Transport Canada Marine & Seafarer Medicals

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At Gibbons Medical Clinic, we offer comprehensive Transport Canada Marine & Seafarer Medical Examinations. Whether you are a new applicant or renewing your certification, our designated examiner ensures you meet the required medical and physical standards to work safely on board commercial vessels.  

What to Expect During Your Marine Medical

A standard appointment typically takes about one hour and involves a thorough assessment of your fitness for duty:

• Comprehensive Physical Exam: Assessment of heart and lung function, blood pressure, heart rate, and reflexes.
• Vision & Hearing Tests: Testing for distance visual acuity, color vision, and hearing.
• Clinical Investigations: Standard urinalysis and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement.
• Specialized Testing: If required for your specific role or history, we can facilitate audiograms, ECGs, or lung function tests.

Applicant Requirements

To ensure a smooth examination process, please come prepared with the following:

• Candidate Document Number (CDN): You must have a valid CDN from Transport Canada before your examination can be conducted.
• Identification: Bring two pieces of government-issued photo ID.
• Medical Records: A list of current medications and any previous marine medical certificates or relevant specialist reports.
• Corrective Lenses: If you wear glasses or contacts, please bring them as we will test your vision both with and without them.

Certification Results

• Provisional Certificate: If determined "Fit" or "Fit with Limitations," you will receive a provisional certificate immediately after the exam, valid for up to 6 months.
• Permanent Certificate: Your final Marine Medical Certificate will be issued and mailed by Transport Canada after they review the examination report.