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- May 7
Crew Health Advice: Hernias
What is a hernia? A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall....
- May 1
Crew Health Advice: Preventing and reducing malaria transmission
Recently, UK Club Members reported cases of death and two cases of serious illness (three months in hospital each) due to malaria. These...
- Apr 29
Understanding and preventing sepsis in your crew
Although a precise estimate of the global sepsis cases is difficult to ascertain, some scientific publications report that it affects...
- Mar 19
Crew Health Advice: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation onboard a ship
It's our worst case scenario. Someone on board collapses and is found to be unresponsive and not breathing. We know we need to initiate...
- Mar 14
Dental hygiene in seafarers
Dental problems can be a major cause for concern amongst seafarers. The UK P&I Club, often see claims arising from dental problems that...
- Feb 19
Crew Health Advice: Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids have been identified as a cause of seafarer repatriation across various studies, and the UK Club continue to see claims as a...
- Feb 12
Crew Health Advice: Musculoskeletal disorders
What are they and how can you prevent them. Musculoskeletal disorders is a term used when a person suffers from an injury or a repetitive...
- Feb 5
Crew Health Advice: What is Hypothermia?
Hypothermia is a condition caused by prolonged exposure to very cold temperatures meaning the body loses heat faster than it can produce...
- Jan 29
Crew Health Advice: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Seafarers, by the nature of their work, are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards, including epidemic diseases such as...
- Dec 28, 2023
Spotlight on ‘the Kidneys’
In one recent case, despite the best efforts of physicians, a crew member was diagnosed with kidney stones that could not be removed. The...