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:
The Seafarers' Health Information Programme
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.
The 10 topics are : Food Safety, Fit onboard, Safe Travel, Healthy Food, Malaria, Overweight, STI - HIV&Aids, Mental care, Dental care and Skin care
