DG and Panama approved medical
1. DG Shipping Approved Medical:
•Purpose: Mandatory for Indian seafarers sailing on Indian-flagged or foreign-flagged ships via Indian CDC or COC.
•Issued by: DG-approved doctors listed on the DG Shipping website.
•Validity:
•1 year for most ranks.
•6 months for those above 40 years or with specific medical conditions.
•Includes:
•Physical examination
•Eyesight and hearing tests
•Urine, blood, and sometimes ECG or chest X-ray
2. Panama Approved Medical:
•Purpose: Required for seafarers sailing under Panama-flagged vessels or applying for a Panama CDC.
•Issued by: Clinics or doctors authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority.
•Validity: Typically 2 years.
•Includes:
•Standard physical checks
•Tests as per Panama’s maritime health standards
•Certification in the Panama medical format