The Belgium ship medical chest regulation

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Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 31 August 2026

StatusRoyal Decree of 15 November 2021 on essential resources on board ships.
Applies toBelgian-flagged vessels within the scope of the Royal Decree.
Medical chest basisThe vessel category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Belgian checklists.
Regulatory relationBelgian national regulation implementing Council Directive 92/29/EEC.

Belgian-flagged ships must carry and maintain medical stores under the Royal Decree of 15 November 2021. Use the current Belgian checklists and certificate models for the vessel-specific inventory.

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

Belgian-flagged vessels within the scope of the Royal Decree.

02 · Select the correct scale

The vessel category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Belgian checklists.

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
Belgian 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
Royal Decree of 15 November 2021 on essential resources on board ships.
Vessel-specific scale
Applicable medical-store requirements
The vessel category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Belgian checklists.
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 in addition be in accordance with the following regulation:

get in touch

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

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