Checking the approval year helps confirm that the doctor is currently authorized and recognized by the Directorate General of Shipping to conduct seafarer medical examinations.
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It refers to medical practitioners who received authorization in 2026 from the Directorate General of Shipping to conduct medical examinations for seafarers.
Qualified medical practitioners with recognized medical degrees and relevant clinical experience can apply for approval from the Directorate General of Shipping.
The official list is published on the website of the Directorate General of Shipping under the approved medical examiners section.
Checking the approval year helps confirm that the doctor is currently authorized and recognized by the Directorate General of Shipping to conduct seafarer medical examinations.
The medical examination may include physical health check-ups, eyesight and hearing tests, blood and urine tests, chest X-ray, ECG, and other necessary health assessments.