REGULATIONS

Different regulations

For merchant ships, there are three main types of regulation: international regulations, European regulations, and flag-state-specific regulations. The vessel's flag state determines which framework applies. Some flag states, such as The Bahamas, allow vessels to choose between two frameworks. Others, such as Russia, require their own national regulation and do not permit alternative frameworks.

Dangerous goods

Ships carrying dangerous goods also need to be compliant with the IMDG standard. Note that some state regulations, like the Dutch regulation, deviate from the IMDG/MFAG regulation and require a slightly different range of medical supplies.

Offshore Diving

Offshore diving operations need to be compliant with the DMAC regulation.

Offshore installations

Offshore installations and standby vessels must comply with the applicable Dutch NOGEPA requirements or the relevant UK offshore medical requirements, including OEUK guidance where applicable.

Aviation

Aircraft need to be compliant with the European Aviation Safety Agency standard Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to Annex IV – Part-CAT

International Regulations — WHO

European Regulations — Council Directive 92/29/EEC

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Belgium Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Austria Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Bulgaria Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Croatia Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Czechia Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Estonia Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Hungary Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Latvia Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Romania Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Slovakia Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Slovenia Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Cyprus Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Denmark Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Netherlands Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Finland Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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France Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Germany Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Greece Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Gibraltar Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Ireland flag

Ireland Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Italy Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Lithuania Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Luxembourg Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Malta Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Norway Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEEA 92/29/EEC

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Poland Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Portugal Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Spain Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

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Sweden Ship Medical Chest Regulation

National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Aviation Regulations