Seafarers’ health, safety and welfare

Marine occupational health and safety (MOHS) program, marine labour standards, seafarers’ welfare board, how to manage fatigue at sea.

Services and information

Discover the rights and responsibilities for all in the workplace, and learn about health and wellness, workplace hazards and injury prevention.

Canadian marine labour standards applicable to Canadian vessels and foreign vessels in Canadian waters.

Focusing on issues related to the welfare and well-being of seafarers, while also enhancing and improving seafarer welfare facilities in Canada.

Fatigue is dangerous in all types of transportation where employees routinely work long and irregular hours for extended periods.