ENG1 Medical in Southampton — Book an MCA-Approved Doctor Near You
Southampton is the UK’s cruise and merchant-navy capital, so demand for ENG1 medicals here is high — and so is the number of approved doctors within easy reach.
- Southampton is served by MCA-approved ENG1 doctors including University Health Service — Seafarer Medicals and Dr Tomson ENG Medicals.
- The ENG1 examination fee is capped at £115 nationally, so it costs the same in Southampton 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 Southampton and book online at offshoremedicalsnearme.co.uk.
Approved ENG1 doctors near Southampton
The ENG1 can only be carried out by a doctor on the MCA approved list. These clinics are in or within travelling distance of Southampton:
- University Health Service — Seafarer MedicalsHighfield Campus, Southampton — In the city, minutes from Southampton Central.
- Dr Tomson ENG MedicalsBlackthorn Health Centre, Hamble — About 6 miles south-east of the city centre.
- Maritime Medical (Dr Ben Vines)Chawton House Surgery, Lymington — Around 30 minutes west, handy for the New Forest and Lymington.
- Island City PracticePortsmouth — About 45 minutes east if Southampton is fully booked.
Cruise-line and yacht crew joining ships in Southampton often need the ENG1 turned around quickly before a crew change — booking online and picking the earliest live slot is the fastest route.
Book your Southampton ENG1 medical online
Instead of calling clinics one by one, enter your postcode below to see real, live appointment availability at approved doctors near Southampton, then book and pay in a couple of minutes.
See live ENG1 availability near Southampton 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 Southampton 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.