Relationships

Relationships meaning.
• the way in which two or more people or things are connected, or
the state of being connected.

• Because we are social animals our day to day relationships

affect our mental and physical health
The Rigours of sea life
• The leaving of loved ones at home

• The constant changing of the body clock

• The high pressure of work

• The difference of a shore job, coming home to loved ones

Maintaining a happy and healthy atmosphere
• Good relationships make the life of all seafarers easier

• more comfortable,

• healthy and

• less prone to accidents

Important elements that help
• Company policy is not only just about making money…………….. but
also the welfare of the employees
• By supporting the ship and staff
• International standards of living , accomodation and food
• Work hours, recreation
• Payments on time
• Relief at end of contract
The shipboard management to ensure
• Company standards are met for clients and employees

• Ensures the work is shared

• Grievances are addressed

• Safety is the first priority

• A healthy atmosphere is encouraged

This set up works only if……..
• everyone should respect each other

• Their individuality, there is only one mould made for you

• value, what is the price of a pet dog

• culture …….customs and social behaviour

• purpose of work….. Equal respect for all jobs

To achieve this
• Open communication is required

• For a good atmosphere, good relationships are required on duty and off
duty

• We need to introduce and understand each other

• We need to accept and forgive each other

• Commitment of senior officers is required

To achieve this
• We need to value individual differences rather than maximizing weakness

• We require fairness in dealing with personnel

• True appraisals and reporting

• Discipline is required on board

Team building
• the shipboard operation is team work

• and effectiveness of it depends on not only the leader but the

effectiveness of each team member

• team helps in better decision making

For the success of a team
• All should know the team goals, aim, objectives

• role of individual members must be clearly defined

• need of cohesiveness ( a united whole ) when working as a team

• Team resource management is how to get maximum

Principles of good team work and getting
max
• Strong and effective leadership.

• Reliable team members with mutual respect

amongst team members.

• Clear division of labor and role definitions within your team

Principles of good team work and getting
max
• Effective Communication amongst team members.

• work environment built on trust and empathy

• Develop a support system through patience and discipline

• Good approach to conflict management.

 deterrents to team operation
• distortion of aims and hidden agendas ….one bad apple….grumbling

• inflexible behaviour of members, status/ego problems…..selfishness

• groupism

• communication problems

• physical/environmental problems …….poor equipment, bad weather

• handling of grievances/counselling …..not seeing another as a human being

Conflict resolution
• Gather the group or meet the team member, …….do not postpone

• Listen………. then speak out, its not about winning or being right

• Try to be impartial but fair, …………look for a root cause

• Find An Opportunity To Admit You Were Wrong, Or What You Could Have Done Better

• Remember the goal of the team

• The need to forgive and move on

 TRUE or FALSE
• Sea life is an adventure, almost a holiday, make money, see places

• I can make my stay on board healthy, comfortable despite a bad atmosphere

• The accidents were found to be less with a friendly work environment

• The company cares about me by having international standards of food and

accommodation

• I should be able to do a good job if payments and relief are on time

 True or false
• The ship board management to ensure company standards are met.

• My health and safety is a concern of owners and shipboard management

• Shipboard managment to ensure work is shared, grievences are addressed

• We need to value and respect each other despite social differences

• As long as the goal is met on duty, quality of off duty hours have no impact
 True or false
• We require fairness in dealing with personnel but Discipline is also required
on board

• Good teamwork is the key to successful and safe operations

• Individual team members are important even if if there is a good leader

• role of individual members must be clearly defined and all should know the
goals
 True or false
• Reliable team members with mutual respect amongst team members
may cover up for a weak leader
• Good communication in the team is key as is trust but there is no need
for empathy
• In a strong team there is no effect of one bad apple

• In order to get the job done I cannot see another as a human being

• physical/environmental problems do not affect a good team