Review article

Influence of Shipping Company on Master’s Decisions

Zvonimir Lušić orcid.org/0000-0002-4118-4761 ; Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Split, Split, Croatia
Serđo Kos ; Faculty of Maritime Studies Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

The position of the master nowadays is extremely complex and demanding. The master is responsible for successful completion of the voyage and to make sure all the rules and regulations are strictly followed at all times. On the other hand, the master is an employee of the shipping company, therefore, he is expected to protect the interests of his employer. The interests of the shipping company are not always in accordance with the rules and regulations. There are occasions when these interests are in conflict with the required degree of safety, resulting in a negative impact on the master’s decisions. Although the ultimate safety assessment and relevant action lies with the master, due to the ship owners’ interference in the master’s decisions the safety level in maritime transport nowadays has been significantly reduced. This paper explores the impact of shipping company on navigational and related duties performed by the master and deck officers.

Keywords

master; shipping company; safety of maritime voyage

Hrčak ID:

72805

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/72805

Publication date:

28.10.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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