Description
Marine Pro Academy Ltd facilitates in organising an appointment at an approved MCA Doctor to conduct a ENG1 Seafarers Medical Fitness examination, only on successful completion of medical will a ENG1 Certificate be issued by the relevant authorities. If failure to pass the ENG1 Seafarers Medical Fitness examination may mean that you won’t be able to take part in courses provided by Marine Pro Academy Ltd.
Overview
The ENG1 Seafarer Medical is the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) medical certificate required for many seafarers and is widely requested by employers across the commercial maritime and superyacht industries. If you’re planning to work at sea, join a vessel, or start your yachting career, having a valid ENG1 is often a key step before employment.
Your ENG1 assessment must be completed with an MCA-approved doctor and checks that you meet the medical fitness standards for work at sea. If you pass, you’ll receive an ENG1 certificate, typically valid for up to 2 years(shorter validity may apply in some cases, depending on medical factors and the doctor’s decision).
What the medical may include
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General health questionnaire and review of medical history
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Height, weight and basic health checks (e.g. blood pressure)
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Eyesight and colour vision checks
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Hearing assessment
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Urinalysis and other checks as required by the examining doctor
Who it’s for
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New entrants to yachting / commercial maritime roles
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Deck crew, interior crew, engineers and watersports crew
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Seafarers needing a renewal medical prior to joining a vessel
What you’ll need
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Valid photo ID (passport is recommended)
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Any prescription glasses/contact lenses you use
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Details of any current medication and relevant medical history
Important: This product is for information/booking support only—your ENG1 can only be issued by an MCA-approved doctor following the medical assessment. If you’d like, we can help you understand what’s required and point you towards suitable options locally.
ENG1 Medical – Organiser Statement & Liability Disclaimer (Marine Pro Academy Ltd)
Marine Pro Academy Ltd may, in good faith, assist with arranging an ENG1 Seafarer Medical appointment with an MCA-approved doctor. Marine Pro Academy Ltd acts solely as an introducer/organiser and does not provide medical advice, carry out medical examinations, or influence medical decisions. Any medical assessment, findings, and the decision to issue (or not issue) an ENG1 certificate are the sole responsibility of the examining MCA-approved doctor.
Marine Pro Academy Ltd arranges ENG1 appointments at no profit to the company. All medical fees are payable to the examining doctor/clinic (or as otherwise specified at the time of booking).
By proceeding, you acknowledge and agree that Marine Pro Academy Ltd accepts no liability for:
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a decision by the doctor to fail, restrict, or limit the validity of an ENG1 certificate;
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any delays, cancellations, or changes made by the doctor/clinic; or
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any losses, costs, or consequences arising from a failure to obtain an ENG1 certificate or any restrictions placed upon it.
Nothing in this statement excludes or limits liability where it cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
