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Author:   Lijun Tang (University of Plymouth, UK) ,  Pengfei Zhang (Solent University, Southampton)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.280kg
ISBN:  

9780367725785

ISBN 10:   0367725789
Pages:   186
Publication Date:   26 September 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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

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Lijun Tang is Lecturer in International Shipping and Port Management at the University of Plymouth. He was involved in a number of maritime research projects and has rich experience in maritime HRM related research. His research interests and publications are in the areas of employment relations, seafarer training, maritime health and safety, CSR and sustainability, and the seafarer labour market. Pengfei Zhang is a senior lecturer at Solent University, teaching maritime business, ship and port management, international trade and commercial law; his main research areas include: seafarers; ship management; maritime safety and security.

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