Medicals for Maritime Shipping Industry
Today, 90% of world trade is carried by ship which means the goods and fuels are transported around the world by seafarers. There are over 1.6 million seafarers worldwide. Seafarer is someone who is employed to serve aboard any type of marine vessel. Seafarers leave their homes and are often away for nine to twelve months at a time. If you just take a look around your house you will see the importance of what seafarers do. These goods were brought to you by sea, your television, your laptop, your fridge, your clothing etc. This article will help to address the questions regarding Medicals for Maritime Shipping.
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D.G. Shipping approved medical certificate is a requirement:
Every person working onboard must have a certificate attesting his fitness for the work for which he is to be employed at sea. This is to make sure that they would not pose a risk to the passengers and other employees on board. Seafarers deal with irregular working hours and adjust to the climatic changes. Therefore, people working away from home in the middle of the waters require safety health measures taken before the voyage. The purpose is to avoid any health-related issues cropping up during their tenure enabling them to perform their duties.
Maritime Authorities have a standard (as per ILO-147) that requires all employees to be medically fit for service onboard cruise ships. Anyone desiring to work or currently working on a cruise ship should have a valid certificate. Flag state medicals for Greek, Panama, Liberia, Marshal Islands, Vanuatu, Cyprus, Singapore, Malaysia etc. can also be processed.
What is the Validity of Marine Medical Certificate?
Marine Medical Certificate for 18 years of age or older has a validity of 2 years, calculated from the date of the examination, whereas the medical examination below the age of 18 has a validity of only 1 year. If the period of validity of the health certificate expires during a ship’s voyage, the certificate will remain valid until its first call at a port where it is possible to examine without any delay. However, more than 3 months from the date of expiry will not be accepted.
“Marine Medical Certificate for 18 years of age or older has a validity of 2 years, calculated from the date of the examination.”
What is done during Medicals for Maritime Shipping Crew?
The medical examination of Directorate General of Shipping (D.G. Shipping) includes the following:
- A full physical examination by checking your height, weight, blood pressure is taken depending on the kind of work the patient will be doing or the particular cruise line’s requirements.
- An eye examination is done to check your eyesight (with and without glasses) and colour vision testing is also done.
- Urine test is done to check for indicators of diabetes and kidney problems.
- Listing any medication, you are currently taking.
- An enquiry regarding your previous medical history.
- A self-declaration questionnaire to be completed by the employee.
- Chest X-ray.
- Hearing test.
- Additional tests like an ECG and a pregnancy test (for female candidates).
Blood tests for:
- Full blood count
- Urea and electrolytes
- HIV test
- STI screening
- Hepatitis screen (A, B, C)
- Liver function
- Fasting lipid and blood glucose
Kindly arrive at your examination after fasting for 12 hours and certain vaccination may be required depending on your destination.
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What documents should be produced for the Medicals for Maritime Shipping Crew?
- Photo ID proof approved by the Government (such as passport, driving license, PAN card, etc).
- Requisition letter from the company (if any) or provide the vessel’s name & location.
- Six latest passport size photographs. (maximum 6 months old)
- Carry medical prescription, prescribed spectacles and previous medical notes.
- Please present your previous medical fitness certificate and complete record for ongoing treatment or if you have undergone any treatment.
Important Note – Please fill and sign the employee’s declaration form about health and illnesses correctly without concealing any facts.
What are the instructions to be followed by Shipping Crew for medicals?
We suggest that you take an appointment in advance for your check-up.
- It is advised to report at the clinic at 8 AM without having breakfast for accurate diagnostic test results.
- Fasting for 8-10 hours.
- Regular food intake on the day before testing (avoid any manipulation in diet, as this may lead to abnormal results).
- Avoid un-prescribed medication.
- Drink adequate amount of water.
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Is Pre-employment Medicals necessary for Maritime and Shipping Industry ?
Undergoing a Pre-employment Medical Examinations is a requirement for new staff working on a cruise ship. This requirement is also for some existing staff periodically. Different cruise companies, however, have different requirements.
Health Atmos provides Pre-employment Medical Examinations for many cruise providers. We suggest that you email us a copy of your medical form before your appointment so that we can get back to you quickly with an accurate quote.
Why choose Health Atmos?
Health Atmos assists the marine industry by conducting medical examinations and we have professionally trained staff and a wide range of services to complete the medical examinations in a short span of time.
- Health Atmos has DG certified doctors who conduct medicals in line with the shipping rules and standards and provide certification as per the shipping guidelines. The medical certificate is issued to ensure seafarers good mental and physical health at sea.
- Health Atmos is also providing Employee Drug Screening and Cholera vaccine for immunization against Cholera and the complete process of testing will be hassle-free and time-saving.
Our mission is to provide quick & quality Marine health check-ups with DG approved doctors and Employee Drug Screening that are affordable & cost-effective. If you want to know more about Marine health check-ups with DG approved doctors, you can fill this form or send us an email at su*****@he*********.com or call us at +919819080018 or whatsapp us for more details.
