The Belgium ship medical chest regulation
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Bulgaria Ship Medical Chest Regulation

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Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 1 September 2026

StatusBulgarian Ordinance No. 9, including the amendments published in 2022.
Applies toShips flying the Bulgarian flag within the scope of Ordinance No. 9.
Medical chest basisShip category, navigation area, persons on board, medicines, medical devices and required shore support.
Regulatory relationBulgarian national implementation of Council Directive 92/29/EEC.

Bulgarian-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

Ships flying the Bulgarian flag within the scope of Ordinance No. 9.

02 · Select the correct scale

Ship category, navigation area, persons on board, medicines, medical devices and required shore support.

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
Ordinance No. 9 of 11 February 2003 on medical services aboard ships, as amended
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 legislationOrdinance No. 9 of 11 February 2003 on medical services aboard ships, as amended
Vessel-specific scaleShip category, navigation area, persons on board, medicines, medical devices and required shore support.
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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