FACTOR ANALYSIS OF SEAFARERS PERFORMANCE

Seafarers are someone whose sails on the sea. Onboard, seafarers are required to be able to carry out their duties and responsibilities to the fullest. Many factors can influence the performance of seafarers. This study aims to identify the relationship between work environment, work situation, type of work, workload, keep shift, position, company management, education, tenure, marital status, age, and competence factors with the seafarers performance. The subject of this study consisted of 69 Indonesian seafarers. Data analysis of the research was carried out by factor analysis statistical method. The results of the study showed that the variables related to seafarers' performance of these 12 variables could be summarized into 2 factors, namely: 1) job characteristics & performance support factors and 2) job demand & work readiness factors. Job characteristics & performance support factors include the type of work, company management, education, tenure, work environment, work situation, and marital status. Job demand & work readiness factors include keep shift, workload, competence, position and age variables