Sailing Through Uncertainty - Global Seafarer Survey
What rank are you currently sailing at?
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Captain
Chief Officer
Chief Engineer
Second Officer
Second Engineer
Third Officer
Third Engineer
Fourth Engineer
Deck Rating (non officers)
Engine Room Rating
Deck Cadet
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What type of vessel are you currently working on?
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Bulk carriers
Container ships
Naval ships
Offshore ships
Passenger ships
Special purpose ships
Tanker ships (chemical / gas / oil)
What is your sex?
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What is your nationality?
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What age category are you in?
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16-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
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How many years have you been at sea?
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0-1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
5-7 years
7-10 years
10 years +
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How much uncertainty do you currently experience in your professional life as a seafarer? (Uncertainty being when things are unclear and/or leave you feeling unsettled)
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Very high amounts of uncertainty
High amounts of uncertainty
Some uncertainty
A little uncertainty
No uncertainty
Which areas of your professional life currently cause the most uncertainty? Select up to 5 answers.
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Career progression
Climate change / weather risks
Compliance expectations
Crew changes / travel logistics
Crew interactions
Decarbonisation and new fuels
Family matters
Fatigue / tiredness
Feeling it is safe to speak up
Immigration / visa rules
Income stability
Internet access / connectivity
Job security
Medical care
New technology
Physical safety on board
Piracy / security / war threats
Quality of leadership on board
Shore leave
Training opportunities
Workload
Other
Compared with 3 years ago, are you feeling more or less uncertain when you're on board?
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Much more
A bit more
Stayed the same
A bit less
A lot less
Not applicable
How supported do you feel by your employer?
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Very supported
Quite supported
Not very supported
Not supported
Not applicable
What helps you cope with uncertainty on board? (Select up to 5)
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Crewing and Marine HR Personnel
Exercise / physical recreation
Faith / spirituality
Family support
Leaders on board
Mental health resources
Online interaction and activities
Other crew onboard
Previous experience
Shore based colleagues (e.g. vessel operators, HSEQ superintendents, Vetting superintendents, Technical superintendents)
Shore based leaders
Social interaction and activities on board
Training and development
Other
What could leaders and managers do to help reduce uncertainty for seafarers? (Select up to 5)
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Be more responsive during times of crisis
Better career development opportunities
Better crew scheduling and leave predictability
Better mental health support
Better physical health support
Better training
Better working relationships with people working ashore
Improve communication and transparency
Improve respect / inclusion / supportive culture on board
Improve safety culture on board
Provide better quality internet access / connectivity
Provide more opportunities for social interaction / activities on board
Other
What additional support would most reduce uncertainty for you as a seafarer?
Is there anything else you would like policymakers, shipping companies, or anyone working with seafarers to understand about what makes you feel most uncertain as a seafarer?
Does uncertainty as a seafarer affect your desire to stay working at sea or make you think about changing career?
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Not at all
A little
Sometimes
A lot
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
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