The Belize Ship Medical Chest Regulation

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Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 31 August 2026

StatusBelize Resolution DG-004 — Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, Part E section 1.6 (Medical care on board ship and ashore).
Applies toBelize-flagged seagoing ships covered by Resolution DG-004 and the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Medical chest basisAn adequate medicine chest based on the number of persons aboard and the nature and duration of the voyage, with consideration given to the recommendations of the ILO/WHO International Medical Guide for Ships.
Regulatory relationNational Regulation + WHO-based.

Belize’s MLC implementation requires Belize ships to carry and maintain an adequate medicine chest. When determining its contents, consideration must be given to the recommendations of the ILO/WHO International Medical Guide for Ships. Operators must also check current IMMARBE notices and vessel-specific requirements.

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

Belize-flagged seagoing ships covered by Resolution DG-004 and the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

02 · Select the correct scale

An adequate medicine chest based on the number of persons aboard and the nature and duration of the voyage, with consideration given to the recommendations of the ILO/WHO International Medical Guide for Ships.

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
National Regulation + WHO-based.
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
Belize Resolution DG-004 — Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, Part E section 1.6 (Medical care on board ship and ashore).
Vessel-specific scale
Applicable medical-store requirements
An adequate medicine chest based on the number of persons aboard and the nature and duration of the voyage, with consideration given to the recommendations of the ILO/WHO International Medical Guide for Ships.
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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