An Evaluation on the Culture Adaptation and Attitude Towards Work Environment Aboard the Ship

The study evaluated the culture adaptation and attitude of Filipino seafarers. Specifically, determined the cultural adaptation and attitude towards work environment to test the significant relationship between the cultural adaptation and attitude towards work environment. The researcher employed the descriptive correlation method of research. This was utilized since descriptive research provides a snapshot of the affairs which directly impact the attitude and motivation of Filipino seafarers aboard international vessel. This study covered 289 respondents working in the hotel department of international cruise vessels of Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and United Philippine Lines. This includes cruise ships from Star Cruises, P&O Pacific Explorer, Star Cruises, Holand Ame.Line, M/V Turama, NSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, Carnival, Star Cruises, Celebrity Cruies, Princess Cruises, and Carnival Cruises. The researcher randomly selected 289 seafarers among international vessels. The researchers found out that the training of the employees to practice their English language and improve their communication skills and encouragement of employees to socialize in the multicultural environment onboard ship as well as ashore are of prime importance. The seafarers are provided safe and healthy working environment in terms of physical setting, whereas for emotional setting, they have decreased fear and inferiority complex. On one hand, building up language and communication skills is what seafarers need in terms of social setting. Age group of 40 years old is revealed to have significant difference in the responses in terms of work motivation-reward system. Likewise, a monthly income of P50,000 to P99,000 has also significant difference in terms of physical setting and emotional setting under work environment. It is recommended for the ship owners or cruise line companies to develop programs as measures leading to inclusive work environment towards the success for the seafarers and the company as well.

Keywords: Adaptation, Attitude, Culture, Seafarers, Ship