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Latvia Ship Medical Chest Regulation

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Last verified · 1 September 2026

StatusCurrent Latvian Cabinet Regulation No. 44, shown in the consolidated version effective from 23 December 2024.
Applies toShips flying the Latvian flag, subject to the exclusions stated in the regulation.
Medical chest basisCategory A, B or C, voyage, crew, cargo, medicines, medical devices, antidotes and the International Medical Guide for Ships.
Regulatory relationLatvian national implementation of Council Directive 92/29/EEC.

Latvian-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 Latvian flag, subject to the exclusions stated in the regulation.

02 · Select the correct scale

Category A, B or C, voyage, crew, cargo, medicines, medical devices, antidotes and the International Medical Guide for Ships.

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
Cabinet Regulation No. 44 of 18 January 2022 on safety, health and medical care aboard ships
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 legislationCabinet Regulation No. 44 of 18 January 2022 on safety, health and medical care aboard ships
Vessel-specific scaleCategory A, B or C, voyage, crew, cargo, medicines, medical devices, antidotes and the International Medical Guide for Ships.
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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