MCA-approved ENG1 seafarer medical examinations at Broadgate General Practice in the City of London — 45-minute assessments with online booking available.
Book direct →Trident Hyperbaric provides MCA ENG1 seafarer medical examinations in the City of London, conducted by Dr Michael Gonevski. Appointments are held at Broadgate General Practice on the third floor of 65 London Wall — a convenient location in the heart of the financial district, well served by multiple Underground lines and easily reached from across London and beyond.
The 45-minute ENG1 assessment follows MCA guidelines and covers physical measurements, vision and hearing tests, and a general health examination. The examination determines fitness to serve at sea as a commercial seafarer and, on a satisfactory outcome, results in the issue of an MCA ENG1 seafarer medical certificate. The current fee is £115. Appointments can be booked directly online via the Square booking portal.
The ENG1 certificate is a mandatory requirement for those working commercially at sea under MCA regulations. It is typically valid for two years (or one year for seafarers aged 55 or over, or those with certain medical conditions). Always confirm current requirements with the MCA or your flag state authority before attending.
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 45-minute examination at Trident Hyperbaric covers vision, hearing, blood pressure, physical measurements, and a general health assessment. The current fee is £115. Online booking is available via the Square portal.
Book appointment →Current fee: £115. Confirm directly with Dr Gonevski before attending. Always verify requirements with the MCA before enrolling.
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Heathrow transport →London has 13 major rail termini including St Pancras International, Paddington, and Victoria. Operators include National Rail services (Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, South Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and others) and Eurostar for direct international services from Paris and Brussels. All major stations are served by the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line for onward travel across the city. For the practice at London Wall, the nearest stations are Moorgate (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) and Liverpool Street (Central, Hammersmith & City lines), both within a short walk.
Various piers along the River Thames — including Embankment, Waterloo, Bankside, and Canary Wharf — are served by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. River bus services run between Putney Pier in the west and Barking Riverside in the east, calling at 24 piers. Accepts Oyster, contactless, and Visitor Oyster cards.
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