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DGS approved doctors are medical practitioners authorized by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India, to conduct medical examinations for seafarers as per STCW and MLC guidelines.
Only DGS approved doctors can issue valid medical fitness certificates required for joining ships under the Indian and international maritime regulatory framework.
You can find the updated list of approved doctors on the official DG Shipping website. It includes names, clinic addresses, and contact details.
You will typically need your passport, CDC (if available), recent passport-sized photos, previous medical reports, and seafarer ID/INDOS number.
For seafarers, the certificate is generally valid for 1 year for those under 18, and 2 years for others, as per MLC and STCW guidelines.