Introduction
The aim of this unit is to provide an introduction to shipping markets, and to illustrate the strategies, principles and practice of commercial ship management. The unit is arranged in 12 modules. Ship chartering and charterparties are essential elements of commercial ship management and therefore a significant portion of this unit is devoted to these topics. The unit also considers the role of liner shipping and examines liner shipping strategies and operations in contemporary contexts.
Summary
| Unit name | Commercial Ship Management |
| Unit code | JNB534 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Peter Fanam |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss how shipping companies earn revenue from liner and tramp operations.
- Analyse and assess the benefits, risks, and limitations of common types of chartering arrangements to determine their suitability in given contexts.
- Critically evaluate liner shipping strategies and operations to gain competitive advantage and increase sustainability.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Ship chartering (20%)|Final Exam (40%)|Liner shipping strategy (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
This unit has no single prescribed textbook. Prescribed Readings will be accessible via links on MyLO. |
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