Seafarer medical certificates
How to apply
How to apply depends on which certificate you need.
How to apply for an ENG 1 certificate
An ENG 1 certificate must be issued by a doctor approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Find your nearest approved doctor in the UK.
Companies can find company-approved doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations for specific shipping companies.
Approved doctor lists are updated monthly.
The doctor will give you an ENG 1 certificate if you pass the examination.
What to take
Bring the following to your examination:
- your previous medical certificate if you have one
- your local doctor’s name, address and contact details
- any medication you’re taking
- your glasses or contact lenses but not colour correction lenses
- an accepted form of photo ID
Accepted forms of photo ID
You can use one of the following as photo ID:
- passport
- photocard driving licence
- national identity card or citizen’s card
- a seaman’s card or discharge book
How to apply for an ML5 certificate
Download the ML5 application form and ask your doctor to complete it.