Title Page
Contents
Abstract 8
I. Introduction 11
1. Significance of the Study 14
2. Scope and Delimitations 15
3. Structure of Research 15
II. Review of Related Literature 17
III. Status of Safety Policy of Coastal Shipping in Philippines 24
1. Statistical and System Analysis 24
1. Ship Inspection 24
2. Training Education System for Seafarers 29
3. Issuance of Certificate 37
4. Aids to Navigation 39
5. Traffic Management System 41
6. Port Facility Infrastructure 42
2. Safety Administration Bodies 44
1. DOTr 45
2. MARINA 46
3. PCG 53
4. PPA 57
IV. Analysis of Deterrent Factors 61
V. Empirical Analysis 66
1. Questionnaire 66
2. Methodology 67
3. Analysis Model 69
4. Analysis Result 70
Conclusion 104
Reference 108
Appendices 111
Appendix A. Cross Tab Analysis of Survey Results 111
Appendix B. Questionnaires for Maritime Safety Policy 134
Table 1. Performance Indicator for BSMT 30
Table 2. Performance Indicator for BSMarE 31
Table 3. Sample Curriculum for Marine Transportation Program 32
Table 4. Sample Curriculum for Marine Engineering Program 34
Table 5. Current Availability of AtoN 40
Table 6. AtoN Operation Status 40
Table 7. Maritime Accidents in Philippines 62
Table 8. Maritime Accident by Type of Accident 62
Table 9. Maritime Accident/Incident By Type of Accident/Incident and Rig Type 62
Table 10. VTMS Locations in Philippines 64
Table 11. Summary of Respondents by Position 66
Table 12. Summary of Respondents by Organization 66
Table 13. Summary of Analysis Categorized by Statistical Significance 70
Table 14. Competent licenses for officers & engineers etc. are being issued in... 71
Table 15. It is easy for the users to obtain or purchase a navigation equipments 72
Table 16. IT basis procedures of data statistics are well utilized 73
Table 17. The government is supporting enough ship's financing subsidy for... 74
Table 18. The vessels can be purchased freely from foreign countries without any... 74
Table 19. The government is supporting various promotion policy for coastal shipping... 75
Table 20. Law & Institutional Systems are made for government convenience 76
Table 21. Law & Institutional Systems are made for demands convenience 77
Table 22. Law & Institutional Systems are made for company's convenience 78
Table 23. Competent licenses for officers & engineers etc. are being issued in... 80
Table 24. Present seafarer education & training systems for IMO STCW are in the... 81
Table 25. Ship's safety inspections are being carried out in accordance with a... 82
Table 26. Notice of Mariners are well distributed to the navigators 83
Table 27. It is easy for the users to obtain or purchase a navigation equipments 83
Table 28. It is easy for navigators to obtain a useful navigation information 84
Table 29. IT systems for vessel entry & departure procedures are being utilized 85
Table 30. The government is supporting enough bank loan assistance for building... 86
Table 31. The government is supporting enough bank loan assistance for purchasing... 87
Table 32. The government is supporting enough administration assistance for... 88
Table 33. The vessels can be purchased freely from foreign countries without any... 89
Table 34. The vessels can be modified and transformed for other purpose without... 90
Table 35. The government is supporting tax advantages for maritime safety field 91
Table 36. The government is supporting enough budget for coastal shipping 92
Table 37. The government is supporting enough budget for seafarer education and... 93
Table 38. The government is supporting various promotion policy for coastal shipping... 94
Table 39. The government is supporting various welfare improvement policy for... 95
Table 40. The government is supervising somewhat strictly for the navigation safety... 96
Table 41. Port facilities for coastal shipping is in the satisfactory conditions 97
Table 42. Sea traffic management systems are in the satisfactory conditions 97
Table 43. The government is supporting tax exemption for seafarers 98
Table 44. Deterrent Factors based on Job Title 99
Table 45. Deterrent Factors based on Organization 100
Figure 1. Comparison of Water Transport and Air Transport 12
Figure 2. Doña Paz Tragedy 13
Figure 3. Batangas VTMS 42
Figure 4. Baseport and Terminal Ports Location 43
Figure 5. Safety Administration Bodies 44
Figure 6. Marina Organizational Chart 52
Figure 7. Philippine Coast Guard Organizational Chart 56
Figure 8. Philippine Ports Authority Organizational Chart 60
Figure 9. Deterrent Factors 61
Figure 10. AToN Operation Status 64
Figure 11. GMDSS Coverage in Philippines 65
Figure 12. Analysis Model 70