Classing ourselves as a pretty adventurous team, and working in an industry involving travel and work in some of the most remote locations, we were really interested to see this research paper exploring female specific barriers to participation in expeditions and adventure travel. As the first study of its kind published, it takes a closer look at why females are underrepresented in the expedition environment and their concerns relating to their health in this environment.

At Red Square Medical, we LOVE working with fascinating people from all over the world and learning about their culture and lives back home. We’re often reminded not to take anyone at face value. Get to know people, ask questions, be curious, and you never know what you might find out.

Welcome to our latest guest blog where we’ve been chatting to James Griffiths, General Manager of Ocean Operations for Scenic Group and finding out more about what happens behind the scenes in order to keep a fleet of luxury expedition ships running.

Skill fade is a very real issue, and we know that setting up drills and practice scenarios when you’re back in your environment, with your kit and crew, can make a massive difference.

In a previous life I rode horses. All day, every day for as long as I can remember and to the point of obsession. I promise there’s a tenuous link to working in the maritime industry…