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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...