Course Name:  Maritime Management and Operations

Degree: BSc.

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DİY 221

2016 Spring

3,5

6

3

Department

Economics and Administrative Sciences

Instructors

Capt. Ö. Faruk Üründül

Contact Information

Faruk@yasatraining.com

Office Hours

13.00 – 17.00 WED

Web page

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  -

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

50

20

10

20

Course Description

This course reviews  fundamentals of maritime economics and maritime management and operations, describes the properties of maritime freight transport systems and shipping management and operations as a part of international supply chain.

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to characterize and analyze fundamental and the general systems producing maritime freight transport services and management of shipping in a technical, operational, management and policy context.

1. Review historical development on maritime industry
2. To introduce basic terms and concepts used in maritime industry and shipping/freight transport/ship management
3. To introduce the technological and economic characteristics of the different cargoes and vessels
4. To introduce maritime markets and supply/demand chain,
5. To introduce organizational structures; objectives, needs and characteristics of shipping /ship management companies
6. To introduce the strategies, resources and operating environment of

shipping companies

1. To introduce organizational structures; objectives, needs and characteristics of maritime organizations, International Organizations (IMO, ILO, UNCTAD, WHO) in the maritime perspective, The public and private function of maritime administrations; relationships with shipping companies, port authorities and international agencies

Course Learning Outcomes

the student should, in the domain of maritime industry,

be able to:

1. Define technical terms in shipping and ship management

2. Explain basic technical and operational concepts of maritime industry, particularly shipping sector

3.  Expertise in the areas of maritime transport business, cost accounting, controlling, marketing as well as information technology

4. Combine technical components and operational concepts into freight transport systems based on sea transport

5. Grasp the relationship between economic principles and the day-to-day management of shipping and ship management  and their operations and challenges for the maritime freight transport industry

6. Understand the concept and rudiments of maritime economics and apply that

knowledge in real world practices;

7. Understand and expertise safe shipping management and crew management

8. Understand legal and operational structures of shipping and crew management companies

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lecture and workshop and visit to the maritime companies and ships.

Tutorial Place

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Textbook

1. Maritime Economics, M. Stopford 2009
2. Commercial Shipping Handbook Peter Brodie
3. ISM Code

Other References

1. The Blackwell Companion to Maritime Economics Edited by Wayne K. Talley, 2008
2. IMO Documents
3. Intruduction to marine cargo management Mark Rowbotham

4.  Charter party agreements.

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Loading software, charterıng&roUtıng software

Other Activities

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Assessment Criteria NAVIGATIONAL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS AND TERRESTRIAL COORDINATE SYSTEM

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

Homework/Assignment

1

20

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

%30

Effects of Assignment on Grading

%20

Effects of Final on Grading, %

%50

TOTAL

%100

Week

Topics

Course Out

comes

1

1. Introduction

1.1 General overview on Maritime economics and industry

1.2 History of the maritime development and seaborne trade

1.3 Role of seaborne trade in economic development

I

2

2. Elements of maritime industry and shipping

2.1. Types of cargo

Liquid cargoes,

Solid cargoes,

Dangerous goods, hazardous cargoes

2.2 Types of cargo ships

General cargo vessels

Container ships

Dry bulk carriers

Liquid bulk carriers

Gas tankers

Non-cargo ships

2.3 Historical development of ship designs

2.4 Characteristics of merchant fleet

I

3

3. Elements of maritime industry and shipping

3.1 Ports and port gears

3.2 Transportation routes and main ports

Shipping routes

Main Ports, according to cargo types

3.3 Types of shipping

Liner and Tramp shipping

I

4

4. Organization and economics of shipping markets

4.1 Maritime industry as a part of International transport industry

4.2 Overview of Shipping cycles and shipping risks

4.3 Shipping markets

Freight market

Voyage charter and time charter

Sale and purchase market

New building market

Demolition market

II

5

5. Terms and definitions in the maritime industry

5.1 Official bodies, recognized bodies, and actors / players

5.2 Students’ presentations of the assignments

II

6

7. The regulation of the maritime industry

7.1 Overview of regulatory system

7.2 How regulation affect maritime economics

7.3 How maritime laws are made

The regulatory roles of flag states

The regulatory roles of port states

IMO, ILO, MSC, IACS

II-III

7

7. The regulation of the maritime industry

7.1 The classification societies

7.2 Maritime insurance models

Hull and Machinery insurance

P&I club

7.3 The Law of the sea

UNCLOS, SOLAS, STCW, IMDG code, ISGOT, IMSBC Code, ISPS code

7.4 Inspections, audits, vetting

• MID – TERM EXAM  

I-II-III

8

8. Safe Management of Shipping

8.1 ISM Code

8.2 Safe Management of Shipping Companies

8.3 Safe management of ships

8.4 On-board management

8.5 Manning and Crew Management

IV,VII, VIII

9

9. Transportation by sea

9.1 Voyage planning

Costs and timing

Loading, unloading

Running coast

Environmental awareness

9.2 Documentations of transportation by sea

Document of Compliance, Bill of Lading, Mate Receipt, Statement of facts, Notice of readiness

9.3 Lay time calculations

IV

10

10. Building a shipping company (Case Study)

10.1 Financial performance and investment strategy

10.2 Costs, revenue and cash flow

10.3 Organization of the shipping company

10.4 Account management

V,VI,VII- VIII

11

 11. Maritime industry and economics in Turkey

11.1 Administrative and unofficial bodies in Maritime Industry

11.2 The regulations in Turkish Territorial waters

11.3 Convention de Montreux

11.4 Facts on maritime sector

I-VIII

12

Facts and figures upon maritime industry

Case studies

Students’ presentations of the assignments

I-VII

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

x

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

x

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

x

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

x

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

x

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

x

g

An ability to communicate effectively

x

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

x

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

x

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

x

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

x

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

x

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

x

Prepared by

Capt. Ö. Faruk Üründül

Date

18.01.2017

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