Cayman Islands Ship Medical Chest Regulation

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Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 31 August 2026
StatusCayman Islands Shipping Notice 06/2014, Revision 3 — Carriage of Medical Stores and Radio Medical Advice.
Applies toCayman Islands-flagged vessels. The Notice defines Category A, B and C requirements and additional provisions for passenger ships, first-aid kits and medical advice.
Medical chest basisThe Cayman Notice contains its own schedules for medicines, medical equipment, first-aid kits and medical guides. Categories A and B use the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide; vessels must also keep the current Notice or its replacement on board.
Regulatory relationNational Regulation; not an MSN 1905-based list.

The Cayman requirements should be followed directly from the current Shipping Notice. The schedules and vessel categories in that Notice determine the applicable contents and quantities.

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
Cayman Islands-flagged vessels. The Notice defines Category A, B and C requirements and additional provisions for passenger ships, first-aid kits and medical advice.
02 · Select the correct scale
The Cayman Notice contains its own schedules for medicines, medical equipment, first-aid kits and medical guides. Categories A and B use the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide; vessels must also keep the current Notice or its replacement on board.
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; not an MSN 1905-based list.
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
Cayman Islands Shipping Notice 06/2014, Revision 3 — Carriage of Medical Stores and Radio Medical Advice.
Vessel-specific scale
Applicable medical-store requirements
The Cayman Notice contains its own schedules for medicines, medical equipment, first-aid kits and medical guides. Categories A and B use the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide; vessels must also keep the current Notice or its replacement on board.
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
Supporting compliance records
Keep the supporting records needed to demonstrate that the medical chest matches the applicable scale.

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.

The Cayman Shipping Notice contains dedicated national schedules and vessel categories. It should not be treated as an MSN 1905-based regulation.

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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Seafarma can supply medical chests tailored to the Cayman Islands Shipping Notice and vessel category. Final contents must be checked against the current Cayman notice and the vessel’s operating profile.

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