Tag: Seafarers Hospital Society

The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) and MarinePALS have collaborated to offer a series of six physiotherapy videos, titled ‘Fit and Healthy at Sea,’ which include exercises intended to help reduce the risk of common injuries among seafarers, to help prevent work-related injuries and bolster musculoskeletal health.

The Seafarers’ Hospital Society (SHS), a maritime charity dedicated to meeting the health and welfare needs of all seafarers working in the UK, has launched a pilot project to provide women working at sea with free feminine hygiene products.

During International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23), the Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) presented a virtual panel discussion on the possibilities for synergy between decarbonization and crew welfare improvements towards net zero Net Zero.

In a recent SHS (Seafarers Hospital Society) webinar, medical experts talked about the health and welfare of seafarers, and discussed ways to reduce the risk of heart disease.

The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) has launched a Seafarer Health Consultation Guide to assist interactions between seafarers and health professionals with the aim of improving healthcare outcomes and meeting the needs of seafarers.

The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) and Yale University published a report called "Seafarer Health: Research to Date and Current Practices". The report assesses interventions that were most effective while being low cost and minimally disruptive.

The Seafarers Hospital Society launched a discussion paper titled ‘Seafarers’ Health: On Course for a Culture of Care’ which establishes possible key performance indicators (KPIs) for ship owners and operators to measure the effectiveness of strategies aimed at improving seafarer health and wellbeing.

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.

Mrs. Sandra Welch, CEO, Seafarers Hospital Society, makes an assessment of 2021 and shares her message for the new year across the global maritime community.

Charities, ship owners, charterers and other stakeholders in the maritime industry must work together to create a culture of care in maritime, according to the Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS).