Taiwanese Ship Medical Chest Regulation

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Regulation at a glance

Last verified · 31 August 2026
StatusPreparation Standards of Required Medicine and Medical Equipment on Ships under Article 15(2) of the Seafarer Act, amended 24 June 2026.
Applies toTaiwanese ships within the scope of the Standards. The prescribed medicines, medical equipment and other supplies are set out in the current schedules.
Medical chest basisNational medicine and medical-equipment schedules published by Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
Regulatory relationNational Regulation.

The June 2026 amendment is the current verified basis for this page. Operators should use the official consolidated text and its current schedules when specifying the onboard medical chest.

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
Taiwanese ships within the scope of the Standards. The prescribed medicines, medical equipment and other supplies are set out in the current schedules.
02 · Select the correct scale
National medicine and medical-equipment schedules published by Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
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.
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.

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

Primary legislation
Preparation Standards of Required Medicine and Medical Equipment on Ships under Article 15(2) of the Seafarer Act, amended 24 June 2026.
Vessel-specific scale
Applicable medical-store requirements
National medicine and medical-equipment schedules published by Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
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 support a vessel-specific medical-chest assessment for Taiwanese. Final contents and certification must be checked against the current official flag-state requirements before supply.

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