MCA-approved ENG1 seafarer medical examinations in Golfe-Juan, conveniently situated between Antibes and Cannes on the Côte d’Azur — appointments bookable directly online.
Book appointment →Dr Christopher Besse is an MCA-approved examiner and experienced GP with twenty years of practice, providing ENG1 seafarer medical examinations from his clinic in Golfe-Juan on the French Riviera. His practice is located on the second floor of 74 Avenue de la Liberté, centrally placed between the superyacht hubs of Antibes and Cannes — making it a practical choice for seafarers based throughout the Côte d’Azur.
The ENG1 certificate is the standard seafarer medical required under MCA regulations for commercial seafarers working on UK-flagged or MCA-certificated vessels. Dr Besse’s approval by the MCA means certificates he issues are recognised for this purpose. The current fee is €170 and appointments are self-booked directly online via Calendly — no referral or intermediary required.
With Golfe-Juan–Vallauris railway station a short walk from the practice, the clinic is straightforward to reach by train from Nice Airport, Cannes, and Antibes, as well as by car from across the region.
The ENG1 seafarer medical certificate is required for commercial seafarers under MCA regulations. 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 Besse is an MCA-approved examiner, meaning certificates he issues are recognised for UK-flagged and MCA-certificated vessels. The current fee is €170.
Confirm current fees and any additional requirements directly with the examiner before attending. Requirements and fees are set by the examiner and are subject to change.
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View options →Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) is approximately 22 km (14 miles) from Golfe-Juan. By train: SNCF TER service from the airport to Golfe-Juan–Vallauris station takes approximately 26 minutes and costs around €3–8. By taxi or private transfer: approximately 19–25 minutes depending on traffic, with fixed-rate transfers typically €85–€110 per vehicle.
Plan your journey →Golfe-Juan–Vallauris station sits in the heart of Golfe-Juan on the Marseille–Ventimiglia coastal line, with regular direct SNCF TER services to Cannes (6 km west) and Antibes and Nice eastward. Hourly regional trains connect to Nice Airport via Saint-Laurent-du-Var. The marina and town centre — and the medical practice — are a short 5-minute walk from the station. The EFFIA car park is adjacent to the station and less than 5 minutes’ walk from the port.
Port de Golfe-Juan (Quai Saint Pierre) is served by Riviera Lines with crossings to Île Sainte-Marguerite (largest of the Lérins Islands) — a scenic 25-minute crossing running every 4 hours daily, with broader connections to the Îles de Lérins.
Riviera Lines →Golfe-Juan is accessed via the A8 autoroute (La Provençale) — exit at Antibes or Cannes depending on direction. The town sits on the D6007 coastal road between Cannes and Antibes. Journey times: approximately 25 minutes from Nice, 10 minutes from Cannes, and 15 minutes from Antibes. The EFFIA car park at Golfe-Juan–Vallauris station (19 Avenue de la Gare) is open 24/7 and less than 5 minutes’ walk from the port.
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