Seafarers on tankers happier than dry cargo vessels and containers.

According to a survey, seafarers working on tankers are reportedly happier compared to those on dry cargo or container ships. The Seafarers Happiness Index report found that the vessel type can significantly impact the wellbeing of seafarers, with those on tankers feeling well-prepared, qualified, and ready to tackle challenges such as new fuels.

On the other hand, mariners on dry cargo and container vessels feel left out of crucial technologies and industry developments. The overall findings of the survey showed a slight increase in the happiness index to 6.99 out of 10 in the second quarter, up from 6.94 in the previous three months. The report revealed mixed results but an increasingly positive outlook on seafarers’ wellbeing.

There is a noticeable “digital divide” in accessing modern communications and connectivity at sea, as well as different levels of training and preparedness for new fuels and technologies among crew on different types of vessels. The report also highlighted the challenges related to shore leave, access to recreational facilities, and bureaucratic burdens, emphasizing the need for the industry to address these issues and support seafarers’ wellbeing.

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