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Seafarer medical certificate Translation
Our team of sworn translators prepares your seafarer medical certificate translation for notarisation where the receiving institution requires it. We provide information about apostilles and consular legalisation; we do not submit or manage these applications.
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A seafarer medical certificate is a report issued by authorized healthcare units showing that a seafarer is fit for work on board a vessel. Its translation is required for employment on foreign-flagged vessels and flag state applications.
Examination findings, the fitness decision and any restrictions (such as a requirement to wear glasses) are clearly translated. The document is internationally known as a "seafarer medical certificate"; fitness statements are rendered using wording appropriate to STCW and ILO inspections.
Which institutions request this document?
- Foreign flag administrations and ship operators
- Crewing agencies
- P&I clubs — for health-related claims
- Overseas port health units
Certification requirements
A sworn translation is sufficient for most employment files; notarization may be required for applications to official administrations.
It is rarely required; if requested, the general legalization chain for medical documents applies and the process is planned using the original document.
There is no universal rule. The institution requesting the document determines its certification requirements. The information above describes common practice. Tell us which institution you are applying to and we will help clarify the required certification.
Preparing your document
- Send a scan in which the issuing unit's stamp and signature are legible
- Make sure any lines specifying restrictions have not been cropped
- If the certificate is about to expire, consider renewing it first
Frequently asked questions
Is my certificate directly valid abroad?
Acceptance depends on the flag state's and employer's rules. Some administrations recognize the Turkish certificate with its translation; others require a new examination by physicians they have authorized. Confirm this before applying.
Which documents are required together with the medical certificate?
It is generally requested as a single file together with the seafarer certificate of competency and safety training certificates.
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