TRANSFORMATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS IN SHIPPING COMPANIES UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

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🔬研究者:HR研究と環境規制のクロスオーバー分野の研究基盤となる。

🏢実務担当者:海運人事担当者は、規制対応に必要な人材要件を理解し、研修計画を策定するのに活用できる。

🏛政策担当者:規制策定時に、産業界の人材準備状況を考慮する必要性を示唆する。

This article initiates a research cycle devoted to the impact of environmental regulations on the maritime industry. Subsequent publications will provide a detailed examination of emission calculation methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and practical case studies of leading shipping operators across different market segments.The aim of the study is to identify the key challenges shaping new human resource requirements under conditions of global decarbonization. The analysis focuses on the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS, 2024), FuelEU Maritime (2025), the global IMO 2050 targets (entering into force in 2027), and the United Kingdom Emissions Trading System (UK ETS, expected to commence on 1 July 2026). Particular attention is paid to their impact on qualification requirements, recruitment processes, professional training, and human resource management in the context of the transition to low-carbon shipping.The methodological framework of the study includes an analysis of regulatory and legal documents, industry analytical reports, and expert assessment based on the author’s practical professional experience in the maritime sector. Special emphasis is placed on the identification of interdisciplinary competencies combining regulatory knowledge, economic analysis, and organizational decision-making, which are increasingly required for effective compliance with environmental regulations.The results of the study make it possible to define a future-oriented competency profile for maritime professionals and to propose basic guidelines for adapting the human resource policies of shipping companies. These findings highlight the growing role of integrated human resource management mechanisms capable of supporting regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic transformation of shipping orga-nizations.The conclusions of the article may serve as a basis for adjusting educational programs, professional training plans, and human resource management strategies in the context of increasingly stringent environmental regulation and the long-term decarbonization of the maritime industry.Keywords: human resource management; HR policy; shipping companies; decarbonization; EU ETS.

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