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.
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.
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
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
The UK Club's Crew Health team have partnered with Red Square Medical to supply this critical advice on musculoskeletal disorders to Seafarers.
The Club has been working with the Innovative Maritime Emotional Intelligence Center (I.M.E.Q) to create this important downloadable advice titled, living with lockdown at sea
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
Crew Health Advice: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
03/04/2020
Seafarers, by the nature of their work, are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards, including epidemic diseases such as tuberculosis.
PEME Advice: Dehydration
15/09/2016
Over the last 12 months, several cases of illness on Members' ships indicate possible dehydration in the underlying health of the crew.
PEME Advice: Sleep Deprivation
23/06/2016
Are your crew members getting enough sleep?
Dr Marcus Brauer, a General Practitioner from one of the Club's PEME approved clinics in South Africa, provides valuable medical insight into one of the industry's most concerning medical issues: diabetes.
PEME advice: Hypertension
31/03/2016
Hypertension is currently the second most frequent reason for PEME failure and the illness alone represents 8% of all unfit decisions. Hypertension is a constant cause of crew illness incidents and can lead to heart disease, stroke, vascular dementia and chronic kidney disease. In 2014 it was estimated that Hypertension cost the NHS in the UK over £2 Billion in health care services and medications.
Safeguard your crew's hearing health with the UK P&I Club PEME Programme
What If I Quit Smoking?
04/12/2015
In October the UK P&I Club PEME team supported the Annual "Stoptober" campaign to encourage people to give up smoking. We are pleased to advise we have now produced a series of posters on the same theme.
Ebola Guidance - TMCM
20/11/2014
Understand the initial response and guidance for handling Ebola cases on board vessels, including treatment protocols, isolation measures, and potential quarantine scenarios
France - Ebola Test on board ships
28/10/2014
Ebola Virus Resource page
09/09/2014
Stay informed about the shipping industry's response, port safety considerations, and contractual obligations for owners and charterers in Ebola-affected areas.
UK P&I Briefing - Ebola Outbreak
01/08/2014
Learn about the Ebola virus, its transmission, and symptoms in this UK P&I Club briefing