Θεσμικό πλαίσιο στελέχωσης των πλοίων, με στόχο την ασφαλή θαλάσσια μεταφορά
Keywords
Ναυτική εργασία ; Πλήρωμα ; Ασφάλεια ; Seafarers work ; Crew ; SafetyAbstract
Shipping is one of the most globalized industries in the world economy and the
leading means of transport. Modern shipping is a highly international, multicultural
and technological industry with strong demands on economic efficiency and
profitability. The ship crews are multinational and a growing number of crewmembers
come from emerging seafaring nations, such as the Philippines and China. Despite
advances in technology, some 80 % of all accidents are, according to studies, caused
by human error.
The purpose of this paper, is to present all the conditions, the legal framework and the
process of selecting the right people in order to become the crew in ships. The issue of
selecting crews for merchant ships, in conjunction with the selection and ensuring
adequate staff and workers on ships, will be analyzed. The people selected, will have
to fulfill the necessary knowledge and experience requirements, in order to ensure
maritime safety.