The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), commonly referred to as the “seafarers’ bill of rights,” establishes the basic working and living standards for seafarers working on ships registered in ratifying countries. … Continue reading AMENDMENTS TO THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION: RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS FOR SEAFARERS

WHAT IS A CHRONIC DISEASE? Many seafarers suffer with a chronic disease, an illness that typically lasts for an extended period, often throughout a person’s life. There are many different … Continue reading MANAGING AND PREVENTING CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS AT SEA

Hydraulic injection injuries pose a significant risk to anyone working near high pressure fluids. Injuries can occur when pressurised fluid punctures the skin and spreads beneath it. Initially, the injury … Continue reading PREVENTING AND TREATING HYDRAULIC INJECTION INJURIES AT SEA

MPOX, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. Caused by the monkeypox virus, MPOX shares similarities with smallpox but … Continue reading MPOX (FORMERLY MONKEYPOX) UPDATE: OVERVIEW, SYMPTOMS AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR SEAFARERS

Working at sea is a demanding and challenging profession that requires constant attention to safety. One aspect often overlooked is the prevalence of finger injuries among seafarers. In the confined … Continue reading UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING FINGER INJURIES AT SEA

Dr. Jane Olivier brings her expertise to address the crucial issue of malaria in maritime settings. With extensive experience in treatment of malaria, Dr. Olivier emphasises the importance of proactive … Continue reading COMBATTING MALARIA AT SEA – PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ADVICE

In a recent announcement, the Britannia Group has reiterated its commitment to the Pre- Employment Medical Examination (PEME) consultancy service, initially launched in 2018. Serving as a reminder, the group … Continue reading BRITANNIA GROUP INTRODUCES YOUR EXCELLENT HEALTH SERVICE (YEHS) AS NEW PEME CONSULTANT

Life at sea is marked by constant change, with seafarers spending extended periods on board, often between four to eleven months. Each crew change brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds … Continue reading DEALING WITH BULLYING AND HARASSMENT ON BOARD A VESSEL – TIPS FOR SEAFARERS

One aspect of maritime life that is essential is staying fit and healthy. Exercising on board a ship may seem like a daunting task due to space limitations, the busy … Continue reading STAYING FIT AT SEA

For seafarers, the importance of maintaining hydration levels cannot be overstated. The demanding nature of maritime work, often conducted in challenging environments, makes it essential for seafarers to stay well-hydrated … Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION

The life of a seafarer comes with its own set of challenges and homesickness can be one of them. Spending months at sea can be an exhilarating and fulfilling experience, … Continue reading DEALING WITH HOMESICKNESS AT SEA

The Britannia Loss Prevention team hosted its latest webinar, Mental Health. Seafarer’s mental health has become an important issue within the shipping industry. The nature of the job, which involves … Continue reading BRITANNINA LOSS PREVENTION WEBINAR: MENTAL HEALTH

The liver plays a critical role within our bodies and should be carefully looked after for it to perform its many important functions. This article details what seafarers need to … Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIVER AT SEA

The Club continue to see incidents where the use of alcohol or drugs has been a contributing factor. Drug and alcohol abuse is a problem that affects all industries, including … Continue reading DRUG AND ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS – ADVICE FOR SEAFARERS

In Crew Watch we are always looking at ways to raise awareness about health- encouraging you to keep an eye on your own health and to look out for the … Continue reading DIABETES

There are still many cases of malaria that are reported to the Club. In the past five years we have dealt with 42 separate incidents. Tragically, a Chief Engineer, an … Continue reading MALARIA – PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

A general cargo vessel ran aground on Sgeir Graidach Shoal in the Little Minch on the west coast of Scotland. Luckily the crew were safely evacuated from the ship by … Continue reading WARNING OF THE DANGERS OF FATIGUE AND POOR BRIDGE PROCEDURES

In an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA, Jacob Damgaard, Associate Director, Loss Prevention, Britannia P&I, highlights that the maritime industry will only move forward with close cooperation between industry stakeholders. The … Continue reading SAFETY4SEA INTERVIEW WITH BRITANNIA’S JACOB DAMGAARD

Seafarers are facing increased demands on their workloads due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic . COVID-19 has had a serious impact on the way we all work and … Continue reading A LOSS PREVENTION PERSPECTIVE ON SEAFARERS’ WORK AND WELFARE DURING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

In the last few years, we have handled more than 30 cases where eyes have been damaged. Luckily many of the injuries were minor and left no lasting damage, but … Continue reading AN EYE ON SAFETY – AVOIDING ACCIDENTS ON BOARD