Medical kit resupply ensures all onboard medical supplies remain safe, compliant, and ready for use. MedAire resupply reports identify expired and used items while enabling captains and crew to review inventory, remove unnecessary stock, and align medical kits with current itineraries, crew needs, and operational risks.
Failure to replace expired or used medical supplies increases risk during a maritime medical emergency. Regular resupply and review ensure the yacht is prepared to deliver safe, effective care anywhere in the world, supporting both crew welfare and operational continuity.
Items appear on a MedAire resupply report due to expiry or usage, both of which directly impact safety and compliance onboard.
Medical items, including medications, sterile supplies, and consumables, have manufacturer-defined expiry dates. Using products beyond these dates may increase the risk of adverse reactions or reduced effectiveness. Find out more about the risks of medication expiry dates here.
MedAire works with global suppliers to source products with optimal shelf life and we will notify you if any items are supplied with less than 12 months before expiry.
Items are also listed when they have been used and logged in MediTrack.
Resupply is often triggered by:
Accurate tracking ensures visibility and prevents shortages during a medical incident at sea.
Crew should log all usage consistently using MediTrack to ensure accurate resupply reporting and full visibility of onboard medical inventory.
Best practice for yacht crew:
MediTrack enables structured inventory control and ensures that resupply reports reflect real onboard usage.
Not always. Medical kits often evolve over time and may contain items that are no longer operationally necessary.
Additional items may have been included to support:
Captains should work with MedAire to adjust kit contents, ensuring the onboard medical kit remains efficient, relevant, and fit for purpose.
A resupply report is an easily exportable inventory document that identifies current stock levels and resupply requirements. By providing clear visibility of onboard medical supplies, it supports operational planning and safer decision-making, helping to maintain medical readiness onboard.
Benefits for captains and yacht managers:
A well-managed medical kit is one that is current, appropriate, and understood by the crew.
Before any major voyage or start of season, captains should complete the following:
Captains and yacht managers should contact MedAire when:
MedAire provides ongoing support to ensure every yacht’s medical kit is aligned with real-world operational demands.