Healthy Sailing

🌍 We are proud to share that the Healthy Sailing Project was represented at the Clean Water and Clean Air Conference (CWCC 2025) held at UM6P, Morocco (October 14–16, 2025)! 💧🌬️

🚢 Dr. Sarkawt Hama, Research Fellow at the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE), University of Surrey, presented our research poster on:

"Airborne Pathogens and Ventilation Assessment on Ships"

This work is part of our aim to provide practical recommendations for optimizing ventilation operations in passenger ships, contributing to a safe sailing environment and resilience for future pandemics.

🔬 The conference provided an excellent platform to engage with global experts in environmental health, water, and air quality — and to spotlight the importance of safer, healthier maritime transport.

📎 Learn more about the project:
👉 https://healthysailing.eu/

🚢💻 As part of the Horizon Europe "HEALTHY SAILING" project, the University of Thessaly, EU Shipsan Scientific Association, MSC Cruises, the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Plasma Technology Institute in Germany (IPN) are co-developing a prototype software tool to support the structured development and implementation of Water Safety Plans (WSPs) on cruise ships.

The tool will:

🛠️ Guide users step-by-step through WSP creation (WHO & SHIPSAN-compliant)

📊 Support hazard identification and risk assessment

📍 Map control measures and critical points in the ship’s water systems

📝 Facilitate documentation, monitoring, and audit readiness

👥 Enable team collaboration and track crew training responsibilities

This cross-disciplinary innovation aims to enhance compliance, water safety, and climate resilience in the maritime sector.

🚢 Healthy Sailing Goes Live in Lavrio!

🎥✨The team was thrilled to spot our passenger health and hygiene awareness video playing at the Port of Lavrio!

As we boarded a vessel to begin our next round of experimental studies, it was incredibly rewarding to see our message reaching travelers right before they set sail.
This is what public health is all about—turning science into impact. 💡🌍

📺 Haven’t seen the video yet?
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRKLALNjaJ8

🔗 Learn more: https://healthysailing.eu