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Isolation, fatigue, family separation, and unpredictable rotations make seafaring a high-risk occupation for depression, anxiety, and suicide. Mental-health support is available 24/7 from specialised helplines that understand shipboard life — you don't need to wait until crisis. Reaching out early protects your career; a documented downward spiral is much harder to recover from than an early conversation.
MLC 2006 Regulation 4.1 covers mental health as part of medical care onboard. Chapter 4.3 covers health + safety protection including psychosocial risk factors. ISM Code 6.3 requires operators to establish procedures for the reporting of health hazards + non-conformities.
Disclaimer. General information only — if you are in acute crisis or considering self-harm, call ISWAN SeafarerHelp or your local emergency number now. This is not medical or crisis advice.