MANAGING STYLES OF ENGINE OFFICERS AND WORK PERFORMANCE OF THE ENGINE CREWS IN DALAHICAN PORT, LUCENA CITY

This study aimed to describe the managing styles of engine officers in a ship to ensure a strong bond amongst the crew to make them work together as a single unit. Individuals are expected to demonstrate good work performance when properly motivated. The descriptive research using the survey method was conducted in Dalahican Port, Lucena City. Respondents were six engine officers and 28 engine crew working in three passenger vessels at the Dalahican Port, Lucena City. Results revealed that the managing style of engine officers in Dalahican Port was competent that reflected on the quality of the work performance of the engine crew in terms of task and contextual performance as well as productive work behavior. The training of both officers and crew is effective that has helped crew and officers avoid the potential dangers or accidents to the engine room.