Authorized seafarer medical fitness examinations & official certificate issuance for Merchant Navy officers, crew members, and offshore personnel by Dr. Bhargav Patel (DGS Reg. No. GUJ/AHM/02/2026).
Under the guidelines of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, all seafarers serving on Indian or foreign-flagged merchant vessels must undergo mandatory medical fitness examinations conducted by an approved medical examiner.
At Velys Multispeciality Hospital in Ahmedabad, Dr. Bhargav Patel provides complete, authorized seafarer medical evaluations. Whether you require a pre-sea medical test for maritime academy entry or a periodic renewal certificate for active sea duty, our clinic ensures an accurate, thorough, and streamlined medical examination process.
Medical Director & DGS Examiner
MBBS, MD (General Medicine) ยท DGS Reg. No. GUJ/AHM/02/2026
Authorized for seafarer fitness certification, pre-sea screening & merchant navy medical examinations.
Senior Orthopedic Specialist
M.S Orthopaedics ยท 18+ Years Exp
Specialist consultations for seafarers requiring musculoskeletal, joint, or spinal fitness evaluations.
Located near Sola Overbridge on Science City Road, our DG Shipping medical centre provides convenient access for seafarers residing across all major areas in Ahmedabad:
You can verify approved examiners directly on the official Directorate General of Shipping website. Dr. Bhargav Patel is registered under Registration Number GUJ/AHM/02/2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Velys Multispeciality Hospital is located near Sola Overbridge, Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad 380060. Conveniently accessible via SG Highway and public transport.
The certificate is valid for 2 years for adult seafarers. Pricing is competitive and includes all mandatory pathology, ECG, audiometry, vision testing, and DGS portal upload.
Contact our Ahmedabad centre to schedule your seafarer medical test.
Direct Phone
+91 99789 55247Clinic Address
Velys Hospital, Nr. Sola Overbridge, Science City Rd, Sola, Ahmedabad 380060
Working Hours
Monday โ Saturday: 9:00 AM โ 6:00 PM