RA 8550 (The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998) Section 37

Medical Supplies and Life-Saving Devices.

Section 37

SEC. 37. Medical Supplies and Life-Saving Devices. - All fishing vessels shall be provided with adequate medical supplies and life-saving devices to be determined by the Occupational Safety and Health Center: Provided, That a fishing vessel of twenty (20) GT or more shall have as a member of its crew a person qualified as a first aider duly certified by the Philippine National Red Cross.

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