As diversidades da comunicação a bordo de embarcações mercantes

Abstract

The present study aim to investigate how communication on board vessels may be more effective. Trying to show, as good communication can be useful for the success of the activities in team work. Working for long periods at sea and away from family and friends, is not an easy task. The physical distance of the crew of those who were on the ground, directly influences the emotional profile of these workers. These factors, results, commonly, in the isolation of many crew members when they are embedded, especially when they can not get along with people from cultures, customs and languages, making the communication on board ships. Although in many cases, the crew is diverse, it is necessary that the crew is guided and trained to deal with various situations that may occur in the vessels during the journey times, thus avoiding any conflicts that can compromise both the activities in vessels, such as the career itself involved crew.