[PDF] Top 20 E-learning support to the onboard marine engineer : towards an integrated model

... We can therefore conclude that on the basis of the above data, in general, freight rates had a downward trend from 1994 through 1999, before starting to increase again in late 1999. The index averaged at 94.80441 over ... See full document

... In past time, the maritime industry paid little attention to air pollution. That attitude was changed when IMO adopted Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78. Annex VI is concerned with the prevention of air pollution from ships. ... See full document

... “The entire marine industry has accepted the substandard for far too long”, he insisted. “Substandard ships continue in service because there are substandard owners willing to operate them. They are supported by ... See full document

... With the increased Internationalisation of all forms of economic activities, which demanded strong competitiveness, and adjustment of business behaviour thus NASACO could not survive the[r] ... See full document

... The port covers a total of 1.854 hectares and the total distance around it is 21 kilometres. It has 57 berths, eight berths are for container terminal. It offers users operational advantage which include frequency of ... See full document

... The problems are complex since these involve external and internal factors, therefore, to have best solution it should be done comprehensively and continuously in planned action. The solution is divided into short term ... See full document

... The creation of this institution would mean promoting human resource development in the maritime industry by providing skilled manpower for the market within and outside the East Africa region. Despite the difficulties ... See full document

... fully integrated transport operations, which will increase productivity, lower the total transport costs and support the government strategy for economic and social ... See full document

... Title of dissertation: Grain and fertiliser handling – GBHL Terminal: An analysis of its impact on port fraternity and its post effects on bulk traffic through the port of Mombasa.. Deg[r] ... See full document

... The guiding light of IMO is “Safer ships and cleaner oceans” but for a nation this renewed concern of safety is squarely placed at the feet of private and government sectors. Low local standards or sloppy practices of ... See full document

... merchant marine vessels because it has no fleet of its ...the marine environment to its best ...the marine environment within its maritime ... See full document

... together towards the common goal of improved efficiency and therefore achieve UNCTAD’s recommended productivity of 640 tonnes a day with better results of increased cargo volume as illustrated in table 1 thus ... See full document

... For the past several years, there have been indications that the government is moving towards privatisation of these transport sectors. These include contracting and outsourcing of specific functions, for ... See full document

... implementation of article 43. The burden of financing should not be left entirely on the strait States. The provision and maintenance of aids to navigation, the operation of radars and VTIS as well as hydrographic ... See full document

... ISO 14,000 is a voluntary document about management system which monitors an operation’s impact on the environment. The main goals of the system are related to pollution prevention and a decrease in the risk of potential ... See full document

... The vessels operate in the coastal water of Sri Lanka should be general cargo vessels equipped with cargo gears with lifting capacities over 10 tons covering all hatches since that there[r] ... See full document

... technical support, mainly from South ...and Marine Container Company) feature equity participation by COSCO and Japanese business groups with shipping ... See full document

... as marine navigation safety and prevention of environmental pollution, inspection of tonnage of vessel, documents of vessels, and ownership of ...the marine environment, cover a wide scope; therefore, they ... See full document

... Another preventive strategy is to offer viable alternatives to ships and thereby discourage them from engaging in practices akin to substandard shipping. The provision of shore-based reception facilities for ... See full document

... The above imparities play a role in some of the detrimental circumstances that agents have often found themselves in as explained in chapter four, e.g. liability for their principals' debts. However, it must be ... See full document