Courses & Units

Harbour Operations and Services JND517

Launceston

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Introduction

This unit introduces students to the best management practices for dealing with the ship-shore interface and will provide the skills and knowledge necessary to assume an operations management role. Topics covered include: the role of port authorities and legislative matters; the regulations and codes governing vessel operations within a port; Harbour Master's powers and Harbour Master's Directions; the technical aspects of port operations, including mooring, berthing and anchoring operations, cargo handling equipment and storage, handling and transfer of various cargo types; environmental and safety aspects of port operations. [Note: this entry may be revised following expert consultation.

Summary

Unit name	Harbour Operations and Services
Unit code	JND517
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring
Coordinator	Doctor Gholam Reza (Reza) Emad
Available as student elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1		Off-Campus	International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2022	22/3/2022	11/4/2022	29/5/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021.

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Learning Outcomes

Understand the structure and functionality of ports.
Analyse and adapt management practices to improve operational efficiency
Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to improve port safety outcomes.
Identify environmental and regulatory issues currently confronting ports and their development.
Demonstrate an ability to research topics and apply learning to current port operating practices.

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ¹	Grandfathered Student Contribution ¹	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ²	Domestic Full Fee
031799	$1,002.00	$1,002.00	not applicable	$2,826.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Assessment	Assessment Task 1 (50%)\|Assessmnet Task 2 (50%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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