Managing the human risk of Covid-19

Neale Rodrigues, of Britannia P&I, provides a loss prevention perspective on seafarers’ work and welfare during Covid-19

Seafarers are facing increased demands on their workloads due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 has had a serious impact on the way we all work and live, with lockdowns and working remotely the new norm. It has also adversely disrupted the lives and working environment of the approximately two million seafarers around the world, who as a result need help and support to overcome the challenges.