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Medical Logbook (4th Edition, 2026)
The fourth edition of the Medical Logbook contains tabulated pages for recording onboard medical treatment. It follows the format specified in MSN 1905 (M+F), Ships? Medical Stores, and includes guidance on completion. It also includes the full text of this MSN for ease of reference.
Produce in accordance with:
- Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) - Regulation 4.1 and Standard A4.1 'Medical car on board ship and ashore'
- International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended - Code A, Section A-VI/4 @medical first aid and medical care'
- World Health Organization (WHO), 'International Medical Guide for Ships', 3rd Edition 2007
This publication may be used both as a record book and a useful source of reference to medical provisions on board.
The log sheets enable recording of approximately 300 separate entries.
The book reproduces MSN 1905 (M+F), including appendices from the Merchant Shipping Notice 1905 and the Ship Master?s Report Form.
The book is one of a series of onboard logbooks produced by Witherby Publishing Group.
Section A Logbook
Section B Appendices
Appendix 1 Extract from Merchant Shipping Notice 1905
Annex 1 Medical Stores for Vessel Categories A, B & C
Annex 2 Additional Requirements for Passenger Vessels with No Doctor as a Member of the Crew (The Doctor’s Bag)
Annex 3 First Aid Kits – Recommendations
Annex 4 Advice on Medicines to be Carried on Ships (including Ferries) Transporting Dangerous Substances
Annex 5 Medical Documents to be Carried and Telemedical Advice Service (TMAS)
Annex 6 Guide to the Use of Medicines
Annex 7 Specimen Requisition Form for Use When Obtaining Controlled Drugs
Annex 8 Completion of the Controlled Drugs Register
Appendix 2 Ship Master’s Report Form
Witherbys
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