Module Details

Module Code: NAUT6001
Title: Shipping Management
Long Title: Shipping Management.
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the student with a practical knowledge of the role of shipping and logistics in international trade.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe, in general terms, international trade, the transport industry and shipping in international trade, the shipping market, and the economics of shipping.
LO2 Identify the role, structures, and functions of the port and port hinterland.
LO3 Describe the purposes and function of the International Maritime Organisation and International Maritime Law.
LO4 Analyse communications, motivation, and teamwork theories and best practices.
LO5 Explain the management skills, leadership skills and teamworking skills required by the ship's officer.
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).
None
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.
None
 
Indicative Content
Ports & Port Hinterland
Port operations and port management structures, stevedoring, cargo handling, cargo documentation, customs procedures. Port hinterland.
Ship Types and Merchant Fleets
Different ship types, profile of the world fleet, ship ownership, the mega ships, shipping companies, different segments of shipping, flags of convenience and shipping conferences.
The Deck Department
Organisational structure, shipboard organisation, the ship's officer as a manager, management roles and functions.
Personal Effectiveness
Management styles, leadership styles, developing self confidence and assertiveness, people motivation, time management, grievance, and discipline. Cultural awareness and respect in dealing with crew diversity.
Teamwork
Team management. Developing the team, team roles, performance measurement and appraisal.
Communications
Report writing, preparing a project, oral communications: theories and communication best practices, cultural diversity.
Law of the Sea
Introduction to the Law of the Sea, territorial and other nationally controlled waters, right of innocent passage, marine insurance.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 55
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Group work review of a selected range of specific maritime industry case studies.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Classroom presentation to develop confidence and assertiveness, and improve communication skills.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Team research and preparation for classroom, videoed debate. Selected topics chosen. Submit report.
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 Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Institute of Chartered Shipbrookers. Introduction to Shipping, Witherby & Company Limited, London, UK, [ISBN: 1 85609 274 7].
  • Alan Rushton, Phil Croucher, Peter Baker,. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management, 4th. ., The Chartered Institute of logistics and Transport (UK), UK, [ISBN: 0749457147].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • De Bono. (1992), Serious Creativity: using the power of lateral thinking to create new ideas, Harper Collins London.
  • Jay & Jay. (2004), Effective Presentation,, 3rd Edition. Pearson.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • WWW.ics.org.uk, Institute of Chartered Shipbrookers. (2005), Shipping business and management.
  • WWW.IMO.org, International Maritime organisation,
    http://www.imo.org/Pages/home.aspx
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_7 Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science 2 Mandatory