Almost every mariner I talk with has an opinion about the recent U.S. Coast Guard Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 04-08, which establishedrnphysical andrnmedical standards not seen in our industry before. The NVIC detailsrnover 201 conditions that require a medical waiver from the Coast Guard -along with the time-consuming review process it involves. This long list includes everything from mundane conditions like wearing glasses, to more serious problems such as bipolar disorder.
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