Medical Advice – Telemedical Advice Service (TMAS)
The Swedish Maritime Administration handles medical advice to vessels at sea according to an agreement with the University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden. The function is called Telemedical Advice Service (TMAS) and is co-ordinated by the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) in line with the ILO convention 164 to furnish with medical advice by specially designated medical doctors.