Seafarers Health Center ( Cruise Medical Exam)
Nita Polyclinic & Diagnostic Center is a Nepal First MLC 2006 Regulation 1.2 certified Healthcare for Providing Pre-Sea and Periodic Medical Fitness Examinations & Certifications. Located in the heart of the city, could be a suitable health institution to provide Seafarers Medical Check-up. We provide international certifications for seafarer’s medical examination such as MLC, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Royal Caribbean, MPA Singapore, Star Cruise, Diamond Cruise, and Panama.
Seafarers
spend a significant amount of time at sea in extreme weather. Thus, they are
likely to acquire illnesses at any time. They can increase risks of accidents,
poor health, anxiety and stress, and general fatigue. The shipping industry
requires comprehensive seafarer medical check-up to reduce risks to other crew
members and for the safe operation of the ship, as well as to safeguard their
personal health and safety.
Our medical
professional and staff can make sure that seafarers receive the medical attention
that they need and that they are physically qualified to work offshore. 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.
Nita
Polyclinic & Diagnostic Center, recognized and approved medical center by
Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health & Population & National Public
Health Laboratory, Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, which
has been permitted to conduct health screening to the Employee seekers,
Seafarers, Travelers, Students (pursue their studies in third countries) and to
other migrants.
Nita
Polyclinic & Diagnostic Center is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015
certified health institute for providing Healthcare & Diagnostic Laboratory
with Radiology Services which can provide a high quality of health service at
an affordable cost.
In order to
enhance the quality of the Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) in the
Nepal, NITA started a PEME programme in 2015. The programme helps members’
select healthy crew. We are provided with an approved clinic, capable of
performing high quality examinations. The seafarer undergoes a thorough
examination to reveal any health risk and, if necessary, is given advice on how
to take care of his/her health.
Validity of
PEME
The validity
period Seafarer’s PEME is 12 months.
Seafarer’s Pre-Employment
Medical Examination Programme (PEME) include-
A medical
declaration
Physical and Systematic
examination
Body
morphology (BMI)
Visual testing
and color blindness
Audiometry
Cardiac risk
factor calculation
Electrocardiogram
(ECG)
Chest X-ray
Dental
Screening
Clinical
Laboratory Investigation
Complete blood
test (CBC/FBC)
Mantoux for TB
Liver function
test: Bilirubin Total/Direct, SGPT,SGOT
Kidney
function test: Urea, Creatinine
Uric Acid
Cholesterol
Serology:
VDRL, TPHA (Syphilis test), HBsAg, Anti HCV,HIV
Drug testing:
THC, COC, AMPH, Opiates
Diabetes
mellitus: Blood sugar, Urine: Glucose and Ketone
Complete
Urinalysis
Stool Routine examination
(if required)
Pregnancy test
(when appropriate)
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 9:00 am until 5 pm for new clients.
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.
Pregnant
applicants have the option to undergo chest x ray with protective gear (double
lead shield covering of the abdomen) or can defer medical exam until
post-delivery. Applicant must check with their gynecologist before coming for
the medicals regarding the above.
Food - no
restrictions.
Payment
Details
All fees must
be borne by the applicant and can be paid in cash / Credit card.
If any other
further tests/consults are advised by the panel physician after the medical
examination, applicants have to 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.
