MCA-approved doctor offering ENG1 seafarer medical certificates on the French Riviera, with appointments available year-round in Juan-les-Pins, Antibes.
Book direct →Dr Bruno Lavagne is an MCA Approved Doctor based in Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, on the French Riviera. His practice specialises in ENG1 seafarer medical examinations — the certificate required by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for commercial crew working on coded vessels.
The surgery operates on weekdays throughout the year and may open on Saturdays during busy yachting season periods. With Antibes one of the world’s leading superyacht hubs — home to Port Vauban, the largest yacht harbour in Europe — Dr Lavagne’s practice is well placed to serve crew joining or rotating off vessels in the area. The ENG1 fee is €170.
Appointments can be booked by phone or via the online booking platform at the practice website. Crew are advised to book ahead during peak season (May–October) when demand is highest.
The ENG1 seafarer medical certificate is required for commercial seafarers working on MCA-coded vessels. It confirms fitness to serve at sea and is typically valid for 2 years (or 1 year for seafarers over 70). The examination covers vision, hearing, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, and general physical fitness. Dr Lavagne’s current fee is €170. Appointments are available on weekdays year-round, with Saturday openings during the busy yachting season.
Book appointment →Fee: €170. Confirm directly with the practice before your appointment in case pricing has changed.
Historic 5-star Art Deco seafront hotel on the bay in Juan-les-Pins, with a Michelin-starred restaurant and private beach — one of the French Riviera’s most celebrated addresses.
View options →Charming 2-star villa-style guesthouse with 16 rooms set in a quiet residential area, offering free parking, a garden terrace, and a 7-minute walk to Juan-les-Pins beach.
View options →4-star self-catering aparthotel with studio and apartment units located a 6-minute walk from Port Vauban marina in Antibes, suitable for longer stays.
View options →Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) — approximately 17 km from Antibes / Juan-les-Pins. Taxi: fixed rate approx. €60–€72, journey 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. Train: free tram line 2 from the terminal to Saint-Augustin station, then TER regional train to Juan-les-Pins station (direct, ~24 minutes); total journey approx. 35–45 minutes. Express Bus 82 also runs directly from the airport to Antibes/Juan-les-Pins with no transfer required.
Juan-les-Pins station (TER only) is in the town centre. Antibes station (TER + TGV) is approx. 3 km from Juan-les-Pins and is served by TGV long-distance trains as well as regional TER services. TER services run up to 5 times per hour between Nice Saint-Augustin and Antibes. Local trains stop at Juan-les-Pins approximately 3 times per hour.
Port d’Antibes / Juan-les-Pins waterfront. Riviera Lines and local operators run seasonal ferry services connecting Antibes to the Îles de Lérins (Île Sainte-Marguerite), approx. 20-minute crossing. Coastal connections to Cannes are available by boat. No major international or inter-city passenger ferry routes serve Antibes directly.
Antibes / Juan-les-Pins is accessed via the A8 motorway (La Provençale), exit Antibes (junction 44). The town sits between Cannes (approx. 11 km south-west) and Nice (approx. 22 km north-east). The coastal D6007 road also connects the resort strip. Paid public car parks are available in Antibes old town and near Juan-les-Pins beach. Street parking is limited in summer; some hotels offer free on-site parking.
Open in Maps →Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE) is the primary international gateway. The train is the most cost-effective transfer option; Express Bus 82 is the simplest (no change required). Taxi fares quoted are approximate fixed rates and may carry surcharges at night or on public holidays. Ferry services to the Lérins Islands are seasonal — confirm current schedules with local operators.