Doctors

DG Shipping–Approved Medical Examiners

At Hoon Marine Medicals, all seafarer medical examinations are conducted strictly in accordance with the requirements of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India.
Our approved medical examiners possess deep expertise in Pre-Employment Medical Examinations (PEME), periodic and revalidation medicals, and DG Shipping–prescribed medical assessments under STCW 2010, ILO MLC 2006, and associated DGS circulars.

Dr. Sumit Shaw, MBBS

DG Shipping–Approved Medical Examiner

Approval No.: WB/KOL/10/2016

Dr. Shaw is a DG Shipping–approved Medical Examiner with over three decades of rich and diverse medical experience in clinical practice and occupational health.
 
For the past 10+ years, he has been extensively engaged in conducting DG Shipping–mandated medical examinations for seafarers, strictly in accordance with ILO / MLC 2006 standards and DGS guidelines, including Annex IV and Annex V requirements.
 
He specializes in:
•Pre-sea and ship-joining fitness medicals for seafarers
•Medical examinations for maritime college admissions
•Follow-up and special assessments as prescribed by DG Shipping
 
Dr. Shaw is known for his meticulous evaluation process, accurate clinical judgment, and precise documentation, ensuring that all issued fitness certificates are fully compliant, internationally accepted, and recognized by flag states, ship owners, and maritime authorities worldwide.
 
His combined 30+ years of medical expertise, along with a decade of focused experience in maritime medical examinations, make him a trusted and dependable medical examiner within the maritime industry.

Other Doctors & Consultant Specialists

Dr. Ranes Pal, MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology)

Dr. Pal is a senior consultant cardiologist with over 25 years of experience in preventive and non-invasive cardiology. He conducts detailed cardiac evaluations, ECG interpretation, and treadmill (TMT) tests, ensuring seafarers and industrial employees meet the stringent fitness standards required for maritime and offshore duties.

Dr. Amitrasudan Roy Choudhury, MBBS, MD(Sonology)

Dr. Roy Choudhury performs a full range of ultrasound investigations, including abdominal, pelvic, thyroid, musculoskeletal, and Doppler studies. His diagnostic acumen, combined with adherence to PNDT Act norms and West Bengal Health Department regulations, ensures precision, patient safety, and full legal compliance in every scan.

Dr. S.K. Mukherjee, MBBS, DMRD, DMRT, MD (Radiology)

Dr. Mukherjee oversees all X-ray diagnostics and radiological reporting at the center. He ensures every procedure follows Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board) safety protocols. With extensive clinical radiology experience, Dr. Mukherjee’s reports are known for clarity, reliability, and compliance with occupational and maritime medical documentation standards.

Dr. Tathagata Adhikari, MBBS, MD (Pathology)

Dr. Adhikari heads the pathology and laboratory diagnostics division. He supervises all tests and reporting under NABL (Entry Level) and ISO 15189:2022 frameworks. With vast experience in clinical biochemistry, hematology, and quality assurance systems, Dr. Adhikari ensures every report issued by the laboratory meets internationally recognized accuracy and traceability standards.

Dr. Akshaydeep Dutta, BDS

Dr. Dutta provides dental examinations and clearances for pre-joining and periodic seafarer medicals. His approach emphasizes preventive dental care, ensuring oral health issues do not interfere with crew fitness or seafaring assignments. Routine dental evaluations and treatment are performed in alignment with maritime medical standards.

DR. BISHAL BHAGAT

MBBS MS (Orthopaedics)
DNB Consultant Orthopaedic
25+ Years of Experience

Other Medical Practitioners

Dr. Shyamal Dutta, MBBS Medical Officer

With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dutta is an integral part of the Hoon Marine Medicals team. He assists in general health consultations, fitness evaluations, and routine medical examinations. His long-standing experience in family medicine and occupational health ensures dependable clinical judgment and continuity of patient care.

Technical & Support Team

Our technical and diagnostic team comprises certified and well-trained professionals skilled in conducting:

  • ECG and TMT testing
  • Audiometry and Spirometry (PFTs)
  • X-ray and ultrasound procedures
  • Sample collection and handling for pathology

All technicians operate under NABL and ISO 15189:2022 quality standards and regularly undergo refresher training in infection control, radiation safety, and equipment calibration.
Their diligence ensures accuracy, consistency, and comfort for every patient examined at the center.

Commitment to Quality and Compliance

At Hoon Marine Medicals, every member of our team — from doctors to technicians — is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and medical ethics.
We strictly adhere to:

  • DG Shipping and ILO/MLC 2006 medical guidelines
  • NABL (Entry Level)and ISO 15189:2022 laboratory standards
  • PNDT, BARC, and Clinical Establishment Act (West Bengal)compliance norms
  • ISO 9001:2015quality management system requirements

Our collective commitment ensures every report and medical certificate issued from our center is credible, globally accepted, and aligned with all national and international medical regulations.