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The medical needs of a harbor tug, a luxury yacht, a service vessel or a workboat operating far from the coast are obviously not the same. However, regulatory requirements dictate that all shipowners must have equipment adapted to the risks incurred by crews and passengers. With this in mind, ANP Pharma, a subsidiary of the Wescom Group, presents a new range of medical kits for the maritime sector.
Why medical kits can no longer be standardized
On-board medicine is a special kind of medicine. Unlike land-based activities, external medical assistance can be several hours or even days away from navigation. The equipment available on board must therefore be able to handle a wide variety of situations until help arrives or the patient is evacuated.
Needs differ according to a number of criteria: number of people on board, duration of crossings, sailing areas, presence of passengers or nature of operations carried out. A vessel operating on the high seas will not face the same constraints as a unit carrying out daily coastal missions.
Kits tailored to the ship's operational profile
The new range developed by ANP Pharma is based on a modular approach. Each kit can be configured according to the characteristics of the vessel concerned. In particular, shipowners define the type of operation, the number of people on board, the planned itineraries and the specific risks associated with their activity.
This customization also aims to avoid unsuitable or insufficient equipment, while facilitating the management of on-board medical stocks.
For professional operators, the relevance of content becomes as important as the quantity of on-board equipment.
Regulatory compliance: a constant challenge for shipowners
Beyond the operational aspect, regulatory compliance remains a central element. The kits presented by ANP Pharma are designed to meet the requirements of the various maritime administrations and international regulations applicable to the vessels concerned.
Among the references cited are the British MSN 1905 and the requirements of the International Medical Guide for Ships (IMGS), widely used in the maritime sector.
