Safety at sea is a major concern of the maritime industry and it is through education and training that continued improvement can be realized. Despite increased awareness there has often only been minimal improvement made to training programs. The steady stream of accidents and disasters at sea are testament to this situation. This paper has been written to encourage a review of present maritim…
This book describe the activities, facilities and operation of the container terminal. Beside Explain the role of the container terminal in cargo handling and Discuss organizational structure, management, supervision and control of the container terminal.
This book describe the activities, facilities and operation of the container terminal. Besides discuss organizational structure, management, supervision and control of container terminal Explain the role of the container terminal in cargo handling and safety working environment.
The purpose of this paper is to review the literature and call for additional research into the human, operational, and regulatory issues that contribute to workplace safety in the supply chain.
To achieve optimum safety, everyone involved in the transportation system should be adequately trained, supervised, and monitored. Proper data and incident reports must be maintained to identify trends and problem areas. Keeping the trademark style that made the previous edition so popular, the author addresses the critical steps for successful driver selection, training, instruction, and super…
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code lays out the regulatory framework for all aspects of handling dangerous goods and marine pollutants in sea transport, but does not include all details of procedures for packing of dangerous goods or actions to take in the event of an emergency or accident involving personnel associated with the IMDG Code that cover these aspects of the transport o…
The aim of this book is to provide for marine engineers, in seagoing and maintenance appointments, on chemicals and chemical problems commonly met with in ships. The application of correct knowledge on these subjects cannot be over-emphasized since chemicals play a vital part in modern ship practice, and their mishandling or misuse can lead, at the very least, to lowered efficiency of operation…
This guide is intended to provide consolidated guidance on the implementation of the security related amendments to the International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS Convention) which were adopted in December 2002. These amendments included a new chapter XI-2 in the SOLAS Convention, "Special measures to enhance maritime security", which enshrined the International Ship and…
Cargo handling itself in the main has changed from a labour intensive operation to a capital intensive one. This new edition of Thomas Stowage, a book which has well stood up to the test of time, has been revised yet again with the paramount object of keeping its users abreast pf present stowage disciplines. Figures have been metricated and a large number of new commodities have been incorporated.
The purpose of the IMO model courses is to assist maritime training institutes and their teaching staff in organzing and introducing new training courses, or in enching, updating or supplementing existing training material where the quality and effectiveness of the training course may thereby be improved
the purpose of the IMO model courses is to asssistmaritime training instituds and their teaching staff in orgaizing and introducting new training courses, or in enhancing, updating or supplementing exiting training material where the quality and effectiveness of the training courses may thereby be improved
Of all the international conventions dealing with maritime safety, the most important is the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, better known as SOLAS, which covers a wide range of measures designed to improve the safety of shipping. The Convention is also one of the oldest of its kind: the first version was adopted in 1914 following the sinking of the Titanic with the loss …
This publication presents amandments to the SOLAS Convention and the 1988 Protocol concerning, in part: 1. Goal-based ship contruction standars for bulk carriers and oil tankers 2. Corrosion protection of cargo oil tanks of crude oil carriers 3. Gas measurement and detection in double-hull and double-bottom spaces 4. The 2010 FTP Code 5. Life-saving appliances and arrangements 6. The auto…
This research aims to examine the effects of national culture and leadership style on safety performance in bulk shipping companies. Survey data collected from 322 respondents working in dry bulk carriers was used, a multiple regression analysis was conducted to analyze the influence of national culture and leadership styles (i.e. transformational, passive management, and contingent reward) on …
Winter navigation is a complex but common operation in the Northern Baltic Sea areas. In Finnish waters, the safety of the wintertime maritime transportation system is managed through the Finnish–Swedish winter navigation system. This system results in different operational modes of ship navigation, with vessels either navigating independently or under icebreaker assistance. A recent risk ana…
Risk analysis in seaports plays an increasingly important role in ensuring port operation reliability, maritime transportation safety and supply chain distribution resilience. However, the task is not straightforward given the challenges, including that port safety is affected by multiple factors related to design, installation, operation and maintenance and that traditional risk assessment met…
In container terminals, many operations occur within the storage area including import, exportAbstract: In container terminals, many operations occur within the storage area including import, export Abstract: In container terminals, many operations occur within the storage area including import, expor and shifting containers. These operations must respect a set of rules and constraints in order…
Three years after the shipwreck of the Erika, the Prestige disaster cannot help launching a public indignation: the majority of people wonder whether co-ordinated actions exist to prevent such a serious accident. The last two disasters (Erika in 1999 and Prestige in December 2002), reminded the European Union that European Maritime Safety was neglected. For three years it can be observed that a…
Technology is changing the way of navigation. New technologies for communication and navigation can be found on virtually every vessel. System architectures define structure and cooperation of components and subsystems. IMO, IALA, costal authorities, technology provider and many more actually propose new architectures for e-Navigation. This paper looks at other transportation domains and techni…
In 2012, two high profile maritime incidents pushed shipping safety into the public eye once more with the loss of the Costa Concordia off Italy in January followed in February by that of the Rabaul Queen ferry, off Papua New Guinea. Both events caused a tragic loss of life. However, while these incidents have dominated public ship safety discussions, statistics reveal that reported total losse…
Globalization has led to a rapid increase of container movements in seaports. Risks in seaports need tobe appropriately addressed to ensure economic wealth, operational efficiency, and personnel safety. Asa result, the safety performance of a Container Terminal Operational System (CTOS) plays a growing rolein improving the efficiency of international trade. This paper proposes a novel method to…
Nowadays, helicopters have been used in maritime transportation to serve offshore platforms. This paper outlines methodology for assessing safety risks by operating in the vicinity of helidecks. During each flight, decisions must be made regarding the events that involve interactions between the four safety risk elements – the pilot in command, the aircraft, the environment and the operat…
The best learning transfer happens when participants have fun! Stop wasting time, money, energy, and resources on lecture-based safety trainings that have been proven ineffective. Set participants up for success with action-based safety training activities that will prevent injuries and incidents. Safety Training That Transfers offers more than 50 activities dedicated to different aspec…
This new publication of “Shipboard Cargo Handling Safety Guide” isbased on the safety guide of the same title issued by this department in 1982, and revised with updated safety and health basic knowledge by the Transport & Physical Distribution Industry Safety & Health Committee of the Occupational Safety & Health Council to finalize the edition. The Occupational Safety & Health Council pub…
While writing this e-book, we have considered that safe practices are not only for engine or deck crew but also for each and every person who boards the ship or sails with the same. It doesn’t matter if you belong to deck, engine, or galley department, when safety of the crew and the ship is at stake, a well planned team effort is what helps to overcome or fight an emergency situation. For a…
Commercial litigators and other users of commercial, insurance and maritime statutes will be acquainted with the occasional irritation caused by not having a relevant statute at hand. The intention of this compilation is to provide a ready reference to all the statutes regularly encountered in the context of commercial, maritime and insurance litigation. The statutes chosen are those which we c…
The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), which will enter into force in 2012 or 2013, focuses on seafarers’ rights, safety and health in order to promote a better shipping environment. A Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part II (DMLC II) is required to state the measures taken to ensure the quality of seafarers’ living and working conditions on-board a ship. It is a challe…
Current marine navigational practice relies less on long-range visual marine signals such as lighthouses for reference purposes. This is due to the availability of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), which are integrated with other navigational aids on ships. Therefore, the objective of this study is to review the function of Pisang Island lighthouse and to propose the most relevant use…
Workplace safety continues to be an area of concern in the maritime industry due to the international nature of the operations. The effectiveness of extensive legislation to manage shipboard safety remains in doubt. The focus must therefore shift towards the human element - seafarers and their perceptions of safety. The study aims to understand the alignment that exists between safety culture a…
The rapidly changing world determines changes in the business processes. Logistics and transport are the areas facing constant changes. Therefore, an important point is to analyse the current problems of logistics and transport within the context of the changing environment. For many years, the experts of the Dept of Logistics and Transport Management of the Faculty of Transport Engineering …
The rapidly changing world determines changes in the business processes. Logistics and transport are the areas facing constant changes. Therefore, an important point is to analyse the current problems of logistics and transport within the context of the changing environment. For many years, the experts of the Dept of Logistics and Transport Management of the Faculty of Transport Engineering fro…
This important book presents a profound analysis of the current challenges and policies related to the growing concern of maritime transport security, covering all aspects, from terrorism, in general, to piracy, in particular. It is a comprehensive work that offers a multidisciplinary view on the main themes and issues in this relatively unexplored field. It also provides several case studies t…
Safety of international shipping vessels is critical to the global economy. More than 90% of trade is estimated to be transported by sea. The maritime industry continued to improve its safety record in 2014 with 75 total losses reported worldwide; the lowest in 10 years. Losses declined by 32% compared with 2013 (110). The 2014 accident year also represents a significant improvement on the 10-y…