The Seafarers Hospital Society will convene a panel of key industry stakeholders for a wide ranging discussion on potential intersections between decarbonisation, crewing strategies and seafarer welfare. The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) will host a virtual panel discussion on the opportunity for synergy between decarbonisation and crew welfare improvements en route to Net Zero at … Continued
The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) Defibrillator Project has been recognised by the Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society for its ongoing scheme to award people who save lives at sea and ashore. A certificate of commendation has been awarded to SHS, who launched the project in May 2023 and will provide and install 20 defibrillators in … Continued
The Seafarers Hospital Society has launched a free Seafarer Health Consultation Guide to assist interactions between seafarers and health professionals with the aim of improving healthcare outcomes and meeting the unique needs of seafarers. Seafarers often work for long periods without access to normal healthcare provisions while being required to meet internationally agreed-upon medical fitness … Continued
The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) will provide and install 20 defibrillators in ports and seafarer centres across the UK as part of its ongoing health outreach programme. The project is aimed at preventing heart-related fatalities and received funding from the Department for Transport via the Merchant Navy Welfare Board. Having identified a growing prevalence of … Continued
A free 24/7 confidential text service for fishermen. The Fishermen’s Mission and the Seafarers Hospital Society are delighted that their latest SeaFit project has been shortlisted in the ‘Innovation of the Year’ category (a new category) for this year’s Fishing News Awards. The category recognises an innovation that has brought demonstrable benefit to the … Continued
The Seafarers Hospital Society has 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. The discussion paper offers industry stakeholders practical steps to introduce cost … Continued
Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) has developed a new physiotherapy video to empower seafarers to avoid work-related injuries through exercise. As part of their ongoing collaboration with Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), this video will be freely available to seafarers with access to OTG’s Ocean Learning Platform. Repetitive strain injuries and musculoskeletal issues, often caused by heavy … Continued
Seafarers Hospital Society are running 3 webinars to raise awareness about dementia based on community feedback. As we learn of more people having to support relatives, friends, or community members with dementia, we want to ensure that you have the information you need to assist your loved ones. This is a concern that extends beyond … Continued
SEAFIT and Compass House Medical Centres launch new initiative in Brixham to provide health support for fishermen SEAFIT and Compass House Medical Centres have jointly launched new ‘Fishing for Better Health’ clinic in Brixham that has specifically been created to cater to the challenging schedules and workloads of the fishing community through the form of … Continued
Seafarers Hospital Society has completed 200 years of providing health and wellbeing support to individuals in the maritime and fishing sector. The charity marked the occasion with a drinks reception at Trinity House attended by industry leaders, representatives from partner organisations, well-wishers and staff members. The event also served as a farewell reception for their … Continued