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The ENG1 is the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) Seafarer Medical Certificate, a mandatory requirement for all professional crew working aboard commercially operated vessels. Without a valid ENG1, seafarers cannot legally work on a commercial yacht or ship. The medical examination is conducted by an MCA-approved doctor — not a standard GP — and assesses vision, hearing, cardiovascular health, and general fitness for sea duty. The process typically takes 30 to 60 minutes and costs between £100 and £150 depending on the practitioner and location. ENG1 certificates are valid for two years in most cases, though seafarers over 55 or those with certain medical conditions may receive a one-year certificate. There are MCA-approved doctors in most major UK cities and in key international yachting locations including Antibes, Palma, Fort Lauderdale, and Sydney.
All professional seafarers — including deck crew, interior crew, and engineers — working on commercially operated vessels require a valid ENG1. It cannot be substituted with a standard medical.
An ENG1 examination costs approximately £100 to £150 in the UK, varying between approved practitioners. Prices may differ at international locations.
You must use an MCA-approved doctor. The MCA publishes an approved list and the YachtSync directory includes ENG1 doctors in key locations worldwide.
ENG1 certificates are valid for two years. Seafarers over 55, or those with certain medical conditions, may receive a certificate valid for one year only.
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