Marine AMSA Domestic Seafarer Medical

Marine or AMSA Domestic Seafarer Medical in Brisbane

All seafarers and coastal pilots must be assessed for medical fitness to perform at sea to be issued with a certificate of medical fitness.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is the national agency responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment, and maritime aviation search and rescue.

Domestic Seafarer Medicals

Top Health Doctors General Practitioners are qualified to conduct Domestic Seafarer medical assessments and issue Certificates of Medical Fitness. With over 7 clinics in Brisbane, these medical assessments can be conveniently conducted close to you with your local Top Health Doctors.

Assessment Facilities

Our medical facilities are well – equipped to perform Marine Medicals.

Medical Assessment Details

AMSA advises that all domestic seafarers should be assessed for medical fitness for duties at sea on the following occasions (at least):

prior to commencing such employment;
when the medical certificate expires and the person intends to return to a vessel to work in near-coastal waters;
if there is a significant change in the medical condition of the seafarer;
after prolonged sickness absence due to injury or illness

An AMSA Domestic Seafarer medical assessment includes:

General thorough medical assessment (height, weight, BMI, BP, pulse, etc.)
Visual acuity test (distant and near)
Colour vision test (Ishihara test)
Hearing test
Urine test
Other relevant examinations

Depending on the seafarer’s job role, and the findings of the assessment, further investigation including blood tests and or imaging or referral may be indicated.

A Domestic Seafarer Marine Medical certificate is valid for:

Up to 4 years if the person is 19 to 50 years old at the time of assessment
Up to 2 years if the person is 51 to 60 years old at the time of assessment
Up to 1 year if the person is 18 years old or younger, or 61 years old or older at the time of assessment.