Seafarers’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: An examination of current supportive measures and their perceived effectiveness

Author: Marine Policy

Summary: The article analyzes the results of a survey of 817 seafarers regarding the effectiveness of 22 different methods of supporting the mental health of seafarers during a pandemic. The impact of: communication with family, behavior of colleagues, atmosphere on board, timely crew changes and many other factors on the mental health and general well-being of the crew during the pandemic were described.