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Maritime Casualties And Lessons To Be Learned : Their Application And Use In The Teaching And Training Process In The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, Anastacio C. Anteza Ii Dec 1997

Maritime Casualties And Lessons To Be Learned : Their Application And Use In The Teaching And Training Process In The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, Anastacio C. Anteza Ii

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a study of the lessons to be learned from casualties to be included in the PMMA nautical curriculum. A review was undertaken at the present curriculum together with its historical developments. On the other hand, a thorough investigation and research was conducted in consonance to the requirements provided for by the STCW 95 as the basis of the future nautical curriculum. The succeeding chapters of the study surveys and evaluates the present deficiencies of the nautical curriculum system used by the PMMA. Identification of the problems and possible solutions were made in order to promote and develop …


Satellite Technology : Reinforcement Of Computer Data Transmission Technology : Implications For The Maritime World Communications, Data Transfer And Maritime Education, U Kyaw Htut Dec 1997

Satellite Technology : Reinforcement Of Computer Data Transmission Technology : Implications For The Maritime World Communications, Data Transfer And Maritime Education, U Kyaw Htut

World Maritime University Dissertations

This dissertation is a study of the impact of data transmission via satellite on the maritime world of communication, data transfer and education. The aim of the study is to understand the technological reinforcement of the maritime industry and the changes taking place in it. With the avalanche of changes that are taking place in the field of information technology, they can be used to facilitate the shipping industry. This dissertation assists in understanding some of the technological evolution of satellite technology and data communication and in the needs of the maritime industry as well. This dissertation describes satellite technology …


Human Element In Shipping : Training And Competence Of Shore Based Personnel, Keith Joseph Miranda Dec 1997

Human Element In Shipping : Training And Competence Of Shore Based Personnel, Keith Joseph Miranda

World Maritime University Dissertations

This dissertation examines the need for the training of shore based personnel employed in shipping companies. Numerous studies address the human element in shipping - the Seafarer, as one of the main causes of accidents and pollution. As a result, regulations targeting the training of seafarers have been greatly enhanced in the recent past. Very little has been said about personnel manning shipping companies in numerous offices ashore. Rapid strides in communication have brought the “seafarer” and the “shore-farer” in close contact, the two being separated virtually by just the dialling of a few buttons of a telephone or a …


The Development Of Training And Practice Of Navigation For Advanced Ships : Application To Merchant Marine Training Centre Programmes In Thailand, Thiti Tingmai Dec 1997

The Development Of Training And Practice Of Navigation For Advanced Ships : Application To Merchant Marine Training Centre Programmes In Thailand, Thiti Tingmai

World Maritime University Dissertations

This dissertation is a study of an advanced ship, focusing on the training needs for a navigation officer by taking into consideration technological advances, operational factors and human factors. A short overview is given of current and future trends, and developments in modem technology in shipping including an advanced bridge in the form of an integrated bridge system. The role of the navigator, bridge operational procedures and conditions, and training needs are examined, taking into account manning and technological change that have taken place. The required knowledge, skills and attitude for an operator of advanced ships are identified. The importance …


An Analysis Of The Bareboat Chartering Program Of The Philippines, Sonia B. Malaluan Dec 1997

An Analysis Of The Bareboat Chartering Program Of The Philippines, Sonia B. Malaluan

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Chester Residents V. Seif Dec 1997

Chester Residents V. Seif

1997 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Williams V. Secretary Of Labor Dec 1997

Williams V. Secretary Of Labor

1997 Decisions

Agency


Blacks In Salvador: Racial Paths, Jeferson Bacelar Dec 1997

Blacks In Salvador: Racial Paths, Jeferson Bacelar

Macalester International

No abstract provided.


The Murray Ledger And Times, December 30, 1997, The Murray Ledger And Times Dec 1997

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 30, 1997, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.


Income Taxes. Dec 1997

Income Taxes.

Initiatives

INCOME TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Prohibits taxes on or measured by income. Repeals authority of the State to impose income taxes on persons, corporations, or other entities. Repeals income tax exemptions for interest on state and local bonds. Repeals income tax exemptions for income of nonprofit educational institutions of collegiate grade within California. Repeals exemption for nonprofit organizations for business license taxes or fees measured by income or gross receipts levied by a county, city, city and county, school district, special district, or any other local agency. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact …


Jury Nullification. Dec 1997

Jury Nullification.

Initiatives

JURY NULLIFICATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Proposed measure would amend existing law to provide that defendants in criminal cases may be found not guilty and defendants in civil cases may be held not liable if the jury finds that a law is unjust or that its application would produce an unjust verdict. Proposed statute would permit parties to present arguments regarding the merit, intent, constitutionality, applicability of the law, moral perspective of the defendant, and the sanctions to be applied to the losing party. Failure of judge to instruct jury as to these duties is ground for mistrial and another jury trial. …


Implant Having Reduced Generation Of Wear Particulates, David A. Pienkowski Dec 1997

Implant Having Reduced Generation Of Wear Particulates, David A. Pienkowski

Biomedical Engineering Faculty Patents

A method is provided for reducing the amount of wear particulates generated by a total joint orthopaedic implant. The implant consists of two matched articulating components. The method includes the steps of placing the total joint orthopaedic implant in a fluid bath and articulating the implant in the fluid bath for at least 1,000 cycles. The articulation may be performed in three stages. In the first, the implant is articulated under a load of substantially 0.1-500 Newtons with sliding speeds of substantially 0.01-0.5 meters per second. During a second stage the articulation takes place under a load of substantially 200-2,500 …


Counseling Services' Contribution Toward Academic Success In A Community College, Shirley Darlene Jones Dec 1997

Counseling Services' Contribution Toward Academic Success In A Community College, Shirley Darlene Jones

Theses

The purpose of this survey was to determine if graduates believed that the counseling services they received at Belleville Area College contributed to their academic success . A survey was conducted utilizing 181 graduates (111 females and 70 males) from a May 1996 graduate class of 696 students . Academic success is defined as the completion of a degree . Reasons for seeking counseling were broken into two time frames consisting of new students and students who were nearing completion of their degree. Areas o f counseling explored included adjustment to college, choosing a major, personal, study skills, meeting graduation …


Um Students Win Scholarships Toward Study Abroad, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations Dec 1997

Um Students Win Scholarships Toward Study Abroad, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.


Mrs. Bessie Everett Strange Dec 1997

Mrs. Bessie Everett Strange

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral Program for Mrs. Bessie Everett Strange on Dec.30, 1997 at Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church


12/29/1997 - Long Inducted Into Beta Gamma Sigma At Eiu.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Dec 1997

12/29/1997 - Long Inducted Into Beta Gamma Sigma At Eiu.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


12/29/1997 - Vandermeer Inducted Into Beta Gamma Sigma At Eastern.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Dec 1997

12/29/1997 - Vandermeer Inducted Into Beta Gamma Sigma At Eastern.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


12/29/1997 - Lugar Receives Research Grant, University Marketing And Communications Dec 1997

12/29/1997 - Lugar Receives Research Grant, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


12/29/1997 - Eiu Students Awarded Parents Club Scholarship.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Dec 1997

12/29/1997 - Eiu Students Awarded Parents Club Scholarship.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


12/29/1997 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries Dec 1997

12/29/1997 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 12/29/1997. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.


12/29/1997 - Muehl Awarded Scholarship From Eiu.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Dec 1997

12/29/1997 - Muehl Awarded Scholarship From Eiu.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


12/29/1997 - Students Inducted Into Phi Alpha Eta.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Dec 1997

12/29/1997 - Students Inducted Into Phi Alpha Eta.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


12/29/1997 - Bozarth Receives Presidents Award At Eiu.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Dec 1997

12/29/1997 - Bozarth Receives Presidents Award At Eiu.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


12/29/1997 - Weaver Inducted Into Beta Gamma Sigma At Eastern.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Dec 1997

12/29/1997 - Weaver Inducted Into Beta Gamma Sigma At Eastern.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


12/29/1997 - Corner Receives Award.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Dec 1997

12/29/1997 - Corner Receives Award.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

1997

No abstract provided.


The Murray Ledger And Times, December 29, 1997, The Murray Ledger And Times Dec 1997

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 29, 1997, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.


Rufus Burgest, Jr. Dec 1997

Rufus Burgest, Jr.

African American Funeral Programs

Interment: Ditch Pond Baptist Church in Sylvania, Georgia.


Deafdigest: Vol. 2, No. 21 December 28, 1997, Barry Strassler Dec 1997

Deafdigest: Vol. 2, No. 21 December 28, 1997, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest 1997

No abstract provided.


December 27, 1997 (Pages 6769-6900), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau Dec 1997

December 27, 1997 (Pages 6769-6900), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 27 (1997)

No abstract provided.


The Murray Ledger And Times, December 27, 1997, The Murray Ledger And Times Dec 1997

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 27, 1997, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.