NZ Maritime Medical

To ensure safety and health in the Maritime sector Maritime NZ policy states that all seafarers are required to pass a medical examination by a medical practitioner, for the issue of a certificate of medical fitness. For STCW or STCW-F (aligned) certificates of competency or proficiency, only a registered medical practitioner who is approved by Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) such as the OH Direct team may conduct medical examinations and issue STCW certificates of medical fitness

Maritime NZ is the only New Zealand administration able to certify New Zealand seafarer certificates and other organisation’s maritime certification documents for New Zealand are not considered valid.

• Photo ID - Drivers Licence or Passport
• Printed Medical Examination form with completed seafarer and personal declarations - we can help if required here.
• Maritime certificate, or information on the maritime certificates you hold
• List of any regular or PRN medications
• Letters from any treating physicians of significant medical conditions confirming that your condition and the treatments you require will not impair your ability to perform your role or risk your safety in a maritime environment.
• Glasses or contact lenses if normally worn
• Have a drink before they arrive so they may complete a urinalysis.

• For a simple Medical the cost is $440 inclusive of all diagnostic testing
• For complicated assessments including requesting and reviewing treating clinicians management and engaging with provider clinicians additional costs will apply.