Maritime activities are increasing in the Arctic and near Arctic areas, including domestic shipping and international transit traffic. Arctic shipping has created opportunities for cruise tourism, resource transportation, community supply transportation, research, and government services. However, hazards and challenges inherent to maritime operations in the Canadian Arctic cannot be ignored, including extreme Arctic weather conditions, limited port infrastructure, extensive distances from search and rescue services, and restricted access to medical care in Northern communities. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded these challenges, posing a threat to the well-being and safety of seafarers.

    This chapter explores the occupational health and safety challenges confronted by Canadian Arctic seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic through qualitative interviews with 20 industry stakeholders, including seafarers, union representatives, managers, and maritime consultants. The findings revealed seafarers’ concerns of increased risks due to pandemic-induced public health measures including lockdowns, travel restrictions, and controls. The deprivation of shore leaves and prolonged isolation from families substantially impacted the mental health of seafarers, amplifying the risks of depression and anxiety. A comprehensive Arctic occupational health and safety (OHS) policy framework is recommended to support seafarers in addressing the above challenges.


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    Titel :

    The Impact of COVID-19 on Arctic Shipping: An Area-Based Public/Occupational Health Perspective


    Beteiligte:
    Chircop, Aldo (Herausgeber:in) / Goerlandt, Floris (Herausgeber:in) / Pelot, Ronald (Herausgeber:in) / Aporta, Claudio (Herausgeber:in) / Shan, Desai (Autor:in) / Yadav, Om Prakash (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Area-Based Management of Shipping ; Kapitel : 13 ; 315-332


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    18.06.2024


    Format / Umfang :

    18 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch





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