Introduction to maritime health To be at sea is to be away from the environment in which humans evolved and in which most people live. Maritime health is a medical discipline concerned with recognition, ...
... guidelines from ILO and IMO. Some guidance is given from the EU regarding medical standards, issue and registration of certificates[19] [20] and mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates issued by ...
... is now a growing recognition that interventions that integrate all aspects of the health of the target group and which aim to develop a healthy overall lifestyle, rather than to prevent a specific condition, ...
... over the years on subjects such as the abuse to seafarers and lack of union recognition on ships flagged to open registries, the so called flags of convenience. It has also been running campaigns on health ...
... disabilities. Reductions in work demands and recognition that these should be further reduced in adverse sea states contribute. Where possible, the use of mechanical aids to limit physical work demands ...
... and from exposure to novel infections. Isolation and the work demands within the maritime setting can threaten wellbeing. The recognition, evaluation and management of the risks and demands of being ...
... at the earliest opportunity so that action can be taken across the industry to minimise harm. An example of this was the recognition that deaths were occurring on ships carrying wood pellets, where the ...
... between the two terms and this is well seen when topics such as the recognition, evaluation and control of workplace health risks are considered – here a mix of technical knowledge and an appreciation ...