Open AccessAnalysis of the implementation of the International Safety Management Code using motivation theory: the seafarer’s views
Author(s) -
Tem Suzie Solange Mbong,
Despena Andrioti Bygvraa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international maritime health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.266
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2081-3252
pISSN - 1641-9251
DOI - 10.5603/imh.2021.0033
Subject(s) - safety culture , empowerment , maritime safety , public relations , business , resource (disambiguation) , code (set theory) , safety standards , engineering , risk analysis (engineering) , management , computer science , law , political science , computer network , set (abstract data type) , reliability engineering , economics , programming language
"Safety First!" as it is always said, safety is a primary concern in any human activity. Shipping, one of the most dangerous industries in the world demands the establishment and implementation of safety rules, regulations and standards. Before the International Safety Management (ISM) Code was adopted and came into effect, the maritime industry experienced catastrophic disasters which resulted in loss of life and property. The occurrence of huge marine casualties triggered maritime safety rules, regulations and standards at an international level. International maritime safety standards are meant to create uniformity in safety rules and regulations. Human errors are considered the most important reason for maritime accidents. The ISM Code has been established to clarify the responsibilities of safety on vessels and to mitigate the occurrence of human errors by creating a safety-oriented organizational culture. There is still a question of whether this culture is actively practised by shipping companies. Through the lens of Kanter's theory of structural empowerment and Alderfer's theory of employee motivation, this study sought to explore seafarers' views and perceptions of the implementation of the ISM Code.