%0 Journal Article %A Magramo, Melchor M. %A Eler, Geneva %T Women Seafarers: Solution to Shortage of Competent Officers? %J TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation %V 6 %N 3 %P 397-400 %D 2012 %U ./Article_Women_Seafarers_Solution_to_Shortage_Magramo,23,377.html %X This study aimed to determine the participation of women in the seafaring profession. It also looked into the hiring practices of the different manning and shipping companies in the country. It also tackled the hindrances or obstacles a woman seafarer faces in a male dominated world like seafaring. This research utilized the interview approach in data-gathering among the crew managers, and an in-depth interview with a lone woman seafarer participant. %@ 2083-6473