First Aid Kits - Medical and Hospital Equipment

Marine first aid kits provide essential medical supplies for treating injuries and illnesses on ships, offshore vessels, and at shipyards. Contents vary by vessel type, crew size, voyage duration, flag-state requirements, and onboard medical facilities.

ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply First Aid Kits for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Product Information

Product Name	First Aid Kits
Product Category	Medical and Hospital Equipment
Product Reference	1564
Brands / Manufacturers	Ocean Safety, Datrex, VIKING
Unit of Measure	Set

Key Features

Key Feature
1. Marine-suitable medical dressings and bandages
2. Sterile wound-care and burn-treatment supplies
3. Splints, cold packs, scissors, and medical instruments
4. Water-resistant or corrosion-resistant storage case
5. Contents arranged for rapid emergency access

Applications of First Aid Kits

Application
1. Merchant ships and cargo vessels
2. Offshore, workboat, and service vessels
3. Shipyards, engine rooms, workshops, and accommodation areas

Technical Specifications

Model	Specification	Value	Unit
Marine medical first-aid kit	Kit contents	Dressings, bandages, antiseptics, gloves, scissors, tape, burn treatment, CPR barrier, and emergency accessories	—
Marine medical first-aid kit	Container type	Water-resistant portable case or wall-mounted cabinet	—
Marine medical first-aid kit	Contents standard	Selected according to vessel medical scale, flag-state rules, voyage area, crew size, and risk assessment	—
Marine medical first-aid kit	Typical quantity basis	One or more kits per vessel, work area, or accommodation zone as required by the vessel medical plan	—

Standards, Certifications & Class Approval

Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.

Applicable Standards & Certification	Relevant requirements may include ISO 15523 for ship medical first-aid kits, applicable flag-state medical-stores regulations, SOLAS requirements, and the IMO/ILO/WHO International Medical Guide for Ships. Individual contents may also carry applicable CE or national medical-device markings.
Class Approval	Classification societies such as DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, and ClassNK may review onboard medical equipment as part of vessel statutory or safety requirements. Approval depends on the vessel, flag state, specification, and procurement contract.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes	Place kits in clearly marked, dry, accessible locations protected from heat, moisture, vibration, and unauthorized removal. Secure cases against movement and maintain required signage and inventory lists.
Maintenance Tips	Inspect contents routinely and after every use. Replace expired, damaged, contaminated, or opened items immediately. Keep medicines and controlled items under the vessel's approved medical management procedure and record replenishment.
Safety Notes	Use only by trained personnel and follow the vessel's medical procedures, radio-medical advice, and flag-state requirements. Check allergies and medicine restrictions. Do not use sterile items after package damage or expiration.