Virtual Reality-Based Safety Training for Future Seafarers: Immersive Technology Adoption Barriers in Indonesian MET Institutions
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https://doi.org/10.55123/ijisit.v2i2.57Keywords:
Virtual Reality, Safety Training, Emergency Procedures, Immersive Learning, Maritime EducationAbstract
Virtual Reality (VR) technology offers transformative potential for maritime safety training by creating fully immersive simulations of emergency scenarios—fires, flooding, abandon ship procedures, enclosed space entry—enabling repeated practice in psychologically realistic conditions without the costs, risks, and logistical constraints of physical drills. Yet VR adoption in Indonesian maritime education remains limited despite compelling pedagogical benefits. This study investigates VR safety training implementation effectiveness and adoption barriers through mixed-methods research combining quasi-experimental competency assessment with qualitative stakeholder consultation. VR-trained cadets (n=78) were compared against traditional training controls (n=81) on emergency procedure competency and stress management performance, supplemented by Focus Group Discussions with students, instructors, and administrators exploring implementation challenges. Findings demonstrate that VR-based safety training improves overall emergency response competency by 34.2 percent and stress management performance by 34.5 percent with large effect sizes (Cohen's d = 1.15 and 0.91 respectively), yet adoption is constrained by high initial costs ($168,600 for minimal 3-station facility), limited maritime-specific content availability, instructor training requirements, and cost-benefit conviction gaps where discretionary effectiveness improvements compete against mandatory compliance investments. The study proposes a VR Safety Training Adoption Roadmap incorporating phased implementation, cooperative content development, creative financing strategies, and regulatory integration to navigate tensions between proven effectiveness benefits and practical implementation barriers.
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