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Coronavirus - The Impact on Crew
There are very few countries that have not been impacted by COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the Coronavirus. Likewise, there will be very few seafarers whose jobs and lives have not been affected by this pandemic.
The physical effects on the body are well-documented. Many of us might become infected without ever knowing, some will experience mild symptoms of fever, shortness of breath and a persistent cough, but serious cases can lead to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), which can be fatal.
While many countries are on ‘lock-down’, shutting down all but essential services, ships continue to trade. Often forgotten, seafarers provide a vital service in these difficult and unprecedented times.
Therefore, we must not forget about the potential effects on a seafarer’s mental health.
Effect on crew mental health
Seafarers are under pressure. Contract lengths are being extended as a result of most affected countries placing restrictions on crew changes and reduced flights. This is in addition to ports banning shore leave, leaving crew with the prospect of spending weeks, if not months, without being able to step foot off the ship.
It’s not just the seafarer’s life on board that is being affected. As the number of infection cases and deaths rise around the world, a crewmember might, very understandably, be worried about the health of his or her family back home.
Mind Matters
We recognise that the good mental health and wellbeing of seafarers is as important as their physical health, each often having an impact on the other. Our “Mind Matters” initiative was launched in 2018 and it’s as important as ever. The mental welfare of seafarers is just as important as their physical wellbeing.
Life at sea can be stressful. Long periods away from family, long hours, and limited social time. Add to that the sometimes-pressured work environment, bad news from home or a traumatic incident on-board and it’s easy to see why seafarers can become stressed, anxious or depressed.
My Mind Matters
My Mind Matters is a website available directly for the benefit of crew providing information and resources for the emotional welfare of seafarers and covers potential causes of mental health problems, how to keep well and where to get help. The top tips, articles and materials available will be regularly updated and added to.
Mind Call Helpline
If you are feeling depressed, lonely or unhappy and would like someone to talk to, it can be difficult whilst at sea.
Mind Call is a free, confidential and dedicated emotional support helpline for seafarers on North entered vessels. The helpline is being provided to seafarers in partnership with seafarer’s charity, ISWAN.
The helpline is available to contact 24 hours a day. 7 days a week and 365 days a year. Contact our confidential helpline on +44 191 235 3917
The Mind Call team speaks Arabic, Chinese, French, Hindi, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog as well as English and you can request a call back, use live chat or send an email instead.
Further details can be obtained at the Mind Call dedicated website – www.mindcall.org.
