Most USCG-compliant marine kits are built around minor wound care and have no trauma capability at all. The NAR Trauma & First Aid Boating Kit closes that gap — it satisfies USCG recreational boating first-aid requirements and incorporates CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage control for the injuries that actually happen on the water: propeller lacerations, anchor-chain and dock-line crush, fishing-hook wounds, engine-fire burns, and falls.
A prop strike opens a leg artery and the marina is 25 minutes out — does the kit aboard have a tourniquet, or just band-aids and seasickness tablets?
The trauma backbone is drawn from NAR’s proven line: a CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T tourniquet for extremity hemorrhage, a CoTCCC-recommended HyFin Vent Chest Seal twin pack for open chest wounds, two Responder Compressed Gauze rolls for wound packing, and a 6 in. ETD for high-compression bandaging. Around that sits the full USCG compliance package — eye care, burn care, fracture and sprain management, antisepsis, and an OTC medication suite — organized in labeled zippered bags inside a water-tight case. Offered in Orange, Yellow, or Red, in three bleeding-control versions.
Why This Kit
Meets and exceeds USCG recreational first-aid requirements and adds CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage control most marine kits lack.
A water-tight case with integrated handle protects supplies from spray and immersion and moves fast to the point of need.
Contents include the CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T tourniquet and HyFin Vent Chest Seal — serious capability, not a minor-care box.
Basic, with Bleeding Control Dressing, or with Celox Gauze — scale the hemostatic to how far offshore you run.
Configurations
| Case Color | Version | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | Basic | 80-1483 |
| Orange | Basic w/Bleeding Control Dressing | 80-1484 |
| Orange | Basic w/Celox Gauze | 80-1485 |
| Yellow | Basic | 80-1486 |
| Yellow | Basic w/Bleeding Control Dressing | 80-1487 |
| Yellow | Basic w/Celox Gauze | 80-1488 |
| Red | Basic | 80-1489 |
| Red | Basic w/Bleeding Control Dressing | 80-1490 |
| Red | Basic w/Celox Gauze | 80-1491 |
Core Contents
All versions include the trauma and first-aid backbone below; the two upgrade versions add an advanced hemostatic component.
| Item | Qty | Item | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-A-T Tourniquet, Orange (CoTCCC-recommended) | 1 | HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack (CoTCCC-rec.) | 1 |
| Responder Compressed Gauze | 2 | ETD 6 in. Trauma Dressing | 1 |
| SAM Splint II | 1 | Triangular Bandage | 2 |
| Elastic Bandage (4 in. / 2 in.) | 1 / 4 | Petrolatum Gauze 3×18 | 4 |
| BurnTec 4×4 + Burn Gel | 1 / 5 | PES Eye Shield + Eye Wash 4 oz | 3 / 1 |
| CPR Mask | 1 | Hypothermia Wrap, Orange | 1 |
| Responder Shears + Forceps + Kelly Hemostat | 1 ea | Nitrile Gloves (Lg) | 4 |
| OTC suite: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Diphenhydramine, Antacid | — | Antiseptic, ointments, bandages, guide | — |
Abbreviated for readability — full itemized contents available on request.
Who Carries It
USCG-compliant first aid with real trauma capability for time offshore.
Hook wounds, prop strikes, and crush injuries far from a dock.
Color-coded cases to match a fleet’s safety-equipment scheme.
Build It Out
Resupply the trauma core and add a watertight option for active water work.
Drybag trauma kit for surf, swift-water, and immersion.
Replacement tourniquets, gauze, and dressings.
A spare CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet for the vessel.
The Kit, Up Close
A tourniquet and vented chest seal aboard — the difference when help is half an hour out.
Specifications
| Compliance | Meets & exceeds USCG recreational boating first-aid requirements |
| Weight | 8 lb (all variants) |
| Dimensions | H 6 × W 14 × D 10 in |
| Case | Water-tight, integrated handle — Orange / Yellow / Red |
| Versions / SKUs | 80-1483 through 80-1491 (3 colors × 3 versions) |
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
When to Deploy Trauma & First Aid Boating Kit
- On-water traumatic injury response: Deployed in response to lacerations, crush injuries, and blunt trauma from marine environment hazards — anchor chain, propeller, dock collisions — where evacuation may be delayed.
- Offshore and coastal bleeding control: The kit provides the tourniquet and wound-packing capability to manage life-threatening extremity hemorrhage until the casualty reaches shore or a responding vessel.
- USCG and marine law enforcement: Supports the operator's obligation to provide first response to casualties aboard or in the water — keeping a boat-dedicated trauma kit separate from the survival kit prevents supply consumption conflicts.
- Recreational and commercial boating compliance: Many coastal states and maritime safety programs recommend or require trauma-capable first aid kits aboard vessels. The NAR Boating Kit exceeds basic marine first aid requirements.
- Dive and water-sport injury management: Diver, surfer, and watercraft operator injuries involving lacerations and punctures require rapid hemorrhage control before waterborne evacuation — a waterproof-capable boat kit provides that capability.
What's Included (NAR SKU: 80-1886):
- 1 x C-A-T® Tourniquet — Orange
- 2 x NAR® Compressed Gauze — 4.5 in. x 4.1 yd.
- 1 x Responder Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD®) — 6 in.
- 1 x CPR Pocket Resuscitator
- 1 x HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack
- 4 x Petrolatum Gauze — 3 in. x 18 in.
- 1 x Emergency Survival Wrap — 96 in. x 60 in.
- 1 x BurnTec® Dressing — 4 in. x 4 in.
- 5 x Safetec Burn Gel
- 3 x Gauze Pad (2pk) — 4 in. x 4 in.
- 1 x Elastic Bandage — 4 in.
- 4 x Elastic Bandage — 2 in.
- 1 x SAM® Splint II
- 2 x Triangular Bandage — 37 in. x 37 in. x 52 in.
- 1 x Eye Wash Solution — 4 oz.
- 1 x Surgical Tape — 1 in.
- 3 x Polycarbonate Eye Shield (PES)
- 4 x Saljet Rinse — 1 oz.
- 1 x Wound Closure Strip (10pk)
- 10 x Fabric Bandage — 1 in. x 3 in.
- 5 x Flexible Bandage — 2 in. x 4 in.
- 10 x Povidone-Iodine Antiseptic Prep Pad
- 5 x Antibiotic Ointment
- 1 x Bacitracin Ointment
- 5 x OTC Aspirin
- 2 x Antacid + Acid Reducer Chewable Tablet
- 2 x OTC Diphenhydramine
- 2 x OTC Ibuprofen
- 10 x Ammonia Inhalant
- 1 x Splinter Forceps — 4.5 in.
- 1 x Curved Kelly Hemostat — 5.5 in.
- 12 x Safety Pins — 1 in.
- 4 pr Responder Blue Gloves — Large
- 1 x Responder Shears — 7.25 in.
- 1 x Dikes/Pliers — 6 in.
- 1 x First Aid Pocket Guide
- 1 x Permanent Marker — Large
How Trauma & First Aid Boating Kit Compares
NAR Boating Kit vs generic marine first aid kit: Standard marine first aid kits (Band-Aids, aspirin, seasickness medication) do not address life-threatening hemorrhage. The NAR kit includes CoTCCC-recommended tourniquets and hemostatic dressings that a generic kit omits. See Trauma Kits.
NAR Boating Kit vs inland recreation kits: Marine environments introduce saltwater exposure and spray — the boating kit is designed for waterproof staging. Inland rec kits typically lack the waterproofing and marine-environment durability. Browse all trauma kits.
Boat kit vs IFAK: An individual IFAK is body-worn and intended for self-aid. A vessel-staged boat kit provides higher-capacity supplies for multi-person response aboard the craft.
NAR Boating Kit vs DIY marine kit assembly: Assembling individual items risks omitting critical components or stocking non-maritime-compatible products. The NAR kit is purpose-built for marine environments with validated contents.
Frequently Asked Questions — Trauma & First Aid Boating Kit
Q: Does the Trauma & First Aid Boating Kit contain CoTCCC-recommended items?
A: Yes. The NAR Trauma & First Aid Boating Kit includes CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage control items including a C-A-T tourniquet and HyFin chest seal. Specific contents vary by variant — confirm on narescue.com for your selected configuration.
Q: Is this kit waterproof?
A: The kit is designed for marine environments and includes waterproof or water-resistant packaging. Contents should be inspected and replaced per manufacturer guidance after any water submersion event or upon expiration.
Q: Who is this kit intended for?
A: The kit is suitable for vessel operators, USCG auxiliary, marine law enforcement, commercial mariners, and serious recreational boaters who need a trauma-capable first aid solution staged on the vessel.
Q: What is the procurement path for the Boating Kit?
A: The Trauma & First Aid Boating Kit is a North American Rescue product available through MED-TAC International. Contact us for volume pricing, institutional orders, and government procurement options.
Q: How often should the kit be restocked?
A: Inspect the kit after every use and replace expended or expired items immediately. Conduct a full inspection at least annually or after any water immersion event. Replace the entire kit if packaging integrity is compromised by saltwater exposure.
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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 / Basic
- Orange / Basic w/Bleeding Control Dressing
- Orange / Basic w/Celox Gauze
- Yellow / Basic
- Yellow / Basic w/Bleeding Control Dressing
- Yellow / Basic w/Celox Gauze
- Red / Basic
- Red / Basic w/Bleeding Control Dressing
- Red / Basic w/Celox Gauze
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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