Offshore Medical (OGUK – Formerly UKOOA) – Whats required?
This information was correct at the time of posting. Please check in the Forum for any recent changes. Every offshore worker must undergo and pass a medical examination which classifies them as medically fit to work in the offshore environment. Different offshore authorities have different requirements. For UK waters, only physicians who are approved by the United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association (OGUK – UKOOA) Health Advisory Committee should carry out the examination. The offshore medical certificate, as it is commonly known, is only valid for a limited time, and you need to renew it to continue working offshore. The frequency for renewal depends on the authority controlling the asset you are visiting and your age. For UK waters, all assets are controlled by OGUK (formerly UKOOA) and renewals are necessary 2-yearly, with effect from 1 Jan 2007, irrespective of the age of the offshore person. Individual Operators retain the right to request medical assessments more frequently. A
