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Emergency Contact Crew Health and Wellbeing Home Latest updates News Crew Health and Wellbeing 15 Apr 2020 Download Sign up for alerts Since 2014, over 4500 crew illness claims have been notified to the Club. In addition to the Medical Enhancement Scheme for Seafarers ( Medisea ) developed by the Club, we have been collaborating with experts to create resources that assist Members and their crew to aid with improved health and wellbeing. ISWAN App Recognising the importance of health and wellbeing, the Club has been working with The International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) since 2016 on raising awareness of a variety of guidance and initiatives created for seafarers. In 2021 the Club and ISWAN created a new app, ISWAN for Seafarers . The app is available to download for free from Google Play (for Android devices) and the App Store (for iOS devices). ISWAN for Seafarers is a native app meaning it does not require an internet connection after the initial download and hence addresses the issue of lack of or poor/expensive internet connectivity. Seafarers can therefore access free, confidential and multilingual support at any time while at sea or ashore. The app also provides a wealth of useful information and resources specifically for seafarers, including ISWAN’s Good Mental Health Guides and other self-help health materials, access to ISWAN’s Seafarer Centre Directory, and guidance on topics such as contract issues, abandonment, and bullying and harassment. International helplines SeafarerHelp (for all seafarers and their families) Yacht Crew Help (for professional yacht crew) Seafarer's Health Information Programme (SHIP) The information distributed under the SHIP initiative helps seafarers stay safe and healthy when travelling and on board giving guidance on eating healthily, staying fit and taking care of physical and mental wellbeing. Fatigue The Club recognises that fatigue can lead to prevent
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