European regulation – EC directive 92/29/EEC

The European Union has published the minimum requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels. The regulation states the category requirements for the onboard medical inventory for all member states. However the regulation does not specify within these categories which and in what quantities these medicines and medical supplies should be on board.

Alternative Medical Supplies

The member states issue regulations which adhere to the European Union regulation and which determine in more detail the requirements for the onboard medical inventory. These national regulations often include their locally available or produced medicines and medical supplies which are not always available in other countries. In such cases, alternatives which adhere to the European Union regulation are supplied. Seafarma consists of a team of medical experts which have extensive experience in selecting suitable alternatives for local medication.

Dangerous goods

The European regulation states that when a vessel is carrying dangerous goods, the medical chest should in addition be in accordance with the:

List of member states issuing their own regulation

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