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PORT
OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT
Instructions to candidates:
a) Time
allowed: Three hours (plus an extra ten minutes’ reading time at the start – do
not write anything during this time)
b)
Answer any FIVE questions
c) All
questions carry equal marks. Marks for each question are shown in [ ]
1. a)
List and describe the main functions and features of a port. [8]
b) In tabular form list the main facilities
and services provided by a port. [12]
2. a)
Explain what is meant by ‘silent VTS’ (Vessel Traffic Services) and how it works. [10]
b) List and describe the THREE basic types
of VTS. [10]
3. a)
List the elements of safety that make a port safe. [10]
b) What are the SIX main conclusions of the
UK Pilotage Act of 1987? [10]
4. Port
development is said to fall under four headings: First, second, third and
fourth generations. Using a table, summarize the differences between them. [20]
5. a)
There are considered to be four approaches to port pricing. List and describe
ALL of them. [10]
b) What is the three-step methodology for
setting prices advocated by Dowd and Fleming (Maritime Policy &
Management)? [10]
6.
Explain the following cargo handling terms:
a) The
two types of dunnage
b)
Angle of repose
c)
Stowage factor
d)
Deadweight cargo
e)
Broken stowage [20]
7. It
is suggested a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats)
is a useful tool in assessing a port’s competitive position.
a) List
and explain the elements to be considered in this analysis. [10]
b) What
are considered to be ‘wildcards’ affecting a port’s growth? [10]
8.
Competing ports need to be viewed by exporters’ and importers’ perspectives. Using
a table, show both port selection and port services criteria. In addition what
are considered to be the most important factors? [20]