Harbour Operations and Services unit (JND517)

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	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Captain Siriwardhana Hirimbure Gamage
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the structure and functionality of ports in the context of their proper management.
• 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.
• Evaluate current port operating practices by performing research into the field.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Teaching

Assessment	Assessment Task 1-Designing a Port Model (50%)|Assessmnet Task 2-Developing a Safety Management System (SMS) for harbour operations (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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