Tag: maritime health

Commencing positive and committed steps towards improving seafarer wellbeing on board, the Shipowners’ Club has created its own “Medical Enhancement Scheme for Seafarers” (Medisea).

As we progress through the year, the shipping industry faces a particularly complex landscape. The ongoing effects of the pandemic, recent outbreaks of monkeypox, and geopolitical conflict continue to affect crew change and crewing recruitment, even as the industry prioritises lower emissions and cleaner technologies.

The UK Club provided health advice on the Gallstone and Gallbladder disease, informing about its symptoms, as well as preventative and treatment methods.

Transport Canada confirms that COVID-19 vaccines approved in Canada continue to be available to foreign seafarers.  

From 19 June, the Government of The Bahamas is removing another COVID-19 requirement for international visitors.

New regulations for crew changes came into force in South Korea from 8 June.

ICS, alongside other business organisations, is joining WTO Ministers from across the world in Geneva, aiming to deliver concrete results at the organisation’s upcoming 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12).

According to Seafarers Hospital Society CEO Sandra Welch, there are far too many accidents where fatigue is cited as a contributing cause.

IMO published a circular to disseminate information and guidance on the monkeypox disease, based on recommendations developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Seafarers work in a heavily regulated industry, facing a workload that is physically and mentally challenging. The good news is that there is plenty that can be done to help combat stress and promote healthy, restorative sleep.