The agreement covers both business and leisure travel, ensuring that employees and their families receive assistance when they need it most.

While a standard travel insurance policy covers the practical and financial aspects of an incident, the Sjømannskirken - Norwegian Church Abroad provides the human support – offering guidance, personal care, and local assistance during difficult situations.

Local support when crisis strikes

Sjømannskirken - Norwegian Church Abroad has churches in more than 30 countries, as well as travelling chaplains serving approximately 50 additional countries. Their local knowledge, language skills, and cultural understanding enable them to respond quickly when needed.

If required, Sjømannskirken  can provide:

• Personal support for the affected employee

• Assistance and follow-up for family members

• Hospital visits

• Counselling and psychosocial support

• Support with memorial services

• Advice for employers and crisis management teams

• A 24/7 emergency support hotline

An important safety net for our employees

Omega has employees working around the world. Our emergency preparedness agreement with Sjømannskirken is therefore an important part of the company's commitment to employee safety, wellbeing, and care.

Through this partnership, our employees know they are never alone should the unexpected happe, whether they are travelling for work or on holiday.

Download the "Emergency Numbers" app

Sjømannskirken - Norwegian Church Abroad has developed the Emergency Numbers app, which brings together essential information in case of illness or an accident abroad.

The app provides quick access to:

• Local emergency numbers

• Contact information for next of kin and your employer

• The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' 24/7 emergency response centre

• Card blocking services

• The nearest Norwegian Seamen's Church

• Insurance company contact details and emergency assistance numbers

With GPS enabled, the app can also display your exact location, which can be invaluable if emergency services need to locate you quickly.

We encourage all employees to download the app before travelling. It's a simple precaution that can make a significant difference if the unexpected happens.