diff --git a/addons/medical_engine/functions/fnc_lockUnconsciousSeat.sqf b/addons/medical_engine/functions/fnc_lockUnconsciousSeat.sqf
index cc29e75cc1..8441df4ad8 100644
--- a/addons/medical_engine/functions/fnc_lockUnconsciousSeat.sqf
+++ b/addons/medical_engine/functions/fnc_lockUnconsciousSeat.sqf
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@
  *
  * Public: No
  */
-if (missionNamespace getVariable [QGVAR(disableSeatLocking), false]) exitWith {};
 params ["_unit"];
 
 private _vehicle = objectParent _unit;
@@ -20,6 +19,13 @@ TRACE_3("lockUnconsciousSeat",_unit,_vehicle,lifeState _unit);
 if (isNull _vehicle) exitWith {};
 if (alive _unit && {lifeState _unit != "INCAPACITATED"}) exitWith {};
 
+private _disable = missionNamespace getVariable [QGVAR(disableSeatLocking), false];
+if (_disable isEqualTo true || {
+    _disable isEqualType [] && {
+        (_disable findIf {_vehicle isKindOf _x}) != -1
+    }
+}) exitWith {};
+
 switch (true) do {
     case (_unit isEqualTo (driver _vehicle)): {
         _vehicle lockDriver true;
diff --git a/docs/wiki/framework/medical-framework.md b/docs/wiki/framework/medical-framework.md
index 00d9133b00..c0e94b5f9e 100644
--- a/docs/wiki/framework/medical-framework.md
+++ b/docs/wiki/framework/medical-framework.md
@@ -241,3 +241,10 @@ The damage elements are sorted in descending order according to how much damage
 Some of ACE Medical's underlying behavior, primarily related to damage handling and the vitals loop, can be fine-tuned by editing `ace_medical_const_` variables, found in [script_macros_medical.hpp](https://github.com/acemod/ACE3/blob/master/addons/medical_engine/script_macros_medical.hpp).
 
 Modification of those values should be done by advanced users only. Values and variable names are subject to change without prior warning. Modifying values mid-mission may lead to undefined behavior. Expect minimal support.
+
+### 5.1 Disable seat locking for unconscious
+ACE will lock the seat of an unconscious or dead unit to prevent automatic unloading. This can be disabled by setting:
+```sqf
+ace_medical_engine_disableSeatLocking = true;     // disable on everything
+ace_medical_engine_disableSeatLocking = ["ship"]; // disable just on boats
+```