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SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 234.05
MEDICAL STORES REGULATIONS
1st July, 2002
LEGAL NOTICE 148 of 2002.
Title.
(Medical Stores) Regulations.
Interpretation.
requires -
''antidote'' means a substance used to prevent or treat a harmful
effect or effects, direct or indirect, of one or more dangerous
substances; 
''crew'' means all persons including the master and any  trainees
and apprentices employed in any capacity on board  a ship except
pilots and shore personnel carrying out work on board a ship at the
quayside;
''dangerous substances'' means substances listed as such in the
Second Schedule; 
''fishing vessel'' means a seagoing ship which is for the time
being employed in sea fishing for profit;
''inland navigation'' means navigation only in either one of the
following:
( a ) narrow rivers and canals where the depth of water is
generally less than 1.5 metres;
( b ) wider rivers and canals where the depth of water is
generally more than 1.5 metres and where the
significant wave height could not be expected to
exceed 0.6 metres at any time;
( c ) tidal rivers and estuaries and, large, deep lakes and
lochs where the significant wave height could not be
expected to exceed 1.2 metres at any time;
''medical practitioner'' means duly qualified medical practitioner;
''medical stores'' includes medicines, medical equipment and
antidotes;
''owner'' in relation to a ship means the registered owner of the
ship unless the ship has been chartered by demise or is managed,
either wholly or in part, by a person other than the registered owner
under the terms of a management agreement; in that case ‘owner'
includes the demise charterer or the person managing the ship as
the case may be; 
''Ship Captain's Medical Guide'' means the latest edition of the
publication of that name (ISBN: 0115516581); 
''tug'' means a vessel constructed solely for the purpose of, and
normally used for, providing external motive power for floating
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objects or vessels;  
''voyage'' means a journey from a port to the next port of call of a
ship (which may be the same port).
(2) Any reference in these regulations to the British
Pharmacopoeia, the European Pharmacopoeia, or the British
National Formulary shall in its application to a particular case be
construed as a reference to the edition thereof current at, or not
more than three months before, the time in question.
(3)  Any reference in these regulations to a publication includes
a reference to any amendment thereof published before the date on
which these regulations come into force, and shall include any
document amending the same, or shall mean any new edition
thereof together with any document amending the same.
Purpose of 
regulations.
3. The purpose of these regulations is to implement Council
Directive 92/29/EEC of the 31st March 1992 on the minimum
safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on
board vessels, so far as that Directive relates to the carriage of
medicines and other medical stores.
Application. 4. These regulations apply to Maltese ships, other than -
( a ) ships employed in inland navigation;
( b ) warships;
( c ) pleasure yachts, used for non-commercial purposes
and not manned by professional crews;
( d ) tugs operating in harbour areas.
Carriage of 
medical stores.
5. (1) Every ship to which these regulations apply shall carry
on board medical stores specified in Parts I and II of the First
Schedule for the category of ship to which it belongs.
(2) The categories of ships referred to in the First Schedule to
these regulations are the following: 
Category A ships are sea-going ships (including
fishing vessels) with no limitation on length of
voyages.
Category B ships are sea-going ships (including
fishing vessels) making voyages of less than 150
nautical miles from the nearest port with adequate
medical equipment.
Category C ships are harbour vessels, boats and craft
staying very close to shore or with no cabin
accommodation other than a wheelhouse.    
Provided, that notwithstanding the provisions of this
regulation, the Registrar-General may, on the advice of a medical
practitioner, require any ship to which these regulations apply to
carry on board additional or different quantities of medical stores,
taking into account the nature of the voyage (in particular ports of
call, destination and duration), the type or types of work to be
carried out during the voyage, the nature of the cargo and the
number of crew.
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(3) For each of its life rafts and life boats, every ship to which
these regulations apply, shall carry a watertight medicine chest at
least containing the medical supplies specified in Parts I and II of
the First Schedule to these regulations,  for category C ships.
(4) Subject to subregulation (1), every ship to which these
regulations apply carrying dangerous substances, shall carry on
board at least the antidotes specified in Part III of the First
Schedule.
(5) Subject to subregulation (1) and notwithstanding the
provisions of subregulation (4), any ferry-type ship to which these
regulations apply carrying dangerous substances, shall carry on
board at least the antidotes specified in Part III of the First
Schedule:
Provided that in the case of a ferry-type ship operating on a
regular route where the crossing is due to last less than two hours,
the antidotes may be limited to those which have to be administered
in cases of extreme emergency within a period of time not
exceeding the normal duration of the crossing. 
Allocation of 
responsibility.
6. (1) The master of a ship to which these regulations apply
shall be responsible for the management of the medical stores:
Provided that, without prejudice to such responsibility, the
master may delegate the use and maintenance of the medical stores
to one of the ship’s officers.
(2) The master or a ship officer responsible for the
management of the medical stores shall have received special
training updated periodically, at least every five years, taking into
account the specific risks and needs connected with the different
categories of ships referred to in the First Schedule, and in
accordance with the general guidelines set out in the Fourth
Schedule.
Standards of 
medical stores.
7. All medical stores required by these regulations to be kept
on board a ship shall conform to the standards and requirements of
the British National Formulary, the British Pharmacopoeia, the
European Pharmacopoeia, or the United States Pharmacopoeia, and
with the requirements set out in the First Schedule.
Packaging and 
labelling of 
containers.
8. (1) Without prejudice to any other law, any container of
medical stores required by regulation 5 to be kept on board a ship -
( a ) shall have in English on a label the particulars
specified in subregulation (3);
( b ) in the case of a container of tablets or capsules, shall
be capable of reclosure to prevent ingress of moisture;
( c ) in the case of a container of disinfectant, shall not
show deleterious reaction with the disinfectant after
storage in normal conditions for six months;
( d ) in the case of a container of insecticide, shall be air-
tight, water-tight, packed in a suitable and sturdy case
and, if the container is a pressure canister, have a cap
or other means of protecting the valve against
accidental opening when the canister is not in use; 
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( e ) in the case of medicine or disinfectant not in the
container supplied by its manufacturer, shall be packed
in a sturdy, brown-coloured or non-translucent
container;
( f ) in the case of a container of oxygen, shall have in
English on a label a notice indicating that it is highly
explosive and that no smoking is allowed in its
vicinity. 
(2) Any label referred to in subregulations (1)( a ) and ( f ) shall
either be firmly affixed to the container and rendered resistant to
moisture by varnish or other effective means or be an integral part
of the container.
(3) The particulars required by subregulation (1)( a ) to be
shown on labels are:
( a ) the ordering name by which the medical store is
referred to in the First Schedule;
( b ) any storage requirements laid down in any of the
publications referred to in regulation 7, elsewhere in
these regulations or in the Schedules to these
regulations;
( c ) if the medical stores are perishable, the expiry date as
defined in regulation 10;
( d ) the name and address of the supplier of the medical
stores, the product licence number and batch number;
( e ) in the case of any container of a disinfectant or of an
antiseptic prescribed in any of the categories set out in
the First Schedule to these regulations, the dilution
recommended for any purpose stated thereon;
( f ) in the case of a container of hypochlorite, a notice
indicating that the chemical may combust
spontaneously and that the hypochlorite should be
stored in a cool dark place; and 
( g ) any further information required by the First Schedule.
Storage of 
medicines.
9. (1) Any medical store required to be carried by regulation
5, shall be stored in accordance with any instructions on its
container.
(2) Any medicine which is a controlled drug shall, be stored in
accordance with the requirements for controlled drugs contained in
the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide.
(3) Subject to subregulation (2), any medicine mentioned in
subregulation (1), unless it is required to be kept in a refrigerator or
in a first aid satchel or box, shall be stored in a medical cabinet, if
available, or otherwise in a cool, dry, locked cabinet or locked
container.
(4) Any medical stores kept in a hyperbaric decompression
chamber or otherwise in such a way as not to be readily accessible
at all times to the master or any person authorised by him shall not
be taken into account in respect of the requirements of these
regulations.
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 Replenishment of 
dated medicines.
10. Where -
( a ) a ship is required in pursuance of regulation 5 to have
on board any medical stores specified in the First
Schedule, and
( b ) any label required by subregulation 8(1)( a ) to be borne
by any container of any such medical stores, indicates
a  date after which the medical store contained in it is
not to be used (hereinafter called 'the expiry date'),
that medical store shall be replaced at the earliest possible date
after the expiry date, and in any event within three months of the
expiry date. Medical stores which have passed the expiry date shall,
once replacements have been obtained, or after three months
(whichever is the earlier), be disposed of in accordance with the
Ship Captain's Medical Guide: 
Provided, that in an emergency the required medical stores
which are not available on board shall be made available as soon as
possible.
Responsibility for 
costs.
11. The owner of a ship to which these regulations apply shall
be responsible for the cost of any medical stores including the cost
of periodic replacements.
Carriage of guides.
as to the use of medical stores required to be carried on board by
regulation 5, including in particular instructions for the use of
antidotes. Due regard shall be made to the publications listed in the
Third Schedule.
  Inspection of 
medicines and 
medical stores.
13. The owner of a ship to which these regulations apply shall
ensure that the medical stores are inspected by a competent person
at least once a year to ensure that -
( a ) the ship is carrying the medical stores which it is
required to carry;
( b ) such medical stores are correctly stored;
( c ) any perishable medicines have been replaced in
accordance with the requirements of regulation 10.
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FIRST SCHEDULE
Regulations 5, 7 and 8
Part I - Medicines
Categories of ships
A B C
1. CARDIOVASCULAR
( a ) Cardio-circulatory analeptics - Sympathomimetics
Adrenalin, lin 1000. 0,5 ml or less 10 5 5
( b ) Anti-angina preparations
Dinitrate of isosorbide 20mg tablets (Cedocard retard) 60 60 60
Nifedipine 30 mg tablets (Adalat) 50 50 -
( c ) Diuretics
Frusemide 40 mg tablets (Lasix) 50 12 -
Frusemide 20 mg ampoule (Lasix) 10 5 -
( d ) Anti-haemorrhagics including uterotonics if there are
women on board
ergometrine drops 0,25 mg/ml (Methergine) 20 10 -
ergometrine ampoule 0,2 mg/ml (Methergine) 10 5 1
( e ) Anti-hypertensive
propanolol 40 mg tablets (Inderal) 50 - -
2. GASTRO-INTESTINAL SYSTEM
( a ) Medicines for gastric and duodenal disorders
- Histamine H, receptor anti-ulcer antagonists 
cimetidine 200 mg tablets (Tagamet) 100 50 -
- Anti-acid mucous dressings
hydroxide of magnesium 400 mg tablets (maalox plus) 200 40 -
Suspension of hydroxide of magnesium 400 mg/5 ml,
350 ml (Maalox TC) 2 - -
( b ) Anti-emetics
Metoclopramide 2ml ampoule (Maxolon) 12 6 3
Domperidone 30 mg supp. (Motilium) 12 6 -
( c ) Lubricant laxatives
Glycerol supp. BP. 1 - -
( d ) Anti-diarrhoeals
preparation sachet (glucose 20 g, sodium chloride 3,5 g,
sodium bicarbonate 2,5 g, potassium chloride 1,5 g) 30 - -
Loperamide 2 mg capsule (Imodium) 120 40 20
( e ) Intestinal antiseptics
Active Charcoal 50 g granules or powder (Charcodote) 1 1 -
( f ) Haemorrhoid preparations
Cinchocaine and Prednisolone supp. (Sheriproct) and
ointment (Scheriproct) 60 24 -
3. ANALGESICS AND ANTI-SPASMODICS
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( a ) Analgesics, anti-pyretics and anti-inflammatory
preparations
Acetylsalicylic acid 300 mg tablets (Aspirin) 200 120 40
paracetamol 500 mg tablets 200 120 -
( b ) Powerful analgesics
Indomethacine 50 mg capsules (Indocid) 30 30 -
Ergotamine tartrate, tablets (Cafergot) 40 20 -
Morphine sulphate 10 mg/ml ampoule 10 5 -
( c ) Spasmolytics
Hyoscine butylbrosnide 20 mg/ml (Buscopen) ampoule 12 6 -
Hyoscine butylbromide 10 mg tablets (Buscopen) 50 20 -
4. NERVOUS SYSTEM
( a ) Anxiolytics
diazepam 5 mg tablets (Valium) 50 25 -
diazepam 10 mg ampoule (Valium) 6 6 -
( b ) Neuroleptics
Haloperidol 5 mg ampoule (Haldol) 10 5 -
( c ) Seasickness remedies
Cinnarazine 15 mg tablets (Stugeron) 48 24 12
Domperidone maleate 10 mg (Motilium)
( d ) Anti-epileptics
Phenobarbital 60 mg tablets 100 - -
5. ANTI-ALLERGICS AND ANTI-ANAPHYLACTICS
( a ) H 1  Anti-histaminics
Chlorphenamine maleate 4 mg tablets (Piriton) 60 20 -
( b ) Injectable Glucocorticoids
Methylprednisolone 40 mg ampoules (Solo-Medrone) 6 3 -
6. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
( a ) Bronchospasm preparations
Salbutamol inhaler (Ventolin) 200 doses 2 1 -
Salbutamol 0,5 mg ampoule (Ventolin) 3 - -
Theophyilline 200 mg tablets (Theo-dur) 30 - -
( b ) Anti-tussives
Codeine linctus. 15mg/5ml 100ml 10 - -
Pholcodine linctus 10mg/5ml 100 ml 5 3 -
( c ) Medicines used for colds and sinusitis
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride tablets 60mg (Sudafed) 30 15 -
Ephedrine nasal drops, 0.5%, 10ml
7. ANTI-INFECTION
( a ) Antibiotics (at least two families)
Amoxycillin 500 mg capsules (Amoxil) 64 32 -
Amoxycillin 1g ampoule 15 9 -
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Erythromycin 500 mg tablets (Erythrocin) 64 32 -
Doxycycline 100 mg capsules (Vibramycin) 50 - -
Penicillin G 1.2 G (Crystapen) 15 - -
( b ) Anti-bacterial Sulphamide
Trimethroprim 50mg (Trimopan) 100 50 -
Co-trimoxazole 480mg tablets (Septrin)
( c ) Urinary antiseptics
Co-trimoxazole 480mg tablets (Septrin) 100 50 -
( d ) Anti-parasitics
Mebendazole 100 mg tablets (Vermox) 12 6 -
Chloroquine 200 mg capsules (Nivaquine) 1000 300 60
proguanil 100 mg tablets (Paludrine) 3250 1000 250
Quinine 300 mg tablets 100 60 -
Mefloquine 250 mg tablets (Lariam) 12 12 -
Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine tablets (Fansidar) 12 12 -
Metronidazole 400 mg tablets (Flagyl) 40 20 -
( e ) Intestinal anti-infectives
Ciprofloxacine tablets 250mg (Ciproxin) 56 16 -
( f ) Anti-tetanus vaccines and immunoglobulins
Adsorbed Tetanus Vaccine, 0.5amp. 5 3 -
Anti-tetanus immunoglobin injection 3 1 -
8. COMPOUNDS PROMOTING REHYDRATION,
CALORIC INTAKE AND PLASMA EXPANSION
Sodium chloride 1 g tablets 500 - -
Sodium chloride 9 g water perfusion 4 2 -
Plasma substitute solution 2 1 -
9. MEDICINES FOR EXTERNAL USE
( a ) Skin medicines
- antiseptic solutions
Cetrimide 15% solution 4 2 2
Chlorhexidine 2.5%, 500ml (Hibisol)
Hydrogen peroxide 3% 100 ml solution 1 - -
70% methylated spirit 200 ml solution 5 1 -
- antibiotic ointments
Chlortetracycline chlorhydrate 30G oint. (Aureomycin) 4 2 -
- anti-inflammatory and analgesic ointments
Benzyle nicotinate 10 mg 2 1 -
Capsicum oleoresin 10 mg
Ethylene glycol salicylate 10 mg
Eucalyptol 10 mg
Camphor 10 mg
Pine oil 8,5 mg
Turpentine oil 31 mg/g
Sloan balsam 35g
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Fluocinolone 0,025% 6 3 -
Neomycin 0.5% 30G cream. (Synalar-N)
- anti-mycotic skin creams
miconazole 2% 30 g cream (Daktarin) 2 2 -
- Burn preparations
sulphadiazine silver 1% 500 g cream (Flammazine) 1 1 (50Gr) -
Acrylic copolymer 3,1 % 28 X 15 cm bandage (Op-
Site)
4 2 1
( b ) Eye medicines
- antibiotic drops
Borated water 100 g collyrium 1 1 -
- antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops
Oxytetracycline 5 mg 3,5 g eye ointment (Terramycin) 6 3 -
Dexamethasone 0.1%, drops/oint. (Sofradex) 8 4 -
Chloramphenicol 0.5%, drops (Chloromycetin)
- anaesthetic drops
Oxybuprocaine 0.4%, drops (Minims Benoxinate) 1 1 -
- hypotonic myotic drops
pilocarpine 2% 10 ml drops 2 2 -
( c ) ear medicines
- antibiotic solutions
Bacitracine 2500 U.I 5 3 -
Neomycin sulphate (NeoCortef)
- anaesthetic and anti-inflammatory solutions
clioquinol 10 mg drops 2 1 0
flumetasone pivalate 0,2 mg/ml 7,5 ml
(Locacortene-Vioforme)
( d ) Medicines for oral and throat infections
- antibiotic or antiseptic mouthwashes
Chlorhexidine gloconate solution 0,2% 200 ml
(Hibident)
5 3 -
( e ) Local anaesthetics
- local anaesthetics using freezing
Ethyl chloride 50 ml solution 2 1 -
- Local anaesthetics given by subcutaneous injection
Lignocaine hydrochloride 1%, 20 ml vial 3 2 -
- Dental anaesthetic and antiseptic mixtures
Xylocaine hydrochloride 4,10 g 1 - -
Benzyl alcohol 6,15 g
Creosote 28,65 g
Carbolic acid 20,50 g
Eugenol 42,70 g 100 ml solution (Pulperyl)
Xylocaine 2% 30g 2 1 1
Part II - Medical Equipment
1. RESUSCITATION EQUIPMENT
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- Manual resuscitation appliance
Hand held balloon for oxygen administration 1 1 -
- Appliance for the administration of oxygen with
pressure-reducing valve such that ship’s industrial oxygen
can be used or oxygen container
Oxygen therapy kit containing: adjustable oxygen flask
for a 90-minute treatment with a flow of 15L/min. per
flask, with air pressure 2 1 1
Reduction valve 1 1 -
Flow regulator, 4Lmin. Minimum 1 1 -
Unbreakable humidifier cotmected to flasks 1 1 -
Set of fitting/wires 1 1 -
Disposable PVC adjustable mask 5 5 -
Air-pressurized oxygen flask 2700L 1350L -
- Mechanical aspirator to clear upper respiratory passages
Mechanical pump to clear airways 1 1 -
- Cannula for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Guedel tube
Number 4 2 2 2
Number 3 2 2 -
Number 1 1 1 -
2. DRESSING AND SUTURING EQUIPMENT
- Disposable suture stapler or suture kit with needles
Metal clasps 40 40 20
with sterile applicator 1 1 -
- Adhesive elastic bandage
Rubber bandage rolls 2 1 1
Velpeau bandage rolls 4 2 2
- Gauze strips
Bandage gauze rolls 12 - -
- Tubular gauze for finger bandages
Tubular bandage gauze 5 m with applicator 2 - -
- Sterile gauze compresses 100 50 25
- Cotton wool
Absorbent cotton 100 g 3 1 -
Skin strip rolls 5 3 2
- Sterile sheet for burns victims 6 2 -
- triangular sling
Triangular bandage 4 3 -
Safety pin/needle, inox 12 12 12
- disposable polyethylene gloves
100 pieces 1 1 -
Sterile surgical gloves, 12 pairs 1 1 -
- adhesive dressings
Skin strips 5 3 1
- Sterile compression bandages 20 10 3
- Adhesive sutures or zinc oxide bandages
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Zinc oxide dipsticks 30 20 10
- Non absorbable sutures with needles
Sutures with needles, non-absorbable 3 X 40 mm 10 5 -
Catgut min. 75 cm w/semi-circular needle, 00,
sterilized 2 - -
- Vaseline gauze
Parafin gauze dressing 50 40 30
Sterilized ophtalmic compresses 20 10 -
Contraceptives 250 100 -
Body Bag 2 2 -
3. INSTRUMENTS
- Disposable scalpels 20 - -
- stainless-steel instrument box 1 1 -
- Scissors
Suture cutting scissors 1 1 -
Bandage scissors 1 1 1
- Dissecting forceps
Dissecting forceps without hooks 1 1 -
Stieglitz or Feilchenfeld forceps 1 1 -
- Haemostatic clamps 2 2 1
- Needle forceps 1 1 -
Dry heat oven 1 - -
Nail brush 1 1 -
Ophthalmic magnet 1 1 -
Dental Speculum 1 - -
Dental explorer 1 - -
Modelling/shaping tool 1 - -
Filling tweezers 1 - -
- Disposable razors 1 - -
4. EXAMINATION AND MONITORING EQUIPMENT
- Disposable tongue depressors 100 50 -
- reactive strips for urine analysis
Proteins 1 - -
Glucose 1 - -
Blood 1 - -
Acetone 1 - -
Fluoresceine dipsticks 100 50 -
- Temperature charts 30 10 -
- Medical evacuation sheets 20 5 -
- Stethoscope 1 1 -
- aneroid sphygmomanometer 1 1 -
- standard medical thermometer 2 2 -
- hypothemuc thermometer 1 1 -
Medical guide 1 1 1
Drug register 1 1 1
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Impermeable hardbox - - 1
5. EQUIPMENT FOR INJECTION, PERFUSION,
PUNCTURE AND CATHETERIZATION
- Bladder drainage instruments 1 - -
- Rectal drip set 5 - -
- Disposable filter infusor 10 5 -
- Urine drainage bag 2 1 -
- Disposable syringes and needles
2 ml 40 20 -
5 ml 100 50 -
Needles for intraveinous treatment 10 5 -
- Catheter
Cuffed tube 2 1 -
Sterile lubricant 15 g 1 1 -
Rubberband with Velcro 1 1 -
Bed standard 1 1 -
Ophthalmic perfusion bottle 2 1 -
6. GENERAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
- Bedpan 1 - -
Rubber draw sheets 1 - -
Blankets or emergency bags 6 3 1
- Hot water bottle 2 1 -
- Urine bottle 1 1 -
- Ice bag
Ice bag 2 1 -
Kidney-shaped basin 2 1 -
7. IMMOBILIZATION AND SETTNG EQUIPMENT
- Malleable fmger splint
Aluminium splint (for fingers) 5 3 -
- Malleable forearm and hand splint
Ordinary splint; clearance = 4 1 1 -
- Inflatable splint
Inflatable splint; clearance = 4 1 1 -
- Thigh splint
Wooden splint 1 1 -
- Collar for neck immobilization 1 1 -
- Thomas splint or dimple mattress 1 1 -
8. DESINFECTION, DISINSECTIZATION AND
PROPHYLAXIS
- Water disinfection compound
Chloramine T350g, powder 1 1 -
- Liquid insecticide 1 - -
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- Powder insecticide, 110 g 1 1 -
Part III - Antidotes
1. Medicines
- General
plasma 1 L substitute solution, perfusion 2 1 1
Glucose 500 g powder 1 1 1
Ascorbic acid 1 g tablets 200 200 100
Ascorbic acid 500 mg ampoule 5 ml 20 10 5
- Cardio-vascular
Furosemide 40 mg tablets (Lasix) 74 24 12
Furosemide 20 mg ampoule (Lasix) 40 10 5
Phytomenadione 0.5ml ampoule (Konakion) 4 2 2
- Gastro-intestinal system
Aluminium hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide
600mg, tablets (Maalox) 80 40 40
Granular/powder activated carbon, 70g 1 1 1
Metoclopramide hydrochloride 10 mg, ampoules 2 ml
(Maxolon) 60 30 12
- Nervous system
Diazepam 10 mg, ampoule (Valium) 60 30 12
Levomepromazine 25 mg ampoule (Nozinan) 80 30 10
Motphine 10 mg ampoule 30 15 5
Naloxon 0,4 mg ampoule (Narcan) 30 10 10
Atropine sulphate 600 micrograms 40 ampoules 1ml 40 20 10
Amyl Nitrite 0,17 mg, 0,2ml ampoules 100 20 10
Calcium gluconate 1 g, effervescent tablets
(Calcium Sandoz Forte)
30 15 5
Dimercaprol 2ml ampoule (B.A.L.) 160 50 20
Methylene blue 1%, ampoules 10ml 40 20 10
- Respiratory system
Atninophylline 350 mg suppositories 60 24 12
Salbutamol 0,1 mg, inhaler 200 doses (Ventolin) 4 2 1
- Anti-infective
Paracetamol 500 mg, tablets 120 40 20
Ampicillin 500 mg, capsules 96 32 16
Ampicillin 500 mg, ampoules (Penbritin) 96 18 12
Trimethoprim 80 mg/ sulphametoxazol 400 mg, tablets
(Septrin) 50 20 20
- For external use
Tetracycline hydrochloride 1%, 5 g, ophthalmic
ointment (Aureomycin) 10 5 2
Ethanol 10% 500 ml solution 4 2 1
2. Medical equipment
Necessary for the administration of oxygen (including
maintenance requisites) 
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Note:
For the detailed implementation of Part III of Schedule I of these
Regulations, reference may be made to the IMO Medical First Aid Guide for Use in
Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods (MFAG) contained in the IMO Intemational
Maritime Dangerous Goods Code 2002 Edition and to any subsequent amendments
thereof.
SECOND SCHEDULE
Regulation 2
Dangerous Substances
The substances listed in this Schedule are to be taken into account in
whatever form they are carried on board, including the form of waste or cargo
residues.
- Explosive substances and objects;
- Gases: compressed, liquified or dissolved under pressure;
- Inflammable liquids;
- Inflammable solids;
- Substances liable to spontaneous combustion;
- Substances which, on contact with water, give off inflammable gases;
- Combustible substances;
- Organic peroxides;
- Toxic substances;
- Infectious substances;
- Radioactive substances;
- Corrosive substances;
- Various dangerous substances, i.e. any other substances which experience
has shown, or may show to be dangerous.
Note:
For the detailed implementation of this Schedule reference may be made to
the IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code 2002 Edition.
Any adaptation of this Schedule may take account,  inter alia , of any
updating of the IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Oxygen therapy kit containing an adjustable oxygen
tank for a 90 tninute treatment at 15L/min. 1350 L per
tank measured with air pressure 4 2 1
Reduction valve 2 1 1
Flow regulator with a minimum of 4 L/min. 2 1 1
Break proof humidifier connected to tank 2 1 1
Set of pipes 2 1 1
Disposable PVC adjustable mask 10 5 3
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THIRD SCHEDULE
(Regulation 12)
Publications
Category A
Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (latest edition)
Category B
Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (latest edition)
Category C
St John’s Ambulance or Red Cross First Aid Manual (latest edition)
FOURTH SCHEDULE
(Regulation 6)
Medical Training of the Master and Ship Officers
I
1. Basic understanding of physiology, symptomatology and therapeutics.
2. Elements of preventive medicine, notably individual and collective hygiene,
and elements of possible prophylactic measures.
3. Ability to perform basic types of treatment and supervise emergency
disembarkation at sea.
Persons responsible for treatment aboard category A ships should if possible
receive their practical training in hospitals.
4. Detailed knowledge of how to use the various remote medical consultation
facilities.
II
This training should take account of the programmes of instruction detailed
in relevant recent international documents.
