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Shipping medicals

We have a Maritime and Coastguard Agency approved doctor qualified for ENG1 medical certificates.

To arrange an appointment, please book in by clicking the link below. Appointments can last between 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Book Shipping Medical here

Medical fees

A non-refundable deposit of £30 is to be paid at the point of booking and the balance on the day of the appointment (payment details are given at the point of booking):

  • ENG1 – £115.00
  • ML5 – £85.00

Please avoid exposure to loud noises for 48 hours prior to the appointment and attend your medical wearing comfortable clothing suitable for an exercise test if this is required.

Please bring with you:

  • a discharge book, passport or other certified photographic proof of identity and a driving licence
  • the old or current ENG1 – a new one cannot be issued without this
  • spectacles or contact lenses if worn, plus spares. Those who wear contact lenses should not wear them on the day of the examination as they will need to remove them while they are tested
  • any medications
  • recent letters or discharge notes which relate to medical treatment since the last medical examination
  • a dental examination forms part of the medical and you will have needed to have visited a dentist within the last year or are advised to do so
  • should the examination require an interpreter please bring them with you
  • on arrival please report to reception, settle the invoice and complete the consent form. You will be given a urine pot – you will not need to produce a sample until you have seen the doctor

We do not do wind turbine examinations, please look at the MCA website.

Any enquiries please use the following email address: saltashhc.mcamedicals@nhs.net

Page published: 10 September 2024
Last updated: 15 October 2025