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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

WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, Third Edition
International Standard
European Regulations — Council Directive 92/29/EEC

European Ship Medical Chest Regulation
EU 92/29/EEC

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

Cyprus Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Denmark Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Netherlands Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Finland Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

France Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Germany Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Greece Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Gibraltar Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Ireland Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Italy Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Lithuania Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Luxembourg Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Malta Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Norway Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEEA 92/29/EEC

Poland Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Portugal Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Spain Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC

Sweden Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationEU 92/29/EEC
State-Specific Regulations

State-Specific Ship Medical Regulations
National Regulation

Antigua and Barbuda Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Australia Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Bahamas Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationWHO-basedMSN 1905-based

Bermuda Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationMSN 1905-based

Brazil Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Canada Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Cayman Islands Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Cook Islands Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationWHO-based

Hong Kong Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Isle of Man Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationMSN 1905-based

Japan Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Liberia Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationWHO-based

Marshall Islands Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Panama Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationWHO-based

Russia Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National RegulationWHO-based

Singapore Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Taiwan Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

Turkey Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation

United States Ship Medical Chest Regulation
National Regulation








