MCA Seafarer medicals

May 9, 2022

ENG1 is a UK certification standard, designed to show that a seafarer passes a minimum standard of health before working offshore. It must be performed by an MCA recognised doctor. We are pleased to announce Hawkes Health now have have a certified physician within their Dundee clinic. Appointments are available from June 14th 2022.

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