Tag: maritime health

The world's largest civilian hospital ship, the Global Mercy, was delivered to the charity organization Mercy Ships.

Shipping veteran Frank Coles launched an online petition, aiming to create an enforceable global protocol regarding the green channel travel for seafarers.

Unhealthy eating can reduce productivity levels among seafarers by 20%, highlighting the need for shipping companies to ensure seafarers are eating nutritious food.

Sailors’ Society urged the shipping industry to help seafarers and prevent a "mental health catastrophe".

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its safety recommendations for cruise ship travelers who are not fully vaccinated.

Qatar has launched a pilot seafarer vaccination programme out of Ras Laffan for all crew working on Qatari managed and chartered vessels.

More than 1,200 seafarers received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in a symbolic vaccination at Palacio de Maynila in Malate on Thursday.

All overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) leaving for their posts abroad are welcome to get Covid-19 vaccine shots in Manila even if they are non-residents.

This week, the first COVID-19 vaccines for seafarers were administered as part of the Dutch vaccination program for crew.

In an effort to identify gaps in the current seafarer COVID-19 vaccination process, the International Chamber of Shipping released a circular requesting Shipping companies to participate in a survey.