Seafarer medicals

Overview

You need an ENG 1 certificate if you’re any of the following:

• a seafarer
• in charge of a ship
• serving on a merchant ship or yacht

The maximum fee for an ENG 1 medical examination is £95.

How to apply

An ENG 1 certificate must be issued by a doctor approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Find your nearest approved doctor in the UK or abroad by using the links below:

• ENG1 medicals in the UK 
• ENG1 medicals overseas

Companies can find company-approved doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations for specific shipping companies.
Approved doctor lists are updated monthly.

Bring the following to your examination:

• Photo ID, for example a passport.
• Our previous medical certificate if you have one.
• Your local doctor’s name, address and contact details
• Any medication you’re taking.
• Your glasses or contact lenses but not colour correction lenses.

The doctor will give you an ENG 1 certificate on the day if you pass the examination.

Some seafarer medical certificates from other countries are accepted instead of an ENG 1 form.

Equivalent medical certification accepted by the MCA