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[Select]NowadaysAbout presentAt present daysOf these days , it is common for seafarers to live and work in multinational crews, where there can be differences in language, lifestyles, religion and culture.

[Select]According toAs said withOn the word ofAs reported at recent research, crews of different nationalities work together effectively if they have the right conditions and company support.

When conflicts [Select]happenare happenhappenshave happening , the root cause is often due to a lack of communication and a feeling of isolation. There can be a lot of story and joke telling among crews, but if some people [Select]don’t speakisn’t speakaren’t speakdoesn’t speak the same language then sometimes it is [Select]easieras easy asmore easymore easier to avoid such banter and this can cause loneliness and isolation on board.

As well as creating a happy atmosphere, positive communication improves the [Select]efficiencyexperiencedorganiseeffective of the ship’s team. Regular onboard team meetings help give a sense of involvement and participation to each crew member.