Tag: maritime health

West P&I Club informed that Venezuelan Port Authorities have implemented a mandatory protocol for crew changes in all Venezuelan ports, effective from 10 February 2023.

West P&I Club has provided information concerning a mandatory health insurance requirement for all persons arriving in Qatar, effective February 1st. The new regulation applies to all passengers (multi-entry / business visa) and new seaman visa applications.

A physiotherapy treatment plan to tackle common injuries gives seafarers the tools they need to take control of their health and careers. HCPC registered physiotherapists Jennifer Cardew and Ruth Sunderland offer their insights on why preventing musculoskeletal injuries can be a game changer for seafarers.   

The World Cancer Day, celebrated every year on February 4th, is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

Burn injuries are not uncommon onboard ships and can result from various reasons, such as accidental contact with hot surfaces, mishandling of hazardous materials, or even electrical problems. What are the best practices to prevent burn injuries onboard?  

GAC informed that it received an update on the new regulations related to crew change/owner’s matters at Chinese LNG Terminals.

Due to the increase of COVID-19 infections in China, crew disembarking or taking shore leave at Korean ports from vessels whose last port of call was in China must undergo a PCR test and quarantine for one day.

One in ten people will likely have a kidney stone over their lifetime. Maintaining physical and mental health is not an easy task when the workload is heavy, and the shifts succeed one another. How much water have you drunk today?

China confirmed significant changes to its COVID-19 policies, regarding crew on commercial ships and crew changes as well.

Did you know that seasickness affects not only regular passengers but also professional marine travelers, such as seafarers and marine scientists? Working onboard a ship and being prone to seasickness does not sound ideal, but feeling seasick is more common than you think.