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The World of the Seafarer : Qualitative Accounts of Working in the Global Shipping Industry.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gekara, Victor Oyaro.
Other Authors: Sampson, Helen.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2020.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:WMU Studies in Maritime Affairs Series
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Table of Contents:
  • The World of the Seafarer
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • References
  • Part I: Going to Sea
  • Chapter 2: A Taste of the Sea: Artisanal Fishing Communities in the Philippines
  • Introduction
  • The Importance of the Sea
  • From Fishing to Seafaring
  • Conclusion: Challenges and Opportunities for Filipino Seafarers
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Recruiting and Managing Labour for the Global Shipping Industry in China
  • Introduction
  • The Idea of `Going Global ́
  • Chinaś Economic Reform, Seafarer Labour Market Reform and Ship Crewing Agencies
  • Two Types of SCAs in China and the Two Agencies in the Case Studies
  • The Control of the Higher Institutions
  • The Support of Higher Institutions
  • Lack of Reform of Management Strategies in SA
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Can the UK Tonnage Tax Minimum Training Obligation Address Declining Cadet Recruitment and Training in the UK?
  • Introduction
  • Globalisation and Decline in British Shipping
  • The Impact on Seafarer Training and Skills
  • The Tonnage Tax Minimum Training Obligation and Its Impact
  • The Shortcomings of the Minimum Training Obligation
  • Concluding Assessment: The Peril of Supply-Side Labour Market Policies
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Careers at Sea: Exploring Seafarer Motivations and Aspirations
  • Introduction
  • Going to Sea: Influences on Joining
  • Leaving the Sea: Attrition Influences
  • Staying at Sea: Retention Factors
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Women Seafarers: An Analysis of Barriers to Their Employment
  • Introduction
  • Gender Segregation in Seafaring Occupations
  • Why Are Women Seafarers Still a Minority?
  • Advancements in the Promotion of Women Seafarers
  • Occupational Culture and Barriers for Women Seafarers
  • A Lack of Awareness and Knowledge About Women at Sea.
  • Slow Development of Effective Policies and Strategies for Women Seafarers
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part II: Being at Sea
  • Chapter 7: Transitions and Adjustments Made by Seafarers Whilst at Sea
  • Introduction
  • Life as a Seafarer
  • The Beginning of a Tour
  • The Middle of a Tour
  • The End of a Tour
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 8: The Rhythms of Shipboard Life: Work, Hierarchy, Occupational Culture and Multinational Crews
  • Introduction
  • The Dominance of Work
  • Hierarchies and the Social Order
  • Occupational Culture and Multinational Crews
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 9: The Experience of Being a Filipino Seafarer on a Multinationally Crewed Ship
  • Introduction
  • Trends in Seafaring in the Philippines
  • The Rise of Contractual Work and Developments in the Shipping Industry
  • Shipboard Life
  • Language and Communication
  • Coping and Enduring: Socialization on Board
  • Forming Names
  • Tales of Threats and Revenge
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Environmental Management at Sea: What Being `Green ́Means for Seafarers
  • The Regulatory Framework for Reducing Atmospheric and Marine Pollution from Ships
  • Greening the Shipping Industry: Seafarers ́Practices and Perceptions
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 11: Safety Aboard Chinese Vessels
  • Introduction
  • Contradictory Messages from Managers
  • The Publicly Stated Commitment by Managers to Reporting: `We Encourage Reporting ́
  • The Received Message from Management: `Fewer Reports are Better ́
  • The Message Conveyed to the Crew: If Accidents Occur Then There Must Be Something `Wrong ́with the on Board Supervision
  • Biased Reporting and Underlying Social Factors
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 12: Multiple Roles and Role Conflict: Seafarers As Economic, Humanitarian and Security Actors
  • Introduction.
  • Rescuing Migrants in the Mediterranean Sea
  • Stowaways
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part III: Support for Seafarers and Their Families
  • Chapter 13: Union Organising in the Context of Regional Labour Market Decline: The Case of Nautilus International
  • Introduction
  • The British Seafaring Labour Market in Decline
  • The Nautilus International Project: Considering the Process, Motivation and Outcomes
  • Concluding Assessment: Why Was the Merger Important and for Whom?
  • References
  • Chapter 14: Trade Union Representation in the Philippines
  • Introduction
  • Philippine Industrial Relations: A Brief History
  • Unionising Seafarers
  • Features of the Philippine Maritime Labour Movement
  • Cronyism
  • Servicing
  • Fragmentation
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 15: On-Line Support Groups for Families in China
  • Introduction
  • Sharing and Managing Problems on the Website
  • Nurturing Seafaring Relationships
  • A Specialised Community
  • Conclusion
  • References.

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