MENGKAJI TINGKAT KESEIMBANGAN KEHIDUPAN-KERJA DAN KESEJAHTERAAN HIDUP ALUMNI PENDIDIKAN VOKASI KEMARITIMAN

(STUDI PADA ALUMNI PROGRAM DIPLOMA NAUTIKA)

Abstract

The interest of the public in working as ship crew members in Indonesia has been increasing. However, being a ship crew member is not an easy job, as it requires professionalism, one of which is the ability to complete tasks in accordance with the contract period agreed upon between the crew and the company, as stipulated in the Maritime Employment Agreement. Nonetheless, behind these demands for professionalism, the well-being of seafarers is a crucial factor influencing their ability to perform their duties optimally. This study aims to explore the driving determinants of work-life balance and well-being among graduates of maritime vocational education. This research employs a qualitative case study approach, conducted through unstructured interviews. The findings reveal that the driving determinants of work-life balance among maritime vocational education graduates include awareness of job characteristics, time balance, workload, and the leadership of the ship’s captain. Meanwhile, the driving determinants of well-being among these graduates include income, expenses, financial security, social environmental conditions, available healthcare facilities, and transportation facilities. This study is beneficial for providing recommendations to shipping companies to detect work-life balance issues among crew members at an early stage, should there be any decline in work-life balance. The findings of this study are expected to serve as a foundation for designing more comprehensive policies to create a work environment that supports both the work-life balance and well-being of ship crew members.