BSc in Maritime Studies / Бакалавр в Області Морських Наук

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleSHIP MANAGEMENT 2
Course Unit CodeATSM202
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated5
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Understand the various functions of purchasing for inventory control and control of suppliers in as Ship Management Company.
  2. Comprehend the importance of various inspections and internal/external audits on board a vessel.
  3. Show in depth understanding on issues related to performance monitoring and reporting of deficiencies.
  4. Understand the importance of effective communication among stakeholders within shipping industry, such as ship owner/manager, charterer, cargo supplier.
  5. Comprehend the need for effective communication between shore and ashore personnel in a ship management company in terms of safety.
  6. Appreciate the importance of training, mandatory and discretionary, in the shipping industry.
  7. Understand the Flag State requirements in terms of crew training and the importance of raising the standards of training in shipping.
  8. Appreciate the importance and challenges that the New Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) will bring in terms of living and working conditions on board a vessel.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesATSM201Co-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course ContentsThe course of Ship Management II aims to follow up on what has been taught in Ship Management I and specialise in certain areas of ship management practice. More specifically, the students will have the opportunity to enrich their knowledge on various functions of technical management, such as purchasing, maintenance, inspections and audits and performance monitoring. Moreover, the course will equip the students with in depth understanding on the importance of effective communication among shore and ashore personnel and in general among the various stakeholders within the shipping industry. Finally, the students will learn the various types of legislation regarding crew training and appreciate the importance of mandatory as well as discretionary crew training for the safety of the vessel and the efficiency of ship operations.
Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Elements of Shipping, Branch Alan E., 1997
References
  • Ship Management, J. Spruyt, Second Edition, LLP, 1994
  • Ship Registration, N. P. Ready, Third Edition, LLP, 1998
  • Ship Management, Willingdale, M., LLP 1998
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsThe lectures are being conducted with the use of Power Point presentations. The lectures are done with the active involvement of the students and at the end of each lecture there is a discussion on the most important issues presented in the seminar. In this way, the students clarify most of their questions during the lecture. Apart from the two mid term exams, the class is often divided in smaller groups, and each one of them has to deal with a particular question. This method of teaching stimulates the active involvement and initiative of the students and improves their ability to work in a team.
Assessment methods and criteria
Mid-term exam 120%
Mid-term exam 220%
Final Exam60%
Language of instructionEnglish
Work placement(s)NO

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