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.
Crew Health Advice: Hernias
08/07/2021
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.
Lessons Learnt: Fall in Cargo Hold
16/06/2021
In this lessons learnt video the crew were instructed to clean the vessel's cargo holds in preparation for the next cargo, during the procedure a seaman on top of the staging fell down suffering serious injuries.
Crew Health Advice: Panic Disorders
04/06/2021
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
Crew Health Advice: Haemorrhoids
27/04/2021
Haemorrhoids have been identified as a cause of seafarer repatriation across various studies, and the UK Club continue to see claims as a result of this illness.
Grief is the emotional suffering we experience when we lose someone or something valuable to us; this advice covers the emotional reactions one may experience, the stages, signs and symptoms of grief as well as how to cope with it
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legal, Liability and Insurance Issues arising from Vaccination of Seafarers
25/03/2021
This article contains two documents from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) offering guidance on legal, liability and insurance issues that could potentially arise for shipowners from or in connection with vaccinations of crew for coronavirus (COVID-19) and a practical guide for Seafarers and Shipping Companies on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccinations
Crew Health Advice: Hypothermia
04/02/2021
Within this crew health advice, written in collaboration with Red Square Medical, we examine the primary causes of hypothermia, the signs or symptoms to look out for, and how to treat it
Crew Health Advice: Burns
08/09/2020
Burns can be some of the most painful and dangerous personal injuries that may be inflicted both at work and in domestic situations.
Crew Health Advice: Kidney Stones
12/08/2020
A past kidney stones case of the UK Club resulted in costs of USD 35000 and resulted in some disruption to the ship's schedule, this advice was created with Crew Health partner Liz Baugh of Red Square Medical
The additional cover is offered at no additional premium.
Crew Health Advice: What is Resilience?
09/07/2020
Resilience is about bouncing back from stressful situations and recovering quickly from difficulties. It is overcoming problems through the use of different techniques.