The clue for an accurate understood is a clear communication along with a feedback exercise.

Only is 20 - 30% of communication is "words"; non verbal communication is the main part of the message:

• Distance between proxemics.
• Body language.
• Eye contact.
• Etc...

This is why we should pay particular attention to our behaviors as well as to make a great effort in communicate clearly: 

✓ Communicate in a clear way

• Be curios, a theoretical approach about societies is a good first step, anyway, you can go further, don't be afraid to ask, regard, investigate...
•  Use stereotypes smartly and forget prejudices.
• Know yourself , you can approach to it drawing your own culture pyramid.
• Be clear, explain what your regular behaviour is to avoid misunderstandings.
• Ask yourself; could be it a cultural inherent problem? If the answer is yes, try to think that he/she is likely to do his/her best.
• Be empathic, what would you think if you were the other person?
• And never give up, always try to do your best.

✓ Explain yourself and check it

• Speech: speed, pronunciation, clear meaning... don't be afraid to repeat the same things in different ways, try to change some words, the speed...
• Identify your mistakes.
•  Check if you have been understood, pay attention to non verbal language
                - Make "open questions"
                - Encourage feedback

Good working environment is a important task for a good communication, which involves less likelyhood of accident.

That work is up to all the staff not only to the board crew, offshore are also responsible.

This is a humoristic chart about how the same things could be understand in a very different way , according the communication style of the speaker and the cultural differences with the receiver, those misunderstanding are very likely.