PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REPORT/CERTIFICATE

CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT
SURNAME DATE OF BIRTH MONTH DAY YEAR GIVEN NAME(S) PLACE OF BIRTH CITY COUNTRY SEX MALE FEMALE

EXAMINATION FOR DUTY AS:

MAILING ADDRESS OF APPLICANT:

MASTER DECK OFFICER ENGINEERING OFFICER RATING OTHERS (RANK: __________________)

MEDICAL EXAMINATION (SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS) STATE DETAILS ON REVERSE SIDE
HEIGHT WEIGHT BLOOD PRESSURE PULSE RESPIRATION GENERAL APPEARANCE

VISION:

RIGHT EYE / /

LEFT EYE

WITHOUT GLASSES WITH GLASSES

HEARING:
RT. EAR LEFT EAR

COLOR TEST TYPE: BOOK

LANTERN

CHECK IF COLOR TEST IS NORMAL - YELLOW

RED

GREEN

BLUE

ARE GLASSES OR CONTACT LENSES NECESSARY TO MEET THE REQUIRED VISION STANDARDS? YES NO HEAD AND NECK HEART (CARDIOVASCULAR) LUNGS EXTREMITIES:
UPPER LOWER

SPEECH (DECK/NAVIGATIONAL OFFICER AND RADIO OFFICER)

IS SPEECH UNIMPAIRED FOR NORMAL VOICE COMMUNICATION?

IS APPLICANT SUFFERING FROM ANY DISEASE LIKELY TO BE AGGRAVATED BY WORKING ABOARD A VESSEL, OR TO RENDER HIM/HER UNFIT FOR SERVICE AT SEA OR LIKELY TO ENDANGER THE HEALTH OF OTHER PERSONS ON BOARD? YES NO IS APPLICANT TAKING ANY NON-PRESCRIPTION OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS? YES NO

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
THIS SIGNATURE SHOULD BE AFFIXED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE EXAMINING PHYSICIAN

DATE

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION WAS GIVEN TO:

NAME OF APPLICANT

THIS APPLICANT IS CERTIFIED FREE OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE (OR VIRUSES FOR COOKS): YES NO SEAFARER IS FOUND TO BE FIT / NOT FIT FOR DUTY AS A MASTER / DECK OFFICER / ENGINEERING OFFICER / CHIEF COOK / COOK / WITHOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS / WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS:
NAME AND DEGREE OF PHYSICIAN ADDRESS NAME OF PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATING AUTHORITY DATE OF ISSUE OF PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE SIGNATURE OF PHYSICIAN
DATE

RATING /

This certificate is in compliance with the requirements of the Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention 1946 (ILO No. 73)

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MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS All applicants for an officer certificate, Seafarer's Identification and Record Book or certification of special qualifications shall be required to have a physical examination reported on this Medical Form completed by a certificated physician. The completed medical form must accompany the application for officer certificate, application for seafarer's identity document, or application for certification of special qualifications. This physical examination must be carried out not more than 12 months prior to the date of making application for an officer certificate, certification of special qualifications or a seafarer's book. The examination shall be conducted in accordance with the International Labor Organization World Health Organization, Guidelines for Conducting Pre-sea and Periodic Medical Fitness Examinations for Seafarers (ILO/WHO/D.2/1997) . Such proof of examination must establish that the applicant is in satisfactory physical and mental condition for the specific duty assignment undertaken and is generally in possession of all body faculties necessary in fulfilling the requirements of the seafaring profession. In conducting the examination, the certified physician should, where appropriate, examine the seafarers previous medical records (including vaccinations) and information on occupational history, noting any diseases, including alcohol or drug-related problems and/or injuries. In addition, the following minimum requirements shall apply: (a) Hearing All applicants must have hearing unimpaired for normal sounds and be capable of hearing a whispered voice in better ear at 15 feet (4.57 m) and in poorer ear at 5 feet (1.52 m). (b) Eyesight Deck officer applicants must have (either with or without glasses) at least 20/20(1.00) vision in one eye and at least 20/40 (0.50)in the other. If the applicant wears glasses, he must have vision without glasses of at least 20/160 (0.13) in both eyes. Deck officer applicants must also have normal color perception and be capable of distinguishing the colors red, green, blue and yellow. Engineer and radio officer applicants must have (either with or without glasses) at least 20/30 (0.63) vision in one eye and at least 20/50 (0.40) in the other. If the applicant wears glasses, he must have vision without glasses of at least 20/200 (0.10) in both eyes. Engineer and radio officer applicants must also be able to perceive the colors red, yellow and green. (c) Dental Seafarers must be free from infections of the mouth cavity or gums. (d) (e) Blood Pressure An applicant's blood pressure must fall within an average range, taking age into consideration. Voice Deck/Navigational officer applicants and Radio officer applicants must have speech which is unimpaired for normal voice communication. Vaccinations All applicants shall be vaccinated according to the requirements indicated in the WHO publication, International Travel and Health, Vaccination Requirements and Health Advice, and shall be given advice by the certified physician on immunizations. If new vaccinations are given, these shall be recorded. Diseases or Conditions Applicants afflicted with any of the following diseases or conditions shall be disqualified: epilepsy, insanity, senility, alcoholism, tuberculosis, acute venereal disease or neurosyphilis, AIDS, and/or the use of narcotics. Applicants diagnosed with, suspected of, or exposed to any communicable disease transmittable by food shall be restricted from working with food or in food related areas until symptom-free for at least 48 hours. Physical Requirements Applicants for able seaman, bosun, GP-1, ordinary seaman and junior ordinary seaman must meet the physical requirements for a deck/navigational officer's certificate. Applicants for fireman/watertender, oiler/motorman, pumpman, electrician, wiper, tankerman and survival craft/rescue boat crewman must meet the physical requirements for an engineer officer's certificate.

(f)

(g)

(h)

IMPORTANT NOTE:
An applicant who has been refused a medical certificate or has had a limitation imposed on his/her ability to work, shall be given the opportunity to have an additional examination by another medical practitioner or medical referee who is independent of the shipowner or of any organization of shipowners or seafarers. Medical examination reports shall be marked as and remain confidential with the applicant having the fight of a copy to his/her report. The medical examination report shall be used only for determining the fitness of the seafarer for work and enhancing health care. DETAILS OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION (Please fill attached form)

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Appendix 1 Medical Exam Form CONFIDENTIAL FORM Name (last, first, middle): Date of birth (day/month/year): Home address: Passport No./Discharge Book No.: Department (deck/engine/radio/food handling/other): ___________________________________ Type of ship: Multi-purpose cargo Trade area: Worldwide Examinees personal declaration (Assistance should be offered by medical staff) Have you ever had any of the following conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 . 16 . 17 . 18 Condition Eye/vision problem High blood pressure Heart/vascular disease Heart surgery Varicose veins/piles Asthma/bronchitis Blood disorder Diabetes Thyroid problem Digestive disorder Kidney problem Skin problem Allergies Infectious/contagious diseases Hernia Genital disorders Pregnancy Sleep problem 1 of 4 Yes No 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Condition Do you smoke, use alcohol or drugs Operation/surgery Epilepsy/seizures Dizziness/fainting Loss of consciousness Psychiatric problems Depression Attempted suicide Loss of memory Yes No / / Sex: male female

28. Balance problem 29. Severe headaches 30. Ear (hearing/tinnitus)/ nose/throat problems 31. Restricted mobility 32. Back or joint problem 33. Amputation 34. Fractures/dislocations

Appendix 1 Medical Exam Form CONFIDENTIAL FORM . If any of the above questions were answered yes, please give details.

Additional questions Yes 35 . 36 . 37 . 38 . 39 . 40 . 41 . Have you ever been signed off as sick or repatriated from a ship? Have you ever been hospitalized? Have you ever been declared unfit for sea duty? Has your medical certificate ever been restricted or revoked? Are you aware that you have any medical problems, diseases or illnesses? Do you feel healthy and fit to perform the duties of your designated position/occupation? Are you allergic to any medications? No

Comments.

42 .

Are you taking any non-prescription or prescription medications?

If yes, please list the medications taken and the purpose(s) and dosage(s).

I hereby certify that the personal declaration above is a true statement to the best of my knowledge. Signature of examinee: Date (day/month/year): Witnessed by: (Signature) Name: (Typed or printed) 2 of 4 / /

Appendix 1 Medical Exam Form CONFIDENTIAL FORM I hereby authorize the release of all my previous medical records from any health professionals, health institutions and public authorities to Dr. (the approved medical examiner). Signature of examinee: Date (day/month/year): Witnessed by: (Signature) Name: (Typed or printed) Date and contact details for previous medical examination (if know): _____________________________________________________________________________ _ Sight Use of glasses or contact lenses: Yes / No (if yes, specify which type and for what purpose) Unaided Right Left eye eye Distant Near Color vision: Hearing Pure tone and audio metry (threshold values in dB) 500 4,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 6,000 Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz Right ear Left ear Height: Pulse rate: Blood pressure: Urinalysis: Glucose: Normal Abnormal Head Sinuses, nose, throat Mouth/teeth Ears (general) Tympanic membrane Eyes Opthalmoscopy Skin Varicose veins Vascular (inc. pedal pulses) Abdomen and viscera Hernia Anus (not rectal exam.) G-U system 3 of 4 Systolic: (cm) (/minute) Weight: Rhythm: (mm Hg) Diastolic: Protein: Normal Abnormal (mm Hg) Speech and whisper test (metres) Normal Whisper Right ear Left ear (kg) Not tested Normal Doubtful Defective Visual acuity Aided Binocular Right eye Visual fields Normal Defective Left eye Binocular Right eye Left eye / /

Appendix 1 Medical Exam Form CONFIDENTIAL FORM Pupils Eye movement Lungs and chest Breast examination Heart Chest X-ray: Results: Not performed Upper and lower extremities Spine (C/S, T/S and L/S) Neurologic (full brief) Psychiatric General appearance Performed on (day/month/year): / /

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Appendix 1 Medical Exam Form CONFIDENTIAL FORM Other diagnostic test(s) and result(s): Test Result

Medical practitioners comments and assessment of fitness, with reasons for any limitations:

Vaccination status recorded (optional, but recommended by Administrator): Assessment of fitness for service at sea

Yes

No

On the basis of the examinees personal declaration, my clinical examination and the diagnostic test results recorded above, I declare the examinee medically: Fit for look-out duty Deck service Fit Unfit Without restrictions With restrictions Visual aid required Yes No Engine service Not fit for look-out duty Catering service Other services

Describe restrictions (e.g., specific positions, type of ship, trade area)

Action taken by medical practitioner (e.g., referral): Medical certificates date of expiration (day/month/year): Date of medical certificate issued (day/month/year): / / / /

Number of medical certificate: ____________________________________________________ Official stamp: Signature of medical practitioner: Name of medical practitioner: (Typed or printed) License number of medical practitioner:______________________________________________ Address of medical practitioner:____________________________________________________ Authorized by: (competent authority)

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