Captains: audit your crew's ENG1 expiry dates this week. The MCA published the new policy in last Friday's bulletin without prior notice. Crew with certificates expiring before June 30 should book renewal appointments now — most MCA-approved clinics in Antibes / Palma are reporting two-week waits.
May 26, 2026
MCA shortens ENG1 renewal grace period to 14 days
Effective May 15, expired ENG1 certificates must be renewed within 14 days (was 30) before crew lose authorisation to work onboard.