The Belgium ship medical chest regulation
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Austria Ship Medical Chest Regulation

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Last verified · 1 September 2026

StatusAustrian national regulation on medical care and medical equipment aboard seagoing ships.
Applies toAustrian seagoing vessels within the scope of the Seeschiffahrtsgesetz and the national regulation.
Medical chest basisVessel category A, B or C, voyage profile, persons on board and any dangerous-goods exposure.
Regulatory relationAustrian national implementation of Council Directive 92/29/EEC.

Austrian-flagged vessels must follow the applicable national legislation. The EU Directive sets the minimum framework, while the flag state’s current law, annexes and vessel-specific instructions determine the final medical-store scale.

Disclaimer: This practical overview is not legal advice. Always check the current flag-state publication, amendments and vessel particulars before supply or inspection.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

01 · Confirm applicability

Austrian seagoing vessels within the scope of the Seeschiffahrtsgesetz and the national regulation.

02 · Select the correct scale

Vessel category A, B or C, voyage profile, persons on board and any dangerous-goods exposure.

03 · Maintain compliant stores

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

04 · Verify before inspection

Check the national source, current amendments and vessel particulars before supply, replenishment or certification.

Primary national legislation
Verordnung über die medizinische Versorgung an Bord von Seeschiffen
The current national text and flag-state instructions remain controlling.
Dangerous goods & IMDG

Check cargo-specific medical-store requirements

When dangerous goods are carried, review the current IMDG Code, required antidotes and the applicable national rules.

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Primary legislationVerordnung über die medizinische Versorgung an Bord von Seeschiffen
Vessel-specific scaleVessel category A, B or C, voyage profile, persons on board and any dangerous-goods exposure.
On-board working fileMaintain a current inventory, expiry overview, vessel details and inspection evidence.

HOW SEAFARMA CAN HELP

Seafarma can review the vessel category, prepare and replenish the applicable medical-store scale, support inspection readiness and arrange worldwide delivery to the vessel. We can coordinate ETA, berth, agent details and handover instructions.

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Dangerous Goods

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

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