This notice replaces MIN 600 (M+F) on the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide (SCMG).
The 23rd Edition of the SCMG was published on 23 September 2019.
- The SCMG is primarily intended for vessels with no medical professional on board, providing practical guidance for those responsible for first aid or medical care on board.
- All UK ships and fishing vessels carrying Category A or Category B medical stores must carry the latest edition of the SCMG.
- It is also the handbook for UK medical first aid and medical care training.
- Typographical corrections for the first impression of the 23rd edition are in the Annex to this notice.
Amendment 1 updates publication details.
Source: MCA