We have expanded our crew members’ health insurance coverage as part of our continuous work to optimize health and safety
At Uni-Tankers, we describe our business as ‘A Matter of Chemistry’. This doesn’t just refer to the liquid cargoes we transport around the world, but also the importance of our people and our collaborative culture in powering Uni-Tankers forward.
What we do is incredibly important, potentially dangerous, and understandably highly regulated. We fully respect and comply with relevant conventions and regulations, but our commitment to health and safety is about more than just compliance. It’s essential for ongoing growth and a key element in our ESG work.
To protect the unique blend created by our colleagues, we must provide a safety net to support their physical and mental wellbeing. This is why we have incorporated a new health care plan into our overall approach, so that all our seafarers are covered both when at sea and at home.
While some of our crew members hail from countries where health insurance is a basic right, this isn’t the case for all. The new solution, which is called Medical Plan and is provided by shipping insurance specialists Marine Benefits, fills in these gaps.
In 2024, this coverage will be further expanded to include access to E-Psychologist — an all-in-one online mental health solution for seafarers.
E-Psychologist will be an important addition and underlines our approach to health and safety. It provides our seafarers with access to online video consultations with licensed psychologists in their native language.
