Analysis of factors influencing the effectiveness of MET instructors

The Maritime Education and Training (MET) instructors play an important role in maritime safety. They educate, train prepare new existing seafarers for efficient safe job performance ultimately shape the safety sustainability of shipping operations. To assist performing their tasks appropriately, International Organization (IMO) has developed various IMO model courses. paper addresses factors that bear upon effectiveness at MET institutions. authors a questionnaire with aim identifying most significant from instructors’ perspective investigating whether there were correlations between if they affected each other. survey included 113 participants 26 countries. In addition to descriptive statistics, Fisher’s exact test chi-square used analyse obtained data investigate possible correlation competencies perceptions affecting teaching effectiveness. Finally, research findings main conclusions recommendations emerge these are presented.