Author(s)

Detlef Nielsen

Abstract

This study examines the records of the Singapore Marine Department of fatalities which occurred on board Singapore ships. In the ten year period covered (1986-1995), a total of 373 deaths were identified which fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The victims came from 26 different countries, with Singapore resident seafarers forming only the fourth largest group. The biggest number of deaths was attributed to maritime disasters, followed by deaths due to illness, of which the biggest share was formed by heart related illnesses. The third biggest cause of death were occupational accidents and personnel working on deck constituted the biggest group of victims. Most occupational accidents were caused by lack of procedures or negligent working practices. Introduction The occupation of merchant seafarers is a dan

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