Contributory to Stress and Fatigue of Filipino Seafarers

Being a seafarer requires a strong mental stability and an established tough physicalfoundation, along with an adaptive and flexible attitude. However, stress and fatigue hinder the maritimeprofessional to perform effectively. With this, the study sought to find out the contributory factors to stressand fatigue of Filipino seafarers. The researcher used the descriptive design to describe the contributoryfactors to stress and fatigue of Filipino seafarers. The respondents consisted of 205 seafarers who areinto offshore, coastal and blue water types of vessels. It was found out that Filipino seafarers find factors contributory to stress and fatigue to be moderately stressful to which the physical factors prevail overemotional, environmental and psychological. On the other hand, there is a significant difference of responses on the environmental, emotional, physical and psychological factors contributory to stress and fatigue of Filipino seafarers when grouped according to profile. Lastly, a plan of action was proposed to lessen and address the factors contributory to stress and fatigue of Filipino seafarers.

Keywords: Occupational Stress, Fatigue, Filipino Seafarers