The Finland ship medical chest regulation

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Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 31 August 2026

StatusAct on Ships’ Medical Stores (584/2015) and Decree 589/2015.
Applies toFinnish-flagged vessels within the scope of the Act and Decree.
Medical chest basisThe vessel category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Finnish schedules.
Regulatory relationFinnish national regulation implementing Council Directive 92/29/EEC.

Finnish-flagged ships must carry and maintain medical stores under Act 584/2015 and the detailed requirements in Decree 589/2015.

Disclaimer: This page is a practical overview and not legal advice. Always check the current flag-state notices and vessel-specific requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

01 · Confirm applicability

Finnish-flagged vessels within the scope of the Act and Decree.

02 · Select the correct scale

The vessel category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Finnish schedules.

03 · Maintain compliant stores

Keep medicines, medical equipment and first-aid supplies complete, in date and ready for use.

04 · Verify before inspection

Check the current official sources and vessel particulars before supply, replenishment or certification.

Regulatory framework
Finnish national regulation implementing Council Directive 92/29/EEC.
The flag-state’s current legislation and notices determine the final vessel-specific requirements.
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Dangerous goods & IMDG

Check cargo-specific medical-store requirements

Where dangerous goods are carried, review cargo-specific medical-store requirements and the current IMDG Code alongside this flag-state framework. The applicable flag-state rules remain controlling.

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Keep the statutory basis and vessel-specific working records together so the medical chest can be checked efficiently on board.

Primary legislation
Act on Ships’ Medical Stores (584/2015) and Decree 589/2015.
Vessel-specific scale
Applicable medical-store requirements
The vessel category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Finnish schedules.
On-board working file
Inventory, expiry and vessel details
Maintain a current vessel-specific overview for replenishment and compliance checks.
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Compliance evidence
Inspection and certificate evidence
Retain the inspection, certificate or verification evidence required by the applicable flag-state rules.

HOW SEAFARMA CAN HELP

Seafarma can translate the applicable requirements into a practical vessel-specific supply, inspection and delivery workflow.

Scale review
Identify the applicable medical-store framework and vessel category.
Supply and replenishment
Prepare medicines, equipment and first-aid supplies for the applicable scale.
Inspection preparation
Support inventory checks and readiness for the applicable inspection process.
Ship delivery & agent coordination
Arrange worldwide delivery to the vessel and coordinate ETA, berth, agent details and handover instructions.

Dangerous Goods

When the vessel is carrying dangerous goods, the medical chest should also be in accordance with the following regulation:

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Seafarma is able to supply all the medical supplies in accordance with the Finnish regulation and is also able to certify the medical chest. For offers, orders or quotations, please contact our staff.

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