Setting Sail for Success: A Survey-Based Analysis of COLREGs Proficiency Through Self-E-Learning, Classroom Instruction, And Simulation Training

Abstract

This study examines the obstacles that maritime students at the Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) encounter when attempting to understand the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs). Given the crucial role of COLREGs in ensuring maritime safety, aspiring seafarers must comprehensively understand these regulations. However, the learning process is susceptible to various influencing factors, including self-e-learning, classroom teaching, and simulator training. To investigate these challenges, this study employed a quantitative approach, using a structured questionnaire to gather data from a representative sample of UMT maritime students. The collected quantitative data aimed to elucidate students’ experiences with self-e-learning, classroom
teaching and simulator training, along with their perceived grasp of COLREGs. The objective of this
study was to explain the factors that impede or facilitate the effective learning of COLREGs among maritime
students in Malaysia. This knowledge holds significant value for maritime educators and curriculum
developers, and policymakers, offering insights into enhancing the quality of maritime education and
training programs. By addressing the challenges identified in this study, the UMT and other maritime
institutions can better prepare their students for careers at sea, contributing to improved maritime safety
and professionalism.