Analysis of the Effectiveness of Technical Personnel Management on Main Engine Damage During Extreme Weather Conditions at Sea

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of technical personnel management in handling main engine failures during extreme weather conditions at sea. The main focus of this study is to assess the extent to which technical competence, communication, coordination, and preparedness of technical personnel contribute to the effectiveness of damage management. The method used is a descriptive quantitative approach with data collection through a closed-ended questionnaire based on a Likert scale. A total of 100 respondents who are ship engineering officers currently studying at a maritime campus were sampled. The results of the analysis show that the four independent variables (technical competence, communication, coordination, and preparedness) simultaneously have a significant effect on the effectiveness of handling main engine failures. From the results of the multiple linear regression test, the coefficient of determination (R²) value of 0.897 indicates that 89.7% of the variation in damage management effectiveness can be explained by these four variables. This finding indicates that good technical personnel management plays a significant role in reducing the risk of engine system failure during extreme weather.