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The article deals with the study of the impact of various factors related to the pandemic on the mental health and well-being of seafarers. Possibilities to help seafarers to reduce the impact of the pandemic on their work and life on board are being explored. The role of seafarers in creating a positive psychosocial environment on board is discussed.

The article concerns the study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and chronic fatigue of seafarers. It also describes ways to mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic and increase resilience by: increasing support from other crew members, ensuring the availability of external support and providing fast and reliable internet access.

The article describes the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on seafarers working on cruise ships stranded at sea. Weaknesses in human resource management and guidelines for creating a comprehensive strategy to help seafarers who experience anxiety and depression are described.

An article on the mental health of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic and an assessment of the precautions taken by shipping companies. It contains the results of surveys, a description and analysis of the effectiveness of solutions taken to reduce the stress of seafarers working during the pandemic.

Observations of a senior medical officer and a description of the evolution of the pandemic and its impact on the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman. Description of the rules of conduct introduced on the unit to prevent epidemics at sea.

Guidance on helping seafarers deal with emotional stress and overcome negative emotions in the Covid-19 pandemic. The document concerns the Covid pandemic, but the guidelines contained therein are universal in terms of crew management during an infectious disease epidemic and related isolation.

Updated version of the guidance for ship operators for the protection of the health of seafarers, prepared by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in response to the coronavirus outbreak and originally issued as Circular Letter No.4204/Add.4.

The document contains guidelines on legal issues related to the liability of shipowners in connection with vaccination of the crew for coronavirus (COVID-19). Issues such as: whether and under what conditions the shipowner may require vaccinations from the crew, what vaccines can be safely administered and what will be the shipowners’ obligations regarding crew vaccinations are being considered. The article also contains guidelines on the obligations of the shipowner in the field of insurance cover and compensation (P&I) in the field of COVID-19.

The document contains guidelines on legal issues related to the liability of shipowners in connection with vaccination of the crew for coronavirus (COVID-19). Issues such as: whether and under what conditions the shipowner may require vaccinations from the crew, what vaccines can be safely administered and what will be the shipowners’ obligations regarding crew vaccinations are being considered. The article also contains guidelines on the obligations of the shipowner in the field of insurance cover and compensation (P&I) in the field of COVID-19.