Thereafter, 5G-enabled drones can deliver medicine to the ship crew from the Singapore mainland within three hours post-consultation. In the event of inclement weather, the delivery might be delayed or the healthcare professional might advise the use of items in first aid kits found in vessels, depending on the condition of the injured seafarer.
Maritime companies will be able to provide their ship crew with access to 5G-powered telemedicine services from July, thanks to a partnership between M1 and Fullerton Health.
Using Fullerton Health’s existing telemedicine mobile app, seafarers onboard vessels in Singapore waters can request live teleconsultations with healthcare professionals that are based on shore. The high-res videos of the teleconsultations — enabled by M1’s 5G stand-alone network — makes it possible for healthcare professionals to assess and diagnose some conditions remotely, such as flu, digestive problems and minor cuts or sprains.
