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What it regulates
Adapts medical chests for certain fishing vessels changing classification or operating area and increases supplies on vessels with type A chests and more than 35 crew. It develops specific cases under RD 258/1999.
Who it applies to
Sections one–five and annexes I–II. It does not replace the general seafarer health and medical-care regime or itself authorise an extended navigation area.
Key provisions
For vessels covered by section one: local fishing authorised up to 45 miles requires the C chest for up to 30 miles; coastal fishing authorised up to 60 miles requires C for up to 60 miles; coastal fishing authorised from 60 to 140 miles requires the adapted B chest in annex I. Authorised distances are measured from the Spanish coast. The relevant classification case must be checked.
First provisionThe adapted B chest is inspected onboard by healthcare staff appointed by ISM, checking identification, signs, supplies, preservation, expiry dates and storage. Results are recorded in the annex II certificate.
Second provisionVessels with B chests meeting the temporary North Atlantic campaign case beyond 150 nautical miles from the Spanish coast for no more than four months must carry type A contents according to crew size. B cabinets may be used, with properly marked additional containers where necessary.
Third provisionFor that temporary case, a type A certificate is issued with an express observation restricting it to the vessels and voyages in section three. It is not a general authorisation for any voyage.
Fourth provisionFor vessels with a general A chest and more than 35 crew, medicines and disposable medical supplies increase by one pack for every ten crew above 35, following the resolution’s stated rule.
Fifth provisionHistory and versions
Initial publication: 11/04/2025 · Initial entry into force: 12/04/2025
BOE-A-2025-7416Initial text of 11 April 2025, applicable the following day. The checked BOE record lists no later changes. Its regulatory basis is RD 258/1999 and the fishing-vessel case connects to RD 543/2007 as amended in 2024.
Text versions of the selected OSH provisions
| Publication | Effective date | Official reference | Affected provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | 12/04/2025 | BOE-A-2025-7416 | First provision, Second provision, Third provision, Fourth provision, Fifth provision, Final provision , Annex I, Annex II |
Transitional provisions and application notes
Published on 11 April 2025 and effective from 12 April 2025. Mileage limits and medical-chest classes reflect defined exceptions and must not be extrapolated to the whole fleet.
Final provisionAnnex I contains the additional supplies and container requirements for the adapted B chest. Procurement requires the exact presentations, quantities and conditions in the annex; this sheet does not set clinical regimens or patient doses.
Annex I
Official BOE legal relationships
This record covers the history of the selected occupational safety and health provisions. The official analysis also provides the relationships affecting other subjects in the legislation.
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