Seafarer Medicals
Domestic and international seafarers require a current and valid maritime medical certificate relevant to their role, vessel type and certification rating.
Our Maritime Approved Medical Practitioner (AMP) can provide assessment and issuance of Medical Certificates for STCW, STCW-F, National, and Ring-Fenced seafarers for both Maritime New Zealand and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
We are also approved to conduct pre-employment (PEME) and returning crew (REME) cruise line medicals for all the main groups including the Royal Caribbean Group, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruises, and Princess Cruises.
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Issuance of STCW, National & Ring-fenced Certificates
Seafarers applying for an Initial Issue or Renewal of a Maritime NZ STCW or STCW-F medical certificate must see a Maritime NZ Approved Medical Practitioner (AMP)
Initial Issue:
Seafarers applying for initial issue of Medical Certificate for Deck Duties must see a Registered Optometrist and complete the eyesight report PRIOR to their medical assessment
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The NZ Maritime STCW Medical Certificate is acceptable for use as equivalent to the MCA ENG1
It has been assessed as meeting international requirements and can be used on UK ships in place of the ENG1 medical
Please find link below for publication of medical certificate equivalency and list of countries covered under this scope of this arrangement
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Our clinic is accredited to conduct Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Medical Assessments
AMSA Medical Certification is conducted in conjunction with Sonic Health Plus (Australia)
View section on “How to obtain a Certificate of Medical Fitness overseas”
Please contact us for more information if you are requiring an AMSA medical issued in New Zealand
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Issuance of Cruise Employment Medicals for the RCL Group
Please get in contact with us prior to scheduling a Cruise Ship Medical due to the extensive nature of the assessment.
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Issuance of Cruise Employment Medicals for the NCL Group
Please get in contact with us prior to scheduling a Cruise Ship Medical due to the extensive nature of the assessment.
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Issuance of Employment Medicals for the MSC Group
Please get in contact with us prior to scheduling a Cruise Ship Medical due to the extensive nature of the assessment.
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Issuance of Employment Medicals for the Silversea Group
Silversea Documentation
Please get in contact with us prior to scheduling a Cruise Ship Medical due to the extensive nature of the assessment.
Book/Request a Seafarer Medical appointment.
For alternative booking times or for any queries relating to Seafarer Medicals, please get in contact with us
Useful Links & Information
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ID document (Passport or Government Driver’s Licence acceptable)
Previous medical certificate and corresponding documentation
Glasses / Contact lenses (if worn)
Hearing aids (if worn)
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Maritime NZ Medical Assessment and STCW Certification - $380
Includes:
Full Medical Review and Assessment
Administration and Certification
Certification follow up (if indicated)
Additional tests if required:
Audiometry (Hearing Assessment) - $80
ECG - $80
Spirometry (Lung Function Test) - $80
Optometrist Assessment - As per external provider
*Only required for INITIAL SCTW and National Deck Certificates
Australian AMSA Medical Assessment and Certification - $500 + cost for additional tests as required
Cruise Medicals - Variable + cost for additional tests as required
Additional Tests:
Audiometry (Hearing Assessment)
ECG
Spirometry (Lung Function Test)
Full Blood Test Panel
Xrays
Required Vaccinations
Alcohol and Drug Testing
Contact us.
info@sabrehealth.co.nz
027 4044 881
