Swedish Club further enhances PEME programme
The Swedish Club is expanding its Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) program, focusing on the health and wellbeing of seafarers.
Read moreThe Swedish Club is expanding its Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) program, focusing on the health and wellbeing of seafarers.
Read moreAre you afraid of developing diabetes? Is your mood suddenly low? Unlock the secrets of glucose, the body's primary fuel source, in the quest for a healthier, more balanced life.
Read moreThe Seafarers International Research Centre is undertaking a study to assist ports, employers, and governments in improving healthcare for working seafarers in the cruise and cargo sectors.
Read moreThe International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched its #SARyouOK? Guidance and Best Practice Framework. This follows the launch of its #SARyouOK? initiative at the G5 International Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, in June 2022.
Read moreVIKAND has launched a proactive 24/7 healthcare program to help safeguard seafarers and protect the commercial viability of the shipping industry.
Read moreDuring the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Dr. Christian Angelo P. Lubaton, Medical Director for Holistic Care presented a study by Nordic Medical Clinic between 2018 and 2022, with a participation of 11,831 seafarers. Results revealed a significant proportion of seafarers having higher risk classifications. It also showed that higher risk classes take a longer time to be fit to work.
Read moreAs Britannia P&I Club explains in their Crew Watch publication, the importance of maintaining proper hydration levels onboard cannot be overstated.
Read morePrediabetes 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.
Read moreAccording 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.
Read moreUK 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.
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