Gard Reports Increase in Crew Deaths Citing Suicide, Stress and Illness

Gard Reports Increase in Crew Deaths Citing Suicide, Stress and Illness

Insurer Gard marked the annual Day of the Seafarer releasing a report citing what it sees as “a troubling increase in crew deaths,” based on 2024 cla...

Seafarer suicides exceed fatal accidents at sea

The latest crew claims report by Gard revealed some disturbing trends when it comes to seafarer deaths at sea.

Mental health claims the most seafarers – survey

Less than 24 hours after the IMO celebrated Day of the Seafarer with this year’s theme, ‘My Harassment-Free Ship’, it has emerged that suicide is the biggest killer of seafarers. According to the findings of a survey conducted by leading marine insurer, Gard, death by one’s own hand now accounts for more deaths at sea than fatal injury incidents. The Norwegian company’s second

Study finds suicide accounts for more deaths at sea than fatal injury incidents

Suicide cases accounted for more deaths at sea than fatal injury incidents according to a major new survey looking at the fleet insured by Norway’s Gard.  Gard’s second crew claims report, published yesterday, outlines trends and developments in seafarer injuries, illnesses and fatalities worldwide drawing on claims data from 3,000 cases last year as well …

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The report reveals a troubling increase in crew deaths and emphasizes the need to further prioritise mental and physical wellbeing at sea.

Worrying rise in seafarer deaths as stress takes a toll, says Gard

Norwegian insurer calls for more focus on mental health at sea as number of suicides remains high