Skuld alerts that the risk season for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) begins 1 September 2019 until 30 April 2020; In this timeframe, vessels sailing to Australia and New Zealand have to ensure that their crew is informed and familiar with the BMSB seasonal management measures.
Toothaches can cause such an intense pain that no one is easy to withstand for long time. Especially for seafarers on duty, severe toothache is difficult to be treated with the medication means included in the ship’s medical chest. Considering that prevention is better than cure, a proper dental and oral hygiene while at sea is essential since an aching tooth may be the start for more serious issues, including abscesses, gum disease, and tooth loss. What is more, dental and oral health is an essential part of our overall health and well-being.
The UK P&I Club alerts that the Philippines declared an outbreak of POLIO in September this year and a number of countries have reacted by introducing a requirement for polio vaccine from Filipino seafarers, when visiting certain ports.
A new study by Yale University to 1,572 seafarers has identified potentially dangerous levels of depression, anxiety and suicide risk among the world’s seafarers. Within the previous two weeks of completing the survey, 25% of respondents had suffered depression, 17% had experienced anxiety and 20% had contemplated suicide or self-harm.