Significant Relationship on Filipino Seafarers Experience and Work Motivation Aboard Ship

This study assessed the work experience motivation, culture adaptation of Filipino seafarersand their attitude towards work environment. The researcher employed the descriptive correlation method ofresearch. This was utilized since descriptive research provides a snapshot of the affairs which directly impact theattitude and motivation of Filipino seafarers aboard international vessel. This study covered 289 respondentsworking in the hotel department of international cruise vessels of Magsaysay Maritime Corporation and UnitedPhilippine Lines. This includes cruise ships from Star Cruises, P&O Pacific Explorer, Star Cruises, HolandAme.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. Theresearchers found out that majority of the seafarers belong to the younger generation, females, married, havebeen onboard the ship, assigned in food and beverage department, and with moderately above monthly income.In terms of personal factors, seafarers are motivated to perform duties and responsibilities. As to welfare andopportunity, seafarers are offered good living conditions and working environment onboard. Age group of 40years old is revealed to have significant difference on the responses of the respondents in terms of work motivation-reward system. Likewise, no significant difference appeared to the responses on experiences. Theoretical contribution were implied as the data reveals that there is a high significant relations between experience and work motivation aboard ship. It was recommended for Cruise line industries to focus on strategies that will assist seafarers in the personal and professional development.

Keywords –aboard, motivation, seafarers, ship, personal factors, younger generation