This first-of-its-kind volume assembles current research on psychosocial issues and behavioral
and safety concerns inherent in life and careers at sea. Focusing mainly on the commercial
maritime transport sector it sets out the basic concepts of maritime psychology in the
contexts of health and occupational psychology and illustrates more expansive applications
across nautical domains. A systems perspective and detailed case studies spotlight unique
challenges to mariners¿ work performance personal and environmental health and safety it also
provides support for psychometric assessment of seafarers and describes emerging uses for the
healing properties of the sea and sailing. The book is a springboard for continued research and
practice development further interaction between psychology and the maritime world and the
continued broadening and deepening of the field. Among the topics covered: · Positive
psychology and wellbeing at sea. · Transferring learning across safety critical industries. ·
Occupational stress in seafarers. · The psychology of ship architecture and design. · Motion
sickness susceptibility and management at sea. · Risk communication during a maritime disaster.
Written with clarity and nuance reflecting the vastness of marine experience Maritime
Psychology will be of interest to lecturers researchers and students of occupational and
health psychology and maritime science and to social and health scientists and practitioners
in these and related fields.
