STUDY OF PROBLEM ASPECTS OF MANIFESTATION OF KINETOSIS IN CREW MEMBERS OF WATER VESSELS

Motion sickness syndrome, or kinetosis, is a pathological reaction of the body to unusual movement. The most wellknown type of this condition is seasickness. During pitching and when changing body position, a person experiences irritation of the vestibular organ, visual analyzer and receptors of internal organs, which affects the proper performance of their production functions. Given the specifics of the work of seafarers, many shipowners are concerned about this problematic aspect. In this article, the author reveals the etymology of the concepts of «kinetosis», «motion sickness syndrome» and «occupational seasickness», identifies the main forms of their manifestation, establishes key requirements for the selection of seafarers when signing a contract, and presents recommended measures to prevent the development of kinetosis in students of maritime educational institutions.