The crew member mentions feeling so low that they sometimes wonder "what is even the point" of continuing. What does this signal, and what should happen?

A. Wait to see if they mention it again before considering any escalation

B. You should handle this entirely yourself by spending more time with them personally, without telling anyone else

C. This level of distress (expressions that could suggest thoughts of self-harm or suicide) should always be treated seriously and escalated promptly to the master and via TMAS/medical advice — do not promise to keep this specific level of concern confidential, and do not try to manage it alone as a well-meaning but untrained colleague

D. This kind of comment is almost always just a figure of speech and does not need to be escalated further

A. Tell them directly that they need to "snap out of it" and get on with their job

B. Assume it is none of your business since you have no mental health training

C. Avoid the person, assuming they want to be left alone since they are withdrawing

D. You do not need to diagnose anything — simply noticing the change and checking in with a genuine, low-pressure conversation ("you seem quieter lately, how are you doing?") is a valuable and appropriate first step that anyone can take, regardless of rank or training

A. Tell them firmly that homesickness is not a real problem and they should simply focus on work

B. Promise to keep the conversation completely secret from everyone, including any officer, no matter what they tell you

C. Immediately tell the whole crew so everyone can keep an eye on them

D. Listen without judgement, acknowledge that this is a genuinely hard and common part of seafaring life, avoid minimising it ("everyone feels like that sometimes") or trying to fix it yourself, and gently suggest or help them access whatever support is available onboard (welfare officer, master, confidential helplines such as those run by seafarer welfare charities)