Maritime Labour Convention 2006 compliance on working conditions on board : the case of Greek shipping industry

Παγάνης, Ιωάννης

Η εφαρμογή της MLC στις εργασιακές συνθήκες στο πλοίο : το ελληνικό παράδειγμα

Master Thesis

Author

Παγάνης, Ιωάννης

Date

2024-04

Abstract

Under the regulations of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), the occupational setting for those at sea is notably different compared to usual employment conditions. The scarcity of social engagement and long-term distance from loved ones can diminish job contentment among seafarers. The study aims to answer critical questions about the impact of environmental factors, stress and work dependency on seafarers' job satisfaction. A structured questionnaire using the Likert scale was used. The results were collected through the Google Forms platform and the data were processed using the SPSS statistical program. The survey showed high levels of seafarers' satisfaction regarding three main factors: the work team on board, the working conditions on board, and the company they work for. Additionally, it found a clear and statistically significant inverse relationship between negative emotions and various measures of job satisfaction. Findings suggest that the workplace significantly influences employee job satisfaction. It appears that job satisfaction is intimately connected with the physical setting, the efficiency of the workplace, and the conditions under which work is performed. The results of the study may provide valuable information for improving seafarers' working conditions and increasing job satisfaction. This approach is suitable for developing coherent policies and practices aimed at improving the working experience of seafarers.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Βιομηχανική Διοίκηση και Τεχνολογία

Department

Σχολή Ναυτιλίας και Βιομηχανίας. Τμήμα Ναυτιλιακών Σπουδών

Corporate Department

Σχολή Ναυτικών Δοκίμων

Number of pages

Language

English

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/16387
http://dx.doi.org/10.26267/unipi_dione/3809

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