Maritime trauma response runs into problems a land kit never faces: saltwater and humidity attacking contents, vessel motion, and the accountability demands of shared vessels where supplies must be sealed and verifiable.
What delivers full trauma capability afloat — sealed, waterproof, and accountable?
Developed in direct response to U.S. Navy requirements for standardized afloat trauma capability, this kit has been adopted across U.S. Naval Ships, Military Sealift Command ships, and commercial maritime operators. The watertight yellow hard case protects contents from saltwater intrusion and humidity while its high-visibility color speeds location in an emergency. Five-pouch internal organization — four treatment categories (Bleed, ABD/Burn, Splint, Eye) plus a lid utility pouch, all hook-and-loop removable — lets a responder grab the right category without digging. Contents address the major maritime injury patterns: extremity hemorrhage, penetrating chest trauma, airway, burns, ocular injury, and musculoskeletal injury. The ARS® needle-decompression component is provider-scope — see the note below the contents.
Why This Kit
Watertight, High-Vis Case
Airtight yellow hard case resists saltwater and humidity, fast to spot in an emergency.
Anti-Pilferage Accountable
Seal-compatible for shared-vessel accountability and inventory verification.
Category-Sorted Pouches
Bleed, ABD/Burn, Splint, Eye, plus lid utility — grab the right pouch fast.
Meets Naval Standards
Built to U.S. Naval Ships, MSC, and commercial afloat-vessel requirements.
Complete Kit Contents
| Qty | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Naval Response Boat Box — yellow |
| 2 | C-A-T® Combat Application Tourniquet® — black (CoTCCC-recommended) |
| 1 | NAR Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD™), 6″ |
| 1 | NAR Abdominal / Stump ETD™ |
| 1 | CPR mask |
| 1 | Nasopharyngeal airway, 28F |
| 1 | Surgical lube, 5.0 gm |
| 1 | HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack (CoTCCC-recommended) |
| 1 | SAM® Splint |
| 1 | Cravat, dry sterile burn dressing, Super XL |
| 1 | NAR elastic bandage, 3″ |
| 1 | ACE cervical collar |
| 1 | Blizzard blanket, OD green |
| 1 | Fox aluminum eye shield w/ garter |
| 1 | 2-pack gauze pads, 4″ × 4″ |
| 1 | NAR trauma shears, 7.25″ |
| 1 | Biological personal protection kit |
Who Fields It
Naval & MSC vessels — standardized afloat trauma capability
Commercial maritime — afloat-vessel compliance and crew safety
Patrol & harbor craft — waterproof, accountable trauma kit
Provider scope: the kit includes a nasopharyngeal airway; airway insertion is a trained-provider skill. Deploy provider-scope components only within your training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
Build The Capability
The Kit, Up Close
Trauma Capability, Afloat.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 80-0420 |
| Dimensions | 6″ H × 14″ W × 10″ D |
| Weight | 8 lb 10 oz (3.9 kg) |
| Case | Airtight, waterproof, sealable yellow hard case |
| Internal Pouches | 4 medical (Bleed, ABD/Burn, Splint, Eye) + 1 lid utility |
| Security | Anti-pilferage seal compatible |
| Standards | U.S. Naval Ships, Military Sealift Command, commercial afloat vessels |
| CoTCCC | Contents include CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T® and HyFin® chest seal |
When to Deploy Naval Boat Response Aid Kit
- Navy surface warfare crew trauma response: Small boat crews and naval surface vessel personnel deploy the Naval Boat Response Aid Kit for immediate trauma care to sailors injured during underway operations.
- Riverine patrol craft medical cache: Mark V SOC, MK VI patrol boats, and riverine craft mount the kit as the primary medical cache for the crew — covering the hemorrhage, airway, and burns that characterize maritime combat injuries.
- VBSS boarding team medical coverage: Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure teams carry the kit for immediate treatment of injuries sustained during shipboard operations.
- Coastal patrol and port security operations: Port security units stage the kit in patrol boats for immediate trauma response to collision, MOB, and active-threat scenarios on the water.
- Naval training exercise medical coverage: Fleet training exercises with elevated injury risk stage the Naval Boat Response Aid Kit at the deck level for immediate first-responder access.
What's Included — Naval Boat Response Aid Kit:
- 1 x Naval Response Boat Box — Yellow
- 2 x C-A-T® (Combat Application Tourniquet®) — Black
- 1 x NAR® Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD®) — 6 in.
- 1 x NAR® Abdominal/Stump Emergency Trauma Dressing ETD®
- 1 x CPR Mask
- 1 x CPR Mask — Microshield
- 1 x Nasopharyngeal Airway — 28F
- 1 x Surgical Lube — 5.0 gm
- 1 x HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack
- 1 x SAM® Splint
- 1 x Cravat — Dry Sterile Burn Dressing — Super XL
- 1 x NAR® Elastic Bandage — 3 in.
- 1 x ACE Cervical Collar
- 1 x Blizzard Blanket — OD Green
- 1 x Fox Aluminum Eye Shield with garter
- 1 x Gauze Pads — 4 in. x 4 in. (2-pack)
- 1 x NAR® Trauma Shears — 7.25 in.
- 1 x Biological Personal Protection Kit
Best Practice: Mount the kit in a dedicated, clearly marked, quickly accessible location — standard color-coded signage with the kit's exact location should be part of every crew member's first day orientation. Speed of access determines outcomes in the maritime trauma environment.
How Naval Boat Response Aid Kit Compares
Naval Boat Response Kit vs. NAR-5 SAR Kit: The NAR-5 is specifically built to the SAR Level A standard for Search and Rescue Swimmers. The Naval Boat Response Aid Kit is configured for surface crew trauma response — a different operational context with different contents emphasis. See the NAR-5 system at tactical-medicine.com.
Naval Boat Kit vs. civilian marine first aid kit: USCG minimum-requirement boat first aid kits are configured for civilian regulatory compliance, not military trauma. The Naval Boat Response Aid Kit includes CoTCCC-relevant hemorrhage control and airway items that civilian marine kits typically omit.
Naval Boat Kit vs. PABC bleeding control station: PABC stations are designed for public bystander response in buildings. The Naval Boat Kit is configured for the naval crew context — maritime trauma including amputation, blast, and drowning-adjacent injuries — and is built for naval vehicle mounting.
Naval Boat Response Aid Kit — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the Naval Boat Response Aid Kit contain CoTCCC-recommended items?
A: Yes. The kit is configured with Navy medical protocols that include CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage control items. Verify current contents against the NAR product specification sheet.
Q: Is this kit designed for the Berry Amendment?
A: Contact North American Rescue for current Berry Amendment compliance status on this specific kit. Verify DoD domestic sourcing requirements with your contracting officer.
Q: What trauma types does this kit address?
A: The Naval Boat Response Aid Kit is configured for the trauma types common in naval surface operations — ballistic injuries, blast trauma, lacerations from moving machinery, and burns. Verify specific contents and their applications with the current NAR product documentation.
Q: Is this kit available for DoD/Navy procurement?
A: North American Rescue products including the Naval Boat Response Aid Kit are available through GSA Schedule and DLA/DIBBS contracts. Contact NAR or an authorized distributor for current NSN and contract vehicle information.
Q: What training should crew members have before using this kit?
A: All crew members who may access the kit should complete basic Stop the Bleed and CPR training at minimum. Trained Hospital Corpsmen aboard should receive full TCCC training. Consult your command's medical officer for crew training requirements.
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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.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 14 Inches |
| Length | 10 Inches |
| Height | 6 Inches |
| Weight | 8 lb. 10 Oz |
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