A Noble Profession Called Seafaring: the Making of an Officer

• Autorzy: Magramo M. , Gellada L.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study aimed to determine the perceptions of the managers in the shipping and manning companies in the Philippines and the seafarers regarding the nobility of the seafaring profession in the light of the shortage of competent officers. It utilized the interview approach in gathering data. It was found out that in other countries especially in OECD or highly industrialized countries, the youth today are no longer interested in the seafaring profession. Working on board ships is becoming less attractive for students coming out of the schools and colleges. In the past, seafarers were paid better than their peers on shore, and they had the opportunity to travel across the world. In the Philippines, it is still preferred by some students whose fathers or relatives are seafarers. They have seen that the profession is financially rewarding and it is perhaps the best, if not the only way to improve their quality of life. This study also looked into the perceptions and opinions of the practitioners, the master mariners themselves who once also struggled in order to realize their dreams and aspirations in life. Most of the officers interviewed believed that it takes determination and focus in the job in order to be successful. Thus, students aspiring to become officers and ultimately captains or master mariners must study hard, persevere and be disciplined to be able to overcome any problem along the way.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Human Factor; Crew Resource Management; Safe Manning; Maritime Career; Crewing; Shipping Companies

• Wydawca: Faculty of Navigation, Gdynia Maritime University
• Czasopismo: TransNav : International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 3, no. 4
• Strony: 475--480
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 6 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Magramo M.

• John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, Iloilo City, Philippines

autor

Gellada L.

• John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, Iloilo City, Philippines

Bibliografia

• 1 Aldanese, V. F. (“The Impact of increasing challenges within manning and training”, A paper delivered at the 8th Asia-Pacific Manning and Training Conference, November 14-15, 2007, Manila: Philippines).
• 2 http:www.marisec.org/shippingfacts/worldtrade/top-20-largest-shipping flags
• 3 Kumar, S. V. (“Shortage of seafarers takes wind off maritime activities” The Hindu Business Line, April 5, 2007).
• 4 Marques, E. M. (“Joining Hands to Meet Global Demand for Filipino Seafarers through a Committed Partnership”, A paper delivered at the 8th Asia-Pacific Manning and Train-ing Conference, November 14-15, 2007, Manila: Philip-pines).
• 5 Skei, O. M., (The Growing Shortage of Qualified Officers”, A paper delivered at the 8th Asia-Pacific Manning and Train-ing Conference, November 14-15, 2007, Manila: Philip-pines).
• 6 Suri, S. (“A synopsis of current manning situation, strategic di-rections and emerging markets as a solution to worsening officers shortage”, A paper delivered at the 8th Asia-Pacific Manning and Training Conference, November 14-15, 2007, Manila: Philippines).