This year’s World Maritime Day highlights the importance of prioritizing safety and health in the maritime sector. MedSea emphasizes the critical link between safety and health, especially in managing chronic conditions prevalent among seafarers. The organization advocates for proactive measures like regular health checks and access to medical resources to ensure the wellbeing of seafarers.
P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Encounter responded to a distress call from a yacht with two men and a woman aboard who were stranded off the coast of New Caledonia after their yacht encountered a broken mast and subsequent power loss. The yacht had been adrift at sea for three days before Pacific Encounter received the call and altered its course to assist. The three stranded sailors were found to be in good health after being rescued and were evaluated by the ship’s medical team. Pacific Encounter resumed its scheduled voyage after the successful completion of the rescue operation.
