Seafarers’ Knee Injuries Knee injuries are a significant concern for seafarers due to the unique challenges and demands of their work environment. These injuries can have severe consequences, potentially impacting a maritime worker’s career and quality of life.Common Knee Injuries in SeafarersSeafarers are susceptible to various knee injuries, including: Causes of Knee InjuriesSeveral factors contribute… Continue reading Seafarers’ knees
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COVID-19 & seafarers
Vaccinating international seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic An article with the above title recently appeared in THE LANCET. The summary of the article reads: “Despite their key role in the distribution of essential goods, seafarers were often overlooked in international COVID-19 responses. Border closures isolated them at sea, often for months beyond contract. Distributing vaccines… Continue reading COVID-19 & seafarers
For those in Peril ….
We sing ‘’Whose arm hath bound the restless wave – for those in peril on the sea’ and those whose voice the waters heard and hushed their raging at they word – o hear us when we cry to thee.