News

Workshop for the Review of Appendix E of the ILO/IMO Guidelines on the Medical Examination for Seafarers by Sue Stannard, Katherine Sinclair and James Denham

From February 18-20, 2025, the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) held a workshop to review Appendix E of the ILO/IMO Guidelines on the Medical Examination for Seafarers, at the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency offices in Southampton. This initiative was built on discussions at the International Symposium on Maritime Health in Athens 2023 and the […]

Workshop for the Review of Appendix E of the ILO/IMO Guidelines on the Medical Examination for Seafarers by Sue Stannard, Katherine Sinclair and James Denham Read More »

International Maritime Health Foundation (IMHF) 7th Workshop on Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) by Bill Kavanagh

On January 24, 2025, the International Maritime Health Foundation held in Alicante, Spain, its 7th Workshop on Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) to evaluate and update the medical training requirements outlined under the STCW Code. Experts from the maritime and medical fields gathered to conduct a thematic analysis of the current standards and determine

International Maritime Health Foundation (IMHF) 7th Workshop on Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) by Bill Kavanagh Read More »

Join the 17th International Symposium on Maritime Health – June 11 – 14, 2025

Join the 17th International Symposium on Maritime Health – June 11 – 14, 2025 At ISMH17, you have an opportunity to be at the forefront of maritime health advancements. As professionals committed to enhancing the health and well-being of seafarers and offshore workers, sharing knowledge and innovative research is crucial.Every other year the International Maritime

Join the 17th International Symposium on Maritime Health – June 11 – 14, 2025 Read More »

Seafarer Demographics Study 2024

The Maritime Charities Group (MCG) has commissioned a study of the estimated size and demographic profile of the UK’s Merchant Navy and fishing fleet personnel and their dependants, from 2019–2040. This research will cover UK nationals (aged 18+) who are working/former seafarers, their families, and service-providers working in maritime welfare charities. It will include all

Seafarer Demographics Study 2024 Read More »