Seafarers Health Screening

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We provide international certifications for seafarer’s medical examination under ILO/IMO, STCW) Regulation I/9, MLC 2006, BMA for Seafarers Norwegian Cruise line, Apollo Group cruise, Star Cruise, Genting Hong Kong (GHK), MPA Singapore, Seven Seas, Marshall Island, Adora Cruises (CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping) etc.

Legislation & Standards of Pre-Sea and Periodic Medical Fitness Examinations & Certifications

ILO guidelines on the medical examination of seafarers. ILO/IMO/JMS/2011/2012 Geneva

Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) Regulation 1.2, BMA & NMA

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW) Convention, 1978 as amended

Government of Nepal, MOLESS pursuant to section 4 of Foreign Employment Immigrant Health Checking Organization Listing, Renewal and Monitoring procedural, 2016 and pursuant to sub rule (8) of rule 45A of Foreign Employment Rules-2008.

Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health & Population.

Seafarer’s Pre-Employment & Re-Employment Medical Examination-

We collate & correlate the test results to precisely identify the health problem or health risks that form a better picture of the seafarer’s health under guidance on the medical examination and certification requirements for seafarers in accordance with the Bahamas Merchant Shipping Act, International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended, (STCW) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006) requirements. The following details checklist for Seafarer’s Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME).

A medical declaration

Physical and Systematic examination

Body morphology (BMI)

Visual testing and color blindness

Audiometry

Dental Screening

Cardiac risk factor calculation: Electrocardiogram (ECG), Cholesterol, Triglycerides

Diabetes mellitus: Blood sugar, Urine: Glucose and Ketone

Chest X-ray, Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) for TB

Serology: VDRL, TPHA (Syphilis test), HBsAg, Anti HCV, HIV

Complete blood test (CBC/FBC)

Liver function test: Bilirubin Total/Direct, SGPT, SGOT

Kidney function test: Urea, Creatinine, Uric Acid

Alcohol & Drug testing: THC, COC, AMPH, Opiates, Phencyclidine etc.

Stool Routine examination (if required)

Pregnancy test (when appropriate)

Any other Specific investigation and Vaccinations required by recruiting cruise line/company as mention on Medical Form, Applicants must bear the cost according to the requirements, like HbA1c, Hepatitis A antibody, PSA (For 50yrs above Male), PAP Smear (For Female), USG Abdomen/Plevis, Spirometry (PFT), Throat Swab Examination, Covid-19 Antigen/PCR, Covid-19 Antibody to confirm Vaccination etc.

Further tests/investigations should be done (only) if there is any reason to suspect abnormalities that need to be clarified before endorsing “FIT” for sea duty.

Appointment Details

Applicants are requested to make prior appointments for the medical examination.

Online appointments are also available.

Opening Hours

Our department is open from 10:00 am until 4:00pm for new candidate.

For follow up please kindly visit us between 10:30 pm to 5 pm.

Documents / Records to be brought on the day of medical examination

Original Passport / National Id with photo (Citizenship or voter id) along with 1 photo copy.

3 recent passport size photos and

Cruise Health Certificate Form or letter (If any)

Additional Information

Please bring the photo copy of old medical reports / medicines / prescription / Vaccination records (if any).

Your prescription Glasses/spectacles or contact lenses (If worn), if you have any

Fasting not mandatory for this health screening package except for those patients who are being treated for high cholesterol AND/OR are presently taking cholesterol medications.

Food - no restrictions.

Required Vaccination by Many cruises line for New Hire

Yellow Fever, MMR, Varicella, Covid vaccine are mandatory for New Hire or valid vaccination for Returning Cruise)

Additional typhoid vaccine food handler position

Payment Details

All fees must be borne by the applicant and can be paid in cash / Online. If any other further tests/consults are advised by the panel physician after the medical examination, applicants must bear the cost.

Cost of additional test - As per the current Clinic tariff.

Cost of the vaccines are additional.

Duration of The Medical Check Up

The duration of the medical examination: 1 to 2 hours on the 1st day.

Reports Dispatch

The reports will be handed over on the third working day because of the Tuberculin skin test which will be read after 48 hours.

If the reports are abnormal additional tests will be required which will delay the duration of stay. Abnormal reports will be sent to consulate once cleared by the panel physician.

Note: Additional Examination for Food Handler Position

CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping Requiring Stool Culture and Parasitology Throat Swab Examination

Galley, Bar, Restaurant, F&B Stores / Kiosk. In addition, F&B Director, Restaurant Manager, Butler, Night Steward, Master Valet’s, Room Service Personnel (Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, Attendant, Dishwasher).

Norwegian Cruise line Food Handler Position Requiring Stool Culture and Parasitology

All Steward Position, 2nd Sanitation Steward, 2nd Steward, Assistant Baker, Assistant Beverage Manager, Assistant Butcher, Assistant Chief Butcher, Assistant Cook, Assistant Maitre D, Assistant Pastry, Assistant Storekeeper, ASSISTANT WAITER, Baker, Bartender, Beverage Manager, Beverage Storekeeper, Butcher, Butler, Cellar Master, Chef Garde Manger, Chef Tournant, Chief Baker, Chief Butcher, Chief Pastry, Cook, Cook Noodle, Cook Sushi, Cook Teppanyaki, Deck Steward, Executive Sous Chef, F&B Data Clerk, Fleet Chief Pastry, Galley Personal Assistant, Head Bartender, Head Deck Steward, Head Mixologist, Head Steward, Head Wine Steward, Junior Stateroom Steward, Maitre D', Pasadore, Pastry, Pizzaiolo, Provision Master, Restaurant Admin Assistant, Restaurant Hostess, Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Steward, Sanitation Supervisor, Stateroom Steward, Storekeeper, Utility Bar, Utility Galley, Utility Store, Waiter

Seafarers Health Screening

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