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Economics Of Environmental Damage In Coastal Development, Saujanya Sinha Dec 1996

Economics Of Environmental Damage In Coastal Development, Saujanya Sinha

World Maritime University Dissertations

Economics is a science of choice, of unlimited wants chasing scarce resources. In choosing the resources, human-beings leave a mark on the environment - depleting it, degrading it and, sometimes, destroying it. The destruction is manifest in the tropical coastal waters where some of the world’s richest ecosystems, characterised by extensive coral reefs and dense mangrove forests, exist. Large-scale destruction of valuable resources can cause serious degradation of the environment, thus affecting the economic life of coastal habitants. In economic terms then, is the ‘supply’ of coastal resources infinitely elastic? If not, what is the cost of achieving such elasticity, …


Considerations For The Control Of Marine Pollution In Pakistan, Rahim Uddin Dec 1996

Considerations For The Control Of Marine Pollution In Pakistan, Rahim Uddin

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a study of the state of the marine environment and pollution control set-up in Pakistan. The principle features of Pakistan marine environment are highlighted with the_ evaluation of pollution in different areas. The areas of extensive marine pollution are pointed out. The importance of the endangered wetland habitats is highlighted. The hazards associated with marine pollution are examined. The main sources of marine pollution are investigated. The measures to control marine pollution are collated. The development of legal documents for marine environment protection is scrutinised. The current global control of marine pollution is discussed and compared to …


The Implementation Of The Moroccan Vts And Its Role In The Safety Of Navigation In The Strait Of Gibraltar, Mohamed Briouig Dec 1996

The Implementation Of The Moroccan Vts And Its Role In The Safety Of Navigation In The Strait Of Gibraltar, Mohamed Briouig

World Maritime University Dissertations

The paper is an attempt to examine the situation regarding the safety of navigation in the Strait of Gibraltar and investigates the role which the VTS of Tangier can play as a component of the aforesaid safety scheme.


Overview Of Tunisia's Marine Environment In Support Of Administrative Policies And Programmes, Fredj Derouiche Dec 1996

Overview Of Tunisia's Marine Environment In Support Of Administrative Policies And Programmes, Fredj Derouiche

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a real investigation in the marine environment field, which few people are familiar with, although it concerns everybody. The investigation being carried out in three steps; each step covering one aspect of the marine environment, and the result is given in the conclusion. As a first step, the main problems affecting the marine environment in Tunisia, are identified and analysed. An attempt is made to identify the impact of such problems on the marine environment, human health and the national economy. In the second part, the institutional framework, dealing with the marine environment, is presented and analysed. …


Introduction To Maritime Administration In The Kingdom Of Cambodia, Dara Chan Dec 1996

Introduction To Maritime Administration In The Kingdom Of Cambodia, Dara Chan

World Maritime University Dissertations

The Dissertation is a study of the management systems and strategies of the maritime administration which can be followed and implemented for the future maritime development in Cambodia. It consists of six chapters, each of which relates and connects with the subject. First of all, an overview of Cambodia is presented by including its historical background, government management system, and the economic status with a potential growth of domestic products, and external trade. A brief look is also taken at the challenge for all modes of transport in Cambodia. A general description of the marine affairs of Cambodia is also …


Towards New Technology : An Overview Of The Development And Potential Use Of The Electronic Chart, King Kurwijira Ngabho Chiragi Dec 1996

Towards New Technology : An Overview Of The Development And Potential Use Of The Electronic Chart, King Kurwijira Ngabho Chiragi

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Integrated Approach To The Modification Of The Shipping Register In Macao, Kam Fai Vong Dec 1995

Integrated Approach To The Modification Of The Shipping Register In Macao, Kam Fai Vong

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a study on the modification of the shipping register in Macao. It begins by revealing the facts about the current registration of ships in the territory and ends with proposing a modified shipping register which is considered acceptable to all parties involved and some recommendations for its further development. During the process, a brief look is taken at the historical background of the creation of the Macao Ship’s Register (MSR), the cause of its inoperability and the reality of the registration of ships in the territory - the registration of property of ships instead of registration in …


Understanding And Coping With Oil Pollution Threats In Bahrain, Hassan Ali Al-Majid Dec 1995

Understanding And Coping With Oil Pollution Threats In Bahrain, Hassan Ali Al-Majid

World Maritime University Dissertations

As the human population increases and industrialization expands and diversifies, the problem of the pollution of the environment becomes more critical. The seas and oceans, which cover over 70 % of the world's surface and offer one of man’s great hopes for future food supplies, are not exempt from the menace of pollution. Pollution problems mount as use of the sea for commerce grows with the ever increasing size and variety of cargo ships and tankers, with the use of the sea-bed for mineral extraction and the threat of oil pollution to the marine environment from deliberate or accidental release. …


The Role Of Multimodal Transport In Bangladesh For Export Promotion, Syed Shabbir Ahmed Dec 1995

The Role Of Multimodal Transport In Bangladesh For Export Promotion, Syed Shabbir Ahmed

World Maritime University Dissertations

The exports of Bangladesh have dramatically changed recently due to diversification of items. More than 60% of the total export share was contributed by jute in the early eighties. This scenario is now totally changed. Non-traditional items, such as ready-made garments, leather goods (shoes), knitwear, handicraft are now dominating factors in the exports of Bangladesh. More than 60% of the export share are now contributed by ready-made garments. Traditional goods are basically transported through break-bulk carrier. Non-Traditional goods are basically transported through container. Due to advent of containerisation multimodal transport has created a new era in international trade. It has …


On Board Onboard Communication Problems Due To The Lack Of A Common Language, Miguel Enrique Clements Dec 1995

On Board Onboard Communication Problems Due To The Lack Of A Common Language, Miguel Enrique Clements

World Maritime University Dissertations

On board communication problems due to language barriers have been affecting maritime safety during the past years. This problem is found on board ships having multilingual crews and a lack of a common language. It increases during emergency situations when people must react as fast as possible under conditions of extreme pressure. In the special case of passenger ships the lack of a common language can make emergency situations become critical. Reviewing the “Scandinavian Star" disaster. examples of on board communication problems because of failures in the use of the English language can be clearly found. After the Flag of …


Integration Of Marine Environment Protection In The Philippine Maritime Education And Training System, Diana Campoy Factuar Dec 1995

Integration Of Marine Environment Protection In The Philippine Maritime Education And Training System, Diana Campoy Factuar

World Maritime University Dissertations

Marine pollution is just one of those enviromnental problems that the world faces today. However, it has far and wide-reaching impacts on the earth and its population, thus making it one of the most important subjects in global environmental issues. Although pollution of the sea comes from various sources, that which comes from marine transportation is given more attention because of its potential threat to the marine environment. Many of the international regulations relating to marine pollution prevention are the outcome of maritime accidents which have caused extensive oil spills. Legislation has been concerned with new designs, structure and equipment. …


Guidelines For A Short Course On Egyptian Marine Officers' Responsibilities For The Marine Environment, Mohammed Alaa Kamel Farag Dec 1995

Guidelines For A Short Course On Egyptian Marine Officers' Responsibilities For The Marine Environment, Mohammed Alaa Kamel Farag

World Maritime University Dissertations

Egypt has a strategic geographical location straddling both the Mediterranean and the Red Seas that constitute two of the major enclosed coastal seas in the world. Egyptian coasts have a total length of about 1630 Ian in the Mediterranean and Red Seas. A large part of the coastal areas in Egypt is contaminated with oil from various sources. Shipping activity contributes significantly to the current situation regarding oil pollution of the country's territorial waters. The reasons for oil pollution in Egyptian waters are many, and Egyptian marine officers play a significant role in contributing to the pollution of the marine …


A Conceptual Plan For The Provision Of Reception Facilities In The Philippines, Elson Estioko Hermogino Dec 1995

A Conceptual Plan For The Provision Of Reception Facilities In The Philippines, Elson Estioko Hermogino

World Maritime University Dissertations

This dissertation synthesizes a conceptual plan for the provision of reception facilities to improve marine environmental protection in the Philippines. The study is premised on the perception that the various pollution control measures formulated by the Philippine Coast Guard, which are mandated to address ship source pollution, are not being implemented due to the absence or severe inadequacy of the needed reception facilities in ports. The extent of maritime activities is presented while the various legislation, rules and regulations adopted by the Government concerning marine environmental protection in general, and the provision of reception facilities in particular, are examined. In …


Satellite Applications As An Ocean And Coastal Zone Management Tool : Three Case Studies, Federico Agustin Iriarte Ahon Dec 1995

Satellite Applications As An Ocean And Coastal Zone Management Tool : Three Case Studies, Federico Agustin Iriarte Ahon

World Maritime University Dissertations

Satellite applications are being used in land, sea, air and space studies and management applications in the sea covering a wide spectrum of fields, such as oceanography (bathymetry, tides, waves, sea level, currents, surface water temperature), fisheries (resources distribution and monitoring of fisheries), shipping (fleet monitoring, communication, safety and rescue, pollution detection and monitoring), and navy (security, strategy, safety). Further, satellites can be used in the process of educating people onboard. The present research is a study of three satellite applications for Ocean and Coastal Zone Management (OCZM). Radar sensors which are used in bathymetric exploration are useful in the …


Contingency Planning For Dangerous Goods In Port Area : Tanjung Perak Surabaya, Roy Kasiono Dec 1995

Contingency Planning For Dangerous Goods In Port Area : Tanjung Perak Surabaya, Roy Kasiono

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a study of the present situation in the Port of Surabaya in relation to its probable capability in establishing a reliable and feasible contingency planning for dangerous goods accidents in the port and its surrounding area for its sustainable development. An overview of international, national, and local regulations, dealing with dangerous goods is given in brief. This establishes the range and extent of regulations that a contingency plan for dangerous goods for a port area should be detennined by. An analysis of the impact of dangerous goods discharges are given in order to show the importance to …


A Recommended Decision Analysis Process For The Wider Caribbean Initiative For Ship Generated Waste (Wcisw), Garth Andrew Lamsee Dec 1995

A Recommended Decision Analysis Process For The Wider Caribbean Initiative For Ship Generated Waste (Wcisw), Garth Andrew Lamsee

World Maritime University Dissertations

It may be easier to summarise what this dissertation is not about as a means of assisting the reader in focusing on what this dissertation is all about. It is not a dissertation on environmental concerns and of the need to act in sustainable ways. It is not about ports in the Developing Countries of Wider Caribbean Region (DCWCR) or of their need to secure reception facilities. Nor is this dissertation a subject on the MARPOL 73/78 Convention. However, all of these issues are a part of this dissertation and they have contributed to the refinement of this research effort. …


Policy And Management Proposal For Sustainable Development Of Coastal Areas Of Cambodia : Sihanoukville As A Case Study, Vann Monyneath Dec 1995

Policy And Management Proposal For Sustainable Development Of Coastal Areas Of Cambodia : Sihanoukville As A Case Study, Vann Monyneath

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a study of coastal resources policy and management strategy for the development of the Sihanoukville Coastal Region which can be followed and implemented. It consists of five chapters. A brief look is taken at Cambodia’s existing biophysical coastal environment, the significant coastal and socio-economic features, as well as coastal economic activities of the Sihanoukville region. Development and growth in the Sihanoukville coastal planning region in the areas of tourism and recreation, sea-port expansion, residential, airport expansion, construction and industrialisation, fishing, agriculture are investigated. The integral environmental considerations concerning the coastal issues and the potential impacts on a …


A Timely Need For Shipping Companies To Implement The Ism Code And Establish A Safety Management System, Mohammad Syed Saleem Dec 1995

A Timely Need For Shipping Companies To Implement The Ism Code And Establish A Safety Management System, Mohammad Syed Saleem

World Maritime University Dissertations

Shipping operates in a dynamic environment as ever. The increase in the volume of trade, advancement in technologies and the world wide economic competitions and pressures have created enormous complexities in the shipping business. The need to prevent the loss of lives and damages to environment is felt much greater today than it was ever in the past. This study while analysing the past history, present status and future expectations of shipping, aims at creating the requisite safety culture awareness and realisation of the timely need for remedial measures. The dissertation invites attention in general of all those having a …


Proposals For Further Improvement Of Sea Transportation Of Dangerous Cargoes Carried In Freight Containers In China, Cuiming Xu Dec 1995

Proposals For Further Improvement Of Sea Transportation Of Dangerous Cargoes Carried In Freight Containers In China, Cuiming Xu

World Maritime University Dissertations

With the rapid development of foreign trade there has been a high rate of growth in the maritime transportation of dangerous cargoes. The transport by sea of dangerous cargoes incorporates, by nature, a higher risk than the shipment of non-hazardous cargoes. Safety is one of the most important aspects which must be seriously considered by the appointed specialised competent authorities. Therefore, the safe transport by sea of dangerous cargoes is regarded as one of the major objectives by the Maritime Safety Administration. This paper is a study of safe transport by sea of dangerous cargoes in freight containers. It briefly …


The Impact Of The Revised Stcw Convention On Chinese Higher Maritime Education And Training Institutions, Guanghuang Ye Dec 1995

The Impact Of The Revised Stcw Convention On Chinese Higher Maritime Education And Training Institutions, Guanghuang Ye

World Maritime University Dissertations

The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) is regarded as the most important instrument ever established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) since it deals with the human element to which more than 80% maritime casualties are attributable. This dissertation examines the main reasons for revising STCW’78 and the major features of the revised Convention. This revised Convention overcomes the deficiencies of the existing Convention. It is believed that it will bring about a greater impact on maritime administrations, shipping companies and maritime education and training (MET) institutions in particular. It is universally recognized that MET …


A Study For Upgrading The Vessel Traffic Services Vts In Korean Coastal Waters, Hyung-Taek Jung Dec 1995

A Study For Upgrading The Vessel Traffic Services Vts In Korean Coastal Waters, Hyung-Taek Jung

World Maritime University Dissertations

The rapid growth of marine traffic volume in the Korean waters has created difficulties in navigation, and increased the risk in those areas during the last three decades. In addition to the traffic volume increase, ship’s higher speed tendency and larger size tendency lead to more frequent and bigger casualties occurring in those areas. Various measures have been taken to improve navigation safety in those areas such as, aids to navigation, vessel movement reporting systems, traffic separation schemes, and the radar surveillance systems in some port areas also. However, casualties occurred in those areas has not decreased. They are still …


Integrated Management Strategy For The Coastal Development Program Of Jiangsu Province, Meifeng Luo Dec 1995

Integrated Management Strategy For The Coastal Development Program Of Jiangsu Province, Meifeng Luo

World Maritime University Dissertations

The development in the coastal area of Jiangsu Province is still managed on a sectoral basis. This low level management method causes huge wastes of natural resources, fosters intense competition between different sectors for limited natural resources and space, and results in conflicts between different interests groups, over exploitation and even depletion of natural resources, environmental pollution and ecosystem degradation. With the development of the national economy, the coastal development activities will be greater in number and broader in scope. There will be more conflicts between different sectors, between exploitation and resources conservation, between development and environment protection. Thus, to …


Evaluation Of Contingency Planning For The Protection Of Congo's Marine Environment Against Oil Pollution, Jean-Jacques Joseph Okamba Dec 1995

Evaluation Of Contingency Planning For The Protection Of Congo's Marine Environment Against Oil Pollution, Jean-Jacques Joseph Okamba

World Maritime University Dissertations

The subject intends to give an integrated approach to the protection of the Congolese marine environment against oil pollution by the evaluation of the existing contingency planning. It will show the necessity for the country to get a real contingency plan. The Congo has a small coastline without any world-known environmentally sensitive areas. However, shipping routes, oil exploration, the establishment of offshore fields and floating sea terminals have increased the risk of marine pollution, which has became a reality. Does, the Congo at present have resources, ability and the possibility to respond to environmental disasters ? What is the level …


Recommendations For Instituting Integrated Management Of Environment And Development Of The Aquatic Resources Of Uganda, Helen Kitamburaza Bugaari Dec 1994

Recommendations For Instituting Integrated Management Of Environment And Development Of The Aquatic Resources Of Uganda, Helen Kitamburaza Bugaari

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Integrated Ocean Management : A Basis For Sustainable Development Of The Nigerian Marine Environment, Florence Orovwuemu Akpokodje Dec 1994

Integrated Ocean Management : A Basis For Sustainable Development Of The Nigerian Marine Environment, Florence Orovwuemu Akpokodje

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Policy Proposal For Sihanoukville Port Development In The Kingdom Of Cambodia, Yuthea Leng Thun Dec 1994

Policy Proposal For Sihanoukville Port Development In The Kingdom Of Cambodia, Yuthea Leng Thun

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


A Blue Print To Effect Integrated Management For Sustainable Development Of Zanzibar's Marine Environment, Hamza Hakame Omar Dec 1994

A Blue Print To Effect Integrated Management For Sustainable Development Of Zanzibar's Marine Environment, Hamza Hakame Omar

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Adequacy Of The Tanzania Legislative System To Achieve Sustainable Development : Focussing On The Lake Victoria Region, Verdiana Nkwabi Macha Dec 1994

Adequacy Of The Tanzania Legislative System To Achieve Sustainable Development : Focussing On The Lake Victoria Region, Verdiana Nkwabi Macha

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Negotiations On Maritime Transport Liberalisation Under Gats And China's Strategies, Weimin Ren Dec 1994

Negotiations On Maritime Transport Liberalisation Under Gats And China's Strategies, Weimin Ren

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Marine Casualties And The Human Factor : The Focus On Issues Relating To International Crews, Zhang Shiping Dec 1994

Marine Casualties And The Human Factor : The Focus On Issues Relating To International Crews, Zhang Shiping

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.