Human Resource Management in Shipping

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