Good relations are essential to our wellbeing - also at sea. A new guide focus on loneliness and the importance of building social connections to improve wellbeing on board.

Loneliness and wellbeing at sea

Social isolation and loneliness has always been part of life at sea. COVID-19 has amplified the need for ensuring good conditions for seafarers and making them key workers is of course a good first step. However, good mental health and wellbeing on board also requires good relations and good management.

Wellbeing om board starts at work. Competent leadership providing a good tone and an inclusive atmosphere on board are cornerstones of wellbeing and reducing loneliness at sea. If you thrive at work most likely you will also want to engage in at least some social life after work. Wellbeing is a lot about good relation at sea and at home. The guidance provides a number of insights into how it works at sea and how to improve your communication and relation building.

Facts about the project

The project aims to identify issues that contribute to a feeling of loneliness amongst Danish seafarers, especially managers, and young seafarers’ expectations and demands when it comes to wellbeing on board. This will also include identification of the factors that promote and inhibit loneliness at sea and how these are affected by changes to the role of managers and technology.

A study among Danish offers has provided valuable insights into the experience of loneliness and isolation at sea and how to improve wellbeing. The guide puts emphasis on providing knowledge, tools and understanding of the factors that contribute to the feeling of loneliness amongst Danish seafarers and how to create a good environment that supports wellbeing on board.

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