Abstract No.F171030-011

Author name(s): N.M. C NAIR

Company: Institute of Marine Engineers, India

The safety and security of life at sea, protection of the marine environment and over 90% of the world’s trade depends on the professionalism and competence of seafarers. With ISM, PSC/FSC in force, the accidents at sea is on the increase and nearly 80% of the cause is attributed to human element. Many of the Maritime Training Institutes are just commercial institutions and they are not bothered about the future of the candidates or on developing their skills. Managers are less bothered to guide the trainees and ship’s officers before joining & senior officers on board say they don’t have time for mentoring & training juniors on board. Owners are thinking about reducing operating cost. Maritime Labor Convention 2006 was implemented with a purpose of giving enough facilities and rest periods but the seamen use it to avoid learning and to take time to be in their cabins and avoid interacting with other seafarers on board.

KEY WORDS: fatigue; morale; motivation; loyalty; training; experience; skills; conditions of service; culture; language; mentoring

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