ENG1 & offshore medical guides
Straight answers on the ENG1 seafarer medical — what it is, what it costs, what happens on the day — plus location guides for finding an approved doctor near you.
ENG1 explained
- ENG1 basicsWhat Is an ENG1 Medical? The Complete 2026 Guide for Seafarers
The ENG1 is the medical fitness certificate you need to work at sea on a UK-registered ship. Here is exactly what it involves, who needs it and how to get one.
- Cost & feesHow Much Does an ENG1 Medical Cost in 2026? (Fee Cap Explained)
The price of an ENG1 is regulated. Here is what you should actually be charged, and the extras that can push it higher.
- Which medicalENG1 vs ML5 vs OGUK/OEUK Medical: Which One Do You Need?
Three different seafarer and offshore medicals, often confused. Here is how to tell which one your role actually requires.
- On the dayENG1 Medical: What to Expect on the Day (and How to Prepare)
Know exactly what happens at an ENG1 examination so you turn up prepared and give yourself the best chance of a clean pass.
- Validity & renewalHow Long Does an ENG1 Medical Last? Validity, Renewal & Expiry
The ENG1 validity rules in one place — including the situations where your certificate runs for less than the full two years.
Find an ENG1 medical near you
- Location guideENG1 Medical Southampton
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Southampton and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical Portsmouth
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Portsmouth and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical London
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for London and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical Aberdeen
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Aberdeen and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical Glasgow
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Glasgow and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical Liverpool
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Liverpool and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical Bristol
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Bristol and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical Newcastle & the North East
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Newcastle & the North East and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical Cardiff
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Cardiff and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical Birmingham
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Birmingham and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical Leeds
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Leeds and the surrounding area.
- Location guideENG1 Medical Nottingham
Approved doctors and live appointment availability for Nottingham and the surrounding area.