Seafarer Medical Requirements in Cyprus
In Cyprus, the Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) to the President is the maritime administration responsible for seafarer certification on Cyprus-flagged ships.
This record has not yet been fully checked against the official source. Requirements change — always confirm with the maritime authority before your examination.
Applicable standards
Cyprus legislation implementing MLC, 2006 and STCW sets the medical requirements. The SDM publishes circulars on medical certification, including recognition of examiners.
Examination information
Check SDM circulars for which medical practitioners are recognised and which certificates are accepted on Cyprus-flagged ships.
Approved / authorized medical examiners
Confirm recognised examiners with the SDM.
Medical certificate
International minimums (MLC, 2006 Standard A1.2 and STCW Regulation I/9) cap medical certificates at two years (one year for seafarers under 18) and colour-vision certification at six years. National rules may be stricter.
Vision
See SDM requirements for eyesight and colour vision.
Hearing
See SDM requirements for hearing.
Renewal
Renew before expiry in line with SDM requirements.
Sources
- Shipping Deputy Ministry — Shipping Deputy Ministry (official website) (opens in a new tab)
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