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European regulation – EC directive 92/29/EEC
Regulation at a glance
Status
Council Directive 92/29/EEC is in force; the current consolidated text includes amendments through 20 November 2019.
Applies to
Vessels within scope of the Directive flying the flag of an EU Member State. National implementation determines the detailed requirements.
Medical chest basis
Minimum EU requirements for medicines, medical equipment, antidotes, inspection, responsibilities and medical advice on board.
Regulatory relation
The Directive sets the EU baseline; the vessel’s flag-state implementation remains controlling and may contain more detailed or locally adapted lists.
Disclaimer: This practical overview is not legal or medical advice. Always verify the current national implementation, vessel category and voyage.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Determine the vessel category
Match the medical chest to vessel type, operating area, voyage profile and number of persons on board.
Meet the national schedule
Carry the medicines, medical equipment and antidotes required by the applicable flag-state implementation.
Inspect and maintain
Keep contents complete, correctly stored, in date and available for the periodic controls required by the competent authority.
Add current MFAG provisions
For dangerous goods, align antidotes and emergency information with the current IMDG Code Supplement and MFAG.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Council Directive 92/29/EEC and the current national implementing legislation.
- Approved national medicine and medical-equipment schedule.
- Vessel-specific inventory, expiry register and replenishment records.
- Inspection certificate or other evidence required by the flag administration.
- Medical advice and emergency contact procedures.
- Current IMDG/MFAG information where dangerous goods are carried.
HOW SEAFARMA CAN HELP
Seafarma can identify the applicable EU and flag-state route, build a vessel-specific inventory, supply and replenish medicines and equipment, prepare inspection documentation, and arrange worldwide delivery. We can also coordinate ETA, berth, local agent details and handover instructions.
REQUEST A COMPLIANCE CHECKAlternative 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:
RELATED EUROPEAN NATIONAL REGULATIONS
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Seafarma can supply medical stores in accordance with applicable European and national flag-state requirements and can assist with inspection and certification. For offers, orders or quotations, please contact our staff.
