Maritime medical examination for students
If you work in the shipping industry or are still in training, you must periodically undergo a maritime medical examination. We assess whether you as a crew member meet the inspection requirements of the shipping industry. The maritime medical examination focuses on your medical fitness (health) and on the safety of your colleagues, other crew members, and other waterway users. At MediWerk you canschedule and take your maritime medical examination quickly and without any waiting times. Our certified medical doctors perform the maritime medical examination in accordance with the inspection guidelines of the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) and you will receive your ‘marine medical certificate’ immediately after the examination. A marine medical certificate is valid for two (2) years.
Schedule your examination here at an examination location of your choice
What to bring for the maritime medical examination
- A valid ID
- Your glasses and/or contact lenses
- A clean container of urine
- Medication (if you are taking any) in original packaging
- Your Seaman’s Book (if in possession)
- A completed questionnaire. Click here for the questionnaire.
Content of the marine medical examination
Duration: 20 minutes
The examination consists of:
- Questionnaire
- Biometric testing: measuring height, weight, heart rate and blood pressure
- Vision test (far and near, and a colour-blindness test)
- Audiometry
- Physical examination
- Urine sample test
- On medical grounds: blood test
Period of validity of the marine medical certificate
Your maritime medical certificate is valid for 2 years.
Examination locations for maritime medical examinations
3115 JG Schiedam
2132 WT Hoofddorp
1786 PP Den Helder
Schedule your examination here at an examination location of your choice
Why others choose MediWerk
- You have no waiting times at MediWerk
- You will receive the marine medical certificate immediately after your examination
- We are available 24/7 (including weekends)
- We are OGUK/NOGEPA certified
- We are specialists in the offshore, marine & energy sectors
- You can park for free
- Easy to reach by public transport