Deck Cadets Research Articles

Mobbing Exposed by Deck Cadets at Onboard Training during the Internship Period

The aim of this study is to determine whether oceangoing officer candidates encounter mobbing “psychological terror in the workplace” during their onboard training period and analyze whether there is a dimensional difference between the mobbing behaviors experienced by the deck cadets. The attendees of the study are a total 212 oceangoing officer candidates who have sea experience and are studying for a BSc degree in maritime transportation engineering. The demographic information of cadets, along with the details about the internship process and the Leymann Inventory of Psychological Terror (LIPT) items was analyzed using statistical tests by SPSS and association rule mining methods with the SPSS modeler. The study results demonstrate that, regardless of the ship type or internship duration, the cadets were subjected to mobbing in the sub-dimension of Self-expression and communication and Occupational situation and quality of life. The cadets who reported experiencing occupational stress indicated that their career expectations changed after the internship. The presence of “only one cadet on board” was identified as a significant antecedent factor affecting not only Self-expression and communication and Occupational situation and quality of life but also occupational stress and changes in work expectations after internship.

International Shipboard Apprentices Program of IMEC Scholars of the University of Cebu-Maritime Education and Training Center

This study determined the relationship between the academic performance and international shipboard apprenticeship training performance evaluation of IMEC (International Maritime Employers Cooperative) scholars at UC – METC. This study utilized a descriptive – correlational method of research using STO (Shipboard Training Office) standardized tool for evaluating international apprenticeship training and academic performance in professional subjects related to shipboard training. It was conducted in Alumnos, Mambaling, Cebu City. The respondents were the 26 deck cadets and 18 engine cadets who finished their international shipboard apprenticeship training. The findings of the study showed that the academic performance of both deck and engine cadets on their professional subjects was excellent. Performance evaluation of their international shipboard training was also excellent. The common problems encountered during their apprenticeship training were the lack of sleep, rest, and study time; home sickness; strict and terror officers; racial discrimination, and language barrier. There was a significant relationship between the academic performance of engine cadets and performance evaluation of their international shipboard apprenticeship training. The study concluded that there was a gap between what was taught in school and those learned in the apprenticeship training for deck officers. On the other hand, the program of Marine Engineering for machine shop was related to the common engine operation in actual training.

Analysis of occupational accidents encountered by deck cadets in maritime transportation

ABSTRACTThe 2010 Manila amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW) was adopted by the idea to render the profession more attractive to the seafarers, particularly to cadets. It is possible to ensure greater attraction only by providing suitable and safe working conditions on board to cadets. This study analyses occupational accidents and near misses encountered by ocean going deck cadets, who received A-II/I training, during their sea training. The aim of this study was to determine causal factors influencing work accidents and to propose several recommendations for the safety of deck cadets. A total of 857 officer candidates, who received maritime education at university level in Turkey, were interviewed. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method was used in the study to analyse the occupational accidents. As a result of this study on deck cadets, the most risky areas for work accidents were found to be the deck (39.9%), cargo areas (35.7%), areas used for manoeuvring operations (including winch areas and areas in which berthing, unberthing, and anchoring operations take place) (16.1%), and accommodation areas (8.3%). The most important root causes for occupational accidents were identified as not using personal protective equipment (24.2%), haste (22.6%), and presence in inappropriate places (13.6%). This study offers some important insight into the prevention of occupational accidents, and includes suggestions and advisory opinions of sector representatives. As a result of this study, several recommendations for the prevention of accidents are proposed.

Occupational Issues and Expectations of Turkish Deck Cadets

Occupational Issues and Expectations of Turkish Deck Cadets

The Malaysian Seafarers Psychological Distraction Assessment Using a TOPSIS Method

Human error with regards to ship handling is the main cause of maritime accidents. The error happens because of the psychological problem of distraction. Despite the use of modern equipment, standard working procedures and competent crews, still accidents occur because of the physical and psychosocial stresses during the working period on board the ship. This creates undesirable results such as injuries, ill health and even loss of life. The aims of this study are to analyse the possible root causes for distractions and the affected areas for three groups of Malaysian seafarers, 1) Senior Deck Cadets, 2) Senior Deck Officers and 3) Junior Deck Officers. A Technique for Order Performance by Similarity to the Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method has used for ranking the alternatives in the order of how affected they are. A Malaysian seafarers', Senior Deck Cadets (SDC) has recorded as the most affected by distractions when they are engaged in the ship's operation. The outcome of this study will help both seafarers and shipping companies to establish some solutions around this matte.

Task Performance of Deck and Engine Cadets of the Maritime Education Upgrading Program

Strong dynamics in international maritime education and training has provided stakeholders the challenge to level-up in order to remain globally competitive. Responsive to this challenge, the effort towards sustainable-continual improvement with regards to product realization among students of the Maritime Education Upgrading Program conceived under the international cooperation of the Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT) and the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KVNR), shipboard performances of deck and engine cadets onboard Dutch ships, aligned with the competencies required in Table A-II/1, 2, & 3 of the Standards, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping ‘78 (STCW ’78), as amended, revealed results in the Task Performance in Navigation manifested that the deck cadets performed the required tasks to high level of performances consistent with the theoretical knowledge gained in school and to the acquired skills, competences, and actual work performance requirements onboard ships. On the other hand, results of the Task Performance in Marine Engineering attributed to the engine cadets indicated that these cadets have likewise performed the task aligned with the competencies required in the STCW ‘78 to an average level. The study was a descriptive-survey utilizing a standardized instrument of the College of Maritime Education’s Quality Management System Manual. The instruments were sent to shipboard trainer officers’ onboard Dutch ships. Filled up survey instrument was then authenticated by ship Masters and stamped with the ships’ seal before these were sent back to the school either through email via the cadets’ respective manning agencies or by the cadets themselves upon their disembarkation.

Importance of the on board crew trainings and drills for the improvement of the vessels’ safety

According to STCW 78/95 Convention every seafarer is obliged to have certified knowledge about safety precautions applied on board of the vessels. Besides, SOLAS 74/78 Convention indicates time intervals and content of drills that has to be conducted on board. The purpose of this paper is to present how different drills scenarios and conducting training alarms are affecting the crew and how they improve the process of preparing muster lists and muster station equipment and procedures. The paper is based on deck cadets onboard experience and training.

Training Deck Cadets Onboard Commercial Ships in the Multinational Crew Era

Training Deck Cadets Onboard Commercial Ships in the Multinational Crew Era

Structured Evaluation of Computer-Based Training Systems

The U. S. Coast Guard must, under the Port and Tanker Safety Act of 1978, establish standards for “qualification for licenses by use of simulators for the practice or demonstration of marine-related skills.” These standards will involve granting partial credit toward licenses for “approved” simulator training. Research has produced approval guidelines for ship simulator courses for merchant marine deck officers and cadets to become third mates. These documents may also help training designers and/or may be used by industry personnel shopping around for simulator training. The result is a robust, but user-friendly evaluation guide. The basic rationale can be adapted to other specific subject-student categories.