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Strait of Hormuz crisis: How danger and uncertainty can affect the mental health of seafarers (opens in a new tab)

medicalxpress.com · 2026-09-10

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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedAs instability in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts shipping, less attention is paid to the people working on the ships, including more than 20,000 seafarers in the region who have been affected.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedExisting research shows that prolonged danger and uncertainty are concerning for maritime workers: a systematic review of 63 studies associated poorer mental health with feeling unsafe, long or irregular hours, poor sleep, weak support, uncertain schedules, and extended periods at sea.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedIn a survey of 319 seafarers who had sailed in the Black Sea conflict zone during the war in Ukraine, more than 70% reported that their safety had been at risk, 95% experienced increased stress or anxiety at least once, and almost 80% felt their mental health had been compromised.View evidenceHide evidence

As stated319 seafarers; more than 70%; 95%; almost 80%

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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedThe article says seafarers' ability to refuse a hazardous route can depend on the agreement covering their vessel, and that on March 5, 2026, the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman were designated a 'Warlike Operations Area,' giving covered seafarers enhanced pay, doubled compensation for death or disability, and the right to refuse to enter the area and return home at the company's expense.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedMarch 5, 2026; enhanced pay; doubled compensation; two months' basic wage

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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedA review of 24 studies linked an imbalance between workers' effort and rewards to burnout, while higher pay, family benefits and training opportunities were associated with greater job satisfaction; the article notes that because the studies were cross-sectional, they cannot show that low or unequal pay directly causes mental illness.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedResearch aboard merchant ships found that some seafarers had permanent contracts, higher monthly pay and shorter tours, while colleagues doing the same tasks earned less on temporary contracts and stayed at sea longer, and the article says nationality and residence can determine which labor market and agreement applies.View evidenceHide evidence

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Sailing together from different shores: labour markets and inequality on board merchant ships

Global Networks · 2020 · Crossref

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