Suicides among seafarers in UK merchant shipping, 1919-2005

Roberts, Stephen E.; Jaremin, B; Chalasani, Padmaja; Rodgers, Sarah

doi:10.1093/occmed/kqp133

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“…These drops are explained by reductions over time in long intercontinental voyages and changes in seafarers' lifestyles over time. The results of this study additionally show that suicide rates among seafarers in UK merchant shipping were higher for ranks below officers and for older seafarers, and higher for Asian seafarers than for British seafarers (Roberts et al, 2009). The data also indicate that suicide rates among seafarers in UK merchant shipping were typically lower than those in Asian and Scandinavian merchant fleets.…”

Section: Suicide Mortality In Seafarerssupporting

confidence: 56%

“…Analysis of suicides among seafarers in UK merchant shipping (Roberts, Jaremin, Chalasani, & Rodgers, 2009) show that the suicide rate among seafarers was substantially higher than the overall suicide rate in the general British population from 1919 to the 1970s; but, following reductions in suicide mortality among seafarers, it has become more comparable since. These drops are explained by reductions over time in long intercontinental voyages and changes in seafarers' lifestyles over time.…”

Section: Suicide Mortality In Seafarersmentioning

confidence: 96%

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Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population

Slišković

Penezić

2015

Rev. Psych.

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According to the latest assessment of the global supply and demand for seafarers (BIMCO/ISF, 2010), worldwide supply of seafarers is estimated to be 1 371 000, i.e., 624 000 officers and 747 000 ratings or crew members. BIM-CO/ISF (2010) show continued positive trends in both demand and supply of seafarers despite the global economic downturn, but it also reflects significant increases in seafarers from some countries, particularly China, India and the Philippines, as well as in several European countries. The current main suppliers of officers and ratings are OECD countries (29.4% of officers and 19.2% of ratings in global supply) and Far East (19.2% of officers and 36.7% of ratings in global supply). Eastern Europe, with 20.3% of officers and 14.6% of ratings, becomes also labour supplying region of increasing importance. According to BICMO/ISF (2010) the supply of officers worldwide is lower than the demand by 2%. Analysis of international seafarers' market shows that over recent decades there has been a decline in number of seafarers from developed countries, and this decline along with a desire to reduce labour unit costs, created increasing demands for seafarers from developing countries, Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population ANA SLIŠKOVIĆ and ZVJEZDAN PENEZIĆPrevious studies indicate that the most important stressors in the seafaring population are: long-term separation from home and families; loneliness and social isolation; work-related stressors (high workload and long working hours, low control and work-role conflict), and environmental stressors related to life on board. The seafaring population is also subject to many risks, especially those relating to accidents and injuries, pirate incidents, morbidity from infectious diseases, the limited ability to provide medical aid on board, and an increased risk of cancer. Studies of seafarers' mortality indicate that this population is still characterized by a high risk of fatal accident, diseases that are the results of an unhealthy lifestyle, and also by the high level of suicides in the seafaring population, which could be seen as a reflection of impaired mental health. The physical health of seafarers has been the subject of numerous studies, which have focused mostly on cardiovascular diseases and cancer. On the other hand, the mental health and psychological well-being of seafarers are relatively less well-explored. Finally, the paper gives some guidance for further studies, as well as recommendations for minimizing the negative effects of occupational stressors and risks on seafarers' health.

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Section: Suicide Mortality In Seafarerssupporting

confidence: 56%

Section: Suicide Mortality In Seafarersmentioning

confidence: 96%

Occupational stressors, risks and health in the seafaring population

Slišković

Penezić

2015

Rev. Psych.

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“…Nonetheless, several changes have been implemented within the seafaring industry in the 30 years since this study, such as reduced crew numbers (Roberts et al 2010), decreased turnaround times (Kahveci 2000) and extended working hours (Bloor et al 2000). The requirements of ships' officers and crew are also increasing, including operating the ship's machinery and equipment and ensuring proper functioning of all of the ship's devices and machinery (Borodina 2013).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Resilience and well-being amongst seafarers: cross-sectional study of crew across 51 ships

Doyle

MacLachlan

Fraser

et al. 2015

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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“…The psychological well-being of the seafarers is a relevant problem, as depression and suicide have been reported in these workers by numerous studies [15][16][17][18][19][20][21]. Analysis from 1960 to 2009 on the deaths by seafarers compared to the total deaths of 17,026 show 1,011 seafarers died as a result of a suicide (5.9%).…”

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confidence: 99%