International maritime charity opens new health centres in the Philippines

Sailors’ Society has opened two new Seafarers’ Drop-in Centres with birthing facilities in the...

Crew Health: Maintaining fitness on board

The ability to maintain a fitness regime on board a vessel can be challenging, especially in instances where a ship does not have sufficient or suitable facilities for sport. However, these limitations need not stop a seafarer from taking regular exercise

No major impact for owners from new health and safety guidelines for seafarers

New health and safety guidelines for seafarers to bolster the Maritime Labour Convention 2006...

New safety and health guidelines to protect seafarers

Recognizing the special needs of seafarers, experts have agreed on guidelines to assist...