Medicines - Medical and Hospital Equipment

Marine medical and hospital supplies include medicines, first-aid materials, diagnostic devices, emergency equipment, and onboard treatment items carried on ships. Selection and quantities depend on vessel type, crew size, voyage area, flag-state requirements, and the ship’s medical chest inventory.

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Last updated: October 11, 2026

Product Information

Product Name	Medicines
Product Category	Medical and Hospital Equipment
Product Reference	1567
Brands / Manufacturers	3M, B. Braun, Welch Allyn
Unit of Measure	Piece / Set / Pack

Key Features

Key Feature
1. Suitable for onboard first aid and medical treatment
2. Supplied in controlled quantities with expiry dates
3. Includes medicines, dressings, diagnostic tools, and emergency equipment
4. Requires storage according to temperature, light, and security requirements
5. Inventory should match flag-state and company medical procedures

Applications of Medicines

Application
1. Ship medical chests and onboard hospitals
2. Emergency treatment of injuries and illness at sea
3. Routine crew health monitoring and first aid

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 IMO/ILO guidance, the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Regulation 4.1, applicable flag-state medical-chest regulations, and ISO 15513 for ship medical first-aid kits where specified. Individual medical devices may require applicable national medical-device conformity marking.
Class Approval	Medicines generally do not require classification-society approval. Medical equipment and hospital installations may be subject to vessel flag-state requirements and, where applicable, review or approval by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, or ClassNK.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes	Install fixed medical equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions and secure it against vessel motion. Store medicines in a designated, clean, dry, access-controlled medical locker or hospital space. Maintain required refrigeration and segregation for controlled or hazardous medicines.
Maintenance Tips	Inspect inventory regularly for expiry, damage, contamination, and missing items. Test diagnostic and emergency equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Record usage, replenishment, lot numbers, and temperature checks for refrigerated medicines.
Safety Notes	Use only under the vessel’s medical procedures and competent medical advice. Check medicine identity, strength, dosage, allergies, contraindications, and expiry before use. Dispose of sharps, expired medicines, and clinical waste through approved procedures. Keep controlled medicines secured and documented.