Maritime Policing: Experiences Of Coast Guard Personnel During Covid-19 Pandemic

Randall Lyn Barbarona Blasco

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.43511

Maritime Policing: Experiences Of Coast Guard Personnel During Covid-19 Pandemic

Author(s)	Ms. Randall Lyn Barbarona Blasco
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of Coast Guard Personnel in Maritime Policing during Covid-19 pandemic. Specifically, sought answers to the following sub-problems: experiences of the informants in maritime policing during Covid-19 pandemic, addressing the problems encountered in maritime policing, and aspirations of the informants to improve their performance in maritime policing. This study employed a qualitative approach grounded in a phenomenological perspective, specifically utilizing an existential design. In gathering primary data, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted to explore the lived experiences of the informants. A total of ten (10) coast guard personnel, each with a minimum of three years of service, were purposively selected as informants. The research was conducted at the Tubigon Coast Guard Sub-Station in Tubigon, Bohol, and the Talibon Coast Guard Sub-Station in Talibon, Bohol. A validated interview guide, along with a voice recorder, was used to document the informants' responses for transcription and analysis. To interpret the data, Colaizzi’s method—a rigorous phenomenological analysis procedure—was applied to extract themes and insights from the informants’ narratives. Findings revealed both positive and negative experiences during the pandemic. Positive themes included Skills and Knowledge Enhancement and Favorable Outlook, while negative themes highlighted Rigors in Decision-Making and Difficulty in Dealing with People. In addressing the problems, the themes of Collaboration with Agencies and Open Communication Lines emerged. For performance improvement, the informants aspired for Up-Skill Trainings, Upgraded Equipment and Facility, and Expanded Alliance. Implications for practice emphasize the need for strengthened collaboration, increased training, enhanced resources, and structured institutional support. These findings call on stakeholders such as the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, PNP, LGUs, DOT, MARINA, shipping companies, and local communities to reinforce capacity-building, inter-agency cooperation, and community involvement to ensure effective maritime safety, security, and law enforcement.
Keywords	coast guard personnel, maritime policing, covid-19 pandemic, phenomenological, lived experiences.
Field	Sociology > Intelligence / Security
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-30
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.43511

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