Crew happiness helps profits, finds latest report

After concerning reports earlier in the year, the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report has shown a marked improvement in happiness levels among seafarers across all sectors of the industry. The index, by The Mission to Seafarers and supported by the Shipowners’ Club, is a gauge for measuring the feelings and experiences of seafarers across the global maritime industry. Conducted every quarter, in the latest report overall seafarer happiness has risen from 6.27 out of 10 to 6.59 – a very promising sign for the industry.