SAMSA Medical Assessments

Seafarer Medical Exams for Those Working At Sea

BSK Occupational Health Services conducts South African Maritime Safety Authority medical assessments for seafarers and maritime workers. We provide medical examinations and certification support to help individuals and employers meet essential medical fitness requirements for work at sea.
2 Years
Medical certificates valid for two years, confirming fitness to work at sea.
WHAT WE DO

Medical Assessments for Seafarers & Maritime Workers

Our seafarer medical assessments help maritime workers and employers confirm fitness for work at sea. From medical certification to regulation-aligned examinations, we support safer maritime operations and help teams meet required medical assessment standards.

Fitness to Work At Sea

We assess medical fitness for seafarers and maritime workers to help confirm that individuals are suitable for duties in marine working environments.

Medical Certification

Following the medical examination, qualifying individuals receive a medical certificate confirming fitness to work at sea, valid for two years.

Regulation-Aligned Exams

Assessments are conducted to support requirements under the Merchant Shipping Regulations 2021 for seafarer medical fitness.
About The Assessment

Helping Maritime Workers Meet Medical Fitness Requirements

Seafarers work in demanding conditions where health, endurance, alertness and medical readiness are important for personal safety, crew safety and operational continuity.
BSK supports South African maritime workers, shipping companies, offshore teams and employers with professional medical examinations that help confirm fitness for work at sea.
Who We Help

Ideal for Seafarers, Shipping Teams & Maritime Employers

South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) medical assessments medical assessments are suitable for individuals and companies that require medical certification for work at sea.

For Individuals

For Employers

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