Shocking Truths
Cardiovascular conditions account for as many as 70% of seafarer deaths.
So is the shipping industry doing enough to help crews deal with the huge
risks of heart problems at sea? The specialist equipment firm Martek Marine
reckons more could be done…
H Surviving a sudden
cardiac arrest often
depends on colleagues
being aware of
emergency response
procedures, including
the use of a defi brillator.
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