Abstract:
Kurnia Ilahi, 2025. “The Effect of Crew Discipline Level in Using Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) on Work Accidents Aboard MT. Erawan I.”
Occupational safety on board a ship is a crucial aspect to ensure the smoothness of
operations and the protection of crew members from potential hazards. One of the key
factors affecting work safety is the level of discipline among the crew (ABK) in using
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This study aims to determine the effect of crew
discipline in using PPE on the occurrence of work accidents aboard MT. Erawan I.
This research employs a quantitative approach with a descriptive correlational method.
The data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 30 respondents, who are
active crew members aboard MT. Erawan I operated by PT. Pelayaran Sakti Erawan.
The sampling technique used was saturated sampling (total sampling). Data analysis
was conducted using SPSS version 27, including validity, reliability, Pearson
correlation, and simple linear regression tests.
The results show a very strong negative correlation between crew discipline and work
accidents, with a correlation coefficient (r) = -0.806 and significance value 0.000 <
0.05, indicating a significant relationship. The regression equation obtained was Y =
36.304 − 0.525X + e, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.6496, meaning that
64.96% of variations in work accidents can be explained by the level of crew discipline
in using PPE, while the remaining 35.04% is influenced by other factors beyond the
model.
The conclusion of this study indicates that an increase in crew discipline in using PPE
consistently reduces the risk of work accidents on board. Therefore, shipping companies
should strengthen safety culture and discipline through continuous training, strict
supervision, and the implementation of balanced reward and sanction systems.
