Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference and Maritime Development (ICMaD 2024)

Exploring Seafarers’ Perceptions of Green Shipping Technology: The Contribution of Maritime English Mastery

Authors
Alberto Alberto1, *, Mutmainnah Hasyari1
1Politeknik Ilmu Pelayaran Makassar, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Alberto Alberto
Available Online 30 December 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-628-4_31How to use a DOI?
Keywords
English mastery; seafarers’ perceptions; green shipping technology; career advancement; maritime communication
Abstract

This research explored the contribution of English language mastery to seafarers’ perceptions of green shipping technology. The main purpose of this research was to evaluate the contribution of English mastery in promoting green shipping technologies and assess seafarers’ perceptions of English language mastery toward green shipping technologies. The researcher utilized a qualitative research approach; interviews and indirect observation were conducted with seafarers to assess perceived language barriers, career advancement opportunities, and the relationship between language skills and technological adoption. Thus, the results indicated that seafarers with higher English mastery comprehend green technologies better and have a more positive and satisfying attitude toward them. Conversely, those with limited English skills experience challenges in understanding technical details and effective communication, leading to reluctance to use new technologies. Furthermore, cultural factors and practical experience with green shipping technologies were delved into in this research with seafarers, suggesting the need for more targeted training combining technical knowledge and maritime English. This research concluded that enhancing English mastery is important for adopting or applying green shipping technologies, as it facilitates better understanding, career growth, and motivation among seafarers.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference and Maritime Development (ICMaD 2024)
Series
Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date
30 December 2024
ISBN
978-94-6463-628-4
ISSN
2352-5401
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-628-4_31How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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