ensure health and safety in the offshore energy and martime sectors.
OEUK/OGUK policy states that all persons working offshore shall be examined periodically and classified as medically fit to work in the offshore environment.
Healthcare Hub’s OEUK/OGUK registered physicians can provide a comprehensive assessment of health and suitability to work in this high-risk environment. With our integrated medical service we can support individuals who have health concerns to manage their conditions to facilitate better health outcomes and safe employment in the offshore environment.
What do I need to bring for my OEUK medical?
- Photo ID – Drivers Licence or Passport.
- Printed Healthcare Hub OEUK Medical Examination form with completed seafarer and personal declarations – we can help if required here.
- Maritime certificate, or information on the maritime certificates you hold.
- List of any regular or PRN medications.
- Letters from any treating physicians of significant medical conditions confirming that your condition and the treatments you require will not impair your ability to perform your role or risk your safety in a maritime environment.
- Glasses or contact lenses if normally worn.
- Have a drink before they arrive so they may complete a urinalysis.
How much does completing my oeuk/oguk Medical cost?
- For a simple Medical the cost is $780 inclusive of all diagnostic testing.
- For complicated assessments including requesting and reviewing treating clinicians management and engaging with provider clinicians additional costs will apply.
Maritime NZ policy states that all seafarers are required to pass a medical examination by a medical practitioner, for the issue of a certificate of medical fitness. For STCW or STCW-F (aligned) certificates of competency or proficiency, only a registered medical practitioner who is approved by Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) such as the Occupational Health Direct team may conduct medical examinations and issue STCW certificates of medical fitness.
Maritime NZ is the only New Zealand administration able to certify New Zealand seafarer certificates and other organisation’s maritime certification documents for New Zealand are not considered valid.
What do I need to bring for my NZ Maritime Medical?
- Photo ID – Drivers Licence or Passport.
- Printed Medical Examination form with completed seafarer and personal declarations – we can help if required here.
- Maritime certificate, or information on the maritime certificates you hold.
- List of any regular or PRN medications.
- Letters from any treating physicians of significant medical conditions confirming that your condition and the treatments you require will not impair your ability to perform your role or risk your safety in a maritime environment.
- Glasses or contact lenses if normally worn.
- Have a drink before they arrive so they may complete a urinalysis.
How much does completing my Maritime Medical cost?
- For a simple Medical the cost is $780 inclusive of all diagnostic testing.
- For complicated assessments including requesting and reviewing treating clinicians management and engaging with provider clinicians additional costs will apply.