About Commercial Endorsements
To apply for a commercial endorsement you will need to undertake a Medical Fitness Examination either ML5 or ENG1. The ML5 may be undertaken by your own doctor and limits you to 60 NM from shore in respect of commercial vessels whilst the ENG1 must be done by an approved doctor and has no from shore limitations. Medicals issued by a National Maritime Authority are also accepted.
Before starting any lengthy period of training it is advised that you are medically assessed to ensure you meet the fitness standard if it is your intention to apply for a commercial endorsement at the end of your course.
- What to send to the RYA
- Completed application form
- The original certificate being endorsed
- A recent passport sized photograph
- Original Medical Fitness Examination (ML5 or ENG1) or medical issued by a National Maritime Authority
- Original RYA Basic Sea Survival or STCW 95 Personal Survival Techniques
- Original in date RYA First Aid Certificate or STCW 95 Elementary First Aid or other accepted First Aid certificate
- An administration fee payable directly to the RYA of £32
We arrange local ENG1 Medical Fitness Examinations and assist with the final paperwork for all our Fast Track students during the course.
Click the icon above to download a PDF copy of the Application for Commercial Endorsement form.
Click the icon above to download a PDF copy of the Seafarer Medical Report Form (ML5) and ML5 Certificate form.
Click the icon above to download a PDF copy of the Countries whose Seafarer Medical Certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG1) form.
Click the icon above to download a PDF copy of the Approved Medical Practitioners (Approved Doctors) form.
