Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Director at UK P&I Club, discusses the issue of hypothermia, its impact on crew and measures to prevent and treat the condition: “Due to the nature of their vocation, seafarers are often exposed to the elements and sub-zero conditions.
Loss Prevention
09/02/2021
Our full-time, worldwide loss prevention team provides Members with proactive and inclusive loss prevention support.
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
21/01/2021
The Crew Health programme is the leading loss prevention initiative within the UK P&I Club.
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.
On the 29th September 2020 the ICS published the attached guidelines for ship operators for protecting seafarers during Covid-19, this publication has been supported by the International Group.
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:
12/08/2020
The Club claims teams regularly see cases of kidney stones in crew onboard.
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.
Press Release: Crew Changes
08/07/2020
Global governments must act decisively to improve crew changes during the pandemic – UK P&I Club comments
Under the International Labour Organization’s Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), port states must ensure that seafarers on board ships in their territory who are in need of immediate medical care are given access to medical facilities on shore.
Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Director at UK P&I, discusses the vital role seafarers are playing during the pandemic, and why wider recognition is deserved.
This guidance may help with identifying the injuries that the second officer sustained and what can be done onboard to help whilst awaiting further assistance.
ICS: Updated Coronavirus Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers
03/06/2020
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has updated its COVID-19 guidance.
The UK Club has negotiated distinct access to a specialist marine telemedicine service with BlueMed, which UK Club Members can access on a "pay as you go" basis for non-emergency advice.
Peme Programme
29/04/2020
The aim of the PEME Programme is to reduce the volume, and value, of illness and repatriation claims which relate to pre-existing medical conditions.
Mental Health
29/04/2020
Support, awareness & education is the key in recognising mental health issues & the first step in order to support crew on the journey to recovery.
Unique discount for UK Club Members
09/04/2020
Our Crew Health team are pleased to announce a unique, discounted rate for all UK Club Members to access a superb wellness package thanks to our newest partners, Tapiit Ltd.