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Leaders in AMSA Domestic Seafarer Medicals

Jobfit is Australia’s most trusted occupational health provider and a leader in the provision of comprehensive AMSA Domestic Seafarer medicals for seafarers working up to 200 nautical miles from shore.
 
Jobfit’s nationwide network of qualified medical practitioners ensures fast, reliable access to these essential assessments. Our clinicians are fully trained to evaluate seafarers against AMSA requirements and issue the necessary certification.
 
With Jobfit, you can feel confident your crew meets the highest standards of health, safety, and operational readiness at sea.

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seafarer iconWhat Does an AMSA Domestic Seafarer Medical Include?
An AMSA Domestic Seafarer medical includes:
A comprehensive questionnaire
A thorough medical check including height, weight, BMI, BP, pulse etc.
Urinalysis
Visual assessment (distant and near) including colour vision and visual fields
Colour vision (Ishihara) and further assessment if the Seafarer fails
Ishihara
Audiometry
Spirometry
Drug and alcohol test
Doctor assessment
Depending on the Seafarers job role, the assessment may include Hepatitis A serology and vaccination. In addition, a chest x-ray may be required but only when clinically indicated by our doctor. To clarify, these extra components are at an additional cost.

If you are in good health, the medical generally takes about 60 minutes with the doctor and nurse.
seafarer iconHow Long is an AMSA Medical Certificate Valid For?
A Certificate of Medical Fitness – Domestic Seafarer is valid for:
Up to 4 years if at the time of assessment, the person is 19 to 50 years old,
Up to 2 years if at the time of the assessment the person is 51 to 60 years old, and
up to 1 year if at the date of assessment, the person is not more than 18 years old; or 61 years old or more.
Our medical practitioner may issue a certificate of medical fitness for a lesser period if appropriate.
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