title: Health Protection and Medical Care (Seafarers) Convention, 1987
text: # Health Protection and Medical Care (Seafarers) Convention, 1987
  
  Health Protection and Medical Care (Seafarers) Convention, 1987 is an International Labour Organization Convention.
  
  It was established in 1987, with the preamble stating:
  
     Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to health protection and medical care for seafarers,...
  
  ## Ratifications
  
  As of 2023, the convention has been ratified by 15 states. Of the ratifying states, twelve have subsequently denounced the treaty.
  
  | Country | Date | Status |
  | - | - | - |
  | Czech Republic | 01 Jan 1993 | In Force |
  | Mexico | 05 Oct 1990 | In Force |
  | Turkey | 17 Mar 2005 | In Force |
  
  ## Revision
  
  The principles of the convention were revised and incorporated into the Maritime Labour Convention.
  
  