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MSN 1815 (M+F) Amendment 7 equivalent medical certificates

This notice lists the countries whose seafarer medical fitness certificates are accepted as equivalent to the UK ENG 1.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 13 August 2026

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MSN 1815 (M+F) Amendment 7 countries whose seafarer medical certificates have been assessed as meeting international requirements and are acceptable for use on UK ships

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This notice should be read with the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/737), the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018 and merchant shipping notices MSN 1883 (F), MSN 1886 (M+F) and MSN 1887 (M).

This notice replaces MSN 1815 (M) Amendment 6.

Notice to

• shipowners
• agents
• masters
• seafarers
• MCA approved medical practitioners and approved medical referees

Published 13 August 2026