Psychophysiological evaluation of candidates to work at sea

With appliance of clinical psychiatric examination, the examination of the reactivity of vegetative system and the psychological examination--the occurrence of neuroses and neurotic syndromes was evaluated in candidates to work in Polish Merchant Marine. About 7% of neuroses and neurotic syndromes were noted in this group. An analysis was carried out with consideration of the school graduated, of the military service completed and of the section in which the candidate wants to be employed. No differences were found in the whole group in comparison with the graduates of maritime schools, as well as no differences were noted between the candidates to individual sections. Less disturbances were ascertained among the reservists of the Navy.