Question 1

What do I need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Please bring the following to your examination:   photo ID, for example a passport, driving licence or discharge book your previous medical certificate (if you have one) your local doctor’s name, address and contact details information about any medical problems, hospital visits, and/or medication you’re taking your glasses or contact lenses (but not colour correction lenses) comfortable clothing in which to undertake a step-based exercise test (if required)   If you normally use contact lenses, please DO NOT wear them to your appointment, as your vision must be tested without correction. Wear glasses instead. Do bring your contact lenses along so that your corrected vision can be tested as well.

Question 2

What if I wear glasses or contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

If you normally use contact lenses, please DO NOT wear them to your appointment, as your vision must be tested without correction. Wear glasses instead. Do bring your contact lenses along so that your corrected vision can be tested as well.

Question 3

What does the ENG 1 medical involve?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the medical is to establish whether you are fit for your role at sea. The exact content of the medical will therefore vary, depending on your role, but in general will include:   completion of a screening questionnaire, designed to highlight any medical issues that might be deemed significant a full physical examination (including height, weight, blood pressure etc.) testing of eyesight and colour vision testing of ears and hearing selected additional tests, for example spirometry (lung function testing), ECG, urine analysis, exercise testing   Please be aware that it will be necessary for you to be partially undressed to conduct a full examination. Privacy and dignity will be of paramount importance at all times and you will be offered a chaperone.

Question 4

How long will the medical take?

Accepted Answer

Usually no more than 45 minutes.

Question 5

How long is the ENG 1 medical valid for?

Accepted Answer

The maximum validity period for the ENG 1 certificate is 2 years (or 1 year in those under the age of 18). A certificate of shorter duration may be issued if there is a medical reason to do so.

Question 6

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?

Accepted Answer

Hyperdive is committed to providing all of our patients with exceptional care. When a patient cancels without giving enough notice, they prevent another patient from being seen. Please notify us of any changes or cancellations to your appointment as far in advance as possible, and at the latest 48 hours before your scheduled appointment, to avoid a cancellation fee. To cancel a Monday appointment, please notify us by 2:00 pm on Friday.   We will do our best to accommodate any changes, but if prior notification is not given, or received less than 48 hours prior to the booking, any fees paid are non-refundable. You can notify us by using the contact form on the website, or by calling 07539 467990.

Hyperdive

ENG 1 SEAFARER MEDICAL

£115