Medical fitness is an important requirement for anyone planning to join the Merchant Navy and work at sea. Candidates often have questions about eyesight, height and weight, hearing, teeth, skin, fractures, and physical deformities. This comprehensive guide answers the most common Merchant Navy medical and fitness-related questions, explains the key requirements, and helps you understand whether a particular health condition may affect your eligibility. Use this guide as a starting point, while the final fitness decision is made by an authorized medical doctor.
Ques: What are the eyesight requirements for joining the Deck Department in the Merchant Navy?
For the Deck Department, the eyesight requirement is either 6/6 in both eyes or 6/9 in the other eye, not lower than that. If your eyesight doesn’t match the required criteria, you can go for LASIK or ICL and then join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: What are the eyesight requirements for joining the Engine Department in the Merchant Navy?
For the Engine Department, at least 6/12 in both eyes or 6/9 in the better eye and 6/18 in the other eye.If your eyesight doesn’t match the required criteria, you can go for LASIK or ICL and then join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: What are the eyesight requirements for joining as an ETO in the Merchant Navy?
For ETO, at least 6/12 in both eyes or 6/9 in the better eye and 6/18 in the other eye. If your eyesight doesn’t match the required criteria, you can go for LASIK or ICL and then join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: What are the eyesight requirements for the Galley Department and GP Rating in the Merchant Navy?
Galley Department:
For the Galley Department, at least 6/18 in both eyes or 6/12 in the better eye and 6/24 in the other eye.
GP Rating:
For GP Rating, you need to have at least 6/6 for engine as well as deck side. If your eyesight doesn’t match the required criteria, you can go for LASIK or ICL and then join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Is colour blindness allowed in the Merchant Navy?
Any colour blindness is not permitted in the Merchant Navy or any department.
Ques: Are spectacles or glasses allowed in the Merchant Navy?
For freshers, specs are not allowed. Your eyesight should be within the allowed limit set by DG Shipping.
For the Deck Department, the eyesight requirement is either 6/6 in both eyes or 6/9 in the other eye, not lower than that.
For the Engine Department, at least 6/12 in both eyes or 6/9 in the better eye and 6/18 in the other eye.
For the Galley Department, at least 6/18 in both eyes or 6/12 in the better eye and 6/24 in the other eye.
For in-service seafarers, specs are allowed but only up to a certain extent.
Ques: Are LASIK or ICL surgeries allowed for joining the Merchant Navy?
ICL Surgery and LASIK are completely acceptable in the Merchant Navy. You have to make sure that after the treatment your eyesight should be under the following requirements:
For the Deck Department, the eyesight requirement is either 6/6 in both eyes or 6/9 in the other eye, not lower than that.
For the Engine Department, at least 6/12 in both eyes or 6/9 in the better eye and 6/18 in the other eye.
For the Galley Department, at least 6/18 in both eyes or 6/12 in the better eye and 6/24 in the other eye.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if my eyesight power is -2.5?
For the Merchant Navy, vision is measured, not the power of the eye, so you need to get your eyesight checked with the doctor to check your eligibility in the Merchant Navy.
To be eligible for the Merchant Navy, your vision should be under the eligibility criteria which is:
For the Deck Department, the eyesight requirement is either 6/6 in both eyes or 6/9 in the other eye, not lower than that.
For the Engine Department, at least 6/12 in both eyes or 6/9 in the better eye and 6/18 in the other eye.
For the Galley Department, at least 6/18 in both eyes or 6/12 in the better eye and 6/24 in the other eye.
If your eyesight doesn’t match the required criteria, you can go for LASIK or ICL and then join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have cataract in my eye?
If you have cataract, then you need to fix it surgically and then you can join the Merchant Navy, provided that there are no complications after the surgery.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a squint eye?
If you have a squint eye, then you need to get it surgically fixed. Without proper treatment, squint eyes are not allowed in the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have eye floaters?
If you have a problem with eye floaters, then you need to get medical certificates from an eye specialist to show in the DG Shipping Medical to pass the medical exam of the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy Deck Department if I have -1.00D myopia?
For Deck side freshers, the required visual acuity is 6/6 without glasses or contact lenses.
Even if a candidate has -1.00D myopia, they must meet the 6/6 unaided vision requirement to be eligible.Â
If the required 6/6 vision is not achieved without correction, the candidate will not be eligible for Deck side.
Ques: Which colour blindness test is used in the Merchant Navy medical examination?
For Merchant Navy medical examinations, only the Ishihara chart test is recommended for colour vision testing.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have blurry vision?
Consult an eye specialist for the blurry vision and submit the report. Eligibility can be commented on after the eye specialist’s opinion.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have keratoconus?
Keratoconus is generally not accepted for Merchant Navy medical fitness because it is a progressive eye condition that can worsen over time.
Therefore, even if the candidate currently has 6/6 vision in one eye and 6/9 in the other, the condition itself may affect long-term visual fitness for sea service.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if my eye report shows a refractive error and I need glasses?
If the eye report shows a refractive error and the candidate requires glasses, glasses are not allowed for freshers.
The candidate can undergo LASIK surgery to correct the refractive error and meet the required eyesight criteria.
Ques: What is the best time to undergo LASIK surgery before joining the Merchant Navy?
LASIK surgery can be done one month before the medical examination.
If the surgery is completed one month before the medical, the candidate can obtain a fitness certificate, provided the eyes have recovered properly.
Ques: What are the minimum height and weight requirements for joining the Merchant Navy?
The minimum height for boys is 157 cm, while for females it is 152 cm.
If you belong to a hilly region, you will get a relaxation of 5 cm.
You can check the required BMI as well as the required height and weight from the BMI Calculator for the Merchant Navy.
Ques: What BMI is required to join the Merchant Navy?
To be eligible for the Merchant Navy, your BMI should be between 18 to 25, which signifies that a person is fit for the service.
You can check the required BMI as well as the required height and weight from the BMI Calculator for the Merchant Navy.
Ques: What are the hearing requirements for joining the Merchant Navy?
The minimum decibel unit by DG Shipping is 40dB, which means that you should be able to hear at least 40dB of sound at all frequencies.
For in-service seafarers, the hearing eligibility is 70dB.
Ques: Are hearing aids allowed in the Merchant Navy?
Hearing aids are not allowed in the Merchant Navy for seafarers.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have stuttering, stammering, or a lisp?
To join the Merchant Navy, there should be no speech defects. If you have any, then you can try to get therapy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a cleft lip or cleft palate?
You cannot join the Merchant Navy with a cleft lip and cleft palate. You need to surgically correct it; only then you will be eligible to join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a chipped tooth?
You can join the Merchant Navy with chipped teeth.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I do not have a complete set of teeth?
You can join the Merchant Navy even if you don’t have a complete set of teeth.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have braces on my teeth?
You need to consult with a dentist first and if he tells you that the braces will not create any problem while you are onboard then you can join with the braces.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a deep bite in my teeth?
A deep bite will not result in failing the Merchant Navy medical test. You can join without any problem.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have undergone RCT and have a dental cap or crown?
After RCT and capping, there are no limitations for joining the Merchant Navy.
Ques: What is the minimum dental score required for the Merchant Navy if I have RCT-treated teeth?
The score with RCT and normal teeth should be at least 14.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have sweaty palms or hyperhidrosis?
You can join the Merchant Navy with hyperhidrosis if there’s no functional limitation. It is not a disqualifying condition.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have vitiligo?
Vitiligo is allowed in the Merchant Navy unless it is an extensive case of vitiligo. In such cases, you may be rejected in the medical field.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have eczema?
If you have eczema, you may have to face rejection in the medical field. It depends on the condition of the skin. If there is severe itchiness or redness on the skin, then you need to get it treated.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a fungal skin infection?
Fungal infections must be completely treated before joining the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have old self-harm scars?
Scars that are completely healed don’t pose any problem, but you should be mentally fit to be eligible for the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have ephelides or freckles on my skin?
You can join the Merchant Navy with marks. They are not a disqualifying factor.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have psoriasis?
You need to get it treated; only then you will be eligible to join the Merchant Navy.
If you have active psoriasis, you cannot join the Merchant Navy. Active psoriasis is considered medically unfit for sea service.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have had a bone fracture?
If there is any kind of fracture that hampers your physical capability then you are unfit to join the Merchant Navy. You have to wait for it to heal and then you can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a pigeon chest?
A person with a pigeon chest can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a metal rod or implant in my hand or leg?
You can join if there are no functional or physical limitations. A fitness certificate from your treating orthopedic surgeon is also required.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have spondylitis?
If you have spondylitis and there is no pain or physical limitation then you can join the Merchant Navy. If there is pain while doing day-to-day work then I suggest you consult with a doctor before appearing for DG Medicals.
Ques: Can reduced chest expansion affect my Merchant Navy medical eligibility?
A chest expansion won’t disqualify you from joining the Merchant Navy unless it affects your lung function or daily activities.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a bone spur in my knee?
If the bone spur is not causing any defect and there are no chances of any limitations in future then you can join but with the fitness certificate from the specialist.
Ques: Can a fresher join the Merchant Navy if a metal plate is still present after a bone fracture?
For freshers, candidates with a metal plate still present in the body are not eligible, even if the fracture has completely healed and there are no functional or physical limitations.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if the distal phalanx of one finger is missing?
If a person has a missing distal phalanx of a finger, the condition should be assessed by a DG Shipping-approved doctor to determine whether there are any functional limitations or work-related restrictions affecting the use of the hand. Eligibility will be decided based on the medical assessment.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a bent thumb?
Yes, a candidate with a bent thumb can join the Merchant Navy if the thumb does not affect the normal functioning of the hand. If the candidate can make a proper grip, hold objects firmly, and perform routine activities without pain or restriction, the bent thumb generally should not be a barrier to joining.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after a clavicle fracture with a metal plate?
You can join after completing the surgical correction and obtaining post-surgical fitness from the treating orthopedic surgeon.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after shoulder dislocation surgery?
After shoulder dislocation surgery, the candidate should get fitness from an orthopedic surgeon confirming proper recovery and normal shoulder movement. After that, a DG Shipping medical examiner should assess the final fitness for sea service.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have cubitus valgus?
Cubitus valgus may not automatically make a candidate unfit. However, if it causes restricted movement, reduced strength, or difficulty in normal hand/arm functions, it can affect Merchant Navy medical fitness. Final fitness should be decided during the authorized medical examination.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a bent finger?
If you have one bent finger but normal hand function, there should be no problem during the medical examination, provided you can hold, grip, and climb properly without any restriction.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after a rib fracture or rib fracture surgery?
If you have had a rib fracture and surgery, you can sail again after complete orthopedic treatment and recovery. You also need fitness clearance from the treating orthopedic surgeon without any restrictions.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have recurrent osteochondromas?
If you have recurrent osteochondromas, you cannot join the Merchant Navy, even if the current osteochondroma is not causing any limitation. This is because there may be a future risk of nerve compression or other complications that could affect your fitness for sea service.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy or pursue the DNS course if I have osteochondroma?
If you have recurrent osteochondromas, you cannot join the Merchant Navy, including the DNS course, because of the potential future risk of nerve compression and related complications. Therefore, you should confirm your medical fitness before choosing a Merchant Navy stream.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after an index finger fracture surgery with a metal plate or implant?
If you have undergone index finger fracture surgery and a metal plate/implant has been fixed, the previous surgery itself is not a problem for Merchant Navy medical fitness. You can continue with the implant, provided the finger has healed properly and there is normal movement and hand function.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have hyperextension of the elbow or knee?
If you have hyperextension of the elbow or knee, it should not be a problem for Merchant Navy medical fitness as long as there is no restriction in movement or any functional limitation. If you can perform normal activities without difficulty, you can be considered fit.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if my appendix has been removed?
If your appendix is removed even then you can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have asthma?
Freshers are not allowed to join the ship with Asthma. For in-service seafarers, the asthma should be manageable with medicines and should not hamper the work of the sailor. If your asthma is mild and there is no history of attack then you can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have pneumonia?
If you have pneumonia then you need to get it treated and only after that you can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have fatty liver?
You are not eligible to join the Merchant Navy if you have fatty liver. Once it is treated only then you can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have Hepatitis B?
A person with Hepatitis B cannot join the Merchant Navy. You have to get it treated and only then you can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have tuberculosis (TB) or old TB scars on my lungs?
You are not eligible to join the Merchant Navy with tuberculosis. Once your TB is healed then you can go onboard ship, even with TB scars.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after gallbladder removal surgery?
If you have your gallbladder removed, you can join the Merchant Navy as long as you are not facing any difficulty in day-to-day tasks.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have Gilbert’s syndrome?
You can join the Merchant Navy even with Gilbert’s Syndrome.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a hernia?
You need to get fitness without restrictions by the treating surgeon before going for the course.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have gallbladder polyps?
Yes, a student with gallbladder polyps smaller than 6 mm and no symptoms can generally be considered fit for sea service, provided there are no other medical concerns.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have gallbladder stones?
If you have gallbladder stones of 10.1 mm and 8.6 mm, and laparoscopic surgery has been advised, the gallbladder should be removed surgically. After successful surgery and complete recovery, you should obtain a fitness certificate from the treating surgeon before proceeding with the Merchant Navy medical examination.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have asymptomatic gallstones?
If you have asymptomatic gallstones, meaning they are not causing any pain or other symptoms, surgical removal of the gallbladder is still required before being cleared for joining the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if my gallbladder was removed at the age of 20?
Yes, gallbladder removal surgery at the age of 20 is considered safe. After successful surgery and complete recovery, you can proceed with the required medical fitness assessment for the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after appendix surgery?
If you have undergone an appendix operation, you can join the Merchant Navy. A previous appendix surgery does not create a problem for medical fitness, provided you have recovered properly and have no complications.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after gallbladder removal surgery?
If you have undergone gallbladder removal surgery and have recovered successfully, the surgery itself should not be an issue. You should obtain a fitness certificate from the treating surgeon confirming complete recovery before proceeding with the Merchant Navy medical examination.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a kidney stone?Â
You can not join the Merchant Navy as long as the stone is present in the body. You need to get it treated and only then you will be eligible to join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have stones in my gallbladder?
 You cannot join the Merchant Navy till the stone is present in the body. You can take medicines or choose surgery after consulting with your doctor and then you can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have only one kidney?
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have swelling of the kidney?
 If you are having a problem of swelling in the kidney then you need to get it checked first and get it treated completely, only then you can go onboard ship.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have nephrotic syndrome?
 Nephrotic syndrome has to be treated from a Nephrologist and fitness certificate from Nephrologist is required to be eligible for the merchant navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have an ectopic kidney?Â
If your kidney is working normally and there is no issue in day-to-day tasks then you can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after a kidney transplant?
 After a kidney transplant, the candidate may need long term immunosuppressant medicines and regular follow ups. Consult a nephrologist or kidney transplant surgeon and obtain a clear fitness opinion without restrictions before considering sea service.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have shy bladder syndrome?Â
If you have shy bladder syndrome, you cannot join the Merchant Navy until the condition is completely treated and you are medically fit for sea service.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have testicular torsion?
Candidates with surgically removed testes cannot join due to the increased risk of future torsion.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have one testicle?
If you’re born with one testicle, there’s no issue. However, if one was recently removed or removed in childhood, you’ll need a fitness certification.
A DG-approved doctor will then assess the cause and impact before making a final decision.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have varicocele?
If you have a varicocele, you are not eligible to join the Merchant Navy. You need to get it treated and then you can go for the Merchant Navy Medicals.
After the surgery you will be eligible to join the Merchant Navy provided that there should no post-surgery complications.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have hydrocele?
If your testicle is removed due to hydrocele even then you can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after breast removal surgery?
You can join the Merchant Navy even after the breast removal surgery.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have piles?
A person with piles cannot join the Merchant Navy. You have to get it treated and then you can go for the medicals.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after hypospadias surgery?
You can join the Merchant Navy, if there are no residual defects and no functional limitations resulting from the hypospadias surgery.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have pseudogynecomastia?
If you have pseudogynecomastia, there is no medical issue with joining the Merchant Navy, provided there are no other medical concerns affecting your fitness for sea service.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy after testicular torsion surgery?
If you had testicular torsion and one testicle was removed, you cannot join the Merchant Navy as per the medical fitness response.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have knock knees?
The basic requirement is that you should be able to run, walk, sit and do day to day activities without any issues. If you are able to do all that then you are eligible to join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have had a fractured leg?
You cannot join the Merchant Navy with a fractured leg. You have to get it fixed, and then only you can join, provided that the leg that was fractured would not create any physical limitation in day-to-day work.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have flat feet?
Yes, you are eligible to join the Merchant Navy with flat foot.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have bow legs?
A person with bow legs can join the Merchant Navy but only if there is no functional limitation due to the bending of the leg.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have clubfoot?
Even with clubfoot, you are eligible to join the Merchant Navy as long as it doesn’t hamper your regular activity.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a locked knee?
It depends on the severity of the issue. So, you need to get a fitness certificate from the Orthopedic Surgeon before appearing for the Merchant Navy Medicals.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a Rush rod or metal implant in my femur?
If you have rod in femur bone then you are not eligible to join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have varicose veins?
If you have the problem of varicose veins then you are not eligible to join the Merchant Navy. You need to get it treated to be able to join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have an ACL tear?
ACL tear has to be completely treated either from surgery or physiotherapy to be eligible for the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a bone spur in my knee?
If the bone spur is not causing any defect and there are no chances of any limitations in future then you can join but with the fitness certificate from the specialist.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have diabetes?
Freshers are not allowed to join the ship with diabetes.
For in-service seafarers, if they are dependent on insulin then they cannot join but with oral medication, they are eligible.
Some companies also have criteria that there should not be more than 3 different salts in oral medication for in-service seafarers.
Ques: What is the blood pressure requirement for joining or working in the Merchant Navy?
In the Merchant Navy there is a particular requirement of blood pressure.
For freshers, it is below 150/90.
For in-service seafarers below 50 years of age, it is below 160/100.
For people above 50 years old, it is below 175/100.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if my cholesterol level is high?
It depends on how high your cholesterol level is. If it is within the allowed limit by DG Shipping then you can join, otherwise, you have to work on it and only then you can go on board.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have vertigo?
If someone has vertigo and he is facing issues while climbing or in enclosed spaces then I suggest that he/she should not join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have jaundice?
You cannot join the Merchant Navy with jaundice. You have to get it treated and then you can go for the DG Shipping Medicals.
If the jaundice is genetic and there are no complications then you can join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a thyroid problem?
Thyroid conditions must be well-treated and effectively controlled with medication before joining.
For in-service seafarers, it should be manageable with medicines only then he can join.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have had a paralysis attack or stroke in the past?
If you face the problem of paralysis attack then you cannot join the Merchant Navy. If there is a history of attack in childhood even then you need to have a fitness certificate from a neurologist and then you can go for the DG Medicals.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have epilepsy?
A person with Epilepsy cannot join the Merchant Navy.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have anxiety or take anti-anxiety medication?
If you are taking anti anxiety medicine, you are not fit to work onboard. You must stop the medication and be medically fit before joining sea service, as confirmed by a DG Shipping approved doctor.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a low platelet count or another blood disorder?
If a candidate has a low platelet count or any blood related disorder, they should first undergo a blood test and peripheral blood smear (PBS) to determine the platelet level and identify the possible cause of the abnormality.
After reviewing these reports, a hematologist (blood specialist) should assess the candidate and provide medical clearance regarding fitness for sea service.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I stammer or stutter?
If you stammer, you cannot join the Merchant Navy, as clear and effective communication is required for performing duties safely on board.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have old intentional self-harm cuts or scars on my hand?
If you have a history of intentionally cutting your hand, you should undergo an assessment by a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist’s fitness clearance is required to confirm that you are mentally fit and suitable for sea service.
Ques: Can I join the Merchant Navy if I have a systolic heart murmur?
Functional systolic murmurs are not due to any structural defect of the heart. They don’t cause any problems and there is no possibility to cause any problem in future.
If the underlying cause of functional systolic murmur is ASD (Atrial Septal Defect), then there can be a possibility of being declared temporarily unfit till it is corrected.
If that is not the case, it is very hard to tell why the candidate was declared unfit.
Ques: My nose has a crooked bridge, so am I medically unfit? One of my nostrils is slightly blocked.Â
If the crooked bridge is not causing any problem and the air entry through both the nostrils is normal then there is no problem.Â
Medical fitness is an important part of joining the Merchant Navy. While some conditions may not prevent you from joining, the final decision depends on the severity of the condition and assessment by a DG Shipping-approved medical examiner. Always get proper medical advice before applying for sea service.
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