Preventative exercises are a vital means to help avoid injury caused by the physical demands and repetitive nature of work as a seafarer. Repetitive strain injuries and musculoskeletal issues, often caused by heavy lifting, are common long-term health issues reported by seafarers.
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve crew health, the Seafarers Hospital Society has launched a discussion paper titled āSeafarersā Health: On Course for a Culture of Careā which outlines a data tracking framework for seafarer wellbeing. The paper offers industry stakeholders minimally disruptive, cost effective and viable measures to implement a culture of … Continued