SOLAS 74 Marine First Aid Kit – Liferaft/Rescue Boat Edition

This SOLAS 74 first aid kit is purpose-built to meet the requirements set forth by SOLAS 1974 (and its amendments) for first aid provision in survival craft (such as liferafts and rescue boats) and certain classes of ships. It is a general-use emergency medical kit that carries an array of essential items to treat injuries and acute illnesses during survival situations at sea. Inside the kit, you will find a well-balanced mix of medication and first aid supplies mandated by international regulations: analgesic/antipyretic tablets to manage pain and fever, anti-seasickness and antiemetic medicine to combat nausea in rough seas, anti-diarrheal tablets for gastrointestinal upsets, and even specific anti-histamine or anti-anginal medicines that might be needed by crew or passengers during prolonged rescue scenarios. To control bleeding and attend to wounds, the kit includes pressure dressings and hemostatic (anti-hemorrhagic) agents, along with adhesive wound closures (butterfly strips) for lacerations. There are ample sterile gauze pads (packed in multiple sizes) and a generous supply of cotton wool for cleaning or padding wounds. Burn injuries are addressed with special burn treatment gel dressings (Burnshield) that cool and protect burns. For resuscitation needs, the kit provides a one-way valve CPR mask to safely perform artificial respiration. Other crucial components are a reliable pair of bandage scissors for cutting clothing or tape, a digital or analog thermometer for monitoring body temperature, and disposable gloves to maintain sanitary conditions. All liquid antiseptics, such as a bottle of mercurochrome solution and hydrogen peroxide, are included for disinfecting wounds. This kit also features convenient extras like an indexed contents list and a first aid handbook, which help users quickly locate items and follow proper first aid procedures under stress. The SOLAS 74 kit comes sealed and clearly marked, often with a weatherproof soft pouch or hard case to endure harsh marine environments. It is compact enough to store in crowded lifeboat compartments but comprehensive in content. By equipping your vessel with this SOLAS-approved first aid kit, you ensure legal compliance and, more importantly, are prepared to care for crew and passengers in emergencies, providing vital treatment that could save lives while awaiting rescue or reaching shore.