Why You Need a USCG Approved First Aid Kit on Board

You may think any older box of bandages from the pharmacy will do, but creating a uscg approved first aid kit on your vessel is actually about more than simply passing a random inspection. If you've spent any real time around the drinking water, you know that things can move sideways pretty quick. Whether it's a wear a wet porch, a wayward angling hook, or someone forgetting that the engine cover gets incredibly hot, injuries happen. When they will do, you don't want to become fumbling around along with a kit that will isn't up to the task of a marine environment. ...

March 23, 2026 · 7 min · Dell Iram