Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8022
Title: Port Operations Management
Long Title: Port Operations Management
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The module is designed to provide a thorough knowledge of Port Management and its functions and to identify the rationale of port business.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise the role of ports in international trade and transport.
LO2 Appraise the classification of ships and cargoes and determine how particular ship types are required for the different cargoes and trade routes.
LO3 Determine the rationale of port business.
LO4 Analyse the legal aspects of port management
LO5 Analyse the factors underpinning port developemnt policy, having regard to national and local requirements.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Ports and their functions
The role of ports in international trade and transport and how ports can benefit or detract from the economic development of countries and their sea-borne trade.
Port Management
The rationale of port business. Port structure, the delivery of services and the relationship between infrastructure, conservancy, navigation and handling facilities.
Legal aspects of port management
The nature of port constitutions and the legal framework of ownership. Port laws, by-laws and national legislation. Laws relating to port security, operators liability, insurance and environmental management. Development, ownership of Free Ports and Free Zones.
Port equipment
Port buildings, transit sheds, warehouses, etc, Current and future requirements of cargo handling equipment and types to support vessel sizes. Procurement aspects, 'Total Cost of Ownership' and 'Lifecycle costing'.
Port planning
The factors underpinning port development policy, having regard to both national and local requirements. Demand planning and traffic forecasts, capacity planning of berth throughput and berth occupancy. Port layout and physical constraints, terminal planning and support operations. Environmental factors and regulatory constraints.
Ships and Cargoes
Categorisation and scale of dry bulk cargo ships, general-purpose ships, liners (container, break-bulk and Ro-Ro) and tankers, including Ore/Oil and Ore/Bulk/Oil carriers.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
A written report on the legal aspects of managing a port, to include: port laws and national legislation, cargo types;trade routes; port security; care of the environment. 2,000 words approx.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
A team based project on port operations and port development policies, reflecting global trends and best practices. Teams to present project findings to class.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based tuition Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Student study of course material and report writing Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student study course material and assignment preparation Every Week 4.00 4
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Guidance and on-line support Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Malcolm MacLachlan. (2004), The Shipmasters Business Companion, 4th Edition. The Nautical Institute, London: UK, [ISBN: 187077458].
  • Hodges & Hill. (2001), The Principles of Maritime Law, 1st Edition. LLP Professional Publishing, London., [ISBN: 1859784801].
  • Khalid Bichou Lloyds Shipping Guides. (2013), Port Operations Planning and Logistics, 2nd. Informa Law from Routledge, Oxon, UK and New York USA, [ISBN: 9781843118053].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Shipping Guides Ltd. The Port Information Specialists.. Shipping Guides, Shipping Guides Ltd., Reigate Hill House, 28 Reigate Hill. Surry, UK.
  • Burns, M.. (2014), Port and Operations Management, 1st. CRC Press Talyor & Francis Group, London & New York, [ISBN: 9781482206753].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). (1993), Port Planning and Design, 1993.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BGSCM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Global Supply Chain Management 2 Elective