Social

15% of deaths at sea are by suicide. The key question to ask when shocking tragedies onboard come to light is this: do they signify social isolation? And, what leads to seafarers’ social isolation?

The issue of recreation onboard was, along with connectivity, at the center of concerns for seafarers during the latest SAFETY4SEA Crew Wellness Survey. Across a sample of 9,768 seafarers from every part of the world, there were many respondents who touched upon the issue, proposing additional entertainment opportunities.

There are two more forms of intelligence, which when combined with the IQ, provide a complete image of a person’s intelligence. These are the social intelligence and the emotional intelligence.

While seafarers’ satisfaction seemed to increase in the pre-COVID period in several sections of everyday life onboard, limited internet connection remains a main area of concern. Even before the global lockdown, the SAFETY4SEA Crew Wellness Survey unveiled connectivity as the most prevalent demand across a total of 9,768 seafarers globally. 

Good relationships with close family members, friends or others are important. Accepting help and support from those who care about you and will listen to you strengthens resilience. Some people find that being active in civic groups, faith-based organizations or other local groups provides social support and can help with reclaiming hope. Assisting others in their time of need also can benefit the helper.

There are several social networking sites specific to the interests of maritime personnel. However, seafarers should be mindful on how to use them. Below is a quick guide on how to have a responsible social media usage as a seafarer.

Leading is social in nature, making social intelligence one of the most important character strengths to determine the success of a leader. But how does social intelligence connect with leadership? And what are the key features of a socially intelligent leader?

People are different. One person may see the situation one way, and the other person might perceive the same situation a very different way. Social intelligence is, among others, the ability to see things from the other person’s viewpoint, paving us the way to successful social environments.

A conversation requires balance between talking and listening and somewhere along the way this balance is frequently lost. Stereotypical advice, such as making eye contact, smiling back or nodding may be misleading. Below are the 10 crucial tips in turning a conversation into an enjoyable experience.

The issue of social unity onboard is a big problem. As a matter of fact, seafarers not only do they want to feel part of a shipboard team, but they also need the right tools to bring people together. How can this be achieved?