3rd Year Research Paperr

Utilization of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
During the limited Face To face Classes in Mariners Polytechnic
Colleges Foundation
An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to
The Faculty of Maritime Department
MARINERS’ POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES FOUNDATION
OF LEGASPI CITY (ALBAY) INC.
Legazpi City, Albay
In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements for the Degree of
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION
By:
Michael M. Maquiñana
Josua Larona
Jener John Magbojos
Jethro Palermo
Stanley Morillo
JULY 2022
PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 1
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 4
The Problem and its Setting 4
Introduction 4
Statement of the Problem 8
Assumption of the study 11
Scope and Delimitation of the Study 12
Significance of the Study 12
CHAPTER II 14
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES AND STUDIES 14
Foreign literature 14
Local Literature 18
Foreign Study 20
Local Studies 24
Synthesis of the Art 27
Gap to be Bridged by the Study 28
Theoretical Framework 28
Definition of terms 33
CHAPTER III 35
Research Design and Methodology 35
Research Design 35
Sources of data 35
Population of the Study 36
Research Instrument of the study 36
Validation of Research Instrument 37
Data Gathering Procedures 37
Statistical Treatment of Data 38
REFERENCES 41
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE 43
Chapter 1
The Problem and its Setting
Introduction
In maritime industry, learning the course mostly rely on doing it in
laboratories by having simulation about steering, maneuvering, plotting etc.
Most subjects in the maritime course have a laboratory in it to have a first
hand experience on what is the different parts of the GMDSS and their
function and its importance to the navigation of sea
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System is made by
Kongsberg and the immersive bridge which has a bridge space that is almost
the same as a real bridge, to provide trainees with immersive experience. The
immersive bridge includes the steering engine and electronic compass which
can be easily seen by personnel upon entering the bridge. The rudder on the
steering engine steers the course in hand or auto mode. The electronic
compass helps determine geographical position so as to decide the course.
The technical, operational, and administrative framework for maritime
distress and safety communications worldwide is known as the Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System. The International Maritime Organization
(IMO) established it in 1988 after adopting a revised version of Chapter IV of
the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS),
which deals with radiocommunications. It was implemented globally between
1992 and 1997. The GMDSS specifies the radiocommunications technology
that ships must have, how it must be maintained, how it should be utilized,
and it sets down the framework within which governments should set up the
proper shore-based facilities to facilitate GMDSS communications.
The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation have GMDSS
laboratories in order to fullfil the needs of the students in order for them to
learn from their career that they chosen. These laboratories are the computer
laboratory, GMDSS laboratory, Global Maritime Distress and Safety with
Kongsberg simulator, and seamanship laboratory.
Last December 13, 2019 the WHO released the memorandum on the
spread of pneumonia cases of unknown cause in Wuhan City, China. A novel
coronavirus was identified as the cause by Chinese authorities on 7 January
2020 and was temporarily named “2019-nCoV” and later on it came to the
Philippines in January 30, 2020. By the arrival of the novel coronavirus the
health security standards of the country has been heightened in order to fight
for the disease causing virus. But having these strict guidelines doesnt help to
stop the spread of the virus and continues to widen its range. On December
2020 the cases recorded that had positive in covid virus is 467,601. By having
this high cases many sectors are affected to this issue including the schools
and the education of the students.
The spread of virus, made the CHED formulates the new way of
learning modality which is the online learning where the lectures are to be
done online while the laboratories are postponed by that time where the covid
is spreading fast to the country. While the virus is around, the students were
restricted to leave their homes unless needed. Postponing the laboratory in
the verge of the covid virus is considered as a good move i for the safety of
the students . Many educators were forced to translate courses that were
based on face-to-face or practical goals and conventions into ones that could
be delivered online as a result of the radical global shift to online teaching and
learning that resulted from the lockdown rules and regulations of the COVID-
19 pandemic (henceforth, pandemic) in the spring of 2020. (Gewin, 2020)
By the time passes by, the The COVID-19 vaccines are discovered for
their role in preventing or reducing the cases and death caused by COVID-19.
By having the vaccine many countries have distribution plans that prioritize
those at highest risk of complications, such as the elderly, and those at high
risk of exposure and transmission, such as healthcare workers.
As of 26 May 2022, 11.81 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have
been administered worldwide based on official reports from national public
health agencies.By December 2020, more than 10 billion vaccine doses had
been preordered by countries, with about half of the doses purchased by high-
income countries comprising 14% of the world's population. Despite the
extremely rapid development of effective mRNA and viral vector vaccines,
worldwide vaccine equity has not been achieved. The development and use
of whole inactivated virus (WIV) and protein-based vaccines has also been
recommended, especially for use in developing countries.
The cases lowered as the time goes by, CHED made a memorandum
on the limited face to face classes for all programs of higher education
institutions under alert level system for the response of the covid-19. CHED
said in the memorandum that in the places under alert level 1, 2 and 3 are
now allowed to take the limited face to face for the students to attend their
important classes like the laboratories especially the maritime students who
rely mainly on equipments of the ships to learn thoroughly.
With the discovery of the vaccine, the cases of the virus lowered and
slowed down that makes the country health safety let loose in some places ,
although there are some places still imposing the strict compliance of the
health protocol because of high cases of COVID transmission there are also
places who were already permitted to slowly hold the Limited Face to Face
classes due to low cases of COVID spread. . Permission is granted to
schools to operate but advies to follow the basic health protocols and
proper hygiene for the safety of the community. The method of learning in
school is still limited to online learning of Academic subjects while laboratory
classes are scheduled for a Face to Face meetings Currently, in Mariners
Polytechnic Colleges Foundation the only limited face to face classes are the
subjects that have laboratories because this is very needed in learning for the
students especially in the maritime course.
Learning about the course is very helpful in every career. They do
many methods in order to learn something in order for us to really understand
what is our career all about like having a lecture, watching videos, and having
a laboratory.
The reason why the researchers are conducting this research on how
the students utilized the laboratory especially the FMB simulator in this time
where they are now conducting limited face to face classes for the laboratory.
Also the researchers want to know how affects the competitiveness of the
students if they do face to face laboratory other than online learning.
Learning is a very important tool in honing the students skills to use in
the future but learning without having the experience to do so is a very hard
task because its very different from what it is in the books or lecture that the
instrucor said. That,s why a laboratory is made in order for us to apply the
things we learn in school Laboratories in school is a type of a room where it is
different from the room that we used to discuss. Here in the laboratory the
maritime students can do the actual process of manipulating and managing
the laboratory equipment in every particular maritime subjects in this manner
the students will understand the theories discussed in the classroom.
In order for the students to learn well the CHED made a memorandum
04 series of 2020 for all programs including the maritime students to be able
for them to learn both on face to face and online learning settings or in other
words flexible learning. This memorandum is made to give ways to learn and
teach for both students and teachers. By having the online learning the
students dont have to worry being late at school or waking up early in the
morning only going to school.
According to Father Leblond School, School labs are a great place for
students which help them enhance their learning by understanding the
theoretical concepts of science which are taught in classrooms. Well-designed
laboratories not only make experiments fun but also help students in
achieving good academic results.(Leblond, 2019) without this laboratories,
the students learning will become unripe and not well refined whenever they
encounter it personally.
The International Maritime Organization which were adopted by the
maritime states in 1988, led to the development of the Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The goal of GMDSS is to virtually
guarantee that complying vessels will be able to communicate with an
onshore station at any time, from any location, in case of distress or to
exchange information. GMDSS is based on recent developments in maritime
communications, such as satellites and digital technology, and is designed to
ensure maximum availability of safety-related communication for all
passenger ships as well as for cargo vessels of 300 GT and upward engaged
in international voyages.
The schedule of GMDSS laboratories of Mariners Polytechnic Colleges
Foundation of Legazpi for the Limited Face to Face is once a week every
friday, this is to follow the health protocols provided by the government and
also to avoid further exposure to the virus. Students can learn about all topics
covered by the GMDSS syllabus in this lab by using both a theoretical and
practical approach. In marine areas, you will have access to every piece of
equipment needed for the Global Maritime Distress & Safety System. In
this lab, students will learn about radio telephony voice processes, radio
response and SOLAS rules, digital selective calling (DSC), and how to use
and maintain all required maritime radio equipment.
Statement of the Problem
The present study aimed to determine the satisfaction Utilization of Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System of third-year BSMT students in the Basic
Training course offered in MPCF- LC. Specifically, it sought answers to the
following questions:
1. What is the nature of the utilization of GMDSS laboratory during the
limited face to face classes along the following terms.
a. Rate of Utilization
b. Time of utilization
c. Schedule of Utilization
d. Number of instructors assigned in the GMDSS Laboratory
2. What are the problems encountered in the utilization of GMDSS
Laboratory along the following terms;
a. Schedule of classes
b. Physical set-up
c. Laboratory Activities
d. Faculty Incharge
3. What recommendation could be suggested to answer the problems
encountered along the following terms,
a. schedule of Classes
b. Physical set-up
c Laboratory Activites
d. Faculty Incharge
Assumption of the study
The study is based on the following assumptions:
1. The nature of the utilization of GMDSS laboratory during the limited
face to face classes along the following terms Rate of utilization, Time of
Utilization, Schedule of Utilization, Number of instructors assigned in the
GMDSS Laboratory may vary.
2. . The problems encountered in the utilization of GMDSS laboratory
along the following terms Schedule of classes, Physical set-up, Laboratory
Activities, Faculty Incharge may vary.
3. The recommendation could be suggested to answer the problems
encountered along the following terms schedule of classes, Physical set-up,
Laboratory Activities, Faculty Incharge may vary.
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
This study will focus on the utilization of Global Maritime Distress and
Safety System during the limited face to face classes in Mariners Polytechnic
Colleges Foundation specifically to the 3rd year Marine Transportation
students. The participants of the study will be the 3rd year BSMT students
coming from 5 sections. This study will only include those who are attending
the LF2F laboratory classes of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
during the limited face to face classes in Mariners Polytechnic Colleges
Foundation.
The delimitation of this study are the Marine engineering students of
Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation and other Marine Transportation
students not using the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System during the
limited face to face classes.
Significance of the Study
The result of the study, on the “The utilization of GMDSS laboratory during the
limited face to face classes in MPCF-LC ” will provide benefits to the following:
Maritime students. They can benefit from this study because of the
data provided for them, The utilization of the GMDSS laboratory during the
limited face to face classes in MPCF-LC will help them to understand the
adjustment implemented in the use of the laboratory.
Laboratory instructor. This research can serve as additional
information for the instructors on how to improve the instruction and
management of the laboratory pertaining to the utilization of the laboratory .
Maritime department. The research will provide information that can
be used to improve the laboratory which is vital to the learning of the maritime
students.
MPCF-LC. The study can provide information that can help the
institution evaluate the effectiveness of the conduct of LF2F classes in the
GMDSS laboratory.
Researchers. The research will provide information, reference, and
assistance in their study on the utilization of GMDSS laboratory during the
Limited Face 2 Face Classes.
Future Researchers. This study will serve as additional information
when they will conduct future researches along similar topic.
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES AND STUDIES

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This chapter presents the literature and studies, which are related to
the present study. The local and foreign studies are taken from magazines,
books, web sources and thesis with relation to this research. This chapter also
include the synthesis of the art, gap bridged by the study and the discussion
of theoretical and conceptual frameworks and the definition of terms.
Foreign literature
The GMDSS laboratory is one of the important laboratory in the
Maritime department of MPCF-LC since it is a major equipment needed to
develop the skill of the Mariime students. The laboratory is located in every
school. The value of a laboratory in the classroom can be derived from real-
life learning experiences in a variety of subjects. As a result, laboratory plays
a key role in allowing students to try new things while using the existing
resources. The real-life experience in the laboratory will assist students in
learning more effectively and remembering information for a longer period of
time. The combination of laboratory and classroom experiences distinguishes
our school from others (Anonymous, 2022).
Education has numerous shortcomings, ranging from goods in poor
condition to school textbooks overflowing with materials that are frequently
unnecessarily convoluted, riddled with errors, and difficult to comprehend by
many students. Another significant issue is the lack of facilities and equipment
that aid in making the learning process as understandable as feasible. (Jëlliqi
N. , 2019). A school with poor laboratory facilities is difficult for the students
because their learning will be limited especially if the subject to be taken
needs actual operation. The BSMT course is hard for the students if they
only rely on the lessons and videos that we only see on the screen we also
need to apply our knowledge in real time event that the laboratory can
provide.It is very important to have a GMDSS laboratory in schools as well as
its utilization just like what is being implemented by MPCF-LC to all its
Maritime students.
The importance of laboratories to students' studies is discussed in an
essay by Clara Viegas and 10 other authors. They also discuss how some
laboratories, such as remote labs, can have varying effects on the courses
you take depending on whether they are effective or not. The satisfaction level
of the students with having these types of laboratories in their field of study is
demonstrated in this study. Because it is not appropriate for their selected
course and it is challenging for them to apply their learning if they do it
remotely, some students are not satisfied and do not use the remote
laboratories that the school implemented very well. This information is
pertinent to our study in terms of how laboratories are used and the
effectiveness of using different approaches, such as remote and face-to-face,
in laboratories. 2018 (C. Viegas et al). (C. Viegas et al.). This literature applies
to respondents because they use the laboratory in remote face-to-face
settings.
Having the virus is very hard for the students to learn especially if it is
needed to learn in actual way. In a review paper made by the author Kelum A.
A. Gamage et al. He said that the higher level of education is much more
affected in the transmission of the COVID-19 virus that all universities
suspend their face to face academic classes and instead of having face to
face activities, they stay for now in having a alternative way of teaching for the
students to learn whenever there is a pandemic. Laboratory classes are
conducted in real laboratory sets in the majority of the experiments, which
would not be practicable during a pandemic like COVID-19. When students
are not physically present on campus, virtual labs, remote control labs, or
video based labs are good options. Simulation technologies and virtual reality
are utilized in virtual labs. Distant laboratories allow students to conduct
experiments through the internet, whereas video-based activities provide a
step-by-step description of a real lab so that students may visually see the
entire experimental procedure and its environment. (Gamage, K.A.A.;
Wijesuriya, D.I.et al 2020)
This situation is also being experienced by the Maritime students of
MPCF-LC who are also trying their best to attend the LF2F classes just to
develop their skills on the operation of the GMDSS laboratory amidst the
difficulty they are facing during this pandemic.
There is a very big difference in using the GMDSS when it comes to
distance learning vs the face to face classes. At the peak of the COVID-19
pandemic, UNESCO estimates that 91.3% of the world’s students were
learning remotely, with 194 governments ordering country-wide closures of
their schools and more than 1.3 billion students learning in online classrooms.
Now that the building blocks of remote education have been put into place
and classroom learning is underway, more and more teachers are turning
their attention to the mental health of their students. Youth anxiety about the
coronavirus is rising, and our young people are feeling isolated, disconnected,
and confused. While social-emotional education has typically taken place in
the bricks and mortar of schools, we must now adapt these curriculums for an
online setting. Governments around the world have decided to close
educational institutions. According to UNESCO, 188 countries have canceled
schools nationwide. This affected 91.3% of students worldwide (1.58 billion
people). In some countries, schools are closed at the local or regional level.
The only solution in this situation is remote learning. Currently, 53 states have
deployed national educational platforms.For example, the Chinese
government provides support to digitalize educational materials.The South
Korean government has announced measures to support digital education.
The new school year in the country will begin as online classes on April 9.
(The first semester of a school year in Korean schools usually begins on
March 1 and lasts until mid-July.). How COVID-19 changes education: global
problems and other countries experience. Anonymous, 2020.
The MPCF-LC Maritime department had undergone an extensive
preparation in order that the LF2F classes to all the Maritime laboratory
subjects could be undertaken this 2nd semester of the s/y 2021-2022. Strict
compliance of the health protocol was given enough consideration so that
claboratory classes could be conducted safely .
Local Literature
By having the limited face to face, it is very easy for us students to go
to the school and conduct our laboratories. The school heads and the
teachers are now ready in progression for the expansion of the limited face to
face classes. Health protocols and standards are being observed to the hilt.
The good thing about the expanded in-person classes is only schools located
in areas under Alert Levels 1 and 2 have been allowed as assessed
periodically by the Department of Health.(Education stakeholders welcome
expanded limited face-to-face classes, 2022). As time passes by, the virus
covid-19 now weakens and the government issued permits for schools to
other operate on limited face to face especially those where laboratory
activities are important. This is applicable to some courses where learning
virtually is very hard as on the part of the Maritime students in MPCF-LC that
need hands-on training in laboratory subjects. The knowledge of operating
the GMDSS laboratory is an important skill to be developed to Maritime
students.
After missing out on face-to-face classes and meeting new friends for
more than a year due to the pandemic, learners once again get to cherish the
joys of going to school (Montemayor, 2021). By opening the classes almost all
facilities of the school are now opened and it is still limited people to go to
school because its to early to celebrate to have face to face classes
considering the virus is still around and not completely annihilated as of now.
Montemayor, (2021),
To ensure that students are safe or at least lessen the impacts of
COVID-19, the MPCF-LC Maritime department implement health measures
in conducting face-to-face classes which was properly planned according to
national and international criteria. After all, education is important to
students& lives. It is the obligation of every government to see that this is
done.
Face-to-face learning is superior to online learning because ;in-person
communications make our brains happier; according to Stanford researchers.
In a classroom setting, teachers can better manage their topics because they
are no longer compressed to fit the modules. Going to class with a real
teacher is more engaging for students than reading a stack of modules. In a
classroom atmosphere, students can grow and feel more comfortable
engaging with and learning from one another. Businessmirror,( 2022)
Many parents appeared to breathe a sigh of relief as face-to-face (f2f)
lessons gradually resumed. Students from kindergarten to college have to
learn online or in a modular format for more than two years. The Department
of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (Ched)
enacted this to protect students&; health during the Covid-19
outbreak.The school and its pupils had no choice but to follow the instructions
to prevent the spread of Covid-19 during the peak of the pandemic. While
online learning has some advantages, it simply cannot replace the face-to-
face or in-person learning experience. Students and teachers can
communicate more effectively in person classes. Anonymous n.d.
Foreign Study
According to a study by (R. Eitutis, 2020), simulators for ships have
become widely used during the past few decades. Training and education in
maritime matters. Students studying at the bridge and in the engine room can
improve their knowledge and competency by using simulators. Students will
become familiar with and learn about the equipment utilized onboard in the
maritime section of the MPCF. They will boost a student's abilities,
knowledge, and experience.
The phrase has typically been restricted to the technological
components of simulator training, with the assumption that a high level of
authenticity correlates to a high physical similarity between a simulator and
the real-world workplace. This is according to Aud M. Wahl (2019). The
results demonstrate the potential influence of task parameters, trainer trainee
relationships, and simulator technology on perceived faithfulness and training
quality. A series of recommendations for future marine simulator-based
training design are included in the study's conclusion. In the labs, instruction
in cutting-edge computer technology and group projects are enhanced,
guiding MPCFLC's BSMT students.
Students are much more comfortable using the Laboratory in the way
of face to face but needs more time for their laboratory to broaden their
knowledge and be satisfied for their knowledge that they get inside the
laboratory; According to Caiga, Maristela, Moredo et al. (2015) determine the
level of Satisfaction of Maritime students in using Laboratory Facilities and the
problems encountered with regards to service provided by laboratory facilities.
Descriptive type of research was employed in the study. Results showed that
the students are satisfied in using each laboratory facility provided by the
school administration while the time intended for the use of each laboratory
facility does not satisfy the students. The students encounter difficulty on how
to operate equipment especially the equipment of GMDSS laboratory. The
students are not aware about the fire fighting and first aid equipment beside
the point that this is important in emergency purposes.
According to Hensen (1999), the out of window view through electronic
screens is critical for adequate training and realistic performance on ship
bridge simulators, particularly navigation and maneuvering in confined waters.
Because masters and pilots rely on their own visual observation to make
judgments, they base rudder, engine, and tug motions in great part on visual
data, such as the ship's speed, drift, direction, rate of turn, and distances
gained from the outside world. Because this information is so important to the
watch officer, it should be provided directly on the simulator. The most
significant parts of the out of the window view must be validated for more
information.2019; Hvold et al. 2015). In MPCF maritime department every
students must have an adequate training and familiarization on the
equipments used in the GMDSS Laboratory. Students utilizing the
laboratories in MPCF can have a higher competitiveness and understanding
when it conducts in limited face to face classes.
Apparently, C. Sellberg (2017) The current systematic literature review
uncovered 34 articles from a range of academic journals, illustrating a broad
field of study that covers three main disciplines: education (n = 6), human
factors (n = 13), and marine professionals (n = 15). Because MET institutions
prepare students for one of the most safety-critical industries in the world,
empirical studies on these subjects are required to improve the quality of
training and assessment and lay the foundation for an evidence-based
approach for simulation-based seafarer training. As a result, simulator-based
maritime training appears to be a small and diverse field of study, with many
studies (n = 13) lacking empirical data as a foundation for analysis.
Local Studies
According toMaristela (2015) examined the degree to which maritime
students were satisfied with the services offered by laboratory facilities as well
as the issues they ran into. The study used a descriptive type of investigation.
The results showed that despite the time set aside for using each laboratory
facility does not satisfy the students, the students are satisfied while using the
facilities that are supplied by the school administration. The students had
trouble using the equipment, particularly the GMDSS laboratory equipment.
According to Rolando A., engineering teaching labs. Education can
enhance instructional quality and student happiness, and laboratories are
essential to successful teaching, according to Alimen and Edsel S. Gildore
(2020). Teaching laboratories are thought of as unique learning environments
that support inquiry-based learning. Students' learning is connected to their
level of satisfaction. In this situation, learning involves performing laboratory
exercises and troubleshooting. Better learning happens in a better
environment. The laboratory is therefore essential to students' learning and
enjoyment. It is not reasonable to assume that students are happy at their
educational institutions. Regarding the use of the laboratory. The engineering
teaching labs, It relates to the study because like those in the BSMT course,
they improve the teaching, and student pleasure is directly related to their
learning because they will be relying on their own visual observation to form
opinions.
According to Paraggue et al. (2017) Continuous monitoring and
evaluation are required to keep graduates abreast of marine trends and
expectations in order to avoid falling behind in a highly competitive industry
like shipping. The study assessed the PMMA cadets' academic preparation
and shipboard training performance as a foundation for improving the
program's customer satisfaction. The descriptive design was used to collect
and assess the respondents' opinions. The curriculum, staff expertise, and
laboratory and equipment were all assessed as extremely excellent by the
trainees. The trainees' work competency, ethical standards, and knowledge
and skills were all regarded as highly satisfactory by evaluator-respondents.
Report writing was rated favorably by trainees. They also performed the jobs
and functions listed in their training logbook, however there were several
areas where the majority of them had no expertise. In MPCF maritime
department every students must monitor and evaluate to reduce the
possibility to fail and fall behind in the world of highly competitive industry. The
students of MPCFLC must have competency, ethical standards, and
knowledge and skills to get reach the high expectation from them.
According to Aydogdu (2022) Bridge simulators are critical and
compulsory training tools for Maritime Education and Training (MET)
Institutions to meet the Standards of Certification, Training, and Watchkeeping
for Seafarers (STCW) Convention. According to STCW Convention Code Part
B, other usages of simulator applications are strongly recommended. In order
to build the most realistic schemes, simulators should also account for the
psychological surroundings that trainers experience. In MPCFLC the
simulation exercises provide the proper use of resources by enabling the
determination and the elimination of problematic issues leading to failure,
optimizing system performance, carrying out modifications, and even
rebuilding the system if necessary.
According to Rooij and Van (1992), reproduction is a simple
progression of marine handling, route and radar, balance/load, impetus, or
other ship framework fusing an interface material for creative use by the
applicant or student either outside or inside the working encompassing and
agreeing to models of execution. 36 Maritime simulators are a stage or device
that simulates the tasks that will be performed aboard cargo ships and in
operational drills. It relates to our study because of the Marine simulators
provide realistic activity training, detailed environmental effects, and the
delivery of many blames in a framework that ensures instruction using group
methodology and graphics for greater authenticity.
Synthesis of the Art
The cited researcher in this chapter presented the challenges of virtual
learning especially for courses that require hands-on laboratories like Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System. Furthermore, the studies show that
effective and efficient laboratory equipment and facilities are important for a
student to achieve an in-depth understanding of the course. The study used a
descriptive type of investigation. The results showed that despite the time set
aside for using each laboratory. And also, Training and education in maritime
matters. And Marine simulators provide realistic activity training, detailed
environmental effects, and the delivery of many blames in a framework They
also performed the jobs and functions listed in their training logbook, however
there were several areas where the majority of them had no expertise.
Students are much more comfortable using the Laboratory in the way of face
to face but needs more time for their laboratory. The researchers also
emphasized the effects of remote learning and laboratories and how it
provides lesser satisfaction and learning to the students
Gap to be Bridged by the Study
The studies presented in this chapter mainly focused on the
importance of laboratories and simulators in the learning process of students.
It was found out that not one among the studies cited conducted a study
about the utilization of GMDSS in Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation
in Legazpi City . To bridge the gap between the cited studies, this research
aims to present the effectiveness of the GMDSS a specific training simulator
for maritime courses of MPCF-LC.
Theoretical Framework
During the conduct of the study, two theorists along with their theoris
were used. These are the Community of Inquiry by Garrison et al. (2000) and
CABLES Framework by Wang et al. (2015).This theory presented by Garrison
shows that the framework describes learning as the convergence of three
“presences” – cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence –
all of which, again, interact with each other to set an appropriate climate and
regulate learning as well as supporting discourse between learners and
teachers.
CABLES approach by Wang et al. (2015) systems approach enables
someone new to blended learning to take major interacting components into
account when they design and provide a course or program for blended
learning. The connection between curriculum, learners, and technology will
pique teachers' interests the most.
Presented as a process, the theoretical framework shows three boxes with
the corresponding arrows showing the next step. The box on top consists of
the problem of the study which is directed to the next one containing the
theories applied to supplement the study then leads to the results gathered
implementing the theories applied. The theories chosen and used during the
conduct of this study will prove to be beneficial to the participants, the readers
and the school as it can be used as a related study to further future research
Theoretical Framework
CABLES Framework Community of Inquiry
Wang et al. (2015) Garrison et al. (2000)
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Explain that learning is a direct
result of human behaviour which
is influenced by the environment
and the individual thinking
process of learners.
2. Understand that experience
gives the person a maturity and
increases the learning power
along with the knowledge.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
In this study, a conceptual paradigm acts as a guide for pursuing
answers to the primary problem as well as specific subproblems. Aspects
deemed vital to develop the research and further the findings are organized
into four boxes. The first box is the core problem of the study, around which
the entire investigation revolves, is included within the first box. The use of a
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System during the limited face-to-face
classes is described.
The second box is mainly composed of Self-experiences, observations,
interview from classmates and other maritime students. This is to get ideas to
what possible solutions and measure we can use in this research. And in the
third box are the projected outcomes of educating all maritime students about
the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. This mostly focuses on the
lessons that can be learned from the experiences and how they may be
utilized as practical knowledge to help students understand things better.
The final box contains the research feedback, which will be used to
decide whether the objectives were met. This can be used to evaluate specific
things that could be improved.
The results were taken into consideration and utilized as one method of
examining the BSMT students of MPCF Legazpi, which may be used as a
guide to help enhance awareness of the course and profession. Other issues
that arise as a result of this research can be identified and explored as a new
body of knowledge.
Socio demographic
profile of the
respondents, factors
considered in the
utilization of the
GMDSS Laboratory in
the conduct of Limited
Face to Face classes, Awareness of all
Utilization of Maritime maritime students
problems encountered
Distress and Safety about the Global
by the respondents in
System during the Maritime Distress and
the utilization of the
limited face to face Safety System.
GMDSS in conduct of
classes
Limited Face to face
classes,
recommendations
could be suggested to
improve to the
utilization of the
GMDSS in conduct of
Limited Face to Face
FEEDBACK
Definition of terms
To provide the readers with better understanding,the following terms were
conceptually and operationally defined:
Faculty in charge- Refers to a teacher who has been designated to provide
supervision, leadership, and oversight of the class.( Webster Dictionary ).The
Instructor incharge is the one who gives information about the GMDSS to the
students of MPCFLC.
Global Maritime Distress and safety system- is an automated ship to shore
system using satellites and digital selective calling technology. It is used to
navigate to have safe navigation at sea. (https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-
divisions/mobility-division).The Global Maritime Distress and Safety system
provide the experience and knowledge to the maritime students when it
comes on preventing unanswered distress call and delay in search and
rescue actions when distress situations occur.
Physical Setup- The assembly and arrangement of the tools and apparatus
required for the performance of an operation (Merriam-Webster).The
preparation of the needed equipment and facilities. Provides the satisfaction
and fulfillment to them.
Rate of the utilization- a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured
per unit of something else(Merriam-Webster).It shows how effective the
utilization is.
Utilization- To make use of. (Merriam-Webster ). To make it useful and
effective.
CHAPTER III
Research Design and Methodology
This chapter presents the methodology and procedure used in the
study. It includes the sources of data, population of the study, the research
instrument, data gathering procedure, the statistical tools that used in the
data presentation and analysis.
Research Design
The descriptive quantitative survey method is the type of research
methodology that have been employed in the study. Using Google Forms, the
researcher would distribute the survey questionnaire to the respondents in
order to collect data from a large number of respondents using this manner.
The descriptive approach would be employed since it is the most practical
and trustworthy way to get the required data from the respondents.( DISCUSS
THE APPROACH VERY WELL - SE THE MODULE )
Sources of data
The study would utilize two sources of data: the primary and the
secondary. The primary sources of data would came from the respondents
who would provide the answers to the survey questionnaire. The secondary
sources of data would came from the internet other online references
including , journals, textbooks, various websites and web pages.
Population of the Study
The population of the study would only include Section’s 3A1, 3A2,
3A3, 3A4, and 3A5 with a total of 40 students of 3nd Year BS Marine
Transportation of MPCFLC. The population of the study is shown in Table A.
TABLE A
Population of the Study
Respondents Population Percentage Sample Size
MT-3A1 39 20% 8
MT-3A2 41 20% 8
MT-3A3 42 20% 8
MT-3A4 35 20% 7
MT-3A5 42 20% 8
TOTAL 204 100% 40
Research Instrument of the study
The main instrument that would be used in gathering the data needed
in the study is a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire has four (4)
parts. The first part will present the Socio demographic profile of the
respondents; the second part are the factors considered in the utilization of
GMDSS laboratory; the third part are the problems encountered by the
respondents in the utilization of the GMDSS laboratory, and the last part are
series of recommendations that could help improve the utilization of GMDSS
Laboratory The researchers have distributed the survey questionnaire
through google form that would automatically show the data that would be
collected.
Validation of Research Instrument
The survey questionnaire would be checked by the research instructor
and adviser , other maritime instructors would also be requested by the
researchers to check the survey instrument. Pre-testing and dry run would be
done after the checking of the questionnaire. The survey questionnaire would
be administered to ten (10) selected validators composed of 3rd year BSMT
students who already used the GMDSS laboratory equipment. The validation
would check the validity and correctness of the questions. The corrections
and suggestions that have been gathered in the validation will be adjusted to
the research instrument.
Data Gathering Procedures
The study have been conducted during the 1st semester of the school
year 2022- 2023 by the researchers in Mariners Polytechnic Colleges
Foundation Legaspi. The subjects have been included in this research will
the 2nd year BSMT students that used the GMDSS during the limited face to
face classes.
The survey questionnaire have been distributed to the respondents
through google form. Upon the collection of the needed data analysis,
discussion and presentation will immediately follow.
Statistical Treatment of Data
The researchers would use frequency count and percentage to analyze
and interpret the data gathered. The frequency count and the percentage
have been used to describe the profile of the respondents.
x
P= x 100
N
Where:
P = Percentage
X = Frequency
N = no. of population
100 = constant
The weighted mean could be used to interpret the factors considered
in the utilization of the GMDSS laboratory during the limited face to face
classes of the 2nd year BSMT students of MPCF-LC, the problems
encountered in the utilization of the GMDSS and the recommendations to
answer the problems encountered in the utilization of the GMDSS.
∑ FX
WM=
N
Where:
f = frequency of the respondents
x = no. of respondents
N = population
∑ fx = the sum of the product of f and x
WM = average weighted mean
The numerical ratings under part 2 and 3 will be translated into adjectival
ratings using the 4 -Point the Likert Scale which are as follows:
Numerical rating Adjectival rating Adjectival rating Adjectival rating

(Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4)
3.26 - 4.00 Strongly Agree Strongly Strongly

Encountered Recommended
2.51 - 3.25 Agree Encountered Recommended
1.76 - 2.50 Moderately Agree Moderately Moderately Agree

Encountered
1.0 - 1.75 Disagree Not Encountered Not Recommended
CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter presents the discussion on the findings, analysis and implication
of the gathered data along with Utilization of Global Maritime Distress and
Safety System During the limited Face To face Classes in Mariners
Polytechnic Colleges Foundation. The discussion followed the sequence as
indicated in the presentation of the specific problems stated in the first
chapter.
1. Profile of Respondents of Bachelor of Science in Marine
Transportation from MPCF-LC
This section presents the Findings and its frequency and percentage about
the profile of the respondents of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
from MPCF-LC. The Data presented in terms of Four (4) Areas namely: Time
of using GMDSS Laboratory, Schedule of using GMDSS Laboratory, Length
of time of using GMDSS Laboratory, and Number of Instructors Assigned.
Table I. Profile of Respondents of Bachelor of Science in Marine
Time of using GMDSS Frequenc Percentag
Laboratory y e
Morning 27 65.9%
Afternoon 14 34.1%
Schedule of Using GMDSS Frequenc Percentag
Laboratory y e
Once a week 34 82.9%
Twice a week 7 17.1%
Thrice a week 0 0%
Everyday 0 0%
Length of time using GMDSS Frequenc Percentag
Laboratory y e
1 hour 23 56.1%
2 hours 13 31.7%
3 hours 4 9.8%
4 hours 1 2.4%
Frequenc Percentag
No. of instructors assigned in GMDSS y e
Laboratory
1 instructor 34 82.9%
2 instructors 7 17.1%
3 instructors 0 0%
A. Time of using GMDSS Laboratory
The data in table 1 shows the distribution of time where the respondents use
GMDSS Laboratory. The findings revealed that 65.9% of students of MPCF-
LC is using the GMDSS Laboratory in the morning while the 34.1% of
students is using GMDSS Laboratory in afternoon.
B. Schedule of Using GMDSS Laboratory
According to the result of the survey, the schedule of 2 nd year BSMT students
of MPCF-LC is mostly once a week with a frequency of 34 responses and the
percentage of 82.9% while 7 respondents have schedule of twice a week and
with a percentage of 17.1%. The schedule of GMDSS Laboratory the highest
mean recorded was the schedule of once a week this means that the 2nd yr
students mostly choose the schedule of GMDSS Laboratory once a week with
a respondents of 34 students the lowest mean recorded was thrice a day and
everyday schedule of GMDSS Laboratory the students don't choose the
everyday and thrice a week schedule.
C. Length of time using GMDSS Laboratory
From the result of the questionnaire, 56.1% with a frequency of (23) is using
the laboratory for one hour on the other hand, 31.7% of respondents has a
length of 2 hours when they are using the GMDSS Laboratory. The 9.8% of
respondents of questionnaire has taken 3 hours of using the GMDSS
Laboratory and 2.4% with a frequency of (1) is using the GMDSS Laboratory
for 4 hours. This implies that most of the respondenyd have used the GMDSS
Laboratory for at least 1 hour.
D. No. of instructors assigned in GMDSS Laboratory
The last part is the number of assigned instructors. The highest recorded
mean was 82.9 which is the only one instructor the students see that one
instructor at a time is just good enough while the lowest is question 3 which is
having 3 instructors.
2.Problems encountered in utilizing the GMDSS Laboratory
This section presents the findings and its corresponding analysis and
interpretation about the Problems encountered in utilizing the GMDSS
Laboratory. The Data presented in terms of the Seven (7) Areas namely:
Facility, Ventilation, Laboratory Equipment, Physical Set-up, Laboratory
Activities, Faculty in charge, and Schedule of classes. Also presented in this
portion are the respective frequency count and percentage of the
Encountered problems along the mentioned areas.
Table II. Problems encountered in using GMDSS Laboratory
Problems Statements Mea Interpretation
Facility Overcrowded Laboratories 2.02 Moderately
encountered
Lack of rooms for students 2.41 Moderately
encountered
Unsanitized Laboratory Rooms 1.78 Moderately
encountered
General Weighted Mean 2.07 Moderately
encountered
Ventilation Aircon/fan is not working 2 Moderately
properly encountered
Insufficient amount of aircon or 2 Moderately
electric fans encountered
The Laboratory room is too hot 2.09 Moderately
or cold encountered
encountered
Equipment Insufficient number of equipment 2 Moderately
encountered
Different models of equipment 1.68 Not
encountered
Equipment is not functioning 2.41 Moderately
encountered
Students dont know how to 2.44 Moderately
operate equipment encountered
encountered
Physical Some area of laboratory are 2.07 Moderately
Set-up hard to access encountered
The room is not well maintained 1.68 Not
encountered
The room do not provide enough 1.95 Moderately
mobility for the students encountered
encountered
Laboratory Lab Activities are too hard 2.09 Moderately
Activities and to complete encountered
The instructions in Activities are 1.9 Moderately
not well explained encountered
Some activities are not related 1.63 Not
to the subject being undertaken encountered
It takes more than one day to 1.95 Moderately
complete the task encountered
The instructor left the school and 1.75 Moderately
the students are left behind in encountered
lecture
encountered
Faculty in The instructor is absent 1.92 Moderately
Charge frequently encountered
The teacher didn’t explain well 1.8 Moderately
the lessons/ activities encountered
The instructor is late in schedule 1.68 Not
encountered
The instructor don’t want to 1.78 Moderately
teach the students encountered
encountered
Schedule of Tight Schedule 1.95 Moderately
Classes encountered
Long Schedule 2 Moderately
encountered
Schedule too short 2.04 Moderately
encountered
encountered
A. Facility
Based on the results of the data gathered, the respondents slightly
experienced having overcrowded classrooms, lack of rooms for students and
unsanitized laboratory rooms with an interpretation of Moderately
Encountered and a weighted mean of 2.02, 2.41, and 1.78 respectively. This
implies that they only experience a slight of inconvenience when using the
facility of GMDSS Laboratory
This study aimed to determine the level of Satisfaction of Maritime students in
using Facilities and the problems encountered with regards to service
provided by facilities. Descriptive type of research was employed in the study.
Results showed that the students are satisfied in using each laboratory facility
provided by the school administration
B. Ventilation
Based on the results of the data gathered, the respondents
experienced the “Aircon/fan is not working properly” with an interpretation of
Moderately Encountered and with a weighted mean of 2, followed by the
“Insufficient amount of aircon or electric fans” with an interpretation of
Moderately Encountered and with a weighted mean of 2, furthermore the”
Laboratory room is too hot or cold” with an interpretation of Moderately
Encountered and with a weighted mean of 2.09 and the General Weighted
Mean is 2.03 and the interpretation of Moderately Encountered. This implies
that they only experience a slight of inconvenience when using the facility of
GMDSS Laboratory
Ventilation rates often do not meet building standards, although it is
considered to be important to improve indoor air quality. Poor indoor air
quality is thought to influence both students health and performance.
C. Equipment
experienced the “Insufficient number of equipment” with an interpretation of
Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 2, however, the “Different
models of equipment” with an interpretation of Not encountered with a
weighted mean of 1.68, additionally the “students don't know how to operate
equipment” with an interpretation of Moderately encountered and a weighted
mean of 2.44 and the General Weighted Mean is 2.44 and the interpretation
of Moderately Encountered. This implies that they only experience a slight of
inconvenience when using the facility of GMDSS Laboratory
The equipment of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS),
under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). This
equipment includes numerous devices of different technologies, features and
user interfaces, which every officer of the watch (OOW) must know how to
use.
D. Physical Set-up
experienced the “Some area of laboratory are hard to access” with an
interpretation of Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 2.07.
Followed by the “room is not well maintained” with an interpretation of Not
Encountered and a weighted mean of 1.68. Lastly is the “room do not provide
enough mobility for the students” with an interpretation of Moderately
encountered and a weighted mean of 1.95 and the General Weighted Mean is
1.9 and the interpretation of Moderately Encountered. This implies that they
only experience a slight of inconvenience when using the facility of GMDSS
Laboratory
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the existing
model of teaching physical training in schools and the analysis of a game like
method introduced to improve physical fitness of students.
E. Laboratory Activities
experienced the “Laboratory Activities are too hard and to complete” with an
interpretation of Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 2.09
followed by the ‘instructions in Activities are not well explained” with an
However, the, “some activities are not related to the subject being
undertaken” with an interpretation of Not encountered and a weighted mean
of 1.63 in addition to that the “It takes more than one day to complete the
task” with an interpretation of Moderately encountered and a weighted mean
of 1.95 and the last one is the “instructor left the school and the students are
left behind in lecture” with an interpretation of Moderately encountered and a
weighted mean of 1.75 and the General Weighted Mean is 1.86 and the
interpretation of Moderately Encountered. This implies that they only
experience a slight of inconvenience when using the facility of GMDSS
Laboratory
The laboratory is an essential element in the teaching and learning of
chemistry, but it is challenging to provide this when delivering courses and
programs online or at a distance. Studies have repeatedly shown that
alternate laboratory modes can lead to equivalent student performance when
compared with in-person experiences. In this literature review, we will
examine five modes of laboratory delivery (i.e., face-to-face, virtual, remote
control, home-study kits and, to a lesser extent, self-guided field trips) that
may be considered in providing quality practical laboratory activities to support
online studies.
F. Faculty in charge
experienced the “instructor is absent frequently” with an interpretation of
Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 1.92 followed by “The
teacher didn’t explain well the lessons/ activities” with an interpretation of
Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 1.8, however the “instructor
is late in schedule” with an interpretation of Not encountered and a weighted
mean 1.68. Lastly “The instructor don’t want to teach the students” with an
interpretation of Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 1.78 and
the General Weighted Mean is 1.79 This implies that they only experience a
slight of inconvenience when using the facility of GMDSS Laboratory.
The roles and responsibilities of college and university faculty members are
closely tied to the central functions of higher education. One primary formal
description of these functions was contained in the 1915 "Declaration of
Principles" formulated by a representative committee of faculty members
including members of the American Association of University Professors
(AAUP). According to the Declaration, the functions of colleges and
universities are "to promote inquiry and advance the sum of human
knowledge, to provide general instruction to the students, and to develop
experts for various branches of the public service.
G. Schedule of Classes
experienced the “Tight Schedule” with an interpretation of Moderately
encountered and a weighted mean of 1.95 on addition the “Long Schedule”
with an interpretation of Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 2.
However the “Schedule too short” with an interpretation of Moderately
encountered and a weighted mean of 2.04 and the General Weighted Mean
is 1.99. This implies that they only experience a slight of inconvenience when
using the facility of GMDSS Laboratory.
class schedule refers to the classes a student will take in a particular
school or college program. Students and teachers are given these schedules
at the start of each term. The schedule may be changed later on if the student
withdraws from a course or adds a new course. Generally, the information is
provided in an online format. Each schedule will generally include details like
the course name, number of credits, building name, room number, course
number, days, time and instructor’s name. In addition, it will detail any labs or
lectures that must also be attended as a part of the course.
3.Recommendations could be suggested to improve the utilization of the
GMDSS
This section presents the findings and its corresponding analysis and
interpretation about the recommendations could be suggested to improve
the utilization of the GMDSS in the conduct of the LF2F classes. The
Data presented in terms of the Seven (7) Areas namely: Facility, Ventilation,
Physical Set-up, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Activities, Faculty In
charge, and Schedule of Classes. Also presented in this portion are the
respective frequency count and percentage of the Encountered problems
along the mentioned areas.
Table III. Recommendations could be suggested to improve the
utilization of the GMDSS in the conduct of the LF2F classes
Recommendation Statements Mea Interpretation
s n
Facility The lab room must limit to set 2.73 Recommende
number of student d
The room must be sufficient 2.78 Recommende
to every students d
The room must be sanitized 2.68 Recommende
very well d
General Weighted Mean 2.73 Recommende
Ventilation The aircon/ fan must be 3.02 Recommende
functioning well d
The aircons must have 2.97 Recommende
sufficient number for every d
laboratory
The temperature of lab room 2.9 Recommende
must be well maintained d
Physical Set-Up The room must be easy to 2.95 Recommende
access or enter d
The room must be cleaned 2.87 Recommende
and organized very well d
The set up must have 2.75 Recommende
sufficient space for students d
and not too tight that affect
the students learning
Laboratory Laboratory activities must be 3.09 Recommende
Activities simple but engaging d
Activities must elaborated 3.04 Recommende
well d
Activities must be related to 3.04 Recommende
the topic d
Activities must take one day 2.92 Recommende
to complete d
Students must have other 3.09 Recommende
sources to be able to learn d
how to use equipments.
Faculty in Charge Faculty must interact with 3.09 Recommende
students d
Instructor must be on time in 3.04 Recommende
schedule d
Instructor must explain the 3.12 Recommende
topic very well d
The instructor that is leaving 3.09 Recommende
must replace immediately to d
avoid delaying the learning of
students
Schedule of Avoiding conflicts of schedule 3.24 Recommende
Classes d
The schedule for classes 3.07 Recommende
must be enough for students d
to learn
The schedule for classes 3.07 Recommende
must not be too early in the d
morning or too late in the
evening
d
A. Facility
Based on the results of the data gathered, the room must be sufficient to very
students got the highest mean of 2.78 which is interpreted as recommended
then, the lab room must limit to set number of students has a 2.73 weighted
mean interpreted as recommended and the room mist be sanitized very well
has a weighted mean of 2.68 interpreted as recommended.
From the result of the data, the general weighted mean for the facility is 2.73,
interpreted as recommended.
This survey attempted to find out how satisfied maritime students were with
using the lab facilities and what issues they had with the service those
facilities provide. The study used a descriptive type of investigation. The
results showed that despite the time set aside for using each laboratory facility
does not satisfy the students, the students are satisfied while using the
facilities that are supplied by the school administration.
B. Ventilation
Based on the results of the data gathered, the aircon/fan must be functioning
well has the highest weighted mean of 3.02 interpreted as recommended,
followed by the aircons must have sufficient number for every laboratory has a
weighted mean of 2.97 interpreted as recommended.
From the result of the data, the general weighted mean for the ventilation is
2.96, interpreted as recommended.
The review shows that ventilation has various positive impacts on health and
productivity of building occupants. Ventilation reduces the prevalence of
airborne infectious diseases and thus the number of sick leave days.
C. Physical Set-up
Based on the results of the data gathered, the room must be easy to access
or enter got the highest weighted mean of 2.95 interpreted as recommended
then, the room must be cleaned and organized very well has a weighted
mean of 2.87 interpreted as recommended and the set up must have
sufficient space for students and not too tight that affect the students learning
has a weighted mean of 2.75 interpreted as recommended.
The data shows that in physical set-up, the general weighted mean is 2.75,
which means that the students recommended that the room are must be
organized, clean, easy to access and must have sufficient space.
Sufficient space or facilities (e.g., storage cabinets with partitions) shall be
provided so that incompatible chemicals/gases (waste and non-waste) can be
physically separated and stored. This will be based on the chemical inventory
and use projection provided by the Principal Investigator to the project and
EH&S. If the project scope cannot provide sufficient storage the user must
develop a written management control plan to include as part of their local
Chemical Hygiene Plan
D. Laboratory Activites
Based on the results of the data gathered, the students must have other
sources to be able to learn how to use equipments and laboratory activities
must be simple but engaging got the same highest weighted mean of 3.09
interpreted as recommended then, the Activities must elaborated well and
Activities must be related to the topic has the same weighted mean of 3.04
interpreted as recommended, Activities must take one day to complete has a
weighted mean of 2.92 interpreted as recommended.
From the result of the data, the general weighted mean for the laboratory
activities is 3.03, interpreted as recommended.
The science learning goals of laboratory experiences include enhancing
mastery of science subject matter, developing scientific reasoning abilities,
increasing understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work,
developing practical skills, increasing understanding of the nature of science,
cultivating interest in science and science learning, and improving teamwork
abilities.
E. Faculty In Charge
Based on the result of the data gathered, Instructor must explain the topic
very well got the highest weighted mean of 3.12 interpreted as recommended
then, the instructor that is leaving must replace immediately to avoid delaying
the learning of students and Faculty must interact with students has the same
weighted mean of 3.09 interpreted as recommended, the Instructor must be
on time in schedule has the weighted mean of 3.04 interpreted as
recommended.
From the result of the data, the general weighted mean for the faculty in
charge is 3.08, interpreted as recommended.
A Principal Investigator (PI) has the overall responsibility for compliance with
the Chemical Hygiene Plan in his or her laboratory. This responsibility may
not be shifted to inexperienced or untrained personnel. In addition, research
sponsors such as NIH expect grantees to meet applicable Federal, State, and
local health and safety standards and implement the necessary measures to
minimize their employees' risk of injury or illness.
F. Schedule of Classes
Based on the result of the data gathered, Avoiding conflicts of schedule got
the highest weighted mean of 3.24 interpreted as recommended then, The
schedule for classes must be enough for students to learn and the schedule
for classes must not be too early in the morning or too late in the evening has
the same weighted mean of 3.07 interpreted as recommended.
From the result of the data, the general weighted mean for the schedule of
classes is 3.13, interpreted as recommended.
This paper examines the relationship between course scheduling and student
achievement, controlling for student and course characteristics. The literature
in psychology recognizes that performance varies by time of day and that
spacing learning out over time may foster greater long-term memory of items.
We use student grades as a measure of performance and find a small,
positive time of day effect partly driven by student selection into preferred
course times. In addition, we find that students earn higher grades in classes
that meet more often.
CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This Chapter presents the general summary of the study. The summary of
findings, the conclusions, and recommendations. Some areas are covered for
further studies and reference for future researchers.
Summary
The study was conducted among selected BSMT Third Year of MPCF-
LC in Albay in order to determine the utilization of Global Maritime Distress
and Safety System. This study is a quantitative type of research using an
google form. The survey questionnaires were handed to the respondents
through Facebook Messenger due to the current situation during the conduct
of the study. The interpretation of the results made from the study is base
from the yield of the distributed survey.
Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions:
1. What is the nature of the utilization of GMDSS laboratory during the limited
face to face classes along the following terms.
a. Rate of Utilization
b. Time of utilization
c. Schedule of Utilization
d. Number of instructors assigned in the GMDSS Laboratory
2. What are the problems encountered in the utilization of GMDSS Laboratory
along the following terms;
a. Schedule of classes
b. Physical set-up
c. Laboratory Activities
Faculty Incharge
3. What recommendation could be suggested to answer the problems
encountered along the following terms,
a. schedule of Classes
b. Physical set-up
c. Laboratory Activites
d. Faculty Incharge
Findings
The following are the findings of the study.
1.Profile of Respondents of Bachelor of Science in Marine
a. Time of using GMDSS Laboratory
The findings revealed that 65.9% of students of MPCF-LC is using the
GMDSS Laboratory in the morning while the 34.1% of students is using
GMDSS Laboratory in afternoon. This shows that most of the students is
using the GMDSS laboratory in the morning.
b. Schedule of Using GMDSS Laboratory
According to the result of the survey, the schedule of 2 nd year BSMT
students of MPCF-LC is mostly once a week with a frequency of 34
responses and the percentage of 82.9% while 7 respondents have schedule
of twice a week and with a percentage of 17.1%. This implies that students
most usually have once a week in using the GMDSS laboratory.
c. Length of time using GMDSS Laboratory
Fifty six percent of BSMT students is using the laboratory for one hour
while about thirty two percent of BSMT students has a length of 2 hours when
they are using the GMDSS Laboratory and about ten percent of BSMT
stundents has taken 3 hours of using the GMDSS Laboratory. Three percent
of students is using the GMDSS Laboratory for 4 hours. This data implies that
using the GMDSS usually only take one hour to conduct laboratory activities.
d. No. of instructors assigned in GMDSS Laboratory
The last part is the number of assigned instructors. The highest
recorded mean was 82.9 which is the only one instructor the students see that
one instructor at a time is just good enough while the lowest is question 3
which is having 3 instructors. This shows that the one instructor is assigned in
using the laboratory.
2. Problems encountered in utilizing the GMDSS Laboratory
a. Facility
Based on the results of the data gathered, the respondents slightly
experienced having overcrowded classrooms, lack of rooms for
students and
unsanitized laboratory rooms with an interpretation of Moderately
Encountered and a weighted mean of 2.02, 2.41, and 1.78 respectively. This
implies that they only experience a slight of inconvenience when using the
facility of GMDSS Laboratory.
b. Ventilation
experienced the “Aircon/fan is not working properly” with an
interpretation of Moderately Encountered and with a weighted mean of 2,
followed by the “Insufficient amount of aircon or electric fans” with an
interpretation of Moderately Encountered and with a weighted mean of 2,
furthermore the” Laboratory room is too hot or cold” with an interpretation of
Moderately Encountered and with a weighted mean of 2.09 and the General
Weighted Mean is 2.03 and the interpretation of Moderately Encountered.
This implies that they only experience a slight of inconvenience when using
the facility of GMDSS Laboratory.
c. Equipment
experienced the “Insufficient number of equipment” with an interpretation of
Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 2, however, the “Different
models of equipment” with an interpretation of Not encountered with a
weighted mean of 1.68, additionally the “students don't know how to
operate equipment” with an interpretation of Moderately encountered and a
interpretation of Moderately Encountered. This implies that they only
experience a slight of inconvenience when using the facility of GMDSS
Laboratory
d. Physical Set-up
Based on the results of the data gathered, the respondents experienced the
“Some area of laboratory are hard to access” with an interpretation of
Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 2.07. Followed by the “room
is not well maintained” with an interpretation of Not Encountered and a
weighted mean of 1.68. Lastly is the “room do not provide enough mobility for
the students” with an interpretation of Moderately encountered and a weighted
mean of 1.95 and the General Weighted Mean is 1.9 and the interpretation of
Moderately Encountered. This implies that some of the laboratory areas are
very hard to reach or to enter.
e. Laboratory Activities
experienced the “Laboratory Activities are too hard and to complete” with an
followed by the ‘instructions in Activities are not well explained” with an
However, the, “some activities are not related to the subject being
undertaken” with an interpretation of Not encountered and a weighted mean
of 1.63 in addition to that the “It takes more than one day to complete the
task” with an interpretation of Moderately encountered and a weighted mean
of 1.95 and the last one is the “instructor left the school and the students are
left behind in lecture” with an interpretation of Moderately encountered and a
interpretation of Moderately Encountered. This implies that the students have
some hard time in the laboratory activities.
f. Faculty in charge
experienced the “instructor is absent frequently” with an interpretation of
Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 1.92 followed by “The
teacher didn’t explain well the lessons/ activities” with an interpretation of
Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 1.8, however the “instructor
is late in schedule” with an interpretation of Not encountered and a weighted
mean 1.68. Lastly “The instructor don’t want to teach the students” with an
interpretation of Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 1.78 and
the General Weighted Mean is 1.79. This implies that the students slightly
have problems in the faculty in charge.
g. Schedule of Classes
experienced the “Tight Schedule” with an interpretation of Moderately
encountered and a weighted mean of 1.95 on addition the “Long Schedule”
with an interpretation of Moderately encountered and a weighted mean of 2.
However the “Schedule too short” with an interpretation of Moderately
encountered and a weighted mean of 2.04 and the General Weighted Mean is
1.9. The data shows that the students want more schedules for their
laboratory classes.
3. Recommendations could be suggested to improve the utilization of
the GMDSS
a. Facility
Based on the results of the data gathered, the room must be sufficient
to very students got the highest mean of 2.78 which is interpreted as
recommended then, the lab room must limit to set number of students has a
2.73 weighted mean interpreted as recommended and the room mist be
sanitized very well has a weighted mean of 2.68 interpreted as recommended.
This data implies that they want the more laboratory rooms for the students to
enter.
b. Ventilation
Based on the results of the data gathered, the aircon/fan must be
functioning well has the highest weighted mean of 3.02 interpreted as
recommended, followed by the aircons must have sufficient number for every
laboratory has a weighted mean of 2.97 interpreted as recommended. The
data shows that the students want a well functioning aircon or fan.
c. Physical Set-up
Based on the results of the data gathered, the room must be easy to
access or enter got the highest weighted mean of 2.95 interpreted as
recommended then, the room must be cleaned and organized very well has a
weighted mean of 2.87 interpreted as recommended and the set up must
have sufficient space for students and not too tight that affect the students
learning has a weighted mean of 2.75 interpreted as recommended. This data
implies that the GMDSS laboratory must have a convenient place to enter or
exit.
d.Laboratory Activites
Based on the results of the data gathered, the students must have
other sources to be able to learn how to use equipments and laboratory
activities must be simple but engaging got the same highest weighted mean
of 3.09 interpreted as recommended then, the Activities must elaborated well
and Activities must be related to the topic has the same weighted mean of
3.04 interpreted as recommended, Activities must take one day to complete
has a weighted mean of 2.92 interpreted as recommended. This data shows
that the students want the laboratory activities to be simple but fun.
e. Faculty In Charge
Based on the result of the data gathered, Instructor must explain the
topic very well got the highest weighted mean of 3.12 interpreted as
recommended then, the instructor that is leaving must replace immediately to
avoid delaying the learning of students and Faculty must interact with
students has the same weighted mean of 3.09 interpreted as recommended,
the Instructor must be on time in schedule has the weighted mean of 3.04
interpreted as recommended. This implies that the students want a more
fulfilling lesson from their instructors by explaining the topic very well.
f. Schedule of Classes
Based on the result of the data gathered, Avoiding conflicts of schedule
got the highest weighted mean of 3.24 interpreted as recommended then, The
schedule for classes must be enough for students to learn and the schedule
for classes must not be too early in the morning or too late in the evening has
the same weighted mean of 3.07 interpreted as recommended. This data
shows that the students want the schedule for their limited face to face have
no conflict to other subjects they are taking.
Conclusions
The study has the following conclusions:
1. The profile of the utilization of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS) varied in terms of type of rate of utilization, time of utilization,
schedule of utilization, and number of instructors assigned in the GMDSS
Laboratory
2. The status of utilization of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
terms of schedule of classes, physical set-up, laboratory activities and faculty
incharge
3. The problems are being encountered in the untilization of Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System in terms of schedule of classes, physical set-up,
laboratory activities and faculty incharge.
4. The respondents agreed on the possible solution that may be offered to
solve the problems encountered in terms of schedule of classes, physical set-
up, laboratory activities and faculty incharge.
Recommendations
Recommendations could be suggested to improve the utilization of the
GMDSS This section presents the findings and its corresponding analysis
and interpretation about the recommendations could be suggested to improve
the utilization of the GMDSS in the conduct of the LF2F classes. The Data
presented in terms of the Seven (7) Areas namely: Facility, Ventilation,
Physical Set-up, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Activities, Faculty In
charge, and Schedule of Classes. Also presented in this portion are the
respective frequency count and percentage of the Encountered problems
along the mentioned areas.
1. The facilities must be regularly inspected to maintain the equipments for
the students to have quality laboratory activities.
2. The activities must be easily to understand to make it easily to answer.
3. The schedule of the class must not be too Early so that students can catch
up on there classes.
4. the facility must have a good circulation of the air coming from outside.
5. The setup of the facility must be visible.
6.The faculty in charge must have clear instructions for students to
understand clearly.
Areas for Further study
The satisfactory of using Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
During the limited face to face classes in Mariner's Polytechnic colleges
foundation.
During the limited face to face offered by Mariner's Polytechnic
Colleges foundation, students learned how to use the Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System.
Safety and Utilization Control Management in the Maritime Industry
Amidst of the Limited Face to Face Classes in Mariners Polytechnic
Colleges Foundation
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
LETTER TO THE RESPONDENTS
MARINER’S POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES FOUNDATION OF LEGAZPI CITY
(ALBAY) INC. Legazpi City, Albay
Dear Respondents,
We the researchers are conducting the survey for our study entitled
“Utilization of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System During the limited
Face To face Classes“ as one of the academic requirements of Bachelor of
Science in Marine Transportation.
The researchers respectfully ask for your cooperation in this particular

research project by providing accurate and thorough answers to the given
questionnaire. We much appreciate any information you share, and we can
assure you that it will be kept private.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Researchers,
MAGBOJOS, JENER JOHN C.
MAQUINANA, MICHAEL M.
PALERMO, MIKO JETHRO N.
MORILLO, STANLEY D.
LARONA, JOSUA A.
APPENDIX B
“Utilization of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
During the limited Face To face Classes in Mariners Polytechnic
Colleges Foundation”
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Name:
I.INSTRUCTION: Please indicate your answer on the corresponding questions
Profile of Respondents of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation

from MPCF-LC
A. Time of using GMDSS Laboratory
[ ] Morning
[ ] Afternoon
B. Schedule of using GMDSS Laboratory
[ ] Once a week
[ ] Twice a week
[ ] Thrice a week
[ ] Everyday
C. Length of Time using the GMDSS Laboratory
[ ] 1 hour
[ ] 2 hours
[ ] 3 hours
[ ] 4 hours
D. No. of instructors assigned in GMDSS Laboratory
[ ] 1 instructor
[ ] 2 instructors
[ ] 3 instructors
II. INSTRUCTIONS: Please indicate your answer by putting a check (✔) on the
corresponding column. Refer to the scale below.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree
2 - Moderately Disagree
1 - Disagree
Problems encountered in utilizing the GMDSS Laboratory?
Disagree Moderately Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
Facility
4. Overcrowding Laboratories
5. Lack of rooms for students
6. Unsanitized Laboratory
rooms
Ventilation
1. Aircon/fan is not working

properly
2. Insufficient amount of aircon
or electric fans
3. The Laboratory room is too
hot or cold
Laboratory Equipment
1. Insufficient number of
equipment
2. Different models of
equipment
3. Equipment is not functioning
4. Students dont know how to
operate equipment
Physical Set-up
1.Some area of laboratory are hard

to access
2. The room is not well maintained
3.The room do not provide enough

mobility for the students
Laboratory Activities Disagree Moderately Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree
1. Lab Activities are too hard
and to complete
2. The instructions in Activities

are not well explained
3. Some activities are not

related to the subject being
undertaken
4. It takes more than one day to
complete the task
Disagree Moderately Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
Faculty in charge
1.The instructor is absent frequently

2. The teacher didn't explain well
the lessons/ activities
3. The instructor is late in schedule
4.The instructor don’t want to teach
the students
5.The instructor left the school and
the students are left behind in
lecture
Schedule of classes Disagree Moderatel Agree Strongly

y disagree agree
1.Tight Schedule
2.Long Schedule
3.Too short
What recommendations could be suggested to improve the utilization of
the GMDSS in the conduct of the LF2F classes along the following
Facility Disagree Moderately Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree
1.The lab room must

limit to set number of
student
2. The room must be

sufficient to every
students
3. The room must be

sanitized very well
Ventilation Disagree Moderately Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
1.The aircon/ fan must

be functioning well
2. The aircons must

have sufficient number
for every laboratory
3. The temperature of
lab room must be well
maintained
Physical Set-up Disagree Moderately Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
1.The room must be

easy to access or enter
2. The room must be

cleaned and organized
very well
3.The set up must have

sufficient space for
students and not too
tight that affect the
students learning
Laboratory Equipment Disagree Moderately Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree
1.Must have a sufficient

equipment for every
students.
2. The models of
equipment must not
different from other
equipment
3. The equipment must

be always maintained
and functioning
4. Equipments must
have a manual for each
of them
5.Students must have

other sources to be able
to learn
Laboratory activities Disagree Moderately Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
1.Laboratory activities
must be simple but
engaging
2.Activities must
elaborated well
3.Activities must be
related to the topic
4.Activities must take

one day to complete
Faculty in Charge Disagree Moderately Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
1.Faculty must interact

with students
2. Instructor must be on
time
3. Instructor must
explain the topic very
well
4. The instructor that is
leaving must replace
immediately to avoid
delaying the learning of
students
Schedule of Classes Disagree Moderately Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
1.Avoiding conflicts of
schedule
2.The schedule for

classes must be enough
for students to learn
3.The schedule for

classes must not be too
early in the morning or
too late in the evening
We are submitting the revised copy of Chapters 1-3 and Survey
Questionnaire based on the comments and suggestions of the panel during
the proposal defense. Please affix your signatures after checking the
manuscript as requirement of Res. 2 Pre-Lim Period. Thank you.
APPENDIX C
DOCUMENTATION
Screenshot of the summary of the response of the BSMT 3 rd Year
students on Google Form.
CURRICULUM VITAE
JENER JOHN C. MAGBOJOS
Brgy. Bagumbayan, Masbate City
0969-246-9103
jjmagbojos@marinerslegazpi.edu.ph
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Date of Birth : 08 / 08 / 02
Age : 20
Sex : Male
Civil Status : Single
Height : 168 cm
Weight : 65 kg
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Tertiary : Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges
Foundation Legazpi City, Albay
Secondary
Senior High : Masbate National Comprehensive High
School
Junior High : Masbate National Comprehensive High
School
Primary : Yadah Christian School INC.
CURRICULUM VITAE
MICHAEL M. MAQUINANA
Lubiano, Pilar, Sorsogon
0907-010-6032
mmaquinana@marinerslegazpi.edu.ph
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Date of Birth : 03 / 11 / 02
Age : 20
Sex : Male
Height : 171 cm
Weight : 55 kg
CURRICULUM VITAE
MIKO JETHRO N. PALERMO
Santiago Iriga City
0945-812-8017
mjpalermo@marinerslegazpi.edu.ph
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Date of Birth : 05 / 04 / 01
Age : 21
Sex : Male
Height : 172 cm
Weight : 57 kg
Religion : Protestant
Secondary
Senior High : Santiago Integrated School
Junior High : ACLC COLLEGE OF IRIGA
Primary : Santiago Integrated School
CURRICULUM VITAE
JOSUA A. LARONA
Sogoy Castilla Sorsogon
0977-146-7025
jlarona@marinerslegazpi.edu.ph
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Date of Birth : 07/07/02
Age : 20
Sex : Male
Height : 177 cm
Weight : 53 kg
Secondary
Senior High : Bicol College
Junior High : Holy Family Academy
Primary : Sogoy Elementary School
CURRICULUM VITAE
STANLEY D. MORILLO
NABUA CAMARINES SUR
0927-209-5524
smorillo@marinerslegazpi.edu.ph
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Date of Birth : 07 / 20 / 00
Age : 22
Sex : Male
Height : 168 cm
Weight : 60 kg
Secondary
Senior High : UNIVERSITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
Junior High : LA CONSOLACION IRIGA CITY
Primary : HOLY CROSS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

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Utilization of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

During the limited Face To face Classes in Mariners Polytechnic

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Jener John Magbojos

The Problem and its Setting 4

Statement of the Problem 8

Assumption of the study 11

Scope and Delimitation of the Study 12

Significance of the Study 12

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES AND STUDIES 14

Synthesis of the Art 27

Gap to be Bridged by the Study 28

Research Design and Methodology 35

Population of the Study 36

Research Instrument of the study 36

Data Gathering Procedures 37

Statistical Treatment of Data 38

The Problem and its Setting

In maritime industry, learning the course mostly rely on doing it in

laboratories by having simulation about steering, maneuvering, plotting etc.

Most subjects in the maritime course have a laboratory in it to have a first

function and its importance to the navigation of sea

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System is made by

compass helps determine geographical position so as to decide the course.

The technical, operational, and administrative framework for maritime

distress and safety communications worldwide is known as the Global

Maritime Distress and Safety System. The International Maritime Organization

(IMO) established it in 1988 after adopting a revised version of Chapter IV of

which deals with radiocommunications. It was implemented globally between

1992 and 1997. The GMDSS specifies the radiocommunications technology

proper shore-based facilities to facilitate GMDSS communications.

The Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation have GMDSS

laboratory, GMDSS laboratory, Global Maritime Distress and Safety with

Kongsberg simulator, and seamanship laboratory.

spread of pneumonia cases of unknown cause in Wuhan City, China. A novel

coronavirus was identified as the cause by Chinese authorities on 7 January

and the education of the students.

restricted to leave their homes unless needed. Postponing the laboratory in

19 pandemic (henceforth, pandemic) in the spring of 2020. (Gewin, 2020)

risk of exposure and transmission, such as healthcare workers.

As of 26 May 2022, 11.81 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have

been administered worldwide based on official reports from national public

income countries comprising 14% of the world&#39;s population. Despite the

extremely rapid development of effective mRNA and viral vector vaccines,

recommended, especially for use in developing countries.

rely mainly on equipments of the ships to learn thoroughly.

classes due to low cases of COVID spread. . Permission is granted to

school is still limited to online learning of Academic subjects while laboratory

classes are scheduled for a Face to Face meetings Currently, in Mariners

students especially in the maritime course.

Learning about the course is very helpful in every career. They do

many methods in order to learn something in order for us to really understand

students if they do face to face laboratory other than online learning.

things we learn in school Laboratories in school is a type of a room where it is

maritime students can do the actual process of manipulating and managing

the laboratory equipment in every particular maritime subjects in this manner

the students will understand the theories discussed in the classroom.

morning only going to school.

students which help them enhance their learning by understanding the

theoretical concepts of science which are taught in classrooms. Well-designed

achieving good academic results.(Leblond, 2019) without this laboratories,

maritime states in 1988, led to the development of the Global Maritime

Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The goal of GMDSS is to virtually

guarantee that complying vessels will be able to communicate with an

income countries comprising 14% of the world's population. Despite the