Medical examination for seafarers
The medical examination for seafarers is a medical assessment of the health status of a person who wants to work on a ship or in the maritime industry.
The primary goal of the medical examination for seafarers is to assess whether a person is capable of performing their job on the ship without jeopardizing their health or the health of other crew members.
The medical examination for seafarers is very important as it ensures the safety of the ship and crew and helps prevent accidents at sea. Different countries and organizations have different standards and requirements for medical examinations of seafarers, but they usually adhere to international standards established by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO I NEED TO PREPARE?
The following is required:
- Extract from the family medicine doctor's records
- Personal identification card
- Come fasting
HOW IS TESTING CONDUCTED?
As part of the testing, the following procedures will be performed:
- Blood sampling and analysis
- Measurement of height and weight
- EKG
- Vision examination with an orthoreter
- Hearing examination with an audiometer
- NASA balance test
- Psychotest (only for the first sea navigator)
- Examination by a specialist in occupational medicine
