Although you might not be in control of your shift patterns, there are some simple and straightforward techniques to help you get the best from your sleep. The most important thing is to allow your body to learn a rhythm of sleep and wakefulness. Developing good habits around sleep can help you tolerate the times when your sleep is disturbed by shifts or unavoidable disruptions
To prevent heat-related illness, you should:
The wellbeing and happiness of seafarers depend on a variety of factors and there is no single approach that can succeed on its own. Once on board, seafarers live in an ever present operational environment during their tour of duty. The operational nature of this environment makes it difficult to change it to better suit the individual. At the same time the environment makes it challenging for the shipowners to accommodate all factors supporting the wellbeing of their crew.
