Accordingly, the medical practitioner must have:
• An authorisation to practice as a medical doctor
• Completed course in maritime medicine
• A quality system implemented
• Command of English (written and spoken)
• Necessary knowledge of Norwegian legislation (particularly the Health Regulations and Public Administration Act)
In order to apply for accreditation or re-accreditation following documents must be submitted to the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kyiv:
- Filled in application form Application form for seafarer's doctors
- Confirmation that you have completed a course in maritime medicine approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority
- Documentation that you have implemented a quality system in accordance with an internationally recognised standard
- Confirmation that you have normal colour vision or have made arrangements so that the employee's colour vision can be properly examined;
If the medical practitioner is approved, he/she must apply for a D-number as soon as possible.
Information regarding courses in maritime medicine you can find http://www.ncmm.no