
MCA Doctor’s Bag
The MCA Doctor’s Bag is designed to meet the regulatory requirements for vessels with more than 100 passengers. This comprehensive kit provides essential medical supplies for onboard doctors to manage a wide range of medical situations. The kit is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to ensure vessels comply with international maritime regulations, ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers and crew. The bag is available in two options: Option A, a paired-down version to be used in conjunction with an MCA Category A kit, and Option B, a standalone version for more extensive medical needs.
Suitable for
The MCA Doctor’s Bag is suitable for vessels operating with more than 100 passengers, including ferries, cruise ships, and other large passenger vessels. The kit is designed to meet the needs of onboard medical professionals who are responsible for managing passenger and crew health in remote or emergency situations.
Kit Contents
Option A (paired-down version, for use with MCA Category A):
- Sterile dressings and bandages
- Antiseptic wipes
- Adhesive plasters
- Analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications
- Basic airway management tools
- Oxygen supply and regulator
- Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
- Thermometer
- IV cannulas and fluids
- Syringes and needles
- Basic diagnostic tools
Option B (standalone version):
All contents from Option A, plus:
- Wide range of medications, including antibiotics and antihistamines
- Surgical instruments (scalpel, scissors, forceps)
- Advanced airway management tools (intubation kits, laryngoscope)
- IV fluid sets and medication pumps
- ECG electrodes and defibrillator pads
- Trauma dressings and splints
- Emergency drugs for acute conditions (adrenaline, atropine, etc.)
- Spinal immobilisation equipment
- Advanced diagnostic tools (ECG machine, pulse oximeter)
For more information
For more details about the MCA Doctor’s Bag, including specific contents, options, and pricing, please contact us directly.

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Each kit is supplied with a Skipper’s Medical Reference Guide with details of each item and guidance on it’s use and a Skippers Handbook written by Dr Spike Briggs.