Medical oversight for every vessel in your fleet
- Seattle, WA
- Since 2016
- Board-certified emergency medicine
2016
Founded in Seattle
2017
Remote services began
4
Maritime service lines
24/7
Physician access
Four services, one physician team
From first call to full coverage
Fleet review
A physician reviews your vessels, flags, routes and current medical setup to find the gaps.
Build the program
We put the registered medical officer, medicine chest, telehealth and fit-for-duty pieces in place for your fleet.
Ongoing oversight
24/7 physician access, documented inspections, restocks and reporting, so you stay covered and compliant.
One team, from the medicine chest to the phone call
Most providers hand you a kit or a hotline. We run the whole medical picture: the controlled substances a general supplier legally cannot touch, the chest that has to match your flag state, and the physician who answers when a crew member goes down at sea.
Built by emergency physicians in Seattle who understand commercial fishing and workboat operations, where the nearest hospital can be days away.
founded in Seattle by emergency physicians
access to emergency room doctors, since 2017
One physician team vs the alternatives
| Capability | General supplier | In-house officer | Discovery Health MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEA-registered medical officer | No | You hire & payroll | Included |
| Controlled substances, 21 CFR 1301.25 | Cannot handle | You build compliance | Managed |
| 24/7 emergency physician at sea | No | On-call only | Always on |
| Medicine chest by flag state | Generic kit | Your responsibility | Mapped & audited |
| Fit-for-duty & fleet screening | No | Separate vendor | One team |
| Documented inspections & reporting | Partial | You maintain | Handled |
Physician-led, not a call center
Ann Jarris, MD, MBA, FACEP
Guidance and news for operators
Answers buyers and search engines are looking for
Who is allowed to dispense controlled substances on a vessel?
Controlled substances must be dispensed under the supervision of a state-licensed physician, employed by the owner or operator, and DEA-registered, per 21 CFR 1301.25. We provide that medical officer and the registration structure. See Controlled Substances →
Is SeaDoc a replacement for free radio medical advice?
No. Free 24/7 radio or satellite advice is your right under MLC 2006 Standard A4.1(4)(d). SeaDoc is the private enhancement: emergency room doctors who know your fleet, chest and crew. See SeaDoc Telehealth →
Do you cover US-flag and open-registry vessels?
Yes, US-flag plus major open registries including the Marshall Islands, Panama and Liberia, each mapped to its own requirements. See MedChest →
Tell us your vessels. We will map the coverage they need.
- ✓ Physician-led review, not a sales call
- ✓ Every flag state and voyage type
- ✓ One team for all four services
- ✓ We reply within one business day
