Aimilia Papachristou
The role of communication to the retention of seafarers in the profession
Papachristou, Aimilia; Stantchev, Damian; Theotokas, Ioannis
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to examine the availability of and access to communication facilities on board ships as a key factor that contributes to the retention of seafarers in the profession. To understand the communication options available on board ships and the attitude of seafarers, a survey of shipboard personnel has been conducted. More than 500 seafarers responded to a specifically designed questionnaire that aimed at gathering information on various work-related issues and on job satisfaction, with a particular focus on the role of communication services and their availability on board, the type of access to communication facilities and the cost of access for the seafarers. The analyses of the results have shown that respondents perceive the separation from family and the inadequate communication with family and friends while at sea as the most important issues hindering retention in the seafaring profession. While seafarers appear to be satisfied with their choice of joining the profession, when they are asked for the reasons that would lead them to abandon it, they consider as most important the inadequate communication with family and friends. This provides clear evidence of the role played by communication in increasing the retention rate within the seafaring profession.
Citation
Papachristou, A., Stantchev, D., & Theotokas, I. (2015). The role of communication to the retention of seafarers in the profession. WMU journal of maritime affairs / World Maritime University, 14(1), 159-176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13437-015-0085-1
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Mar 5, 2015 |
Online Publication Date | Apr 1, 2015 |
Publication Date | 2015-04 |
Deposit Date | Apr 13, 2015 |
Print ISSN | 1651-436X |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 159-176 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13437-015-0085-1 |
Keywords | Communication; Internet access; Retention; Seafarers; Social media; |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7732 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13437-015-0085-1 |
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