Seafarers spend a large part of their time on board the ship. It can be a very tense working environment working on board. So what can seafarers do to make their life at sea easier by making friends and not enemies? Interpersonal skills are skills we use every day when we interact with other people. People with good interpersonal skills ...
The maritime industry is a very important industry as it’s crucial to the existence of the global economy. As important as the industry is, so are the seafarers who are the pulse of this unique industry. Very few people know the dynamics of the maritime industry or even what seafarers go through on board. Here are a few things you ...
Seafarers are an integral part of the shipping industry which transports around 90% of the world’s trade. Important as seafarers are, their welfare is often overlooked. Here we look at some of the challenges encountered by seafarers: Mental Health When you are in the same place for long periods of time, you tend to feel depressed, isolated or lonely. Some ...