Actual problems of modern science: Abstracts of XVІ International scientific-practical conference (St. Petersburg - Astana - Kyiv - Vienna, January 30, 2017)

Summary: The article analyzes the psychological influence factors on the navigator’s leadership skills. The national and foreign classifications of the psycho-traumatic factors that affect the maritime professionals during the voyage have been described.

Key words: leadership skills, psychological factors, navigators, stress resistance.