Emergency Contact Guidelines for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections Home Latest updates Publications Guidelines for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections 6 Feb 2017 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts An estimated 340 million episodes of curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (chlamydial infections, gonorrhoea, syphilis, trichomoniasis) occur throughout the world every year. The risk of STIs is increased for seafarers because of: Working and living away from spouses and partners. Working in isolation with limited social interaction and limited health facilities. Single-sex working and living arrangements dominated by men. Lack of information about risk and preventative measures. Travel enhances the probability of having sex with casual partners. This guidance is offered to our Members as part of the Club’s partnership with ISWAN to support their Seafarers Health Information Project (SHIP) , an initiative that promotes and distributes health information materials to shipping companies, seafarers’ centres, and direct to seafarers. The project consists of 10 core topics: food safety, on-board fitness, safe travel, healthy food, malaria, weight control, STI – HIV & Aids, mental care, dental care and skin care. Explore the other topics.   Share: Share: Back to top Latest insights 21 Apr 2026 Annual Report 2025 View article Annual Report 2025 23 Feb 2026 年规则 2026 View article 年规则 2026 23 Feb 2026 Regels 2026 View article Regels 2026 Sign up for alerts