Original scientific paper

SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SEAFARERS' LIFE AND WORK AND MANAGEMENT STYLES IN SHIPPING

Andrija Nenadić orcid.org/0000-0002-4110-1014 ; Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Split Zrinsko-Frankopanska 38, 21000 Split
Dražen Jašić
Aleksandra Krajnović orcid.org/0000-0003-0553-2690

Abstract

This scientific paper provides a systematic analysis of sociological relationships in the area of seafaring as well as management styles in maritime shipping industry, with particular emphasis on the specific features involved in the vocation of a seafarer. The research was carried out on a sample of seafarers attending training courses at Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split. Separation from family, friends and familiar environment represents one of the essential features of the seafarers' life that are discussed in the paper. Another important sociological factor of the seafarers' specific profession is their workplace, i.e. the ship.

Keywords

maritime affairs; sociological aspects of seafaring; seafarers; management in maritime shipping industry

Hrčak ID:

158306

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/158306

Publication date:

20.5.2016.

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