The Implementation of the Port Watch Keeping On MV. Striat Mas

Abstract

Abstract Numerous marine casualties endanger the efficient operation of today’s maritime transport and safe maritime operations. This research aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the implementation of the port watch keeping in accordance with established procedures so that undesirable things do not happen. This type of research used a qualitative descriptive method. This research was carried out on board the MV. Strait Mas from January, 22, 2021 to August, 4, 2022. The research provided a theoretical explanation of the implementation of watch keeping in this research report and this was used as a basis for solve problems that exist during the research process. Understanding the implementation of port watch keeping was the main problem in this research. Qualitative research methods produce descriptive data. This data was obtained from direct interviews and supported by some literatures, which provided a clearer description of the information conveyed. Thus, this method allows a clear explanation of the implementation of watch keeping. The results found that the performance of the hourly service can be expected. When the ship is docked, MV Strait Mas is rendered ineffective. This is due to a lack of established monitoring processes, a lack of accountability for carrying out monitoring activities while the ship is in port, and a lack of good coordination and communication between monitoring officers and the ship’s personnel on duty. It can be concluded that the negligence, poor physical condition, lack of self-confidence, and lack of sense of responsibility made watch keeping on ships ineffective