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03/02/2026

“Life onboard: expect the unexpected.”

27/01/2026

🚨 NIPAH VIRUS ALERT – INDIA (2026)

⚠️ Important Awareness for Seafarers & Maritime Community

📍 Current Situation

Health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Nipah virus in India, with cases reported in West Bengal (near Kolkata). The outbreak is currently localized, but due to the virus’ high fatality rate, international health monitoring has been intensified .

Several countries have already strengthened airport health screening for travelers coming from India as a precautionary measure .

🦠 What is Nipah Virus?

A zoonotic virus (animal-to-human)

Natural host: fruit bats

Can spread human-to-human through close contact

Causes severe respiratory illness and encephalitis (brain infection)

Fatality rate: approximately 40–75%

No specific cure or vaccine at present

🤒 Common Symptoms

⚠️ Symptoms usually appear 5–14 days after exposure

High fever

Severe headache

Vomiting

Cough or difficulty breathing

Drowsiness, confusion

Seizures / loss of consciousness (severe cases)

👉 Immediate medical attention is critical if symptoms appear.

⚓ AWARENESS FOR SEAFARERS (VERY IMPORTANT)

🚢 Why Seafarers Should Be Alert

Frequent international travel

Close-quarters living onboard

Crew changes via airports and ports

Possible exposure during shore leave

🛑 Prevention & Safety Measures Onboard

✅ Practice strict personal hygiene
✅ Wash hands regularly with soap or sanitizer
✅ Avoid close contact with anyone showing flu-like symptoms
✅ Do NOT share eating utensils, towels, or personal items
✅ Report immediately to the ship’s officer or medical officer if unwell

✈️ During Crew Change / Shore Leave

Avoid consuming raw fruits unless properly washed/peeled

Avoid contact with bats or sick animals

Follow port health authority instructions

Comply with airport or port health screening procedures

🚨 If a Crew Member Shows Symptoms

⚠️ DO NOT IGNORE

Isolate the crew member immediately

Use PPE (mask, gloves)

Inform:

Ship Master

Company DPA

Port Health Authority

Arrange medical evacuation if advised

📌 Important Reminder

Nipah virus is NOT airborne like COVID-19, but spreads through close contact with bodily fluids. Early reporting can save lives and prevent onboard outbreaks.

⚓ Stay informed. Stay vigilant. Protect your crew.

Seafarer safety is everyone’s responsibility.

📚 Sources:WHO, SCMP, The Economic Times (India), The National News (UAE), Watchers News, Indian Ministry of Health

01/01/2026

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31/12/2025

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29/09/2025

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Deck: still fighting over Ray-Ban shades…
Engineers: already at Paris Fashion Week!

28/09/2025

“Even when shore leave gets replaced by inspections,
we keep moving forward.
Because that’s the life of a Seafarer.”

24/09/2025

Every sailor’s first ship is unforgettable. It’s where the journey truly begins.

Share the name of your first vessel in the comments and tag a shipmate you sailed with.

23/09/2025

During contract: survival mode.
Signing off: hotel mode.

20/09/2025

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18/09/2025

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