The worrying trends for safety of seafarers

The welfare of seafarers should be paramount for everyone in the maritime industry - not least because the health and safety of crew have direct impacts on operational safety and the risk of accidents, as Kunal Pathak, Lene-Camilla Nordlie, Siri Skjørestad and Kjersti Bruborg, of Gard, report

The health and safety of seafarers is one of the single most important factors governing safe operations onboard ships. The well-being of crew members impacts situational awareness and the decisions taken onboard.