MCA-approved ENG1 seafarer medical examinations in Shirley, Southampton — serving commercial seafarers and superyacht crew requiring certificates of medical fitness.
Raymond Road Surgery, based in the Shirley area of Southampton, is an MCA-approved provider of ENG1 seafarer medical examinations. Dr B Ganesan and Dr S Robinson are approved medical examiners (AMEs) authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to conduct the statutory fitness assessments required for commercial seafarers.
The ENG1 medical certificate is a legal requirement for seafarers working on commercial vessels under the MCA's Code of Practice. The examination assesses a seafarer's fitness to serve at sea, covering vision, hearing, cardiovascular health, and general physical and mental fitness. Certificates are typically valid for two years, though shorter validity periods may apply depending on age or medical history.
Southampton is one of the UK's principal maritime centres, making Raymond Road Surgery a convenient choice for crew based on the south coast or passing through between contracts. Telephone bookings are recommended — call ahead to confirm availability and current examination fees.
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. The examination covers vision, hearing, blood pressure, and general physical fitness. Shorter validity periods may apply based on age or medical history — your examiner will advise at the appointment.
Call to book →Typical cost: £100–£180. Confirm current fees directly with the examiner.
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View options →Southampton Airport (SOU) — approximately 4 miles (6.5 km) from Southampton city centre, in the Borough of Eastleigh. Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Southampton Central takes ~10 minutes (up to 3 trains per hour). Taxi to the city centre takes approximately 10–15 minutes and costs roughly £20–£30. Handles UK domestic and European flights.
Airport transfer info →Southampton Central is the principal station, in the heart of the city centre. Served by South Western Railway (main operator), CrossCountry, and Southern. South Western Railway runs frequent direct services to London Waterloo (~75–80 minutes). CrossCountry serves Birmingham (~2h30m) and Manchester (~4h). Southern provides links to London Victoria and Gatwick Airport.
Town Quay, Southampton. Red Funnel operates services to the Isle of Wight — West Cowes for foot passengers, East Cowes for vehicles. The high-speed foot passenger service takes 23–25 minutes; the vehicle ferry takes 55–60 minutes.
Red Funnel →Southampton is well connected via the M3 from London and the north, and the M27 running east–west along the south coast. The city is approximately 75 miles south-west of London. Multiple city centre multi-storey car parks are available; the Novotel offers on-site parking at approximately £10 per night.
Open in Maps →Note: Southampton Airport (SOU) primarily serves UK domestic and European destinations. For long-haul international flights, the nearest major hub is London Heathrow (LHR), approximately 70 miles away by road or rail (roughly 1h15m–1h30m by train via South Western Railway). Price estimates for taxis and trains are approximate and subject to change.