ArticleInternational archives of occupational and environmental health2019
Recreational possibilities for seafarers during shipboard leisure time.
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- Mental health and psychological wellbeing of maritime personnel: a systematic review.BMC psychology · 2022Pooled it
- Heart rate variability as a strain parameter in maritime settings: a scoping review of methodological approaches to data collection and analysis in field studies on the high seas.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2026Review
- Well-being, physical activity and health promotion among officers and ratings on board cargo ships: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2025Article
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- Building social support: The impact of workgroup characteristics, the COVID-19 pandemic and informal interactions.Work (Reading, Mass.) · 2022Article
- Empirical Study on the Relationship Between Vacation Schedule and Seafarers' Fatigue in Chinese Seafarer Population.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Exploration of Seafarers' Mobile Proficiency as a Prerequisite for Possible Health App-based Health Promotion on Board.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
- COVID-19 Crisis - Lasting Effects on Seafarers' Well-Being and Its Potential Impact on Retention.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
purposeThis study is aiming to document the leisure time opportunities and their actual utilization on board merchant ships.
methodsA scientist examined the whole crew on board 22 container ships (323 seafarers; participation rate 88.5%). Data about energy consumption and heart rate were continuously collected during the seafarers' leisure and sleeping time through a SenseWear
resultsThe seafarers spent an average of 28.2% of the day for leisure time activities and 32.6% for sleeping. A significantly higher energy consumption was found among deck ratings compared to engine room personnel and nautical officers. Across all occupational groups, the variability of the heart rate was lower during sleeping hours than during leisure time. Suggestions for substantial improvement of the leisure time opportunities on board included more frequent and free opportunities for telecommunication (59.1%), shorter work assignments, and a stronger cohesion of the crew. The following coping strategies were paramount: "calming down/settling down" (41.9%), getting in touch with the family (32.0%) and relaxing/sleeping (30.4%).
conclusionsThe limited heart rate variability during sleeping hours suggests a reduced quality of sleep that might be due to the permanent heaving motions of the vessel, noise, and vibration. The (deck) ratings had more physical activities that corresponded with their higher energy consumption during leisure time. Altogether, there is a need to optimize opportunities for relaxation and recreation on board, taking into consideration characteristics of the different occupational and ethnic groups.
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