OEUK Offshore Medical

The certificate that gets you on the chopper.

Sets the offshore oil, gas & renewables fitness standard.

From

£180

Duration

45 min

Valid for

2 years

Regulator

OEUK

OEUK Offshore Medical

About this medical

The OEUK offshore medical (formerly OGUK) is a fitness-to-work examination required for anyone working on offshore oil, gas and renewable installations in the UK and Norwegian sectors. It is conducted by an OEUK-registered doctor and assesses cardiovascular health, vision, hearing, lung function and overall fitness for the offshore environment.

Eligibility

Who needs it?

Offshore oil & gas workers, drilling crews, ROV pilots, catering and support staff working on UK and Norwegian Continental Shelf installations.

Frequently asked questions

An OEUK offshore medical certificate is valid for 24 months from the date of issue, after which it must be renewed.

There is no automatic disqualifying weight, but a BMI above 35 or a chest measurement that exceeds survival-suit limits (around 124kg) may require further assessment.

The examination typically takes 30-45 minutes and your certificate is usually issued the same day.

Yes. Under the Hardanger Agreement, OEUK medicals are mutually recognised in the Norwegian sector.

How it works

Compare, book and get certified - most candidates are seen the same week.

  1. 1

    Search & compare

    Enter your postcode to see accredited clinics near you with live prices and availability.

  2. 2

    Book in minutes

    Pick a slot that suits you and pay securely online - no booking fees, no phone queues.

  3. 3

    Attend your appointment

    A GMC-registered doctor completes your assessment, usually in under 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Get certified

    Your certificate or signed form is issued the same day so you can get back to work.

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