Maritime Health

Health experts at OneCare Group (OCG) say it is time to address the growing concerns surrounding the sexual health and emotional wellbeing of seafarers worldwide.

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore has issued a circular to inform the shipping community of the National Environment Agency’s (NEA) guidelines regarding the submission of the Maritime Declaration of Health (MDH) for vessels arriving at the Port of Singapore.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced a new directive requiring the mandatory submission of the Maritime Declaration of Health (MDH) for specific categories of vessels arriving at the Port of Singapore.

On 1 May, the global cargo handling association ICHCA International (ICHCA) welcomed IMO's decision to amend a key aspect of the IMDG Code governing ammonium nitrate shipments to significantly improve their safe transportation by sea. 

This World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25th, Dr. Laura Benzonana (Health4Crew CEO) and Mrs. Penelope Robotis (Chief HR & Recruitment Officer at IMEQ) highlight the importance of prevention at sea—and why the maritime industry must rethink risk, not just from malaria, but also from the interventions used to fight it.

April 11th marks World Parkinson’s Day, a global moment of reflection, awareness, and renewed action for the millions living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This year, we not only spotlight the progress made in Parkinson’s research and care, but also highlight a growing imperative: ensuring that all communities, including seafarers, are not left adrift when it comes to health equity and access.

A recent article by the Skuld P&I Club summarizes five years (2020–2024) of data from Halcyon Health Network, Inc. (Halcyon) on seafarers' pre-employment medical examinations (PEMEs) conducted under Skuld standards. The article analyzes health trends and medical conditions to assess the effectiveness of these evaluations.

The safety of both crew members and passengers aboard ships is of paramount importance. The storage and distribution of potable water aboard vessels presents a unique challenge, particularly in a confined environment. Proper management is critical to prevent bacterial contamination and ensure the water remains safe for consumption.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a cholera disease outbreak in Angola in the past few months. 

Your kidneys are complex and essential organs that perform many critical functions to keep you healthy. On the occasion of this year’s World Kidney Day (WKD), that took place on March 13, let’s highlight potentially life-changing impact of early detection and intervention in preventing and managing kidney disease.