Seafarers and other maritime personnel are frequently exposed to high noise levels due to the nature of their work onboard ships. Prolonged exposure can cause hearing damage, manifesting as hearing loss, or other issues such as tinnitus, reports Britannia P&I.
Protecting hearing at seaThe preferred method to reduce noise exposure is through limiting exposure and reducing the noise generated from machinery or activity. However, this is not always possible. When exposure to elevated noise levels...