The Impact of Covid 19 Pandemic on Maritime Students’ Perceptions of Their Profession

Abstract

There is no doubt that the covid 19 pandemic has formed a global impact in many sectors. It is a notable fact that the maritime industry, which is a respectable part of the global supply chain, is also affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. Along with these, it is though that there are radical changes in the education sector with the Covid 19 pandemic. That These changes exist, when combined with the changes of covid 19 in the sector, is created a considerable impact on maritime students' perceptions of their profession. In this study, it is aimed to investigate the effect of Covid-19 on students' occupational perceptions. On this paper, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on maritime students’ perceptions of their profession is investigated using the Five Point Likert Type Survey method. Recent developments resulting from Covid-19 have led to a renewed interest in maritime students’ perceptions of their profession. Accordingly, the study provides a better understanding of maritime students' opinions in order to help maritime regulatory bodies construct future policies that best match seafarer needs.