IMDG/MFAG ship medical chest regulation

IMO IMDG Code and MFAG guidance

Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 31 August 2026

StatusIMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG).
Applies toShips carrying dangerous goods for which IMDG/MFAG medical preparedness is required.
Medical chest basisThe dangerous goods carried, applicable MFAG tables, voyage and flag-state medical-store rules.
Regulatory relationInternational IMO dangerous-goods framework supplementing the vessel’s controlling flag-state requirements.

Ships carrying dangerous goods should review the current IMDG Code and MFAG alongside the vessel’s flag-state medical-store requirements and cargo documentation.

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

Ships carrying dangerous goods for which IMDG/MFAG medical preparedness is required.

02 · Select the correct scale

The dangerous goods carried, applicable MFAG tables, voyage and flag-state medical-store rules.

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
International IMO dangerous-goods framework supplementing the vessel’s controlling flag-state requirements.
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
IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG).
Vessel-specific scale
Applicable medical-store requirements
The dangerous goods carried, applicable MFAG tables, voyage and flag-state medical-store rules.
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
Inspection and certificate evidence
Retain the inspection, certificate or verification evidence required by the applicable flag-state rules.

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.

get in touch

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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