Seafarer Medical Fitness Screener — ENG-1 / DGS Pre-Check

1Basic Details

Age *

Height (cm) *

Weight (kg) *

2Vision & Hearing

Distant Vision (unaided) *

Colour Vision *

Hearing *

Seafarer standard: must hear a forced whisper at 2 metres without hearing aid

Near Vision (reading) *

3Medical History — Answer Honestly

These are screening flags. A "Yes" does not automatically disqualify you — the examining doctor makes the final call. Be honest here so you know what to discuss with your doctor.

Pre-Screen Fitness Score

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📋 ENG-1 / DGS Medical — What Happens at the Exam

→The examining doctor is an Approved Medical Examiner (AME). In India, DGS-approved doctors conduct the ENG-1 equivalent examination.
→The exam covers: visual acuity, colour vision, hearing, cardiovascular check, urine test, blood pressure, BMI, mental health screening, and review of declared medical history.
→A fit certificate (ENG-1 / Form 10) is valid for 2 years. Seafarers over 40 may be asked for an ECG. Diabetics on insulin are usually not certified fit.
→You are required to declare all medications and medical conditions honestly. Concealing a condition is a serious offence under MLC 2006 and DGS regulations.
→Borderline cases (e.g. mild hypertension, controlled diabetes, epilepsy history) are referred to a Medical Board for review — not an automatic fail.
→DGS-approved AMEs are listed on the DG Shipping website. Avoid non-approved doctors as their certificate will not be accepted by companies or flag states.

Medical flags on your screen? Don't panic. Don't hide it either.

Many seafarers with borderline conditions get certified fit after proper medical opinion and documentation. SailorGPT can tell you exactly what to tell your doctor, what to declare, and which conditions are genuinely disqualifying vs. manageable.

Important Disclaimer: This tool is a PRE-SCREEN ONLY. It is NOT a medical examination and does NOT replace an official ENG-1 or DGS medical certificate. Results are for awareness only. Only a DGS-approved Approved Medical Examiner can issue a valid seafarer fitness certificate. Sailor Success Educational Services has no medical licensing and this tool provides no medical opinion. Always consult a qualified doctor for medical decisions.

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📋 ENG-1 / DGS Medical — What Happens at the Exam

Medical flags on your screen? Don't panic. Don't hide it either.