PodcastSeatrade Maritime News PodcastOctober 12, 2026

Seafarer Health and Wellbeing - Looking Ahead to the Re:fresh 2026 Report

Marine Benefits' Re:fresh survey, now covering 60 companies and 30,000+ seafarers, shows stress remains high but harassment is declining.

Decade-old benchmark: Marine Benefits launched Re:fresh in 2015-16 after spotting rising lifestyle-related medical claims (diabetes, hypertension, back pain) among seafarers.
Growing industry adoption: Participation rose from 52 shipping companies in 2024 to 60 in 2026, with over 30,000 seafarer survey responses each round.

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