Seafaring is a challenging profession. Seafarers are exposed to quite a few risk factors, all of which may lead to serious and psychological impairments. Isolation and loneliness, lack of shore leave, fear of criminalization, fear of job loss and separation from family all predispose seafarers to depression as well as other mental illnesses are all important factors that contribute to poor mental health. Seafaring is characterized by a unique set of features, which makes it d