Marine Medical Examination in Selangor
Wawasan KVL Occuhealth conducts marine medical examinations in Shah Alam for seafarers requiring certification under Jabatan Laut Malaysia (Marine Department of Malaysia). Dr. Kavilashini Selvarajah is listed as an Approved Marine Medical Examiner authorised to issue seafarer medical certificates for Malaysian-registered vessels.
What Is a Marine Medical Examination?
A marine medical examination is a mandatory health assessment for all seafarers working on Malaysian-registered vessels. Required under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, conducted by an Approved Marine Medical Examiner by Jabatan Laut Malaysia. Certificate typically valid for 2 years.
Who Needs a Marine Medical?
- Deck officers and ratings
- Marine engineers
- Ship captains and masters
- Cruise ship crew members
- Fishing vessel crew
- Offshore support vessel personnel
- Port and harbour workers
Both Malaysian and foreign seafarers are required to hold a valid medical examination certificate when serving onboard or registering with Jabatan Laut Malaysia for Malaysian-registered vessels.
What’s Included
- Medical history
- Physical examination (including vital signs, visual acuity and colour vision)
- ECG
- Urine drug test
- Chest x-ray
- Urinalysis
What To Bring
- MyKad or passport
- Seafarer Identity Document (SID)
- Previous marine medical certificate
- Medical reports
- Vessel and role details
- Spectacles or contact lenses
Why Choose Wawasan KVL
- Jabatan Laut Approved Examiner — Dr. Kavilashini is on the official approved list
- MSc Occupational Health — Specialist qualification from UKM
- Quick Turnaround — Reports available within 1 working day.
- Accessible Location — Serving customers from Shah Alam, Klang, and surrounding areas — typically 10-30 minutes’ drive depending on traffic
