Analysis of search and rescue emergency evaluation in ship accidents in Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract. The objectives og this research is to describe the factors causing ship accident in Indonesia and know the effectiveness of SAR emergency in ship accident in Indonesia. The research method used in this research is qualitative research. Techniques Collection of literature study data and documents. Data validity method using triangulation. Data analysis uses interactive data analysis. The conclusions of this study are Factors that cause the occurrence of ship accidents in Indonesia, among others, the resources of the crew, the eligibility of ships, supporting facilities for shipping, operators, lack of supervision of apparatus, service users and other factors. The high number of ship accidents in Indonesia shows the ineffective implementation of SAR in ship accident in Indonesia.

Covid-19 control measures and its impact on seafarers’ mental health

“…Despite the efforts of international institutions and organizations to regulate the several problem areas related to the pandemic, in an effort to protect the health of seafarers and, at the same time, facilitate the safe continuity of maritime transport, their levels of fatigue and stress have increased markedly. The difficulties experienced in crew changes and repatriation, the extended working hours, the social isolation caused by mobility limitations in ports, the long periods of forced separation from families, the concern for the health of family members, the insecurity in job stability and consequently financial instability (especially if we take into account that, at the international level, only one in 5 workers is entitled to unemployment compensation), the limitation of equipment and medical services available, the restrictions on health care in some ports, the need to quarantine, and the possibility of being infected have been reported, among others, as causes of such an increase in fatigue and stress of these workers, as well as the rise in anxiety, depression and other psychiatric disorders in this group (1,3,6,7,9) . Indeed, the study carried out by Qin et al (31) in 450 merchant seafarers of Chinese nationality suggests the existence of a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic than before it.…”

“…The measures to counteract the pandemic have had a direct effect on the economy, the production of goods and services and its consumption, and the labour market. The quarantine measures adopted by the states and the disruption of the commercial sector, the closure of education centres and the mobility restrictions have had a dramatic effect on workers and companies (7) .…”