An ENG1 Medical is the gold standard for medical fitness in the maritime industry. Whether you are looking to start your career with an STCW Basic Safety course or upgrading to Yachtmaster, holding a valid ENG1 is often a mandatory requirement.
Please Note: Palma Sea School does not conduct these examinations internally. However, to assist our students and the wider yachting community, we have compiled the details of the MCA-approved doctors currently operating in Mallorca.
Why do you need an ENG1?
If you are working on a commercial vessel at sea, you are required by the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) to hold a certificate of medical fitness.
Where to get an ENG1 in Mallorca
There are currently two primary medical centres in Mallorca approved to issue MCA ENG1 certificates. We recommend booking well in advance, especially during the start of the Mediterranean season (April/May).
1. Club de Mar Medical (Closest to Palma Sea School)
Located conveniently in the Club de Mar marina, this is often the easiest option for students training in the main port area.
- Doctor: Dr. Johanna Clark
- Location: 118 Avinguda de Joan Miró, 07015 Palma de Mallorca
- Contact: +34 619 982 142 / +34 971 703 391
- Website: clubdemarmedical.com
2. British Medical Centre (Palmanova)
Located in Palmanova, a short drive west of Palma.
- Doctor: Dr. Amit Bajpai
- Location: Carrer Ses Planas, 7, Palmanova, Calvià, 07181
- Contact: +34 971 683 511 / +34 650 249 952
- Email: clinic@britishmedicalcentre.com
- Website: britishmedicalcentre.com
(Always check the Official MCA List for the most up-to-date status of approved doctors).
What to take to your examination
To ensure your appointment goes smoothly, ensure you arrive with:
- Photo ID: A valid Passport or Discharge Book.
- Current Medical: Your previous ENG1 certificate (if you have one).
- Corrective Lenses: If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring them along (plus a spare pair).
- Medication Details: A list of any medication you are currently taking.
Acceptance of Non-UK Certificates
If you already hold a medical certificate from another country, it may be accepted as equivalent to an ENG1. The following are the countries whose national seafarer medical certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK’s ENG 1 Seafarer Medical Fitness Certificate:
Belgium, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Hong Kong, Cyprus, India, Czech Republic, Jamaica, Denmark*, Mauritius, Estonia, New Zealand, Finland, Pakistan, France, South Africa, Germany, Sri Lanka, Greece, Ukraine, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta*, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
*See notes here.
Got your Medical? Get Qualified.
Once you have confirmed you are fit for sea, the next step is getting the certifications you need to work. Palma Sea School offers a full range of RYA and MCA training right here in the centre of Palma.
Just starting out? View our Competent Crew courses.
Aiming for Captain? View our Yachtmaster Prep weeks.