This book has been written to account for improvements in the regulatory regime for shipboard health, safety and welfare. It considers the various regulations and statutory requirements for sanitation, the provision of potable and non-drinkable water, food and provisions, disease and infectious transfer, management of vectors and general health and safety onboard modern merchant and cruise ships.
Part 1: Context of Health and Safety in the Maritime Environment.-
General duties and responsibilities for crew safety, health and welfare on
ships.- Health and safety and the maritime environment.- Shipboard
emergencies and emergency equipment.- Health and safety during the carriage
of dangerous goods.- Means of access, safe movement, and enclosed spaces.-
Manual handling, tools, and deck maintenance.- Working in dangerous
conditions.- Part 2: Healthy Living at Sea.- Importance of good health and
hygiene on ships.- Water management practices for ships.- Water safety
planning.
Fidaa Karkori is a training and development professional with experience of the maritime and aviation domain. She has supported and co-authored several publications.
