Seafarer deaths at sea: a German mortality study

Seafarers face numerous hazards during their work at sea.To demonstrate the frequency and causes of mortality in German seafarers.The deaths of all German seafarers from 1998 to 2008 were counted and evaluated using the German central civil register in Berlin.The study cohort comprised a total of 159588 seafarer-years. During the 11 year period, 68 male seafarers died on board. The average age was 48.5 years (SD 12.7 years) and comprised 35 deck...