A new study from The ITF Seafarers’ Trust confirms fears that seafarers’ access to shore leave is in decline since the pandemic. Where seafarers’ centres are visited, the stays are usually for less than 2 hours. People working in seafarers’ welfare corroborate the responses given by seafarers in a report published with World Maritime University… Continue reading Shore leave & the future of port-based welfare
Category: welfare, homily
Seafarers’ knees
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
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.