Tag: seafarers’ health

From seafarer’s health to the busiest port in the world, we’ve been keeping an eye on the most interesting maritime news. Here’s a selection of articles from the past week:

Worldwide study of seafarers’ health – Seafarer’s health and welfare is high on the radar for Future Care, Inc. as they have just announced the beginning of a pilot study of the health of seafarers around the world, in collaboration with the Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program. With over 1.2 million seafarers worldwide, a greater understanding of the factors that predict injuries and illnesses should enable both increased prevention and better treatment of health issues on board.