The Cyprus ship medical chest regulation
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Cyprus Ship Medical Chest Regulation

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Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 1 September 2026

StatusCurrent consolidated Cyprus law, including the 2022 amendment implementing Directive (EU) 2019/1834.
Applies toCyprus-flagged vessels within the scope of the consolidated national law.
Medical chest basisThe vessel category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Cyprus schedules.
Regulatory relationCyprus national implementation of Council Directive 92/29/EEC.

Cyprus-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

Cyprus-flagged vessels within the scope of the consolidated national law.

02 · Select the correct scale

The vessel category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Cyprus schedules.

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
Merchant Shipping (Minimum Requirements of Medical Treatment on Board Ships) Law of 2002, Law 175(I)/2002, as amended by Law 181(I)/2022.
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 legislationMerchant Shipping (Minimum Requirements of Medical Treatment on Board Ships) Law of 2002, Law 175(I)/2002, as amended by Law 181(I)/2022.
Vessel-specific scaleThe vessel category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Cyprus schedules.
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 also be in accordance with the following 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.

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