The article explores the recordkeeping practices of seafarers concerning the implementation
of work and rest hours' regulations. In particular, it considers what motivates seafarers to …

Fatigue is long known to be a significant factor contributing to maritime accidents. Despite
international efforts to curb this element through introducing advanced technology …

This research has sought to provide fresh insight into the issue of seafarers' mental ill health.
Existing studies have been hampered by the difficulties associated with accessing sufficient …

In recent years mental health has been identified as a significant issue for the global
workforce. In the shipping industry charities and insurance companies have raised concerns …

Background: Work-related stress among seafarers is well known but a suspected excess of
work-related stress due to the COVID-19 so far has not been published. The aim of the study …

The academic literature seldom views information and communication technology (ICT) as a
means to empower merchant seafarers in terms of their active and positive contributions to …

In a view to protect workers from extended work periods as well as to comply with the
Versailles Peace Treaty requirements, the International Labour Organization (ILO) regulated …

Self-medication could be a public health concern if done inappropriately, and additional
research is required to better comprehend the population-wide nature of the problem …

The specific nature of the seafaring occupation keeps seafarers away from partners and
shore life for long periods at sea. Therefore, seafarers suffer many challenges in the …

The nature of maritime operations means that fatigue continues to be a high risk to safety.
This chapter starts with an overview of work-related challenges that lead to fatigue faced by …