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Addendum-II to MS Notice No. 08 of 2023 and MS Notice No. 10 of 2024 – Amendments to the Procedure for Approval, Empanelment, Renewal, and Tenure of Medical Examiners of Seafarers under Rule 4 of the MS Medical Examination Rules.
Applicable to:
Approved Medical Examiners of Seafarers
Effective Date:
2025-09-21
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice No. 08 of 2023 and MS Notice No. 10 of 2024
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Laboratory Requirements
The doctor should have a testing laboratory approved by NABL or NABH, or certified under ISO 15189:2022. Alternatively, they may have a tie-up with such a laboratory.
2. Number of Approved Medical Examiners per Clinic/Hospital
The maximum number of Approved Medical Examiners in a clinic or hospital has been increased to three (3).
- Exception: Additional examiners may be approved based on demand and meeting additional requirements, subject to the Directorate's approval.
II/4 Application for Additional Medical Examiners
Submit a formal written application to the Maritime Health Branch of the Directorate General of Shipping.
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