The Swedish Seamen’s Service was established in 1948, in the wake of World War II. It is now run by the Swedish Maritime Administration, with branches in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö and in several other cities with the cooperation of the Seaman’s Church. There is also a representative in the Dutch port of Antwerp. The Seamen’s Service organises transport, arranges competitions and offers training facilities, books, films etc.
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Vibration injuries are one of the most common occupational risks in Sweden with around 200 cases a year, according to Afa Försäkring. The rules…