The Polish ship medical chest regulation
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Poland Ship Medical Chest Regulation

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Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 1 September 2026

StatusCurrent Polish Regulation of 10 December 2021; the official database marks the act as in force.
Applies toPoland-flagged vessels within the scope of the national regulation.
Medical chest basisThe applicable ship category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Polish schedules.
Regulatory relationPolish national implementation of Council Directive 92/29/EEC.

Polish-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

Poland-flagged vessels within the scope of the national regulation.

02 · Select the correct scale

The applicable ship category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Polish 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
Regulation of the Minister of Health of 10 December 2021 on ship first-aid kits, medical kits and the seafarer health-card form (Dz.U. 2021, item 2275).
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.

Open official IMO IMDG page ↗

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Primary legislationRegulation of the Minister of Health of 10 December 2021 on ship first-aid kits, medical kits and the seafarer health-card form (Dz.U. 2021, item 2275).
Vessel-specific scaleThe applicable ship category, voyage, persons on board, work and cargo under the current Polish 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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