MedSea | Future Care

Today is #DayOfTheSeafarer (June 25) - a day that recognises the vital contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to the global community. At MedSea and Future Care 'Seafarer health is our priority', so we have been highlighting our 5 health tips that contribute to safety at sea. Take a look through the images below and read our press release, which provides advice and information for management to support seafarer health: https://okt.to/wJg5O4 #SafetyTipsAtSea

🌟 The cutting-edge #LNG dual-fuel PCTC is embarking on its maiden voyage! 🌊  MedSea | Future Care is proud to offer telemedical advice 🩺💊 and shoreside coordination service 🏥🆘 for the sister vessels "#LiaoHeKou" (#辽河口) and "#MinJiangKou" (#闽江口)⚓ Let’s sail into the future together! 🌐🌏 #SeafarersHealthIsOurPriority 👨🏻⚕👩🏻⚕

TOMORROW! It's heating up at sea: Heat awareness webinar. You still have time to register here: https://okt.to/njb8oi Our experts will be covering: • Different types of heat related illnesses • Risk factors for seafarers, including the impact of chronic diseases • A case study highlighting how a heat illness could have been prevented Even if you cannot attend, make sure to register to receive a copy of the live recording.

There have been recent incidents of high temperatures which have led to loss of life across different countries. Seafarers are not only transiting these areas but are expected to work in hot noisy work environments as well. Join the webinar from MedSea | Future Care where my colleagues Katherine Sinclaire and Shweta Gupta highlight the dangers and best practices for seafarers to cope with working in high-temperature conditions. Details of the webinar:  Date : 11 July/ 1600 SG Register at : http://bit.ly/HeatWebinars International SOS at work!

🖥️ Over 150 people have already signed up to attend our heat awareness webinar - there's still time to register! https://okt.to/AGDJPn We're lucky to be joined by Dr Shweta Gupta, a seasoned medical professional, based in our International SOS New Delhi office. Dr Shweta brings extensive experience in disease epidemiology. She will be delving into the different types of heat related illnesses and providing tips to reduce the potential for serious cases onboard. Make sure to register for the webinar here: https://okt.to/frn5Nw (even if you cannot attend, register above to ensure you receive the recording afterwards).

'Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related deaths and can exacerbate underlying illnesses' As we approach the peak of summer in the northern hemisphere, read the article below from International SOS, which highlights some of the key risks concerning extreme heat and provides general tips about protecting your workforce. We'll be focusing upon this topic, specifically for seafarers, in our upcoming webinar on heat illness. If you haven't yet done so - make sure to register here: https://lnkd.in/eNd88QBZ

“Organisations within the #Maritime industry have a Duty of Care that goes beyond basic medical facilities onboard and moves towards proactive health management programmes, designed to address the specific challenges seafarers encounter. Long stretches at sea, isolation and exposure to harsh environments can significantly impact crewmembers’ wellbeing and exacerbate chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes and mental health conditions." Dr Katherine Sinclaire, Senior Medical Advisor at MedSea, the maritime arm of International SOS, shares health guidance to keep #seafarers safe at sea. Read more: https://okt.to/rTFzDg

This year’s #DayOfTheSeafarer (June 25) centers around safety tips at sea. For our final tip we are looking at avoiding tobacco use. The dangers of smoking and tobacco use upon health are well known, however for seafarers these risks are exacerbated by life at sea and the potential lack of immediate medical first response. Read tips below about stopping smoking 👇

One of the early claims I handled that really shocked me was when two manifold watchkeepers in Persian gulf actually collapsed, and one of them died while on deck watch. Before that, I had never really considered that the impact of heat on watchkeepers could be so severe! Please do join MedSea | Future Care during our upcoming webinar on the subject of heat awareness. Ask your crew to join as well! Register at : http://bit.ly/HeatWebinars My colleagues Dr Shweta Gupta & Dr Katherine Sinclaire will be going over best practices and case studies on the subject. International SOS at work!

This year’s #DayOfTheSeafarer (June 25) centers around safety tips. For our fourth tip, we're focusing upon musculoskeletal issues, MedSea's fourth most common medical case type There are various types of musculoskeletal issues, however a significant portion of cases (40%) involve the neck and back. Find out more below about how to prevent musculoskeletal problems below 👇 #SafetyTipsAtSea #Seafarers #Maritime