Seafarer Physicals & STCW Medical Exams in Orlando NMA-Approved. Disney Cruise Line Preferred Provider. Done in One Visit.
​You need a valid medical certificate to work at sea. We're a Norwegian Maritime Authority approved provider in downtown Orlando, minutes from Port Canaveral, and we get mariners certified fast, without the runaround.
What Is an STCW Seafarer Medical Exam?
An STCW seafarer medical exam is a physical evaluation required by the International Maritime Organization to confirm a mariner is medically fit to work at sea. It covers vision, hearing, a full medical history review, and a fitness-for-duty assessment, and results in a certificate accepted by cruise lines and maritime employers worldwide. Beach Medical issues NMA-compliant STCW certificates on-site in Orlando, with same-visit turnaround for most mariners.
Why Mariners Choose Beach Medical
Crew changes don't wait. Contracts don't wait. If your certificate isn't ready, you're not boarding.
We built our seafarer physical process around that reality. One visit covers your exam, your labs, and your paperwork, so you walk out with what you need instead of a follow-up appointment three days later. We're a preferred provider for Disney Cruise Lines, and we work with mariners across every major line, every rank, and every flag state that recognizes STCW.
If you're a manning agent or fleet coordinator booking for a crew change, we also run group appointments so your whole roster gets cleared on the same day.
What's Included in Your STCW / NMA Seafarer Physical
Your exam is built to meet STCW standards and Norwegian Maritime Authority requirements in full, covering everything a cruise line or flag state will ask to see.
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Fit-for-duty physical assessment
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Vision and hearing evaluation
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Medical history and documentation review
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Certification valid for all ranks and vessel types
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Accepted worldwide wherever STCW is recognized
Living and working at sea is its own category of risk. We evaluate medical conditions against the realities of shipboard life, isolation from shore-based care, and the responsibility you carry for your crew, so your certificate actually means something when it's reviewed.
Your health. Your vessel. Your responsibility.
"I had four days between contracts and needed my STCW renewal done before I flew back out. Beach Medical got me the same day and I had my certificate in hand before I left the building."
Patient, 26, Orlando
STCW / NMA Seafarer Physical
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Physical Exam (S300)
Audiogram (Hearing test)
Vision testing (Near, Distant, Color)
Urinalysis
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Total
Price
$300
$35
$10
$5
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$350
If indicated: Chest X-ray (PA) to screen for tuberculosis — $75No insurance billing, no surprise add-ons. The price you see is what you pay, and it covers your full exam in one visit.
"I'd put this off because I assumed it would eat my whole day off. It took less than two hours start to finish, and they walked me through exactly what my cruise line needed."
Patient, 26, Orlando
Proudly Serving Port Canaveral and the Space Coast
Our downtown Orlando location is a quick drive from Port Canaveral, making it one of the most convenient STCW-approved exam sites for crew embarking or disembarking on the Space Coast. Whether you're joining a Disney ship, reporting for a contract renewal, or coordinating a multi-person crew change, we're positioned to get you seen and certified without losing a day to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an STCW seafarer physical take?
Most exams are completed in one visit, including the physical, hearing test, vision test, and urinalysis. Lab-dependent results may add time, but most mariners leave with their certification the same day.
Is Beach Medical approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority?
Yes. Beach Medical is an NMA-approved provider authorized to perform STCW-compliant medical evaluations for seafarers working under flag states that recognize NMA certification.
Do you work with Disney Cruise Line?
Yes. Beach Medical is a preferred provider for Disney Cruise Lines and regularly certifies crew joining Disney vessels.
Can I book a group appointment for a crew change?
Yes. Group appointments are available for crew changes, training groups, and company bookings. Contact us directly to coordinate scheduling for multiple mariners.
What if my exam shows I need a chest X-ray?
A chest X-ray to screen for tuberculosis is only required if clinically indicated during your exam. It's available on-site for an additional $75 and does not require a separate appointment.
Is this exam valid for all ranks and vessel types?
Yes. The STCW / NMA seafarer physical is valid across ranks and vessel types, wherever STCW certification is recognized.
