Impact of Job Burnout on Job Satisfaction of Crew Onboard Coastal Marine Vessels - An Empirical Analysis

Abstract

Seafaring is a unique profession which is a physically challenging job. Multifaceted factors are characterized in job satisfaction among the seafarers. These elements either impact or have an impact on how satisfied they are with their work as sailors on board. The maritime sector has recently placed a strong emphasis on enhancing seafarers' quality of life. They have been focussing in fostering the job satisfaction among the seafarers onboard. The other aspect is the Job Burnout faced by the seafarers onboard which directly affects their job satisfaction. Job Burnout has severe consequences for the seafarers regarding their physical and mental health, job performance and safety. Examining the shipping sector as a whole, this research seeks to understand how burnout and contentment on the job stack up. Burnout is a real problem in the maritime business because of the unusual working conditions, such as lengthy periods away from home and stressful events. But little is known about how burnout affects contentment on the job in this sector. In order to address this knowledge gap and provide practical and theoretical insights, this work employs an empirical approach. This research will investigate the frequency of burnout symptoms and their relationship to levels of job satisfaction by surveying and interviewing individuals working in different positions within the shipping sector. Burnout may have many causes, and this course will go into some of those causes, including workload, scheduling flexibility, and organisational support systems. The research will also look at how factors like work duties, organisational culture, and individual traits may moderate the connection between burnout and contentment on the job. This study's results will shape shipping industry policy and organisational management in important ways. Organisations may improve employee health and productivity by implementing tailored interventions based on an awareness of the elements impacting burnout and work satisfaction. These findings may also help lawmakers craft rules and regulations that will make the shipping sector a safer and healthier place to work. Ultimately, this research addresses real-world issues in an important part of the world economy and adds to the expanding corpus of literature on workplace health and wellness.