A medical examination is an important step before maritime training or joining a vessel. If you are arranging yours in Delhi, check who will examine you before you book. The name of a diagnostic centre alone does not tell you whether the medical practitioner who will issue your fitness certificate currently holds DG Shipping approval.

The Directorate General of Shipping provides a public directory of approved medical practitioners on its eSamudra portal. A few minutes spent checking it can help you choose the right appointment and avoid questions about your paperwork later.

How to Check a Doctor’s DG Shipping Approval

Start by asking the centre for the full name of the doctor who will conduct and sign your examination. Then:

  1. Open the official  esamudra.dgshipping.gov.in
  2. Find Registered Medical Practitioners and select View Directory.
  3. Search for the doctor and compare the available details with those supplied by the centre.
  4. If you cannot confirm a match, ask the centre to clarify the registered name and approval details before paying or travelling.

Check again close to your appointment if you booked well in advance. The current official directory is a better reference for a current approval check than an older screenshot or an undated advertisement.

Why the Doctor’s Name Matters

A seafarer medical examination involves a clinical decision about fitness for duties at sea. Diagnostic tests may provide information for that assessment, but a lab report and a medical fitness certificate serve different purposes.

For that reason, ask two separate questions when contacting a centre: Which doctor will conduct the medical examination? and Which investigations can the centre provide? This helps you confirm both the examiner’s approval and the practical arrangements for completing your tests.

What to Ask Before Your Appointment

Medical requirements can differ according to the purpose of the examination and the instructions you have received. When you call, keep your joining or training documents nearby and confirm:

  • The type of medical examination you need
  • The examining doctor’s name and appointment availability
  • Which identity and maritime documents to bring
  • Whether previous medical records or prescriptions are needed
  • Which investigations have been requested
  • Whether any test requires fasting or other preparation
  • When you can expect your reports and certificate

Do not fast simply because you assume every seafarer medical requires it. Follow the instructions given for your specific investigations. If you wear spectacles or contact lenses, ask whether you should bring them and your prescription.

DG Shipping Medical Tests in Malviya Nagar

Seafarers looking for a DG Shipping approved doctor in Delhi may also need a convenient place to complete prescribed investigations. DPlus Diagnocare, located in Malviya Nagar, provides pathology and radiology services, including blood investigations, digital X-ray and ECG. Confirm the tests required for your examination when booking.

DPlus Diagnocare’s seafarer medical examination  identifies Dr. Prabhpreet R Singh as associated with the centre and states that DG Shipping records have listed him under approval number ND/DEL/63/2024. Because approval and availability should be current on the day you book, check the official directory and confirm the examining doctor with the centre.

Check Your Details Before You Leave

Once your examination is complete, review any certificate and reports you receive. Make sure your name and other identifying details match your documents. Check the examination date, the stated fitness decision, any restrictions, and the examiner’s details. If you notice an error, raise it with the issuing doctor or centre promptly.

Keep a readable copy of your paperwork for your own records. Your employer or training institute can tell you how and when to submit it.

Book a Seafarer Medical Enquiry in South Delhi

If you are planning a maritime medical examination, contact DPlus Diagnocare to ask about doctor availability, required documents and diagnostic test preparation.

Address: B-36, Shivalik Main Road, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi – 110017
Call: 011 68134250 or 9211725685 D+ Diagnocare

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do I find the official list of DG Shipping approved doctors?

Visit the eSamudra portal and open Registered Medical Practitioners → View Directory. Check the doctor’s details against the information supplied for your appointment. Dashboard

Q2. Is choosing a diagnostic lab enough for a DG Shipping medical?

No. Ask which medical practitioner will conduct and sign the examination, then verify that practitioner’s current approval. Also confirm that the investigations you need are available.

Q3. What should I bring to a seafarer medical appointment?

Ask the centre for a list based on your examination. It may include identification, maritime or training documents, previous medical records, prescriptions, and spectacles or contact lenses.

Q4. Do I need to fast before the medical?

That depends on the tests requested. Confirm preparation instructions before your appointment rather than fasting without guidance.

Q5. Where is DPlus Diagnocare located?

DPlus Diagnocare is at B-36, Shivalik Main Road, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi – 110017.