UK P&I Club PEME Programme are pleased to announce a new clinic approval, and new country of coverage for crew medical examinations.
Members employing Dutch crew are now able to access the enhanced PEME examination in two popular locations, The Hague and Amsterdam, through MediMare BV.
Dr. Sven Daam of MediMare B.V. says:-
"At MediMare B.V. we aim to give you the quality you deserve. We strongly believe that your medical examination is not a mandatory hurdle but your passport to a healthier life, as much at your workplace as in your private life. We deliver a full service and efficient examinations of the highest standards.
Personal contact is our keystone; you will always be in contact with one of our doctors, who all have extensive experience in the maritime world. We understand your passion for the sea."
PEME Programme Director Sophia Bullard says "We are very pleased to have MediMare BV as an addition to our PEME approved list of clinics. Both Dr. Daam and Dr. Van Heel have a wealth of experience as both occupational health and maritime medical specialist physicians. We welcome MediMare BV onboard"
UK P&I Club Members interested to learn more about the clinic or information on the PEME Programme are invited to contact PEME on email PEME.ukclub@thomasmiller.com
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.
The Crew Health team recently analysed data from 900+ crew medical examinations where multiple illnesses were highlighted. Over 200 crewmembers failed their pre-sea medical examination due to a combination of serious illnesses in addition to obesity.
Members are advised that effective 12:00pm, Thursday 22 July, South Australia transitioned from a 'low risk' state to a ‘medium risk’ state, advance warning of a FIC has also been given which will run in Australia from 1 August to 31 September 2021 to determine the level of compliance with the safety of navigation requirements of International Conventions and familiarity of the masters and officers with their processes for ensuring safety of navigation.
The UK P&I Club, one of the leading providers of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, has created a new role of Regional Claims Director in each of its main service hubs, enhancing global claim capability for Members.
