Seafarers are being discouraged from reporting health concerns early due to a lack of onboard medical confidentiality, rather than any lack of resilience or willingness to speak up, according to Marine…
First proposed by Port of Liverpool staff, the initiative is believed to be the first by a UK port operator Wednesday 15 April 2026 The UK’s second-largest port operator, Peel Ports…
What to do when crews are under prolonged stress in high-risk waters For masters on vessels delayed, exposed, or operating under pressure in the Persian Gulf, Psychological First Aid is…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, February 26, 2026 Pope Leo XIV to make historic apostolic visit to Monaco on March 28 Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène will…
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 USCG TAC PLUS – HEALTH SPOTLIGHT Q4 In cooperation with the USCG TAC PLUS Program and in collaboration with Medical Solutions Services (MSS), the American P&I Club introduces Health Spotlight:…
Nipah Virus preventative measures29 Jan 2026, PakistanThe Government of Pakistan has announced strict preventative measures at the seaports of Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar in light of the outbreak of…
Mental health professionals working across OneCare Group, including its specialist division Mental Health Support Solutions, warn that the hours between 6 pm and 10 pm are among the most emotionally…
Seafarers continue to face serious mental health challenges following encounters with maritime piracy, according to Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), member of OneCare Group. Clinical Psychologist at MHSS, Alexander Dimitrevich, has extensive experience working…
DECEMBER 17, 2025 USCG TAC PLUS – HEALTH SPOTLIGHT SERIES The American P&I Club is pleased to announce the Health Spotlight series, a quarterly newsletter developed in conjunction with the USCG TAC PLUS Program…
Data from the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) SeafarerHelp helpline shows rising numbers of contacts relating to mental health difficulties, reflecting the evolving need for emotional support at sea. ISWAN has…
Marine Medical Solutions, a member of OneCare Group, is calling for stronger safeguarding measures to protect seafarers, including the introduction of mandatory declarations for crew members living with HIV, Hepatitis B,…
Earlier on tonight at a full house at Hyde & Seek, north of Athens, a networking cocktail took place with over 200 plus judges, candidates, supporters and friends of the…
Nor-Shipping has confirmed that its 60th anniversary programme, which ran from 2-6 June in Oslo and Lillestrøm, broke all previous records for the event week. More, more, more Total visitor numbers…
by Pericles Foroglou, MD, PhD, FEBOPRAS, Professor of Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, Aristotle University School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece In a world increasingly driven by globalization, industries that once operated…
Despite its lack of publicity, malaria remains an ongoing epidemic and a perilous threat to seafarers, whose work inherently involves frequent travel. Crews are one of the most susceptible groups…
APRIL 22, 2025CIRCULAR NO. 12/25TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (PEME) PROGRAM: NEW CLINIC IN NEW DELHI, INDIA The Club’s Managers are pleased to report the…
As part of our ongoing efforts to foster greater equity, diversity and inclusion within the maritime space, NeurodiversAtSea, the Seafarers Hospital Society and The Seafarers’ Charity are delighted to announce…
by WFW London Maritime Disputes Partner Nikki Chu. A port is not an Affected Area merely by virtue of exposing a vessel to the risk of quarantine or other restrictions if the…
by John Faraclas Today, during the 5th annual Greece Cancer Summit organized by The Economist, I had the opportunity to attend the speech of Korina Pateli-Bell, Founder and President of FairLife Lung…
by John Faraclas The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far,…
by Anny Zade Good morning / good evening to all all over Planet Ocean; here below are the results of the 100 Top Women in Shipping for 2024 by www.allaboutshipping.co.uk.…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are kicking off the day with a spring in their step, as the US tariff chatter finally quietens down, letting investors zero…
We are delighted to announce the grand opening of Gianna Fafaliou – Theodorou MSc new psychology / consultation office in Moschato, Athens that took place last Thursday the 9th of…
Consultation launched on Maritime Labour Convention amendments – Have your say Internet access for seafarers while at sea and strengthening requirements for a balanced, nutritious and varied diet could become…
DECEMBER 10, 2024 CIRCULAR NO. 24/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS (PEME) PROGRAM: NEW CLINIC IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA Your Managers are pleased to report the further…