PEME Programme

The Crew Health Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) programme is the leading loss prevention initiative within the UK P&I Club. Clinics, approved under the programme, are held accountable to both the Club and Members for their performance. The aim of the PEME programme is to reduce the volume, and value, of illness and repatriation claims which related to pre-existing medical conditions.

The Club developed an enhanced medical examination, based on recognised maritime standards, to screen the major bodily organs and functions and provide markers to crew health. The enhanced examination is delivered through our approved clinic network of medical providers who serve the major areas of crew recruitment and are accountable for their service.

The PEME Programme is well developed with over 22 years experience and in excess of 390,000 medical examinations conducted on ships’ crew. Quality clinic services and trusted medical providers remain at the core of the programme. All the approved clinics have an excellent working relationship with the UK Club.

Physical Health

Our enhanced medical examination screens the major body organs in order to detect the most common physical health conditions and prevent crew falling ill whilst onboard. Maintaining physical health during service at sea is very important. A sick crewmember not only puts their own health at risk but can also negatively impact on ship operations and safety onboard.

Mental Health

Poor mental health can affect crew of all ages, nationalities and ranks. Support, awareness and education is the key in recognising mental health issues and the first step in order to support crew on the journey to recovery.

Our expert

Sophia Bullard

Crew Health Programme Director

+44 20 7204 2417

sophia.bullard@thomasmiller.com
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Contact us

+44 (0) 20 7283 4646

Downloads

  • UK Crew Health Brochure 2018 (975 KB)

    14/03/2018

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Mental Health

Poor mental health can affect crew of all ages, nationalities and ranks. Support, awareness and education is the key in recognising mental health issues and the first step in order to support crew on the journey to recovery.

Crew Health Advice

Articles

The WHO International Medical Guide for Ships* reports most cases of dermatitis seen onboard ship arise from irritation of the skin by substances that have been handled or misused; this article explains what contact dermatitis is, the causes, treatment available and possible prevention methods.

Articles

​It's our worst case scenario - someone on board collapses and is found to be unresponsive and not breathing - this advice outlines how to conduct Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and what equipment and medication is available.

Club articles

A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

Articles

A life at sea entails dangers that are not present in many other occupations, this advice outlines what a panic disorder is, the symptoms to looks for, the characteristics of such disorders, the treatments and how seafarers can get help.

Mindfulness recordings

The Crew Health team are delighted to have launched a collaboration with Andrew Johnson, to offer UK Club Members exclusive access to mindfulness recordings.

Crew Health News

Articles

The WHO International Medical Guide for Ships* reports most cases of dermatitis seen onboard ship arise from irritation of the skin by substances that have been handled or misused; this article explains what contact dermatitis is, the causes, treatment available and possible prevention methods.

Articles

​It's our worst case scenario - someone on board collapses and is found to be unresponsive and not breathing - this advice outlines how to conduct Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and what equipment and medication is available.

Videos

This is one of a number of accidents notified to the Club relating to the explosive failure of glass fittings, pressure gauge glasses, manometers and light bulbs resulting in serious injuries to crew.

Videos

The UK P&I Club recently held the 16th in our series of Live Webinars, this time in collaboration with the Mission to Seafarers which focussed on Crew Health matters and in particular mental wellbeing.