The Liberia ship medical chest regulation

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Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 31 August 2026

StatusLiberia Maritime Authority Marine Operations Note 08/2009, read with the current Liberian MLC medical-care requirements.
Applies toLiberian-flagged ships. The required inventory depends on the persons on board and the nature and duration of the voyage.
Medical chest basisWHO International Medical Guide for Ships, Third Edition, together with the related interim guidance. A comparable national standard may be accepted when it is effectively equivalent to the WHO standard.
Regulatory relationNational Regulation + WHO-based.

The Liberian Administration uses the WHO guide and its interim guidance as the principal benchmark for onboard medical stores. Operators should also check the current Liberian MLC notices and vessel-specific requirements.

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

Liberian-flagged ships. The required inventory depends on the persons on board and the nature and duration of the voyage.

02 · Select the correct scale

WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, Third Edition, together with the related interim guidance. A comparable national standard may be accepted when it is effectively equivalent to the WHO standard.

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 + WHO-based.
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.

Open official IMO IMDG page ↗

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Keep the statutory basis and vessel-specific working records together so the medical chest can be checked efficiently on board.

Primary legislation
Liberia Maritime Authority Marine Operations Note 08/2009, read with the current Liberian MLC medical-care requirements.
Vessel-specific scale
Applicable medical-store requirements
WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, Third Edition, together with the related interim guidance. A comparable national standard may be accepted when it is effectively equivalent to the WHO standard.
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.

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 stores in accordance with Liberian requirements and can assist with inspection and certification. For offers, orders or quotations, please contact our staff.

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