Traficom approves the medical examiners for seafarers working in Finland.
From 1 July 2018, to apply for initial approval as a medical examiner of seafarers, physicians who have successfully completed the medical examiners’ basic course have to prove their competence and hold the right to practice as a medical specialist in a relevant field of medicine.
As a rule, initial approval must be applied for within a year after completing the training course.
Renewal of approval as a medical examiner of seafarers
The approval of medical examiners of seafarers is granted for a maximum of five years.
The payment for a period of admission is 100€, which is paid in connection with the application. From 1 January 2026, payment for a period of admission is 200€.
To maintain professional competence and retain the approval, a medical examiner of seafarers must:
- attend refresher training at least once or twice depending on the training offering and the number of examinations they have performed.