Alan Loynd went to sea in 1969 and served in ranks up to Master. For twenty years, he was a salvage master in Hong Kong before setting up his own marine consultancy there. He specialises in marine accident ...
... has supported safety investigations in the UK in health care and in the maritime sector. He offers on-line training in many areas of human factors and ergonomics via his company, ‘Knowledge Sharing Events ...
... industry with seismic investigation, drilling or production, in workplaces that could be on mobile or fixed ships or units. Seafarers may work on deck and bridge, in the engine department, in the galley ...
... in training at maritime academies provide a ‘captive population’ to study. Investigations of determinants of physical and mental health have been undertaken in this setting. It has the potential to provide ...
TIM CARTER Introduction There has only been a limited amount of investigation into the health of merchant seafarers and those who work in fishing. This contrasts with the long history of investigations ...
TIM CARTER Introduction Any source of information will have some limitations. The better the design of any investigation, the better understood these will be. As noted, most studies to date have made ...
... has been possible to conduct rigorous investigation on health risks in the navies of the world. However, naval, merchant shipping and fishing populations all share one common problem in terms of risk ...
... nautical 12 miles. Here the coastal state’s coastguard and police have jurisdiction and can force a foreign ship to dock at its ports for investigation of a crime suspected to be committed on board. For ...
... 1, GUIDELINES TO ASSIST IN THE INVESTIGATION OF THE CRIMES OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS, Introduction. [5] Ibid. 9.8 [6] ISO Standard 28007 -1:2015. Ships and marine technology — Guidelines ...
... after the incident for the shipowner/operator to forward to the flag state. The PMSC is obliged to assist in the investigation, and make formal written records if national law so requires. [20] Maritime ...
... often result in major investigations as to the cause and responsibility, leading to trials for liability and damages. However, many deaths at sea concern just one or a few people. Still there needs to ...
... diseases warrants an epidemiological investigation with environmental sampling and active surveillance of contacts by public health authorities. (1) European Surveillance Scheme for Travel Associated ...
... In 2008, acute hepatitis E infection was confirmed in 4 passengers returning to the UK after a world cruise. A contact investigation of 2850 passengers revealed that 25% persons that provided blood samples ...
... Duc Lung N, Son, NT, Thuc PV. Preliminary investigation of HBV incidence in the seamen and other maritime workers in Hai Phong City of Viet Nam. In: The Norwegian Association for Maritime Medicine; The ...
... investigations on board Case studies – reviews investigations by health authorities treatment reports and port doctors While all of these sources have the potential to improve knowledge ...
... and Carter35 conducted a review of seafarers’ depression and suicide and found that investigations of depression and suicide amongst seafarers indicate improvement, although numerous recent case series ...
... ensuring that ships comply with environmental rules. Shipping accidents happen, and when they do, accident investigation can help identify problems, and to learn lessons that may prevent accidents in ...
... as a measure of investigation, shall be ordered by any authorities other than those of the Flag State in relation to matters of collision or any other incident of navigation on the high seas” Article ...
... With the help of the panel the Foundation organises expert workshops on current issues in maritime health. It also seeks to raise awareness about good practice and to encourage scientific investigations ...
... better data collection, with analysis and publication of findings: Studies of ships’ medical logbooks to determine frequency and consequences of common conditions on board. Investigation of medication ...