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Approved Medical Examiners of Seafarers - reg.

Applicable to: Approved Medical Examiners of Seafarers
Effective Date: 22nd January 2018
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Medical Examiners Registration

The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) requires all approved medical examiners to register themselves on the e-governance system.

  • Action: Register on the e-governance system
  • Deadline: Latest by 28th January 2018
  • Link: Register List

2. Uploading Medical Fitness Details

Medical examiners are required to upload the medical fitness details of Indian seafarers on the e-governance system.

  • Action: Follow the steps mentioned to upload medical fitness details
  • Effective Date: 1st February 2018
II/4  List of DG Approved Medical Examiners
Important Note

It is mandatory to enter medical fitness of seafarers as per the above procedure from 1st February 2018.

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