INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GUIDE FOR SEAFARERS AND FISHERS

This modern and practical medical guide from ICS has been written and reviewed by an international group of maritime medical practitioners and experts with many years' experience of working with and training seafarers and fishers. It can be used on board all ships and fishing vessels, anywhere in the world, and in onshore safety departments, medical assistance centres and training institutions who support seafarers and fishers.

The International Medical Guide for Seafarers and Fishers is:

1. International and applicable globally 

Terminology and medical guidance is recognised and applicable globally

Medicines and equipment are available globally, right now

Reviewed and approved by international organisations representing shipowners, seafarer unions and maritime health professionals

Latest medical knowledge from maritime medical practitioners from every continent available in one guide

2. Comprehensive and up-to-date

Guidance on all injuries, illnesses and health issues experienced on ships and fishing vessels

Brand new chapters not available in existing international guides, including a chapter on assessing and treating mental health

Action cards address emergency situations and can be carried in the medical bag for quick access

Updated Ship’s Medicine Chest includes medicines and equipment that are easy to source anywhere in the world, right now

3. Practical and user-friendly

Easy-to-use format for a non-medical professional to navigate and apply in a medical situation

3D visual aids, tables, charts and assessment forms to help crew follow procedures correctly and find the most important information quickly

Print and digital ebook formats available to give shipping companies flexibility and confidence that a guide will always be available in a way that suits crews and voyages

Comprehensive index includes symptoms to help readers find what they need quickly