Seafarer (ENG1) Medical
The seafarer (ENG1) medical is required to work on a ship, vessel or boat. It is used as an indicator of the level of fitness required to work at sea. It is used for all boats going a certain distance from shore. We can also provide another type of medical (the ML5) if required, this is for boats that are sailing close to shore or not at sea. The medical standards are set by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The certificate lasts a maximum of two years.
About the medical
ID is required for this medical. Please bring either a passport, driving license or discharge book. Please also bring any glasses you own and be prepared to remove your contact lenses. We will need to see your medication too, including inhalers, drops, creams, injections and tablets. The medical lasts up to one hour.
- Social, occupational and medical history
- Height/weight/BMI
- Blood pressure test
- Eye test
- Urine test
- Hearing test (this is required every 10 years unless more frequent testing is required, as stated by the MCA)
- Clinical examination
Further information may be necessary depending on your medical history. If there is any history of stroke, heart attack, an issue with heart rhythm, blood clots, kidney stones, epilepsy, diabetes or allergies, please speak to the doctor before the medical so you can gather the correct information and ensure there are no delays on receiving your certificate if passed.
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