Why does seafarer need an ENG1 Certificate?
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Not only can the ENG1 be a prerequisite of any STCW mandatory training course, but it’s also beneficial for you to find out if there are any medical reasons that will prevent you from working in the yachting industry, or restrict which roles you can perform.
The Maritime Labour Convention states that every seafarer must have a valid medical certificate recognised by the administration before they can start work at sea - the ENG1 certificate being the one you need in order to work on a yacht or ship