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Working conditions in international seafaring.

Olaf C Jensen1, Jens F L Sørensen, Michelle Thomas

  • 1Research Unit of Maritime Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Østergade 81-83, DK-6700 Esbjerg, Denmark. OCJ@FMM.SDU.dk

Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|June 29, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Seafarer health is generally good but declines with age and varies by country. Working conditions differ globally, with long hours common, necessitating further study on work schedule impacts.

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Area of Science:

  • Maritime Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Seafaring is a global profession requiring long periods away from home.
  • Seafarers consider their vessel their second home for months at a time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the self-rated health status of seafarers.
  • To identify key characteristics of seafarers' working conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study was conducted.
  • Data collected focused on the most recent tour of duty.

Main Results:

  • 6,461 seafarers from 11 countries participated.
  • Self-rated health was generally good but decreased with age.

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  • Seafarers from South-East Asia had longer sea times and different crew demographics compared to Western seafarers.
  • Most seafarers worked 67-70 hours weekly, every day, for 2.5-8.5 months.

    • Conclusions:

    • Seafarers' health is good overall but country-dependent.
    • Working conditions vary significantly by country and do not represent general working conditions.
    • More research is needed on how work schedules affect seafarer health and social well-being.