... advice with the benefit of not having to bear the financial consequences of any illness or injury he might acquire during the time of the contract. However, this way of working is often surrounded in mistrust ...
PASCUALITO GUTAY Why repatriate The seafarer may be repatriated for ongoing care at home if: a seafarer’s illness or injury may worsen with work, the disease may spread to affect coworkers on ...
... claims handled by the P&I Clubs. There are roughly twice as many illness cases as injuries and only a small proportion of these result in death. Seafarers come from all parts of the world. However, the ...
... is a person who has entered the space is distressed from working conditions, injury or sudden illness arrangements for safe rescue if problems arise, including immediate access to protective clothing ...
... as iron, zinc and copper can lead to an acute flu-like illness called 'metal fume fever'. It most commonly occurs when welding/cutting galvanised steel. The symptoms usually begin several hours after exposure ...
... a joint) Sleep apnea and breathing problems Many types of cancer Low quality of life Mental illness such as clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders4,5 Body pain and difficulty ...
... the back and upper limbs, are among the commonest causes of temporary disabling illness among seafarers and they may sometimes lead to long-term limitations that can be career threatening. It can be difficult ...
... transport, fishing or specialist roles, as passengers, or pursuing leisure activities such as yachting. The maritime environment may impose risks on them, including illnesses or injuries. It may also ...
... as per Figure 1. This means that the working population of seafarers is likely to have a lower level of risk from illness than the general population, but also that long-term risks may be underestimated ...
... from the maritime labour market on short-term contracts. Injuries, illnesses and deaths may occur in crew or passengers. Infections or disease vectors may be transmitted from port to port Loss of containment, ...