The Influence of Transformational Leadership, Work Interest, and Self-Resilience on the Career Development of Marine Staff of Company XYZ in Abu Dhabi, UAE

The maritime industry, as a backbone of global trade and energy distribution, poses unique challenges in human resource management, particularly in multicultural and high-pressure environments. This research aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership, work interest, and self-resilience on the career development of Indonesian Marine Staff working at Company XYZ, Abu Dhabi. The maritime industry presents its own challenges in human resource development, especially in the context of cultural diversity, high work pressure, and operational dynamics. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method on the entire population of Marine Staff as many as 78 people. The instrument was tested through validity and reliability tests and analyzed by multiple linear regression. Results showed that all three independent variables had a significant effect on career development (adjusted R² = 0.862), where work interest was the dominant factor, followed by self-resilience and transformational leadership. This research confirms the importance of the role of individual internal factors and inspirational leadership in supporting maritime staff's careers in complex international work environments. Recommendations for management include strengthening a transformational leadership style, creating an inclusive work culture, and providing professional development support that is oriented towards employees' interests and work resilience.