SEAWARD Medical Testing Equipment Used on International Charity Hospital Ship

The medical testing division RIGEL of SEAWARD, a subsidiary of the GMC-I Group, has provided medical testing instruments to a global charity organization that operates the world's largest private hospital ship. To support the humanitarian efforts of this charity, SEAWARD Medical supplied a range of biomedical testing equipment, including electrical safety testers, infusion pump analyzers, and patient multiparameter simulators.

This charity operates a large hospital ship converted from a passenger liner, equipped with 5 fully functional operating rooms, a PACU, an ICU, an HDU, and surgical wards. The medical team consists of 400 volunteers from 40 different countries.

The infusion pump analyzer provided by SEAWARD Medical is used to test the hospital’s infusion pumps, ensuring accurate and consistent drug delivery rates and volumes. The multi-channel infusion pump tester can simultaneously measure four infusion pumps, allowing for onboard calibration and performance verification.

Tony Royston, Senior Clinical Engineer on the hospital ship, stated:
"SEAWARD Medical’s products are crucial for us because they provide automated testing solutions Since we rely on volunteers, having standardized and easy-to-use testing equipment is essential. The multi-channel infusion pump analyzer is an excellent tool—it helps us verify new equipment, perform routine inspections, and test repaired devices. With this device, our medical team can ensure the safety of onboard equipment without needing to send devices back to manufacturers for testing. This guarantees that patients receive the correct dosages of anesthesia and other critical medications."

He added:
"Since we operate primarily in Africa—currently near Benin, West Africa—sending medical equipment back to manufacturers is impractical. In countries like Benin, Madagascar, and the Republic of the Congo, our charity hospital ship provides vital medical services to underserved populations."

Jackie Abbott, External Relations Officer of the charity hospital ship, commented:
"We are deeply grateful for SEAWARD Medical’s support. Every day, our volunteers have the responsibility and privilege of transforming lives, and this would not be possible without the support of partners like SEAWARD Their long-standing commitment to aiding charities and overseas medical missions is evident in the equipment they’ve previously supplied, which is now in use across Asia and Africa."

Jack Barrett, International Business Development Manager at SEAWARD Medical, said:
"We are honored to contribute to the incredible work of the hospital ship. While our role may be small, being part of their mission is a true privilege."

Founded in 1978 by Don Stephens, the charity hospital ship has served in over 70 countries, delivering more than $1.3 billion worth of medical services and treating over 2.56 million patients directly.