Needs assessment for the creation of a seafarers' centre in Newfoundland

Sheppard-Benmansour, Morgane (2024) Needs assessment for the creation of a seafarers' centre in Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

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Abstract

There has not been a seafarers’ welfare centre in Newfoundland (NL) since the early 2000s. The present study assesses the need for a seafarers' welfare centre in NL. In doing so, we conducted 60 semi-structured interviews with seafarers, employees of Seafarers' Centres, and volunteers. Our analysis focused on identifying emergent themes in a semi-grounded approach where themes were derived from the data while theory remained informed by prior knowledge. Findings evidenced the need for a dedicated space, particularly one that has an awareness of the maritime community’s needs and consideration for key aspects such as sustainability, reliability, and safety. Our findings provide a foundation for a complete feasibility study on establishing a Seafarers’ Centre in NL, with the potential to impact seafarers’ livelihoods and their families positively.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
URI: http://research.library.mun.ca/id/eprint/16401
Item ID: 16401
Additional Information: Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-34)
Keywords: needs assessment, collaboration, maritime community, seafarers' centres, seafarers’ welfare, human factor, fatigue, maritime labour convention
Department(s): Marine Institute > School of Maritime Studies
Date: March 2024
Date Type: Submission
Library of Congress Subject Heading: Seafaring life--Newfoundland and Labrador; Community centers--Newfoundland and Labrador; Needs assessment--Newfoundland and Labrador; Merchant mariners--Services for--Newfoundland and Labrador

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