In this bachelor´s thesis, the issue related to the emotions of concern and fear, and their impact on man´s occupation, which serves as a source of income necessary for existence and as a way of one´s self-fulfilment, is discussed. The effects of unsuccessfully separating emotions from the workplace are occupational stress and possible mental and physical illnesses. It is there, where the notion of an emotionally intelligent individual, who is capable of controlling their own emotions in the most suitable way, is recognized. This thesis emphasises the specificity of a maritime profession as an occupation that is characterized by difficult psychological and physical conditions, and draws attention to the heaviness and uniqueness of the life at sea. In addition, the topic included, as well as related to the main subject, is the one of the quality of living, which is, to a large extent, affected by the capability of an individual to successfully cope with demanding situations in life, as by the content of an individual and by stabile relations with other people. The last unit is dedicated to stress, the influence it has on work and its role as the ˝trigger˝ and cause of various illnesses in men.