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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …


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

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No abstract provided.


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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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No abstract provided.


Contribution Of Shipping In A Nation's Economy And The Role Of Maritime Training In This Contribution, Niaz Ali Solangi Dec 1994

Contribution Of Shipping In A Nation's Economy And The Role Of Maritime Training In This Contribution, Niaz Ali Solangi

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No abstract provided.


The Marine Environmental Protection Legislation In China, Liyu Wang Dec 1994

The Marine Environmental Protection Legislation In China, Liyu Wang

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No abstract provided.


A Study Of Development Of The Coastal Zone Of Aqaba, Jordan : A Suggested Model, Daoud Mohammad Al-Jafari Dec 1994

A Study Of Development Of The Coastal Zone Of Aqaba, Jordan : A Suggested Model, Daoud Mohammad Al-Jafari

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This dissertation focuses on the need to implement integrated coastal management for sustainable development in the region of Aqaba /Jordan, while proposing methods for^ doing so. At the beginning, the integrated management process is studied in detail, highlighting its role in creating a steady sustainable relationship between resources and their users in general. Aqaba is explored as a case-in-point. The reader is introduced to the region geographically, physically, climatically and with an overview of the development, population, and environmental effects. The economic and social development of the region is examined in detail and the various administrative offices in the area …


A Proposal For The Better Utilization Of The Saudi Coast Guard In Providing The Immediate Emergency Response To Oil Spills, Jaber Abrahim Al-Johani Dec 1994

A Proposal For The Better Utilization Of The Saudi Coast Guard In Providing The Immediate Emergency Response To Oil Spills, Jaber Abrahim Al-Johani

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The dissertation is an introductory study to the ways in which the Saudi Coast Guard can be best organized for sharing the responsibilities for responding to oil spills in the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the Meteorological and Environment Protection Agency of the Ministry of Defence. A brief look is taken at the uses and the state of the marine and coastal environment. Marine areas are described in some detail. An idea of the intensity of oil production and transportation is given. The need for creating background information directed to the future environment control department is …


An Assessment Of The Logistics Alternatives For Seaport Access : The Case Study Of The Republic Of Niger, Ali Djimba Dec 1992

An Assessment Of The Logistics Alternatives For Seaport Access : The Case Study Of The Republic Of Niger, Ali Djimba

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No abstract provided.


The Effectiveness Of Port Marketing, Muhammad Muctaru Carew Dec 1991

The Effectiveness Of Port Marketing, Muhammad Muctaru Carew

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No abstract provided.


A Port Infrastructural Development Plan For The Facilitation Of Bauxite Exports From Guyana, Thomas Dec 1991

A Port Infrastructural Development Plan For The Facilitation Of Bauxite Exports From Guyana, Thomas

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No abstract provided.


Towards A Port Marketing Plan For Kingston Terminal Operators Limited, Claudia K. Gordon Dec 1990

Towards A Port Marketing Plan For Kingston Terminal Operators Limited, Claudia K. Gordon

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No abstract provided.


Optimal Vessel Type For Jordan's Trade Requirements, Mohamad El-Dalabieh Sep 1990

Optimal Vessel Type For Jordan's Trade Requirements, Mohamad El-Dalabieh

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No abstract provided.


Guinea And The Need For A Maritime Search And Rescue Service, Mamadou Oury Bah Dec 1989

Guinea And The Need For A Maritime Search And Rescue Service, Mamadou Oury Bah

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No abstract provided.


Seaport Planning In Zaire : An Analysis Of Constraints And Potentialities, J. Kabwita Tshilomb Dec 1989

Seaport Planning In Zaire : An Analysis Of Constraints And Potentialities, J. Kabwita Tshilomb

World Maritime University Dissertations

A seaport is fundamentally a central place of economic and cultural interchange ; more specifically, it is a place where the mode of transportation changes from land to water-borne systems . As a modern node in a multimodal system , the essential function of a seaport is transport integration ; but in performing this function , and for other reasons , a seaport may also become a major urban centre , an important source of employment , and an influencial factor in regional and national development . Therefore , it is unwise to approach the problems of seaports in isolation. …


Cost-Benefit Analysis In A Port Development Project Using A Simulation Model, Young Tae Chang Dec 1988

Cost-Benefit Analysis In A Port Development Project Using A Simulation Model, Young Tae Chang

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No abstract provided.


Maritime Safety Administration In Somalia, Mohamoud Dec 1987

Maritime Safety Administration In Somalia, Mohamoud

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No abstract provided.


The Roles Of Marketing Management In Ports, With Special Emphasis On The East African Seaport Of Mombasa, Elly Sr Oluoch Dec 1986

The Roles Of Marketing Management In Ports, With Special Emphasis On The East African Seaport Of Mombasa, Elly Sr Oluoch

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No abstract provided.


Maritime Safety Administration In Somalia, Koshin Dec 1986

Maritime Safety Administration In Somalia, Koshin

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No abstract provided.


Maritime Activities In Somalia, Sheik Ahmed Dec 1986

Maritime Activities In Somalia, Sheik Ahmed

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No abstract provided.


An Analysis Of The Inland Transportation Systems For East Africa's External Trade, Juvenal J.M. Shiundu Dec 1985

An Analysis Of The Inland Transportation Systems For East Africa's External Trade, Juvenal J.M. Shiundu

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No abstract provided.