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You must have an ENG 1 or an ML5 seafarer medical fitness certificate to work at sea.
You need an ENG 1 certificate if you’re any of the following:
You need an ENG 1 certificate if one or more of the following apply:
Some seafarer medical certificates from other countries are accepted instead of an ENG 1 form.
Read the guidance about medical fitness requirements if you work on domestic vessels and small commercial vessels.
There is not a set fee for an ML5 certificate but your doctor will probably charge for this service.
You’re an existing fisher if you were working for 4 weeks or more on a UK registered fishing vessel between 30 November 2021 and 29 November 2023.
You must have an ENG 1 or an ML5 seafarer medical fitness certificate to work at sea.
You need an ENG 1 certificate if you’re any of the following:
You need an ENG 1 certificate if one or more of the following apply:
Some seafarer medical certificates from other countries are accepted instead of an ENG 1 form.
Read the guidance about medical fitness requirements if you work on domestic vessels and small commercial vessels.
There is not a set fee for an ML5 certificate but your doctor will probably charge for this service.
You’re an existing fisher if you were working for 4 weeks or more on a UK registered fishing vessel between 30 November 2021 and 29 November 2023.
An ENG 1 certificate must be issued by a doctor approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Companies can find company-approved doctors approved to carry out ENG 1 medical examinations for specific shipping companies.
The doctor will give you an ENG 1 certificate if you pass the examination.
Download the ML5 application form and ask your doctor to complete it.
You must have a valid medical fitness certificate and produce this on demand to the right authorities.
