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25/08/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - World Update, Suicide at Sea - Special Maritime OB

The rising rates of mental health issues and suicides amongst people working at sea

The rising rates of mental health issues and suicides amongst people working at sea.

Dan Damon reports live from Southampton docks in southern England on the rising rates of mental health issues and suicides amongst people working at sea and on the threats of piracy to mariners in this globally vital but sometimes under reported industry.

(Picture: Tanker with containers at sea  Credit: Getty Images)

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