The Ship Doctor App · Now on Google Play
The Ship Doctor App
Maritime Medicine in Your Pocket
Our flagship product. 140+ emergency simulations, an ECG lab, 17 clinical pathways and offline tools — built for clinicians who work beyond reliable connectivity. Free to start; Pro unlocks everything.
Prefer PDFs? See the Playbook & Interview Guide below.
Everything you need at sea, in one app
Maritime emergency training in your pocket — scenario-based simulations with live patient deterioration, a maritime ECG lab, emergency pathways and clinical tools. Built by a ship doctor. Works 100% offline at sea.
- 140+ scenario simulations — evolving vitals, weather and branching decisions
- 17 clinical pathways — anaphylaxis, STEMI, cardiac arrest, sepsis, asthma/COPD, seizure
- ECG Library + 43-question quiz — from STEMI to hypokalaemia
- 8 clinical calculators — NEWS2, qSOFA, HEART, Wells, CURB-65 and more
- Drug formulary, resource inventory, outbreak response — role modes for Doctor, Nurse, Medic and Student
Scan to install on your phone
Simulation and education only — not a substitute for clinical judgement; adapt to local policy.
Choose Your Resource
Maritime Medicine Resources
Three resources built around the operational realities of maritime and remote-care medicine — led by our flagship app.
Maritime Medicine Playbook
- • 1000+ page operational reference
- • Medevac decision frameworks
- • SBAR-M templates & escalation protocols
- • Continuously expanded clinical library
$29
Get the PlaybookInstant Download • Updated 2026
Interview Command Guide
- • Cruise & expedition interview frameworks
- • SBAR-M answer structures
- • Command language translation
$19
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Maritime Medicine Playbook
The full operational edition. A comprehensive 1000+ page operational reference with quick cards, dashboards, templates and emergency pathways — built for clinicians managing emergencies, prolonged stabilization, evacuation decisions, public health events, and medicolegal documentation at sea.
Who is this for?
- Ship doctors managing emergencies alone at 03:00
- Cruise nurses preparing for observation and escalation decisions
- Expedition clinicians working with delayed evacuation timelines
- Offshore medics managing trauma and prolonged stabilization
- Remote-care clinicians adapting hospital protocols to low-resource settings
What you get
- 1000+ pages of operational clinical content
- Emergency playbooks: chest pain, stroke, shock, seizures, trauma, cardiac arrest
- Oxygen planning and burn-rate frameworks
- SBAR-M bridge communication templates
- Medevac decision logic and trigger criteria
- Public health outbreak management at sea
- Expedition and polar emergency protocols
- Medicolegal documentation and capability-gap templates
- The Osolika Deterioration Loop framework
Table of Contents Preview
- Maritime Clinical Environment
- The Osolika Deterioration Loop
- Emergency Medicine at Sea (Chest Pain, Stroke, Shock, Seizures, Cardiac Arrest)
- Trauma and Surgical Emergencies
- Oxygen Planning and Burn-Rate Calculations
- Prolonged Stabilization and 72-Hour Maritime ICU Doctrine
- Paediatric and Obstetric Emergencies
- Mental Health and Behavioural Emergencies
- Public Health and Outbreak Management
- Expedition, Polar, and Tropical Medicine
- Medevac Decision-Making and Evacuation Logic
- SBAR-M Bridge Communication
- Medicolegal Documentation and Capability-Gap Notes
- Pharmacy, Formulary, and Drug Reference
- Command Communication and Risk Translation
Interview Command Guide
Career preparation for doctors and nurses entering maritime medicine. Learn to answer interview questions using command language, SBAR-M, and operational frameworks that demonstrate you can think beyond the diagnosis.
Who is this for?
- Doctors applying for cruise ship or expedition positions
- Nurses preparing for shipboard medical team interviews
- Offshore medics transitioning to maritime or remote-care roles
- Emergency physicians exploring maritime career pathways
- Anyone preparing for a maritime medical interview for the first time
What you get
- Operational viva preparation for doctor and nurse interviews
- SBAR-M answer frameworks for bridge communication questions
- Maritime scenario-based question banks with model answers
- Command language translation: how to sound operational, not clinical
- CV and application guidance for maritime positions
- Common interview traps and how to avoid them
- Role-specific preparation: cruise, expedition, offshore, yacht
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- Understanding the Maritime Interview
- What Employers and Medical Directors Look For
- Command Language and Operational Communication
- SBAR-M for Interview Scenarios
- Doctor Interview Questions and Model Answers
- Nurse Interview Questions and Model Answers
- Scenario-Based Viva Practice
- CV and Application Guidance
- Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Post-Interview Follow-Up Strategy
Prepare with free interview question guides:
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Product Comparison
Choose the resource that matches where you are in your maritime medicine journey.
| The Ship Doctor App Free · Pro $4.99/mo Best place to start |
Free Red-Zone Card |
Playbook $29 |
Guide $19 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140+ clinical simulations | ✓ | — | — | — |
| ECG Library + 43-question quiz | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Clinical calculators & algorithms | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Emergency protocols | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Works 100% offline at sea | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| SBAR-M documentation | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Oxygen planning tools | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Interview frameworks | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Model answers (SBAR-M) | — | — | — | ✓ |
The app is free to start · Pro is $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr. Or explore the Free Maritime Clinician Toolkit
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these physical books?
No. All products are digital downloads in PDF format. You receive instant access after purchase through Gumroad. No shipping, no waiting. A dedicated offline app with enhanced features is planned for the future.
Can I use them offline?
Yes. Once downloaded, the PDF files work fully offline on any device — laptop, tablet, phone, or e-reader. This is critical for clinicians working in low-connectivity maritime environments. A dedicated offline app is also planned.
Are these official employer protocols?
No. The Ship Doctor resources are educational and operational reference materials. They are not official employer protocols, flag-state requirements, or regulatory documents. They are designed to be used alongside vessel protocols, telemedical advice, and company procedures — not as a replacement.
Which product should I start with?
If you are already working at sea or preparing for your first contract, start with the Maritime Medicine Playbook. If you are preparing for a maritime medical interview, start with the Interview Command Guide. If you just want to explore, start with the free Maritime Clinician Toolkit.
Do I get instant access after purchase?
Yes. Access is provided immediately after purchase through Gumroad. You receive the PDF files instantly — no waiting, no shipping, no approval process. Download them and start reading within minutes.
What is your refund policy?
Because these are instant digital downloads, all sales are final and we don't offer refunds once a file has been downloaded, except where required by law (e.g. a faulty or misdescribed file). If something's wrong with your download, email us and we'll fix it. See our Sales & Refund Policy.
What happens after purchase?
After completing your purchase on Gumroad, you will receive an email with a download link. You can download the PDF files immediately to any device. You will also have access to future updates through your Gumroad library.
Is this suitable for non-clinicians?
The Ship Doctor is designed for qualified clinicians and healthcare professionals working or preparing to work in maritime, offshore, expedition, or remote-care environments. It is not intended for layperson self-diagnosis or emergency treatment by non-clinicians.
Start with the Free Card. Build out the Full Playbook.
Begin with the free Red-Zone Maritime Emergency Card, then step up to the Maritime Medicine Playbook for deeper emergency pathways, documentation templates and operational decision tools.