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Which medical examination you need may depend on your vessel, skipper duties and operating context, not simply on the fact that you work…
October 15, 2026
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Which medical examination you need may depend on your vessel, skipper duties and operating context, not simply on the fact that you work…
Could the right time to consider a flu vaccine depend as much on your health as on the season? It’s understandable to have questions
Your certificate expiry date is approaching, but your vessel may still be at sea. Planning your SAMSA medical certificate renewal South Africa…
If you’ve searched for “adult immunizations”, you may have found conflicting advice, especially if you’re unsure which childhood vaccinations were…
What if the right vaccination plan isn’t a checklist, but a review of your health and vaccination history? It can be difficult to know
What if the answer to “Do I need a chest X-ray?” depends less on where you’re applying from than on where you’re going? The
An abnormal ECG is a reason to look closer, not a verdict on your fitness to work at sea. If your report contains unfamiliar
Does operating an inland commercial vessel automatically mean you need the same SAMSA medical certificate as a seagoing crew member? It’s important…
The travel shots you need depend on more than your destination. If you’re wondering where to get travel shots in South Africa, a travel-health…
A routine medical checkup is not simply a fixed list of tests. It is a conversation shaped around your health, history and concerns. You