Tag: maritime health

Prediabetes is characterised by a blood sugar level that is above normal. It is not yet at a level sufficient to classify as type 2 diabetes. But without making adjustments to their lifestyle, children and adults with prediabetes have an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, musculoskeletal disorders pose significant costs for employers, including absenteeism, lost productivity, and increased healthcare expenses. These disorders, often more severe than typical nonfatal injuries, result from factors such as repetitive motion, overexertion, and awkward lifting techniques.

UK P&I have been made aware of a series of unrelated recent cases of shingles in crew members, resulting in ship deviation, medical repatriation, and treatment abroad. Early identification and action on board could alleviate discomfort, reduce the severity of the condition and cost implications involved.

In a recent Britannia Club webinar, experts discussed about the factors that may influence a seafarer’s mental health and how these can have a significant impact on safety and a seafarer’s overall performance on board.

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the Britannia club has issued eight risk factors for developing prediabetes, which are the same as those for diabetes.

When the brain does not rest properly, you are vulnerable to the dangerous phenomenon of “microsleep”. If that doesn't sound dangerous to you, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) can present an example, as a captain’s microsleep was deemed the reason behind a vessel grounding in July 2022.

Rising temperatures in Singapore will place workers, especially outdoor workers, at an increased risk of heat stress. In that regard, MPA Singapore issued new circular to provide advice as suggested by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), mentioning a combination of measures focusing on the four aspects of acclimatise, drink, rest, and shade.

Maintaining eye health is crucial for seafarers, as their work often involves exposure to various environmental factors, and reliance on good vision for navigation and safety.

This October, in recognition of National Protect Your Hearing Month in the United States, the American P&I Club is raising awareness about hearing protection and best practices for seafarers.

With regards to head injuries, the UK Club pinpoints that these can be serious due to the risk of hidden bleeding beneath the skull and suggests (with the use of an Acronym) key actions to take in case of such injury.