HRM Practices in Industrial Fishing Trawler Companies- A Case Study of Bangladesh Perspective

Abstract

Human Resource management is the process of hiring and developing employees so that they become more valuable to the organization. Human Resource management includes conducting job analysis, planning personnel needs, recruiting the right people for the job (which is very essential for fishing vessel or motor vessel that is safe manning), orienting and training, managing wages and salaries, providing benefits and incentives, evaluating performance, resolving disputes and communicating with all level of employees. Bangladesh is favored by large coastal and marine water resources with highly productive ecosystem of the world due to her geographical position and prevailing weather factors. Bangladesh is enriched not only in terms of its water areas but also with rich biological diversity including 475 fish and 36 shrimp species. One of the unique features of the coastal areas is the influence of the mangrove forests, which support a high number of fishes and other commercially important aquatic organisms. The biological and ecological values of the Bay of Bengal have been pointed out by many surveys. Marine fishing of Bangladesh is divided into industrial and artisanal sector. According to the progress report on Marine Fisheries Office (published in Sept’2016), 600000 tons marine fish captured in the year of 2014-2015 and 16.28% (approx) captured by 204 (two hundred and four) Industrial Fishing trawler. The coastal and marine fisheries have been playing significant role not only in the social and economic development of the country but also in the regional economic balance. If proper human resource management are implemented in industrial fishing fleet, it will help to earn more revenue as well as helps to more contribute at our national economy from marine resources.