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What is an ML5 medical?
The purpose of the ML5 form is to obtain a factual report of your medical history and present state of health, enabling your doctor to decide on your fitness to navigate safely and undertake emergency duties. Complete Part A of the form (but do not sign the declaration until you are with the doctor).
What is the difference between ML5 and ENG1?
To work as a professional Yachtmaster you need either your ENG1 or ML5 to support commercial endorsement of your qualification. Flying Fish recommends ENG1, which validates Yachtmaster Offshore to 150 miles from a safe haven and Yachtmaster Ocean on an unrestricted basis. ML5 limits you to 60 miles.
How long does an ML5 last?
5 years
period for ML5 certificates is 5 years. It should be noted that a seafarer medical certificate becomes invalid if the seafarer develops any of the conditions listed below or a disability affecting fitness to work; this includes mental as well as physical conditions.
How long does an ENG1 medical take?
around 30-40 minutes
The appointment should take around 30-40 minutes and the medical is non-invasive. The doctor will ask for a urine sample so that your kidney function and blood sugar levels can be tested, they will measure your height and weight, take your blood pressure, listen to your lungs as well as check your ears nose and throat.
What happens if you fail ENG1?
What if I fail my ENG1 medical? If you do not pass your ENG1 medical (ie temporarily or permanently unfit), these results will stand for 5 years. You can have another ENG1 medical during the next 5 years if you can medically prove that the condition that caused you to fail has been reversed.
What does ENG1 stand for?
medical examination
The ENG1 is a medical examination set by the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) to assess whether individuals are fit to work on a seagoing vessel and perform duties at sea. You’ll need an ENG1 if you’re in charge of a ship (a captain), serving on a merchant ship, or a seafarer.
How long does an ENG1 medical last?
2 years
An ENG1 can be valid for up to 2 years (1 year if you are aged between 16 and 18) and an ML5 can be valid for up to 5 years, however either certificate would become invalid if you developed a condition or a disability (mental or physical) which affects your ability to work.
What does ML5 medical report and certificate mean?
ML5 medical report form and certificate (MSF 4112) A report for your medical history and current health; lets your doctor decide on your fitness to work safely at sea.
Do you need medical certificate eng1 or ML5?
If you are working close to home, then the ML5 Medial Certificate is preferred. Take this form to your GP who will be able to complete the medical for you. To work as a professional Yachtmaster you need either your ENG1 or ML5 to support commercial endorsement of your qualification.
What kind of medical certificate do you need to work at sea?
According to the MCA, ‘Every Seafarer must have an ENG1 or ML5 seafarer medical fitness certificate to work at sea’. The medical examination is to establish whether you have any medical conditions that may arise which will interfere with your responsibilities at sea.
How long does it take to get eng1 medical certificate?
The ENG1 Medical takes about 45 minutes to complete. You will need to take a form of ID (passport or driving licence) and any glasses you use for reading with you. The Doctor will measure your height, weight, blood pressure and ask for a urine sample, to check for diabetes.