ENG1 Medical in Portsmouth — Book an MCA-Approved Doctor Near You
Portsmouth’s naval and commercial-maritime history means steady demand for seafarer medicals across the city and along the south coast.
- Portsmouth is served by MCA-approved ENG1 doctors including Island City Practice and University Health Service — Seafarer Medicals.
- The ENG1 examination fee is capped at £115 nationally, so it costs the same in Portsmouth as anywhere else in the UK.
- An ENG1 must be carried out by a doctor on the MCA approved list, not a standard GP.
- A standard ENG1 is valid for up to 2 years (1 year for applicants aged 16 to 18).
- You can compare live appointment availability at approved clinics near Portsmouth and book online at offshoremedicalsnearme.co.uk.
Approved ENG1 doctors near Portsmouth
The ENG1 can only be carried out by a doctor on the MCA approved list. These clinics are in or within travelling distance of Portsmouth:
- Island City PracticeLake Road Health Centre, Portsmouth — Central Portsmouth.
- University Health Service — Seafarer MedicalsSouthampton — About 45 minutes west along the M27.
- Dr Tomson ENG MedicalsHamble, near Southampton — Roughly 35 minutes by car.
- Occupational Health Doctor LtdHove, near Brighton — Around an hour east along the coast.
Book your Portsmouth ENG1 medical online
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See live ENG1 availability near Portsmouth Enter your postcode and compare real, live appointment times at MCA-approved clinics — book online in a couple of minutes. Find a clinic →What does an ENG1 in Portsmouth cost?
The standard examination fee is capped at £115 by the MCA — the same across the UK. Extra assessments such as a Chester Step fitness test or a drug-and-alcohol screen can add to it. Full detail: how much an ENG1 medical costs.
What happens at the appointment
An ENG1 takes 30–45 minutes and covers vision (including colour vision), hearing, blood pressure, heart and lungs, BMI, a urine test and a general physical examination. Come prepared — read what to expect on the day.