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Addendum - 1 to the MS notice no 08 of 2023 - Amendment to the procedure for approval of Medical Examiner of Seafarers as per rule 4 of MS Medical Examination Rules 2000
Applicable to:
Medical Examiners of Seafarers
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice 08 of 2023
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Changes in Clinic Ownership Requirements
Doctors without their own clinic can now work with other clinics or hospitals under certain conditions.
- a) Employment or MoU with clinic/hospital and NOC
- b) Partnership agreement, appointment letter, or authorization letter with NOC
- c) Maximum of 2 approved medical examiners per clinic/hospital
2. Age Limit and Renewal of Approval
Upper age limit of 70 years for renewal of approval is not applicable to existing medical examiners.
- a) No upper age limit for renewal of approval
- b) Annual medical fitness certificate required beyond 70 years
- c) Renewal beyond 75 years on annual basis with fitness certificate and biennial audit
II/4 Validity Period of Approval
Five years from completion of course or until registration expiration or age 75, whichever is earlier.
Important Note
All approved doctors must conduct examinations exclusively at the address provided to DGS. Any change of address requires prior approval.
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