Tag: medical care

The process of repatriating sick and injured seafarers requires careful planning, coordination, and compliance with international regulations.

When a death occurs onboard a ship, operators must adhere to legal and ethical obligations to ensure the proper handling of the deceased person.

23 December 2024 marks an important date for the maritime industry as a significant new set of amendments to the MLC, 2006 officially enters into force, aimed at further improving working and living conditions at sea and addressing some of the key challenges faced by seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In recent years, the maritime industry has observed a concerning rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) cases among seafarers, according to the West P&I Club.

Drug-resistant infections are rising steeply, with projections of 10 million annual deaths by 2050. This "silent pandemic" is particularly significant for seafarers, whose unique environment demands proactive measures to protect health and prevent medical crises onboard

Transport Malta issued a new notice to highlight the potential risks associated with being on board ships, following a recent investigation report. The notice emphasizes the importance of all ships carrying the necessary medical guides to provide advice in case of emergency.

Operating a commercial ship on the high seas involves significant logistical challenges, and one often-overlooked aspect is the selection and management of medications and supplies for the ship’s medicine cabinet and formulary, notes Arthur Diskin, Global Chief Strategy Officer, AP Companies.

Marine Safety Forum (MSF) has published a safety alert to inform of an incident where a patient was being transferred to a hospital bed when the 13-year-old stretcher cracked. 

Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM), a member of the Columbia Group, is reporting a noticeable decrease in emergency medical disembarkations, attributing this positive trend to the proactive health measures implemented in collaboration with the OneCare Group, a comprehensive health and wellbeing platform that includes Marine Medical Solutions (MMS).

VIKAND has launched a proactive 24/7 healthcare program to help safeguard seafarers and protect the commercial viability of the shipping industry.