1[(1) Every foreign-going ship carrying―
(a)more than the prescribed number of persons (including the crew), shall have on board as part of her complement a medical officer possessing such qualifications; and
(b)less than the prescribed number of persons shall have such medical facilities,
as may be prescribed, in accordance with the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention.]
(2)Nothing in this section shall apply to 2[a special trade passenger ship] or a pilgrim ship.