Reviewing human resources development strategies of merchant navy seafarers in South Africa and Australia

Shaun Ruggunan; Samrat Ghosh; Marcus Bowles

Reviewing human resources development strategies of merchant navy seafarers in South Africa and Australia

Shaun Ruggunan, Samrat Ghosh, Marcus Bowles

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review human resources development strategies for merchant navy seafarers in two southern hemisphere countries: South Africa and Australia. This is done by assessing the labour market and training contexts for seafarers in both these countries. Through its empirical comparative focus, this paper provides HRD insights into current practices in South Africa and compares these findings with evidence from Australia. Through foundation work in South Africa and comparative analysis with Australia this article identifies significant 'common causes' and challenges facing both countries in their efforts to comply with 'outmoded' STCW training requirements and the lack of training berths on compliant vessels servicing these respective countries.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Looking ahead : innovation in maritime education, training and research
Subtitle of host publication	15th Annual General Assembly International Association of Maritime Universities, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, 27-30 October, 2014
Editors	Dev Ranmuthugala, Barrie Lewarn
Place of Publication	Tasmania
Publisher	Australian Maritime College
Pages	152-162
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9780980639148
Publication status	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes
Event	15th Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Maritime Universities, IAMU AGA 2014 - Looking Ahead: Innovation in Maritime Education, Training and Research - Launceston, Australia Duration: 27 Oct 2014 → 30 Oct 2014

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Other	15th Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Maritime Universities, IAMU AGA 2014 - Looking Ahead: Innovation in Maritime Education, Training and Research
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Launceston
Period	27/10/14 → 30/10/14

Keywords

Australia
Authentic assessment
Human Resources Development
Seafarers
South Africa
Training berths

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Ruggunan, S., Ghosh, S., & Bowles, M. (2014). Reviewing human resources development strategies of merchant navy seafarers in South Africa and Australia. In D. Ranmuthugala, & B. Lewarn (Eds.), Looking ahead : innovation in maritime education, training and research: 15th Annual General Assembly International Association of Maritime Universities, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, 27-30 October, 2014 (pp. 152-162). Australian Maritime College.

Ruggunan, Shaun ; Ghosh, Samrat ; Bowles, Marcus. / Reviewing human resources development strategies of merchant navy seafarers in South Africa and Australia. Looking ahead : innovation in maritime education, training and research: 15th Annual General Assembly International Association of Maritime Universities, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, 27-30 October, 2014. editor / Dev Ranmuthugala ; Barrie Lewarn. Tasmania : Australian Maritime College, 2014. pp. 152-162

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Reviewing human resources development strategies of merchant navy seafarers in South Africa and Australia. / Ruggunan, Shaun; Ghosh, Samrat; Bowles, Marcus.
Looking ahead : innovation in maritime education, training and research: 15th Annual General Assembly International Association of Maritime Universities, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, 27-30 October, 2014. ed. / Dev Ranmuthugala; Barrie Lewarn. Tasmania: Australian Maritime College, 2014. p. 152-162.

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