Human Resource Management in Shipping: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions

ISBN-13: 9780367445638 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 200 str.

Lijun Tang; Pengfei Zhang

Opis

This book sheds light on the nature and causes of the issues and challenges in human resources in shipping and proposes fresh recommendations to manage them.

Spis treści

Chapter 1: Introduction; HRM in maritime shipping – a framework; The human element; Drivers for good HR practices; Structure of the book; Chapter 2: The structural transformation of the shipping industry; Flagging out and the globalisation of shipping; The shipping regulatory regime; The trend of international regulations; ITF; Chapter 3: The global labour market and national employment regimes; The global seafarer labour market; The case of Filipino seafarers; The case of Chinese seafarers; The case of Indian; The case of UK seafarers; The global competition; Chapter 4: Cadet Recruitment and Training; The STCW Convention; The case of the Philippines; The case of China; The case of India; The case of the UK; Revisiting the seafarer shortage; Chapter 5: Training and Professional Development; Who pays for training and identify training needs; New technology and training; Cybersecurity; Shipboard training and mentoring; Professional development as an HR strategy; Chapter 6: Working at Sea and the Challenges; Hierarchical organisational structure; Multinational crews; Tour of duty length and communication; Work intensification and fatigue; Accommodation and leisure facilities; Shore leave; Piracy; Criminalisation; Interaction with port personnel; Health and mental health; The implications of working and living conditions; Chapter 7: Retention and Remuneration; Challenges of retaining seafarers; Reasons for working at sea; Regulations on employment benefits and conditions; Employment practices; Job satisfaction and organisational commitment; Competence; Chapter 8: Performance Management; The Shipping KPI System; TMSA and tanker ship vetting; CSR and Sustainability; Appraisals; Chapter 9: Hierarchy, Power and Safety Management; Maritime safety and safety management; ISM implementation; Leadership & teamwork; Chapter 10: Conclusion; The pursuit of cost-effectiveness and HR challenges; The quest for safety and recommendations