LAD: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii sees Majima as a captain on the seas, leaning into its pirate conceit as much as Gaiden did with Kiryu as a secret agent.

You can't raise morale unless you're docked in a safe area. If you find yourself in combat, you either have to escape or finish the fight and find the closest lighthouse or safe zone. What do pirates love? Alcohol, food, and a good time. The easiest way to improve crew morale is to throw a party.