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Research On Xiamen Port Network Layout From The Perspective Of Harbors And Inland Ports Linked Development, Yijun Zheng Aug 2015

Research On Xiamen Port Network Layout From The Perspective Of Harbors And Inland Ports Linked Development, Yijun Zheng

World Maritime University Dissertations

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Effect Of The Construction Of Ftz Upon The Development Of Shanghai International Shipping Center, Yun Zhou Aug 2015

Effect Of The Construction Of Ftz Upon The Development Of Shanghai International Shipping Center, Yun Zhou

World Maritime University Dissertations

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A Critical Analysis Of Integrated Coastal And Ocean Management In Bangladesh With Lessons From Global Practices, Syed Mamtajul Islam Jan 2015

A Critical Analysis Of Integrated Coastal And Ocean Management In Bangladesh With Lessons From Global Practices, Syed Mamtajul Islam

World Maritime University Dissertations

The coast of Bangladesh is highly dynamic, unique and diverse, the south-western part of which hosts the world’s largest single mangrove forest; the south-central part receives the world’s second largest river system (Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna system), contributing to form the world’s largest delta in Bangladesh; and the south-eastern part provides room for major industrial and economic activities such as ports and shipping, ship recycling (2nd in global ranking), ship building, fisheries and tourism (Beaches in Cox’s Bazar – the world’s longest). The earlier land-side coastal management initiatives, which totally ignore ocean issues, have failed to bring a remarkable outcome mainly due to …


A Study On The Effects Of E-Navigation On Reducing Vessel Accidents, Sun-Bae Hong Jan 2015

A Study On The Effects Of E-Navigation On Reducing Vessel Accidents, Sun-Bae Hong

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation aims to evaluate how and to what extent e-navigation contributes to reducing accidents for SOLAS ships as well as non-SOLAS ships, hoping that the results are referred to IMO Member States when they are implementing enavigation along with the maritime sectors such as shipping companies, crews on board ships and manufactures developing e-navigation related systems. The study focuses on the potential effects of e-navigation based on tool kits of the IMO e-navigation for SOLAS ships and services of SMART-navigation, which is the Korean approach to implementing the e-navigation concept for both SOLAS ships and non-SOLAS ships. The processes …


Vessel Traffic Service As A Maritime Security Tool: Vessel Traffic Management Information Systems (Vtmis) In Ghana, Joseph Akwasi Kuma Jan 2015

Vessel Traffic Service As A Maritime Security Tool: Vessel Traffic Management Information Systems (Vtmis) In Ghana, Joseph Akwasi Kuma

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is an assessment of the role of the VTMIS in enhancing efforts to bring down maritime security in the threats in the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa focusing on Ghana. According to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is implemented by a Competent Authority to improve the safety and efficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment. Technological development today has led to significant improvements in vessel traffic service. Vessel Traffic Management Information Service is the integration of Management information systems to improve the quality of vessel traffic services. Vessel traffic services essentially …