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Seafarers and Shipowners Medical Certificate – Same-Day Examinations

We offer comprehensive medical examinations for seafarers, concluding with the issuance of a Seafarer Medical Certificate (Maritime Medical Certificate) compliant with current regulations. Our clinic is fully authorized to conduct examinations and issue documents required by shipowners and maritime authorities.

Thanks to efficient organization and an experienced team of doctors, we complete the entire process in just one day, allowing you to quickly return to work or prepare for your next contract.

What does the Maritime Medical Examination consist of?

The examinations aim to assess the candidate’s health status for working at sea and to confirm the absence of medical contraindications to performing duties aboard a vessel

The scope of the examination may vary depending on the position, shipowner, and area of navigation, but standardly includes:

1. Medical history taking

  • assessment of overall health status
  • history of chronic illnesses
  • current medications

2. Internal medicine examination

  • blood pressure measurement
  • auscultation of heart and lungs
  • assessment of the musculoskeletal system

3. Laboratory tests

  • complete blood count (CBC)
  • blood glucose
  • urinalysis
  • liver function tests (depending on requirements)

4. Vision test

  • visual acuity
  • color vision (Ishihara test)
  • field of vision

5. Hearing test (audiometry)

  • assessment of hearing ability at various frequencies

6. ECG

  • assessment of cardiac function

7. Chest X-ray

  • assessment of the respiratory system (if required)

8. Specialist consultations (if necessary)

  • ophthalmologist
  • ENT specialist
  • neurologist