Sto. Niño Sur Arevalo, Iloilo City Philippines
COMPLIANCE OF PASEENGER SHIPS BERTHING IN ILOILO DOMESTIC PORT ON MLC 2006, GUIDELINE B3.1.11 (RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, MAIL AND SHIPO VISIT ARRANGEMENT)
An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of john B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Arevalo
Sto. Niño Sur Arevalo, Iloilo City Philippines
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
By:
Aguilar, Brennan I.
Alvariño, Rachelle Marie M.
Benitez, Dave Jone S.
Catalan, Al Michael I.
March 2014
Background of the study
Seafaring is one of the most common profession in the Philippines. Working contractually for a number of months away from their love ones and experiencing the challenges of the oceans for several days without seeing any landmarks are their sacrifices for monetary purposes. As a result, seafarers are prone to depression and anxiety. These cases are avoidable yet if not prevented and given much attention it might jeopardize the safety of the crew working on board the vessel.
Depression is a psychiatric disorder characterized by an inability to concentrate, insomnia, loss of appetite, feelings of extreme sadness, guilt, helplessness and hopelessness, and thoughts of death (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/depression).
According to Jeanne Segal, Ph.D et. al (July 2013), a depressed person feels helpless and hopeless, loss of interest in daily activities, easily irritated, physically drained, concentration problems and in serious cases, may act recklessly. These acts will jeopardized the safety of other crew, the ship and the environment. Thus, this state should be cured and prevented.
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The ILO's Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 provides comprehensive rights and protection at work for the world's more than 1.2 million seafarers. The Convention aims to achieve both decent work for