Water ruins a standard trauma kit. Cardboard-boxed supplies turn to pulp, adhesive backings fail, and nylon pouches wick moisture into everything inside. For boaters, surf and swift-water rescue, flood response, and any operation where gear gets wet, the kit itself has to be waterproof. The NAR Maritime Watertight Trauma & First Aid Kit (TFAK-W) packs a full trauma and first-aid capability into a custom drybag that keeps the contents dry through immersion, rain, and spray.
When the boat takes a wave and your kit goes under, will the gauze inside still be sterile and dry?
Six removable labeled mesh treatment pouches — Bleed, Airway, Wound Care, Misc. Meds, Splinting, and Lid — organize supplies by treatment category for fast identification under stress. The trauma core is a C-A-T tourniquet, HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal, wound packing gauze, and an ETD, backed by a full general first-aid complement for burns, eyes, splinting, and minor wound care. Belt, shoulder, and waist strap compatibility keeps it hands-free during active water operations.
Why This Kit
A custom drybag container keeps all contents dry through immersion, rain, and spray — where standard kits fail the moment they get wet.
Removable mesh pouches sorted by treatment category — Bleed, Airway, Wound Care, Meds, Splinting, Lid — for fast retrieval and easy restock.
Contents include the CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T tourniquet, HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal, and ETD — serious trauma capability, not just a marine first-aid box.
Belt, shoulder, and waist strap compatible — stays on the body and out of the way during active water operations.
Contents By Pouch
| Pouch | Contents |
|---|---|
| Bleed | C-A-T Tourniquet (Orange); NAR Wound Packing Gauze ×2; ETD 4 in. |
| Airway | HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack; Microshield CPR Mask |
| Wound Care | Sterile Eye Pad ×2; BurnTec 4×4 ×2; Gauze Pad 5×9 ×2; Gauze Pad 4×4 (pk2) ×2; Surgical Tape 1 in.; Eye Wash 1 oz |
| Misc. Meds | Survival Blanket; Cold Pack 6×9; Burn Gel ×3; Adhesive Bandage 1×3 ×50; Antibiotic Ointment ×5; Antiseptic Towelette ×5 |
| Splinting | SAM Splint II; Elastic Bandage 4 in.; Triangular Bandage ×2 |
| Lid | Blue Responder Gloves ×4 pr; Responder Shears (Lg); Hand Sanitizer ×5; Permanent Marker ×2; First Aid Pocket Guide; Bleeding Control Instructions; Inventory Card; ANSI Inspection Card |
Who Fields It
Surf, swift-water, and boat rescue crews who need trauma supplies that survive going under.
Operations in standing water and wet environments where dry storage is impossible to guarantee.
Kayakers, river guides, and recreational boaters wanting real trauma capability afloat.
Build It Out
Resupply the trauma core and standardize tourniquets across the vessel or team.
Tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, and pressure dressings.
HyFin Vent seals and decompression adjuncts.
Standardize one CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet across the fleet.
The Kit, Up Close
A full CoTCCC-recommended trauma core in a watertight drybag — dry supplies when you surface.
Specifications
| Container | Custom watertight drybag |
| Organization | 6 removable labeled mesh pouches |
| Carry | Belt, shoulder, and waist strap compatible |
| Weight | 4.5 lb |
| Colors / SKUs | Orange 80-1543 · Ranger Green 80-1558 |
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
When to Deploy Maritime Watertight Trauma & First Aid Kit
- Coastal and offshore vessel trauma and first aid: The watertight case protects contents from the wet maritime environment — sea spray, splashing, submersion — that destroys standard kit packaging.
- Man-overboard or water-entry casualty response: In a maritime environment where the kit may be wet before it's needed, the watertight seal ensures contents are dry and functional when deployed.
- Fishing, diving, and commercial maritime operations: OSHA and USCG first-aid requirements for commercial maritime operations — the watertight kit provides durable, water-resistant compliance coverage.
- Recreational boating medical staging: Stowed in a wet locker, engine room, or helm station, the watertight case keeps trauma and first-aid supplies accessible and dry in a boat environment.
- Amphibious and waterborne tactical operations: Military and LE teams operating from boats or conducting water-entry operations carry the maritime kit for a kit that survives the transit.
How Maritime Watertight Trauma & First Aid Kit Compares
Maritime Watertight Kit vs. standard trauma kit: Standard kits are not designed for water exposure — packaging, adhesives, and gauze absorb moisture and degrade. The Maritime Watertight Kit is purpose-built for the maritime environment with a sealed case designed for the wet conditions boats experience.
Maritime Watertight Kit vs. MARINER Response Kit: The MARINER is a soft bag designed to the U.S. Navy EMAT specification for submarine and extended maritime operations. The Maritime Watertight Kit is a hard-case solution for recreational, commercial, and tactical maritime use.
Maritime Watertight Kit vs. Amphibious Trauma Kit: The Amphibious Trauma Kit is a military-oriented amphibious operations kit. The Maritime Watertight Kit is broader in application — civilian maritime, commercial, and tactical — with the watertight hard case as the defining packaging feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Maritime Watertight Trauma Kit USCG-compliant?
A: The kit is designed to meet or exceed USCG first-aid requirements for vessel operations. Verify your specific vessel class and operational requirements against USCG regulations — requirements vary by vessel type and use.
Q: Does the watertight case allow submersion?
A: The watertight seal is designed for water-resistant and splash/spray protection. Full submersion depth and duration ratings should be verified on the product page. Do not rely on submersion resistance beyond the published specification.
Q: Is the C-A-T® tourniquet included?
A: The Maritime Watertight Kit typically includes a C-A-T® tourniquet for extremity hemorrhage control. Verify the complete contents list on the product page.
Q: What is the NSN for the Maritime Watertight Trauma & First Aid Kit?
A: Contact MED-TAC International for NSN and procurement information. NAR maritime kits are available through government and commercial supply channels.
Q: How often should the maritime kit be inspected?
A: Inspect the gasket, contents, and expiration dates at least annually and after any deployment. The watertight seal should be verified intact — a compromised seal may not be visible until moisture damage has occurred.
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All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
Available Options:
- Orange
- Ranger Green
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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