Shared concerns

摘要

The three top reasons for unhappiness at sea are being away from family, social isolation, and not getting enough rest. All are interlinked with changes in shipping, with crew often away from family for longer contracts, on bigger ships with smaller crews, and with limited spaces to socialise. Just under half of all respondents said they had experienced a mental health issue, with 14% having already had problems before they went to sea. This raises questions about why so many only develop problems once they become seafarers.