Essays about: "seafarers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the word seafarers.

  1. 1. Smooth Sailing : An Exploratory Study Navigating the Acceptance of Digital Health Solutions and the Impact on Seafarer Well-Being

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Charlotta Herkommer; Sandra Siljevik Laine; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology acceptance; Technology Acceptance Model TAM ; Digital health solutions; Employee well-being; Seafarer well-being; Maritime industry.;

    Abstract : Background: To ensure a sustainable future in the maritime industry; new measures of employee well-being are needed. Digital health solutions have proven to possess great potential to ensure employee well-being regardless of location, with opportunities for a proactive instead of a reactive approach where health and safety issues can be avoided. READ MORE

  3. 2. Navigating the Tides of Sustainability:  Gaps in IMO Legislation and the Shipping Industry´s Perception on a Transition Towards Sustainability

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Maria Madalena Ravara; Fee Stöcker; Divya Kasarabada; Chaima Dalouhamouch; [2023]
    Keywords : Shipping Industry; Strategic Sustainable Development; Transition; Regulations; International Maritime Organisation;

    Abstract : Considered the most cost and energy-efficient mode of transportation, the shipping industry is responsible for 90% of trade and is predicted to grow. Although it has been central for the development of nations, this activity is not exempt of negative externalities, largely contributing for unsustainability. READ MORE

  4. 3. Legal Analysis of Good Seamanship in Light of Autonomous Shipping

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Philip Wiström; [2022]
    Keywords : public international law; transport law; sjörätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis examines aspects of collision liability and navigational rights and freedoms of autonomous vessels. The thesis starts out with an introductory chapter which defines some terms and gives a short introduction to the field of regulatory maritime law. READ MORE

  5. 4. Enforcing the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 : A study of the early results of implementation and enforcement of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Sjöfartshögskolan (SJÖ)

    Author : Carl Anton Meitmann; [2016]
    Keywords : MLC 2006; Maritime Labour Convention; Enforcement; Implementation; Shipping; Labour; Port State; Flag State;

    Abstract : The objectives of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (hereafter: MLC 2006) have long been familiar to many states, but for some it has brought with it increased expectations in improving working conditions for seafarers. This study aims to analyse the early figures provided by Paris Memorandum of Understanding’s (hereafter: Paris MoU) on the number of deficiencies and detentions in before and after the implementation of the MLC 2006, as well as the ILO Committee of Experts 2014 Report, which marks the first full year of MLC 2006 compliance in the first ratifying states. READ MORE

  6. 5. Legal Aspects of Port State Control

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Anton Kulchytskyy; [2013]
    Keywords : contract of affreightment; flag state control; recognised organisations; flag state implementation; port access; ship’s nationality; port state jurisdiction; seafarers’ right; protection of marine environment; shipping safety; port state control; international law; Maritime law; marine insurance; undue detention; time charter parties; off-hire clause; UNCLOS; SOLAS; MARPOL; STCW; MLC; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Port state control plays a central role in maritime safety and protection of marine environment and it becomes more significant in protection of seafarers’ rights. This thesis integrates discussion and consideration of different legal aspect of PSC in order to present a comprehensive view on it. READ MORE