Medical Examination of Seafarers

The procedure and criteria of medical examination of seafarers are prescribed by the Cabinet Regulation No. 273 “Regulations regarding medical fitness of seafarers for work on a ship” adopted 3 June 2014.

Before commencement of the medical examination the seafarer shall fill in the personal declaration of the seafarer’s health examination form giving true information about his/her health condition and deliver the previously issued medical certificate to the medical practitioner of seafarers.

At the beginning of the seafarer’s health examination form a correct department (deck/engine/radio/catering/other) the seafarer intends to work in shall be indicated.

During validity of his/her medical certificate a seafarer must inform the medical practitioner within 15 days from the occurrence of the following:

1. a seafarer has suffered more than 30 days of incapacitation;
2. a seafarer has been repatriated from the ship due to medical reasons;
3. a seafarer is aware that he/she is no longer medically fit for duty; or
4. his/her health condition may endanger health or safety of other persons on board.

A seafarer must retain the original of his/her medical certificate as evidence of medical fitness while serving on-board ship.

Other relevant information can be found on the reverse side of the medical certificate (Annex 1 to the Regulation No. 273).

For the attention of educational institutions and prospective students:

As of 1 January 2017, in compliance with the requirements of Cabinet Regulation No. 273 “Regulations regarding medical fitness of seafarers for work on a ship” adopted 3 June 2014, persons who intend to acquire a professional education programme, and which is a prerequisite to receive a certificate of competency/proficiency of seafarers, shall pass a medical examination of seafarers.

Bellow follows the list of Medical Practitioners recognised by the Registry of Seamen: