Seafarers Medicals – ENG1 & ML5
Dr Richard Gill and Dr Andrew Drake are the approved doctors for the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) and can perform medicals for those that wish to obtain or renew their ENG1 Fit to Sail certificate. He can also assess seafarers for the MCA ML5 medical.
Appointments:
To arrange an appointment, please speak to one of our receptionists on 02392 310 151. An appointment for a ENG1 Medical is 40 minutes and an ML5 appointment is 30 minutes.
What does the medical involve?
The doctor will go through your medical history and provides a physical examination, including height, weight, blood pressure, sight and hearing test. You will be asked to provide a sample of urine for testing.
Dr Gill and Dr Drake are male doctors, if you would like a female chaperone present during the examination please inform the receptionist at the time of booking.
Fees:
The fee for an ENG1 & ML5 Medical is £115. We ask to take the full payment prior to the appointment – this can be paid over the phone via card or you can visit our reception prior to your medical and pay with cash, or card.
ENG1 Medical
An ENG1 Medical can last up to two years, depending on if you are medically fit. The appointment will take 40 minutes to be carried out. If you do require a duplicate ENG1 Certificate there will be a admin fee of £65 to produce this.
Please note that if your BMI is > 35 you may be required to carry out a Chester Step test which will be an additional fee and will need to be carried out in a separate appointment.
What to bring with you:
- Previous ENG1 Medical Certificate; unless new entrant. Your previous certificate must be surrendered to the Approved Doctor when attending your appointment.
- A form of identification. This must be an original passport, driving license, or seamans/discharge book. These are the only photo ID’s accepted by the MCA. Scanned copies held on electronic devices are NOT acceptable.
- If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring these to your appointment. Contact lenses should be removed 12 hours before your appointment. If this is not possible, remove on arrival and bring fluid to reinsert lenses following your medical.
- If you have not had an eye test in the last 2 years and wear glasses, we recommend you have an eyesight test prior to your appointment.
- Any medication, recent letters, discharge notes, vision test results or relevant information which relates to medical treatment since your last medical.
- Avoid loud noises up to 16 hours before your appointment as you will be required to carry out a hearing test as part of the medical.
- You will be asked to provide a urine sample on arrival. We cannot accept samples brought with you for testing.
- If your BMI is over 35, you may be required to undergo a chester step test. This is to demonstrate your fitness to undertake your role on board. This will be scheduled in a separate appointment.
- Please ensure you wear appropriate undergarments and loose clothing for your examination. The doctors will respect your privacy, and a chaperone can be provided if required. (For example, loose jogging bottoms/shorts, not jeans/leggings)
ML5 Medical
An ML5 Medical can last up to five years, unless you are 65 years old or older in which it lasts for 1 year. An ML5 Medical is for those who work no more than ’60 miles to sea, or as crew on seagoing local passenger vessels.’ as per the MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) guideline. The appointment will take 30 minutes to be carried out.
Please note that if your BMI is > 35 you may be required to carry out a Chester Step test which will be an additional fee and will need to be carried out in a separate appointment.
What to bring with you:
- A form of identification. This must be an original passport or driving license. These are the only photo ID’s accepted by the MCA. Scanned copies held on electronic devices are NOT acceptable.
- If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring these to your appointment. Contact lenses should be removed 12 hours before your appointment. If this is not possible, remove on arrival and bring fluid to reinsert lenses following your medical.
- If you have not had an eye test in the last 2 years and wear glasses, we recommend you have an eyesight test prior to your appointment.
- Any medication, recent letters, discharge notes, vision test results or relevant information which relates to medical treatment since your last medical.
- You will be asked to provide a urine sample on arrival. We cannot accept samples brought with you for testing.
- If your BMI is over 35, you may be required to undergo a chester step test. This is to demonstrate your fitness to undertake your role on board. This will be scheduled in a separate appointment.
- Please ensure you wear appropriate undergarments and loose clothing for your examination. The doctors will respect your privacy, and a chaperone can be provided if required. (For example, loose jogging bottoms/shorts, not jeans/leggings)
