The International Committee on Seafarers’ Welfare (ICSW) is an international umbrella organisation dedicated to the implementation of the ILO Instruments on Seafarers’ Welfare. The membership of the ICSW covers a number of welfare organisations for seafarers.
In accordance with the WHO definition of health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, the ICSW runs a campaign on health issues for seafarers:
SHIP is a three-year campaign, from September 1, 2004 until August 31, 2007 on seven health topics for seafarers.
Each topic runs for one year. A new topic is launched every four months.
The messages focus on the lifestyle of the individual seafarer, in relation to the living conditions onboard.
While onboard, seafarers are isolated from medical care, both in emergency situations and for primary healthcare.
SHIP takes fully into account the specific experiences and needs of seafarers.
SHIP supports seafarers to develop personal skills to exercise.
