A new Crew Claims Report from Britannia P&I Club shows that over 80% of crew deaths are caused by illness rather than accidents, with cardiovascular conditions accounting for the majority, prompting renewed calls across the maritime industry to strengthen preventative health, medical training and mental‑health support for seafarers.
According to a newly released Crew Claims Report by Britannia P&I Club, more than four out of five reported crew fatalities are linked to illness rather than accidents. Based on an analysis of nearly 3,000 crew‑related claims, the report concludes that about 81% of deaths were illness‑related, while only around 19% were due to injuries or accidents. Cardiovascular conditions alone are said to account for roughly 58% of illness‑related deaths, making them the single largest cause of seafarer fatalities, as highlighted by coverage in MarineLink, The Maritime Executive and Safety4Sea.
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