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OEUK (formerly OGUK) medicals in Szczecin, Poland
Take your OEUK medical — required by many offshore employers and operators — at UniMedica. Check the scope of the examination, how to prepare and the available appointments with a registered doctor.
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Price
PLN 800
Location
Szczecin and Gdańsk, Poland
Booking
Online via MyDr
Examination time
approx. 30 min
What is an OEUK (OGUK) medical?
The OEUK medical is a health assessment for people who work, or plan to work, in an offshore environment. Its purpose is to establish whether a worker's health allows them to carry out their duties safely in demanding conditions and in a place where access to medical assistance may be limited.
The name OGUK is still widely used by workers and employers, but the organisation's current name is OEUK.
Who needs an OEUK certificate?
The medical is taken by people whose work takes place at sea or on offshore installations — both before their first trip offshore and when renewing the certificate.
What does the OEUK medical involve?
The examination begins with an interview covering your health, treatment and the nature of your work. The doctor then carries out a medical assessment in line with current OEUK guidance. Additional tests or consultations may be needed depending on your health and the requirements of the role.
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Booking an appointment via MyDr
You select the service and an available slot in the booking system.
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Preparing your documents and health information
ID document, previous certificate, medical records and test results.
- 3
Interview and examination by the doctor
A discussion of your medical history followed by the physical examination.
- 4
Any additional tests
The doctor decides on the scope during the appointment.
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Fitness assessment and issuing of the certificate
You receive the English-language certificate immediately after the examination.
The 124 kg weight limit – an important change from 1 November 2026
From 1 November 2026, a worker weighing more than 124 kg when dressed in accordance with the applicable travel policy will not be permitted to work on UK offshore installations covered by that policy. The limit relates, among other things, to the ability to evacuate safely and to carry out rescue operations.
A transition period runs until 31 October 2026. During that time:
- from a body weight of 115 kg upwards, shortened certificate validity periods apply in line with OEUK rules
- people weighing more than 124 kg will not receive a certificate allowing work in the UK offshore sector after 31 October 2026
Body weight is assessed in clothing compliant with the applicable travel policy, including footwear. The limit excludes the survival suit, life jacket and other personal protective equipment.
The 124 kg policy applies to the UK offshore installations covered by it and is not a general limit in force on all vessels and in all countries. The policy does not cover seagoing vessels. The doctor will discuss the details of your individual situation during the examination.
What does the OEUK medical cover?
The OEUK medical assesses whether your health allows you to work safely offshore. The scope is tailored individually in line with current OEUK guidance and may vary depending on your health and the nature of the work. Additional tests are not mandatory — the doctor orders them where the worker's health or the nature of the job makes it necessary.
Core medical assessment
- health history and current medication
- past illnesses and procedures
- general health and physical fitness
- vision and hearing
- cardiovascular and respiratory system
- musculoskeletal system
- height, body weight and BMI
- blood pressure and pulse
Additional tests – where required
- audiometry
- urine test
- spirometry
- ECG
- laboratory tests
- grip strength test — for wind turbine technicians, among others
- consultations or further diagnostic tests
Do you have a chronic condition?
That does not automatically mean you are unfit for offshore work. The doctor takes into account the course of the condition, how effectively it is treated and the risk of a sudden deterioration in health.
The Chester Step Test is a separate examination.
It is not automatically part of every OEUK medical. It may be required for particular roles or by your employer.
See the Chester Step TestHow long is an OEUK certificate valid?
A standard offshore fitness certificate may be issued for a period of up to 2 years.
The doctor may, however, decide on a shorter validity period where the worker's health, the need for an earlier review or current offshore safety rules require it.
After a serious illness, injury or significant change in health, a new fitness assessment may be required before your next trip offshore.
OEUK medical price
Price applicable at UniMedica Szczecin.
Planning a Chester Step Test as well? You can book both on the same day — ideally the OEUK medical first, followed by the Chester Step Test.
PLN 800
- Interview and examination by a doctor registered to perform OEUK medicals
- Offshore fitness-to-work assessment
- English-language certificate issued immediately after the examination
Online booking
How to prepare for the OEUK medical
Please bring with you:
Do you need to fast before an OEUK medical?
Yes — for at least 4 hours, ideally 6–8 hours.
Take your morning medication as usual with water. Do not stop taking it on your own before the examination.
The examination is performed by a doctor registered for OEUK medicals
Katarzyna Kałwa, MD and Michał Nanaszko, MD are occupational medicine specialists listed in the official register of doctors approved to perform OEUK medicals in Poland. This means you can verify the doctor's registration directly with the organisation.
Verify the doctor in the official OEUK registerFrequently asked questions about OEUK/OGUK medicals
Key information for patients preparing for an offshore medical and certification.
OEUK medicals in Szczecin – how to reach UniMedica
Address
Unii Lubelskiej 2B/U4, Szczecin, Poland
Phone
Opening hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 18:00