Review article
https://doi.org/10.31217/p.40.2.10
A COM-B Perspective on Integrating Sustainability into Maritime Education
Tutku Eker İşcioğlu
; Department of International Trade and Business, Piri Reis University, Istanbul, Türkiye
*
Mustafa Taner Albayrak
; Department of Maritime Business Management, Piri Reis University, Istanbul, Türkiye
Hüseyin Gençer
orcid.org/0000-0002-4945-4420
; Department of Maritime Business Management, Piri Reis University, Istanbul, Türkiye
NICOLETA ACOMI
orcid.org/0000-0003-3564-6867
; Department of Navigation, Constanta Maritime University, Constanta, Romania
GHEORGHE SURUGIU
orcid.org/0009-0003-4701-3175
; Department of Navigation, Constanta Maritime University, Constanta, Romania
MLADEN JARDAS
orcid.org/0000-0002-2696-8496
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
SANJIN VALCIC
orcid.org/0000-0003-2950-9276
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
The maritime industry, responsible for over 80% of global transport and around 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, faces mounting pressure to decarbonise, increasing the need for sustainability education in Maritime Education and Training. Maritime education is crucial for equipping future professionals with the knowledge and skills to address environmental and social challenges. This study examines maritime educators’ commitment to sustainability principles, their awareness of sustainability issues in port services, and the integration of behavioural change approaches into teaching. A quantitative study, guided by the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation=Behaviour (COM-B) model, was conducted using an online survey completed by 86 maritime educators from various countries. The findings indicate that educators are motivated to integrate behavioural change approaches, but need to strengthen their capability through training and resources and have limited opportunities, such as real case studies and interactive learning methods. The study also explores differences across demographic characteristics and offers implications that underscore the role of educators in fostering awareness and adoption of sustainable behaviours among maritime professionals, contributing to environmental and economic sustainability.
Keywords
sustainability principles; maritime education; COM-B model; port operation; teaching practices
Hrčak ID:
346481
URI
Publication date:
23.4.2026.
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