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DG Shipping Medical Standards

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Eyesight
Standards

6/6 vision required. No glasses for Deck Department.

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Color Vision
Standards

Normal color vision required (CP III).

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BMI
Standards

BMI should be between 18.5 – 30.

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Hearing
Standards

Normal hearing in both ears.

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Height & Weight
Standards

Minimum height standards apply.

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Medical
Conditions

List of temporary & permanent conditions.

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Medical Fitness Tools

BMI Calculator & Colour Blindness Test — both checked against DG Shipping standards

Calculate Your BMI

Min: 157 cm (152 cm for NE/hilly)

Min: 48 kg (45 kg for NE/hilly)

Your BMI result will appear here

Enter height & weight and click Calculate

Some Rules of this Test
1. You will have only 15 seconds per each question.
2. Once you select your answer, it can't be undone.
3. You can't select any option once time goes off.
4. You can't exit from the Test while you're playing.
5. You'll get points on the basis of your correct answers.
Colour-Blindness Test
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Disclaimer :-The Color Blindness test offered on Merchant Navy Decoded is intended solely for informational purposes. It should not be regarded as a replacement for professional medical advice. Results may not be precise in every instance, and users are encouraged to seek consultation with a healthcare professional for thorough evaluation. Merchant Navy Decoded bears no responsibility for any reliance placed on the test results.

Disclaimer: These tools are for informational and self-assessment purposes only. They are not a substitute for a professional medical examination by a DG Shipping-approved medical examiner. Always consult a certified doctor for definitive fitness certification.