When seeing that title, most of us likely have a particular person that crossed our minds. We all have perceived colleagues being more difficult to work with than others; not everyone goes along with everyone. But have you ever wondered to what extend this type of colleagues impact negatively the quality of your own work?
Working on ships with a very limited number of people is a difficult task, both physically and emotionally. Dealing with the same people everyday for months together within a confined space (not technically) can easily take a toll on seafarers.
In recent years, ISM, TMSA, and other agencies have added recommendations, or regulations, to assess seafarers' mental health.