While working at sea, seafarers want to be healthy and happy, but seafarers are vulnerable to specific illnesses, diseases and mental health issues because of the nature of their work, and travel to new countries. Explore some of our information below or access all of our guidance in Resources.
EXPLORE HEALTH AND WELLBEING
SEAFARERS’ WELFARE CENTRES
Find out if there is a seafarer centre in the port. Seafarers’ centres can provide advice, someone to talk to, facilities to contact home and a place where you can relax away from the ship.
HEALTHY EATING
The foods we eat have big effects on our health and quality of life. Proper nutrition, along with adequate rest and sleep, regular exercise and good hygiene can help us to lead a healthy and happy life.
CHIKUNGUNYA
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. It causes fever and severe joint pain. Chikungunya has been identified in over 60 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.