care of children has to be viewed in a wide perspective which also takes into account the particular interests and needs of children at different age levels, where it is important, in order to achieve this, to encourage an overall policy aimed at enabling such reconciliation to occur; Whereas it is essential to promote the well-being of children and families, ensuring that their various needs are met and taking into account the fact that responsabilities arising from the care and upbringing of children continue up to and throughout the period of children's schooling, and especially when they are younger; Whereas in all Member States the demand for child-care services at prices affordable to parents exceeds the existing supply; Whereas inadequate provision of child-care services at prices affordable to parents and other initiatives to reconcile responsibility for the family and the upbringing of children with the employment, or with the education and training of parents in order to obtain employment constitutes a major barrier to women's access to and more effective participation in the labour market, on equal terms with men, the effective participation of women in all areas of society and the effective use of their talents, skills and abilities in the current demographic situation; Whereas, moreover, in this area, disparities exist between Member States and between regions within Member States; Whereas, furthermore, better child-care services could facilitate freedom of movement of workers and mobility on the European labour market; Whereas child-care services may be public or private, individual or collective in form; Whereas child care is a broad concept which may involve the provision of child-care services which answer the needs of children, the grant of special leave to parents and the development of a working environment structure and organization which is adapted to the sharing between women and men of occupational, family and upbringing responsibilities arising from the care of children; Whereas in certain Member States, owing to the low level of national income and the need to impose strict limits on growth in public expenditure, the role of the public authorities may be subject to particular constraints; Whereas the standard clause included in the Community support frameworks for structural policy stipulates that the actions and measures taken within such a framework must conform with and, where appropriate, contribute to the implementation of Community policy and legislation relating to equality of opportunity between women and men, and that in particular, consideration must be given to training and infrastructure requirements which facilitate labour force participation by women with children; Whereas, furthermore, in the NOW Community initiative (1991-1993), financed by the Structural Funds, for the promotion of equal opportunities for women in the fields of employment and vocational training, additional child-care measures are provided for to assist women with children to have access to the labour market and to vocational training courses, HEREBY RECOMMENDS AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 Objective It is recommended that Member States should take and/or progressively encourage initiatives to enable women and men to reconcile their occupational, family and upbringing responsibilities arising from the care of children. Article 2 Areas of initiatives For the purposes of Article 1, it is recommended that the Member States, taking into account the respective responsibilities of national, regional and local authorization, management and labour, other relevant organizations and private individuals, and/or in cooperation with national, regional or local authorities, management and labour, other relevant organizations and private individuals, should take and/or encourage initiatives in the following four areas: 1. The provision of children-care services while parents: - are working, - are following a course of education or training in order to obtain employment or - are seeking a job or a course of education or training in order to obtain employment. For the purposes of this Recommendation, 'child-care services' means any type of child care, whether public or private, individual or collective. 2. Special leave for employed parents with responsibility for the care and upbringing of children. 3. The environment, structure and organization of work, to make them responsive to the needs of workers with children. 4. The sharing of occupational, family and upbringing responsibilities arising from the care of children between women and men. Article 3 Child-care services As regards child-care services, it is recommended that the Member States, taking into account the respective responsabilities of national, regional and local authorities, management and labour, other relevant organizations and private individuals, and/or in cooperation with national, regional or local authorities, management and labour, other relevant organizations and private individuals, should take and/or encourage initiatives to: 1. enable parents who are working, following a course of education or training in order to obtain employment or are seeking employment or a course of education or training in order to obtain employment to have as much access as possible to local child-care services. In this context, endeavours should in particular be made to ensure that: - the services are offered at prices affordable to parents; - they combine reliable care from the point of view of health and safety with a general upbringing and a pedagogical approach; - the needs of parents and children are taken into account when access to services is determined; - the services are available in all areas and regions of Member States, both in urban areas and in rural areas; - the services are accessible to children with special needs, for example linguistic needs, and to children in single-parent families, and meet the needs of such children; 2. encourage flexibility and diversity of child-care services as part of a strategy to increase choice and meet the different preferences, needs and circumstances of children and their parents, while preserving coherence between different services; 3. endeavour that the training, both initial and continuous, of workers in child-care services is appropriate to the importance and the social and educative value of their work; 4. encourage child-care services to work closely with local communities through regular contact and exchanges of information, so as to be responsive to parental needs and particular local circumstances; 5. encourage national, regional or local authorities, management and labour, other relevant organizations and private individuals, in accordance with their respective responsibilities, to make a financial contribution to the creation and/or operation of coherent child-care services which can be afforded by parents and which offer them a choice. Article 4 Special leave As regards special leave for employed parents with responsibility for the care and upbringing of children, it is recommended that Member States, taking into account the respective responsibilities of national, regional and local authorities, management and labour, other relevant organizations and private individuals, and/or in cooperation with national, regional or local authorities, management and labour, other relevant organizations and private individuals, should take and/or encourage initiatives, to take realistic account of women's increased participation in the labour force. These initiatives should concern, for example, special leave enabling employed parents both men and women, who so desire properly to discharge their occupational, family and upbringing responsibilities, with, inter alia, some flexibility as to how leave may be taken. Article 5 Environment, structure and organization of work As regards the environment, structure and organization of work, it is recommended that Member States, taking into account the respective responsibilities of national, regional and local authorities, management and labour, other relevant organizations and private individuals, and/or in cooperation with national, regional or local authorities, management and labour, other relevant authorities and private individuals, should take and/or encourage initiatives to: 1. support action, in particular within the framework of collective agreements, to create an environment, structure and organization of work which take into account the needs of all working parents with responsibility for the care and upbringing of children; 2. ensure that due recognition is given to persons engaged in child-care services as regards the way in which they work and the social value of their work; 3. promote action, especially in the public sector, which can serve as an example in developing initiatives in this area. Article 6 Sharing of responsibilities As regards responsibilities arising from the care and upbringing of children, it is recommended that Member States should promote and encourage, with due respect for freedom of the individual, increased participation by men, in order to a achieve a more equal sharing of parental responsibilities between men and women and to enable women to have a more effective role in the labour market. Article 7 Commission report The Member States shall inform the Commission, within three years of the date of the adoption of this Recommendation, of the measures taken to give effect to it, in order to enable the Commission to draw up a report on its implementation. Done at Brussels, 31 March 1992. For the Council The President Vitor MARTINS (1) OJ No C 242, 17. 9. 1991, p. 3. (2) OJ No C 326, 16. 12. 1991, p. 279. (3) OJ No C 40, 17. 2. 1992, p. 88.

Summary: Childcare - work/life balance for men and women Childcare - work/life balance for men and women Recommendation 92/241/EEC on childcare ACT Council Recommendation 92/241/EEC of 31 March 1992 on childcare (OJ L 123, 8.5.1992, pp. 16-18) SUMMARY WHAT DOES THE RECOMMENDATION DO? It promotes equal opportunities for mothers and fathers to balance work and family life, by encouraging EU countries to take and/or support initiatives to help parents manage their childcare responsibilities. KEY POINTS The recommendation addresses the following areas: — the provision of childcare services while parents are either working, studying or training or actively seeking work, — special leave for working parents who have children to look after, — making the working environment more responsive to the needs of workers with children, — measures to help both parents share their work and childcare responsibilities. It recommends that childcare services should: — be reasonably priced, — combine reliable care (healthy and safe) with developmental/educational input, — be able to accommodate children with special needs (e.g. linguistic requirements) and those in single-parent families. Special leave To get more women into the labour market, EU countries should encourage initiatives such as special leave, for both mothers and fathers. Work environment EU countries governments should take and/or encourage initiatives to: — make work more conducive to childcare, particularly through collective agreements between employers and unions, — ensure decent wages and working conditions for staff working in childcare services, — take action in the public sector that can serve as a model for the rest of the economy. Sharing responsibilities EU countries should encourage increased participation by men in childcare duties, to achieve a more equal sharing of parental responsibilities and enable women to have a more effective role in the labour market. More on EU goals for childcare. RELATED ACTS Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Barcelona objectives - The development of childcare facilities for young children in Europe with a view to sustainable and inclusive growth (COM(2013) 322 final of 29.5.2013) last update 14.09.2015


EUR-Lex - 31992L0029 - EN Avis juridique important | 31992L0029 Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels Official Journal L 113 , 30/04/1992 P. 0019 - 0036 Finnish special edition: Chapter 5 Volume 5 P. 0106 Swedish special edition: Chapter 5 Volume 5 P. 0106 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vesselsTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 118a thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1) , drawn up after consultation with the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work, In cooperation with the European Parliament(2) , Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(3) , Whereas the Commission communication on its programme concerning safety, hygiene and health at work(4) envisages measures to ensure medical treatment at sea; Whereas the safety and health of workers on board a vessel, which constitutes a workplace involving a wide range of risks, bearing in mind, inter alia, its geographical isolation, where appropriate, require special attention; Whereas vessels should have adequate medical supplies, kept in good order and checked at regular intervals, so that workers can obtain the necessary medical treatment at sea; Whereas, in order to ensure appropriate medical treatment at sea, training and information of seafarers should be encouraged as regards the use of medical supplies; Whereas the use of long-distance medical-consultation methods constitutes an efficient way of contributing to the protection of the safety and health of workers, HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: Article 1 Definitions For the purposes of this Directive, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) vessel: any vessel flying the flag of a Member State or registered under the plenary jurisdiction of a Member State, seagoing or estuary-fishing, publicly or privately owned, excluding: - inland navigation vessels, - warships, - pleasure boats used for non-commercial purposes and not manned by professional crews, - tugs operating in harbour areas. Vessels shall be classed in three categories in accordance with Annex I; (b) worker: any person carrying out an occupation on board a vessel, including trainees and apprentices, but excluding port pilots and shore personnel carrying out work on board a vessel at the quayside; (c) Owner: the registered owner of a vessel unless that vessel has been chartered by demise or is managed, either wholly or in part, by a natural or legal person other than the registered owner under the terms of a management agreement; in that case the owner shall be construed as the demise charterer or natural or legal person managing the vessel as appropriate; (d) medical supplies: medicines, medical equipment and antidotes, a non-exhaustive list of which is given in Annex II; (e) antidote: a substance used to prevent or treat a harmful effect or effects, direct or indirect, of one or more substances included on the list of dangerous substances in Annex III. Article 2 Medicines and medical equipment - Sick-bay - Doctor Each Member State shall take the measures necessary to ensure that: 1. (a) every vessel flying its flag or registered under its plenary jurisdiction always carries on board medical supplies which meet at least, in terms of quality, the specifications of Annex II sections I and II for the category of vessel to which it belongs; (b) the quantities of medicinal products and medical equipment to be carried depend on the nature of the voyage - in particular ports of call, destination, duration - the type or types of work to be carried out during the voyage, the nature of the cargo and the number of workers; (c) the content of the medicines and medical equipment included in the medical supplies shall be detailed on a checklist corresponding at least to the general framework laid down in Annex IV, sections A, B and C II 1 and II 2; 2. (a) for each of its life-rafts and life-boats, every vessel flying its flag or registered under its plenary jurisdiction carries a watertight medicine chest at least containing the medical supplies specified in Annex II, sections I and II, for category C vessels; (b) the content of these chests is also detailed on the checklist referred to in paragraph 1 (c); 3. every vessel flying its flag or registered under its plenary jurisdiction, of more than 500 gross registered tonnes, with a crew of 15 or more workers and engaged on a voyage of more than three days, has a sick-bay in which medical treatment can be administered under satisfactory material and hygienic conditions; 4. every vessel flying its flag or registered under its plenary jurisdiction, with a crew of 100 or more workers and engaged on an international voyage of more than three days, has a doctor responsible for the medical care of the workers on board. Article 3 Antidotes Each Member State shall take the measures necessary to ensure that: 1. any vessel flying its flag or registered under its plenary jurisdiction and carrying any of the dangerous substances listed in Annex III carries on board medical supplies including at least the antidotes listed in Section III of Annex II; 2. any ferry-type vessels flying its flag or registered under its plenary jurisdiction, whose conditions of operation do not always allow it to know well enough in advance the nature of the dangerous substances being transported, has on board medical supplies including at least the antidotes listed in section III of Annex II. However, on a regular where the crossing is due to last less than two hours, the antidotes may be limited to those which have to be administered in cases of extreme emergency within a period of time not exceeding the normal duration of the crossing; 3. the contents of the medical supplies, as regards antidotes, shall be detailed on a check list corresponding at least to the general framework laid down in Annex IV, sections A, B and C, II 3. Article 4 Allocation of responsibilities Each Member State shall take the measures necessary to ensure that: 1. (a) the provision and replenishment of the medical supplies of any vessel flying its flag or registered under its plenary jurisdiction are undertaken on the exclusive responsibility of the owner, without any expense to the workers; (b) the management of the medical supplies is placed under the responsibility of the captain of the vessel; he may, without prejudice to this responsibility, delegate the use and maintenance of the medical supplies to one or more workers specially designated by reason of their competence; 2. the medical supplies are maintained in good condition and replenished and/or replaced as soon as possible, and in every case as a priority part of normal revictualling procedures; 3. in an emergency established by the captain as far as possible after having obtained a medical opinion, the required medicines, medical equipment and antidotes which are not available on board are made available as soon as possible. Article 5 Information and training Each Member State shall take the measures necessary to ensure that: 1. medical supplies are accompanied by one or more guides to their use, including instructions for use of at least the antidotes required in Annex II section III; 2. all persons receiving professional maritime training and intending to work on board ship have been given basic training in the medical and emergency measures to be taken immediately in the event of an accident or serious medical emergency; 3. the captain and any worker or workers to whom he delegates the use of the medical supplies pursuant to Article 4 (1) (b) have received special training updated periodically, at least every five years, taking into account the specific risks and needs connected with the different categories of vessel and in accordance with the general guidelines set out in Annex V. Article 6 Medical consultations by radio 1. To ensure better emergency treatment for workers, each Member State shall take the measures necessary to ensure that: (a) one or more centres are designated to provide workers with free medical advice by radio; (b) some of the doctors providing their services for the radio consultation centres have been trained in the special conditions prevailing on board ship. 2. In order to optimize the advice given, the radio consultation centres may keep personal medical records, with the agreement of the workers concerned. Such records shall remain confidential. Article 7 Inspection 1. Each Member State shall take the measures necessary to ensure that a competent person or a competent authority carries out an annual inspection to check that on board all vessels flying its flag: - the medical supplies meet the minimum requirements of this Directive; - the checklist provided for in Article 2 (1) (c) confirms that the medical supplies comply with those minimum requirements; - the medical supplies are correctly stored; - any expiry dates have been respected. 2. Inspections of the medical supplies stored on life-rafts shall be carried out in the course of those life-rafts' annual maintenance. Those inspections may exceptionally be postponed for up to five months. Article 8 Committee 1. With a view to the strictly technical adaption of the Annexes to this Directive in the light of technical progress or changes in international regulations or specifications and new findings in this field, the Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission. 2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The Chairman shall not vote. 3. The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged if they are in accordance with the opinion of the committee. If the measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, or if no opinion is delivered, the Commission shall, without delay, submit to the Council a proposal relating to the measures to be taken. The Council shall act by a qualified majority. If, on the expiry of a period of three months from the date of referral to the Council, the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be adopted by the Commission. Article 9 Final provisions 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 December 1994. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. When Member States adopt these measures, such measures shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member States. 2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of national law which they have already adopted or which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive. 3. Member States shall report to the Commission every five years on the implementation of this Directive, giving the views of the two sides of industry. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Advisory Committee for Safety, Hygiene and Health at Work thereof. 4. The Commission shall report at least every five years to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee on the implementation of this Directive, taking into account paragraphs 1, 2 and 3. Article 10 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 31 March 1992. For the Council The President Vitor MARTINS (1) OJ No C 183, 24. 7. 1990, p. 6 and OJ No C 74, 20. 3. 1991, p. 11. (2) OJ No C 48, 25. 2. 1991, p. 154 and OJ No C 326, 16. 12. 1991, p. 72. (3) OJ No C 332, 31. 12. 1990, p. 165. (4) OJ No C 28, 3. 2. 1988, p. 3. ANNEX I CATEGORIES OF VESSELS (Article 1 (a)) A. Sea-going or sea-fishing vessels, with no limitation on length of trips. B. Sea-going or sea-fishing vessels making trips of less than 150 nautical miles from the nearest port with adequate medical equipment(1) . C. Harbour vessels, boats and craft staying very close to shore or with no cabin accommodation other than a wheelhouse. (1) Category B shall be extended to sea-going or sea-fishing vessels which make trips of less than 175 nautical miles from the nearest port with adequate medical equipment and which remain continuously within range of helicopter rescue services. To this end, each Member State shall forward up-to-date information on the areas in which routine helicopter rescue services are provided, and the circumstances in which they operate: (a) to the other Member States and the Commission; and (b) to the captains of vessels flying its flag or registered under its plenary jurisdiction who are, or are likely to be, concerned by application of the first subparagraph of this footnote; the information shall be forwarded in the most appropriate way, for example through radio-consultation centres, rescue coordination centres or coastal radio stations. ANNEX II MEDICAL SUPPLIES (NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST) (Article 1 (d)) I. MEDICINES Categories of vessels 1. Cardiovascular (a) Cardio-circulatory analeptics - Sympathomimetics×× (b) Anti-angina preparations××× (c) Diuretics×× (d) Anti-haemorrhagics including uterotonics if there are women on board××× (e) Anti-hypertensive× 2. Gastro-intestinal system (a) Medicines for gastric and duodenal disorders - Histamine H2 receptor anti-ulcer antagonists× - Anti-acid mucous dressings×× (b) Anti-emetics××× (c) Lubricant laxatives× (d) Anti-diarrhoeals××× (e) Intestinal antiseptics×× (f) Haemorrhoid preparations×× 3. Analgesics and anti-spasmodics (a) Analgesics, anti-pyretics and anti-inflammatory preparations××× (b) Powerful analgesics×× (c) Spasmolytics×× 4. Nervous system (a) Anxiolytics×× (b) Neuroleptics×× (c) Seasickness remedies××× (d) Anti-epileptics× 5. Anti-allergics and anti-anaphylactics (a) H1 Anti-histaminics×× (b) Injectable glucocorticoids×× 6. Respiratory system (a) Bronchiospasm preparations×× (b) Anti-tussives×× (c) Medicines used for colds and sinusitis×× Categories of vessels 7. Anti-infection (a) Antibiotics (at least two families)×× (b) Anti-bacterial sulphamide×× (c) Urinary antiseptics× (d) Anti-parasitics×× (e) Intestinal anti-infectives×× (f) Anti-tetanus vaccines and immunoglobulins×× 8. Compounds promoting rehydration, caloric intake and plasma expansion×× 9. Medicines for external use (a) Skin medicines - Antiseptic solutions××× - Antibiotic ointments×× - Anti-inflammatory and analgesic ointments×× - Anti-mycotic skin creams× - Burn preparations××× (b) Eye medicines - Antibiotic drops×× - Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops×× - Anaesthetic drops×× - Hypotonic myotic drops×× (c) Ear medicines - Antibiotic solutions×× - Anaesthetic and anti-inflammatory solutions×× (d) Medicines for oral and throat infections - Antibiotic or antiseptic mouthwashes×× (e) Local anaesthetics - Local anaesthetics using freezing× - Local anaesthetics given by subcutaneous injection×× - Dental anaesthetic and antiseptic mixtures×× II. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Categories of vessels 1. Resuscitation equipment - Manual resuscitation appliance×× - Appliance for the administration of oxygen with pressure-reducing valve such that ship's industrial oxygen can be used, or oxygen container××(1) - Mechanical aspirator to clear upper respiratory passages×× - Cannula for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation××× 2. Dressing and suturing equipment - Disposable suture stapler or suture kit with needles×× - Adhesive elastic bandage××× - Gauze strips× - Tubular gauze for finger bandages× - Sterile gauze compresses××× - Cotton wool×× - Sterile sheet for burns victims×× - Triangular sling×× - Disposable polyethylene gloves××× - Adhesive dressings××× - Sterile compression bandages××× - Adhesive sutures or zinc oxide bandages××× - Non-absorbable sutures with needles× - Vaseline gauze×× 3. Instruments - Disposable scalpels× - Stainless-steel instrument box×× - Scissors×× - Dissecting forceps×× - Haemostatic clamps×× - Needle forceps× - Disposable razors× 4. Examination and monitoring equipment - Disposable tongue depressors×× - Reactive strips for urine analysis× - Temperature charts× - Medical evacuation sheets×× - Stethoscope×× - Aneroid sphygmomanometer×× - Standard medical thermometer×× - Hypothermic thermometer×× (1) Under the conditions of use prescribed by national laws and/or practices. Categories of vessels 5. Equipment for injection, perfusion, puncture and catheterization - Bladder drainage instruments× - Rectal drip set× - Disposable filter infusor× - Urine drainage bag× - Disposable syringes and needles×× - Catheter× 6. General medical equipment - Bedpan× - Hot-water bottle× - Urine bottle× - Ice bag× 7. Immobilization and setting equipment - Malleable finger splint×× - Malleable forearm and hand splint×× - Inflatable splint×× - Thigh splint×× - Collar for neck immobilization×× - Thomas splint or dimple mattress× 8. Disinfection, disinsectization and prophylaxis - Water-disinfection compound× - Liquid insecticide×- Powder insecticide× III. ANTIDOTES 1. Medicines - General - Cardio-vascular - Gastro-intestinal system - Nervous system - Respiratory system - Anti-infective - For external use 2. Medical equipment - Necessary for the administration of oxygen (including maintenance requisites) Note For the detailed implementation of Section III, Member States may refer to the IMO Medical First Aid Guide for use in accidents involving dangerous goods (MFAG) contained in the 1990 consolidated edition of the IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Any adaptation of Section III in implementation of Article 8 may take account, inter alia, of any updating of the MFAG. ANNEX III DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (Article 1 (e) and Article 3 (1)) The substances listed in this Annex are to be taken into account in whatever form they are carried on board, including the form of waste or cargo residues. - Explosive substances and objects, - Gases: compressed, liquified or dissolved under pressure, - Inflammable liquids, - Inflammable solids, - Substances liable to spontaneous combustion, - Substances which, on contact with water, give off inflammable gases, - Combustible substances, - Organic peroxides, - Toxic substances, - Infectious substances, - Radioactive substances, - Corrosive substances, - Various dangerous substances, i.e. any other substances which experience has shown, or may show, to be dangerous, so that the provisions of Article 3 need to be applied. Note For the detailed implementation of this Annex, Member States may refer to the 1990 consolidated edition of the IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Any adaptation of this Annex in implementation of Article 8 may take account, inter alia, of any updating of the IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. ANNEX IV GENERAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE INSPECTION OF VESSELS' MEDICAL SUPPLIES (Article 2 (1) (c), Article 3 (3)) SECTION A. CATEGORY A VESSELS I. Details of the vessel Name: . Flag: . Home port: . II. Medical supplies 1. MEDICINE 1.1. Cardiovascular (a) Cardio-circulatory analeptics - Sympathomimetics000 (b) Anti-angina preparations000 (c) Diuretics000 (d) Anti-haemorrhagics including uterotonics if there are women on board000 (e) Anti-hypertensive000 1.2. Gastro-intestinal system (a) Medicines for gastric and duodenal disorders - Histamine H2 receptor anti-ulcer antagonists000 - Anti-acid mucous dressings000 (b) Anti-emetics000 (c) Lubricant laxatives000 (d) Anti-diarrhoeals000 (e) Intestinal antiseptics000 (f) Haemorrhoid preparations000 1.3. Analgesics and anti-spasmodics (a) Analgesics, anti-pyretics and anti-inflammatory preparations000 (b) Powerful analgesics000 (c) Spasmolytics000 1.4. Nervous system (a) Anxiolytics000 (b) Neuroleptics000 (c) Seasickness remedies000 (d) Anti-epileptics000 1.5. Anti-allergics and anti-anaphylactics (a) H1 Anti-histaminics000 (b) Injectable glucocorticoids000 1.6. Respiratory system (a) Bronchiospasm preparations000 (b) Anti-tussives000 (c) Medicines used for colds and sinusitis000 1.7. Anti-infection (a) Antibiotics (at least two families)000 (b) Anti-bacterial sulphamide000 (c) Urinary antiseptics000 (d) Anti-parasitics000 (e) Intestinal anti-infectives000 (f) Anti-tetanus vaccines and immunoglobulins000 1.8. Compounds promoting rehydration, caloric intake and plasma expansion000 1.9. Medicines for external use (a) Skin medicines - Antiseptic solutions000 - Antibiotic ointments000 - Anti-inflammatory and analgesic ointments000 - Anti-mycotic skin creams000 - Burn preparations000 (b) Eye medicines - Antibiotic drops000 - Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops000 - Anaesthetic drops000 - Hypotonic myotic drops000 (c) Ear medicines - Antibiotic solutions000 - Anaesthetic and anti-inflammatory solutions000 (d) Medicines for oral and throat infections - Antibiotic or antiseptic mouthwashes000 (e) Local anaesthetics - Local anaesthetics using freezing000 - Local anaesthetics given by subcutaneous injection000 - Dental anaesthetic and antiseptic mixtures000 2. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 2.1. Resuscitation equipment - Manual resuscitation appliance000 - Appliance for the administration of oxygen with pressure-reducing valve such that ship's industrial oxygen can be used, or oxygen container000 - Mechanical aspirator to clear upper respiratory passages000 - Cannula for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation000 2.2. Dressing and suturing equipment - Disposable suture stapler or suture kit with needles000 - Adhesive elastic bandage000 - Gauze strips000 - Tubular gauze for finger bandages000 - Sterile gauze compresses000 - Cotton wool000 - Sterile sheet for burns victims000 - Triangular sling000 - Disposable polyethylene gloves000 - Adhesive dressings000 - Sterile compression bandages000 - Adhesive sutures or zinc oxide bandages000 - Non-absorbable sutures with needles000 - Vaseline gauze000 2.3. Instruments - Disposable scalpels000 - Stainless-steel instrument box000 - Scissors000 - Dissecting forceps000 - Haemostatic clamps000 - Needle forceps000 - Disposable razors000 2.4. Examination and monitoring equipment - Disposable tongue depressors000 - Reactive strips for urine analysis000 - Temperature charts000 - Medical evacuation sheets000 - Stethoscope000 - Aneroid sphygmomanometer000 - Standard medical thermometer000 - Hypothermic thermometer000 2.5. Equipment for injection, perfusion, puncture and catheterization - Bladder drainage instruments000 - Rectal drip set000 - Disposable filter infusor000 - Urine drainage bag000 - Disposable syringes and needles000 - Catheter000 2.6. General medical equipment - Bedpan000 - Hot-water bottle000 - Urine bottle000 - Ice bag000 2.7. Immobilization and setting equipment - Malleable finger splint000 - Malleable forearm and hand splint000 - Inflatable splint000 - Thigh splint000 - Collar for neck immobilization000 - Thomas splint or dimple mattress000 2.8. Disinfection, disinsectization and prophylaxis - Water-disinfection compound000 - Liquid insecticide000 - Powder insecticide000 3. ANTIDOTES 3.1. General000 3.2. Cardio-vascular000 3.3. Gastro-intestinal system000 3.4. Nervous system000 3.5. Respiratory system000 3.6. Anti-infective000 3.7. For external use000 3.8. Other000 3.9. Necessary for the administration of oxygen000 Venue and date: . Captain's signature: . Approval of the competent person or authority: . SECTION B. CATEGORY B VESSELS I. Details of the vessel Name: . Flag: . Home port: . II. Medical supplies 1. MEDICINE 1.1. Cardiovascular (a) Cardio-circulatory analeptics - Sympathomimetics000 (b) Anti-angina preparations000 (c) Diuretics000 (d) Anti-haemorrhagics including uterotonics if there are women on board000 1.2. Gastro-intestinal system (a) Medicines for gastric and duodenal disorders - Anti-acid mucous dressings000 (b) Anti-emetics000 (c) Anti-diarrhoeals000 (d) Intestinal antiseptics000 (e) Haemorrhoid preparations000 1.3. Analgesics and anti-spasmodics (a) Analgesics, anti-pyretics and anti-inflammatory preparations000 (b) Powerful analgesics000 (c) Spasmolytics000 1.4. Nervous system (a) Anxiolytics000 (b) Neuroleptics000 (c) Seasickness remedies000 1.5. Anti-allergics and anti-anaphylactics (a) H1 Anti-histaminics000 (b) Injectable glucocorticoids000 1.6. Respiratory system (a) Bronchiospasm preparations000 (b) Anti-tussives000 (c) Medicines used for colds and sinusitis000 1.7. Anti-infection (a) Antibiotics (at least two families)000 (b) Anti-bacterial sulphamide000 (c) Anti-parasitics000 (d) Intestinal anti-infectives000 (e) Anti-tetanus vaccines and immunoglobulins000 1.8. Compounds promoting rehydration, caloric intake and plasma expansion000 1.9. Medicines for external use (a) Skin medicines - Antiseptic solutions000 - Antibiotic ointments000 - Anti-inflammatory and analgesic ointments000 - Burn preparations000 (b) Eye medicines - Antibiotic drops000 - Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops000 - Anaesthetic drops000 - Hypotonic myotic drops000 (c) Ear medicines - Antibiotic solutions000 - Anaesthetic and anti-inflammatory solutions000 (d) Medicines for oral and throat infections - Antibiotic or antiseptic mouthwashes000 (e) Local anaesthetics - Local anaesthetics given by subcutaneous injection000 - Dental anaesthetic and antiseptic mixtures000 2. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 2.1. Resuscitation equipment- Manual resuscitation appliance000 - Appliance for the administration of oxygen with pressure-reducing valve such that ship's industrial oxygen can be used, or oxygen container000 - Mechanical aspirator to clear upper respiratory passages000 - Cannula for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation000 2.2. Dressing and suturing equipment - Disposable suture stapler or suture kit with needles000 - Adhesive elastic bandage000 - Sterile gauze compresses000 - Cotton wool000 - Sterile sheet for burns victims000 - Triangular sling000 - Disposable polyethylene gloves000 - Adhesive dressings000 - Sterile compression bandages000 - Adhesive sutures or zinc oxide bandages000 - Vaseline gauze000 2.3. Instruments - Stainless-steel instrument box000 - Scissors000 - Dissecting forceps000 - Haemostatic clamps000 2.4. Examination and monitoring equipment - Disposable tongue depressors000 - Medical evacuation sheets000 - Stethoscope000 - Aneroid sphygmomanometer000 - Standard medical thermometer000 - Hypothermic thermometer000 2.5. Equipment for injection, perfusion, puncture and catheterization - Disposable syringes and needles000 2.6. Immobilization and setting equipment - Malleable finger splint000 - Malleable forearm and hand splint000 - Inflatable splint000 - Thigh splint000 - Collar for neck immobilization000 3. ANTIDOTES 3.1. General000 3.2. Cardio-vascular000 3.3. Gastro-intestinal system000 3.4. Nervous system000 3.5. Respiratory system000 3.6. Anti-infective000 3.7. For external use000 3.8. Other000 3.9. Necessary for the administration of oxygen000 Venue and date: . Captain's signature: . Authorization by competent person or authority: . SECTION C. CATEGORY C VESSELS I. Details of the vessel Name: . Flag: . Home port: . II. Medical supplies 1. MEDICINE 1.1. Cardiovascular (a) Anti-angina preparations000 (b) Anti-haemorrhagics including uterotonics if there are women on board000 1.2. Gastro-intestinal system (a) anti-emetics000 (b) anti-diarrhoeals000 1.3. Analgesics and anti-spasmodics - Analgesics, anti-pyretics and anti-inflammatory preparations000 1.4. Nervous system - Seasickness remedies000 1.5. Medicines for external use - Skin medicines - Antiseptic solutions000 - Burn preparations000 2. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 2.1. Resuscitation equipment - Cannula for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation000 2.2. Dressing and suturing equipment - Adhesive elastic bandage000 - Sterile gauze compresses000 - Disposable polyethylene gloves000 - Adhesive dressings000 - Sterile compression bandages000 - Adhesive sutures or zinc oxide bandages000 3. ANTIDOTES 3.1. General000 3.2. Cardio-vascular000 3.3. Gastro-intestinal system000 3.4. Nervous system000 3.5. Respiratory system000 3.6. Anti-infective000 3.7. For external use000 3.8. Other000 3.9. Necessary for the administration of oxygen000 Venue and date: . Captain's signature: . Authorization of the competent person or authority: . ANNEX V MEDICAL TRAINING OF THE CAPTAIN AND DESIGNATED WORKERS (Article 5 (3)) I. 1. Basic understanding of physiology, symptomatology and therapeutics. 2. Elements of preventive medicine, notably individual and collective hygiene, and elements of possible prophylactic measures. 3. Ability to perform basic types of treatment and supervise emergency disembarkation at sea. Person responsible for treatment aboard category A vessels should if possible receive their practical training in hospitals. 4. Detailed knowledge of how to use the various remote medical consultation facilities. II. This training should take account of the programmes of instruction detailed in relevant recent international documents.

Summary: Medical treatment on board vessels Medical treatment on board vessels SUMMARY OF: Directive 92/29/EEC on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE DIRECTIVE? It aims to ensure that minimum safety and health systems are in place to improve medical treatment on board vessels. KEY POINTS Each European Union (EU) Member State should ensure that vessels registered in that country, or flying its flag, carries medical supplies. The detailed requirements depend on the category of vessel and the details listed in the annexes to the directive. In addition: every vessel should carry a watertight medicine chest for each of its lifeboats; every vessel of more than 500 gross tonnes, with a crew of 15 or more, on a voyage of more than 3 days, must have a suitable sickbay in which medical treatment can be given; every vessel with a crew of 100 or more on an international voyage of more than 3 days must have a doctor on board. Any vessel transporting dangerous substances must carry the appropriate antidotes. Ferries must in any case carry a minimum of antidotes (as outlined in Annex II) to allow for the fact that the carriage of dangerous substances may not be known in advance, unless the regular crossing is under 2 hours. All available antidotes and medical supplies must be detailed on a checklist. Other obligations The owner is responsible for providing the medical supplies. The captain, or a delegated representative, is responsible for the management of supplies, which must be kept in good condition and replenished systematically at the owner’s sole expense. The medical supplies must be accompanied by instructions as to their use, including information relating to the use of the required antidotes. Professional maritime training must include basic first response medical training in the event of an accident or serious medical emergency. The captain and any delegated worker responsible for medical supplies must receive special training, updated at least every 5 years. Medical consultations by radio Member States must designate centres to provide workers with free medical advice by radio, including from doctors trained in the special conditions prevailing on board ship. Annual inspections Member States must ensure that annual inspections are carried out to check that medical supplies comply with the directive. Delegated acts Regulation (EU) 2019/1243 amends Directive 92/29/EEC giving the Commission powers, as of 26 July 2019, to adopt delegated acts to make strictly technical amendments to its annexes to take account of technical progress or changes in international regulations or specifications and new findings concerning medical treatment on board vessels. Amendments Directive 2007/30/EC amends Directive 92/29/EEC as regards the implementation report to be prepared by the Member States. Directive (EU) 2019/1834 amends Annexes II and IV to Directive 92/29/EEC as regards purely technical adaptations. FROM WHEN DOES THE DIRECTIVE APPLY? Directive 92/29/EEC has applied since 10 April 1992 and had to become law in the Member States by 31 December 1994. BACKGROUND Following the COVID-19 outbreak and the need to introduce measures to cope with the impact of the crisis, the Commission adopted guidelines on the protection of health, repatriation and travel arrangements for seafarers, passengers and other persons on board ships. For further information, see: Directive 92/29/EEC — medical treatment on board vessels (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work). MAIN DOCUMENT Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels (OJ L 113, 30.4.1992, pp. 19–36). Successive amendments to Directive 92/29/EEC have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only. last update 12.11.2021