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ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME QUALITY

HANDBOOK 2020-21

MSc Shipping


Contents

Contents

Welcome and Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3

Programme Specification ............................................................................................................ 4

Module Records ........................................................................................................................ 23


Welcome and Introduction

Welcome to MSc Shipping delivered at City Campus by BCA. The MSc in Shipping has been offered at BCA since 1998, and has been an enormous success. We intend to do everything we can to make your experience on this MSc as rewarding and enjoyable as possible. We are always keen to hear your ideas and suggestions – we endeavour to make this distance learning format of the MSc degree/Postgraduate Diploma /Postgraduate Certificate every bit as successful as the campus degree, and your views are very important to us. The MSc in Shipping is designed to be flexible in the choice of option subjects, and being offered on a distance learning pattern of attendance, is of specific interest to international students and professionals with a busy schedule. The course is designed for graduates and professionals who seek an in-depth education and knowledge development in the traditional, yet developing maritime sector, but cannot attend regular taught classes. A number of designated topics have been established that enable students to pursue clearly defined shipping areas. In this way, it is envisaged that students will be able to specialise in the areas of their interest. The programme of studies combines a thorough understanding of the theoretical concepts of shipping business in particular, along with case studies and practical subjects. The modules offered cover the entire range of the main generic shipping business areas and functions, and put particular focus on decision making. This programme has been designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge base required to work in your chosen specialism or other graduate opportunities. It is also a platform from which you can undertake additional vocational and academic qualifications. This Programme Quality handbook contains important information including: The approved programme specification Module records Note: The information in this handbook should be read in conjunction with the current edition of:

• Your University Student Institution Handbook which contains student support based information on issues such as finance and studying at HE available at: https://ilearn.bca.edu.gr/

• Your Module Guides available at: https://ilearn.bca.edu.gr/

https://ilearn.bca.edu.gr/



• Your University of Plymouth Student Handbook available at: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/your-university/governance/student-handbook

• Your BCA College Student Handbook available at: https://ilearn.bca.edu.gr/

Programme Specification

1. Programme Details

Awarding Institution: University of Plymouth

Partner Institution and delivery site (s):

BCA College (Glyfada Campus)

Accrediting Body: N/A

Language of Study: English

Mode of Study: Full Time Distance Learning and Part Time Distance learning

Final Award: MSc Shipping

Intermediate Award: Exit Awards: Postgraduate Certificate in Shipping – 60 credits; Postgraduate Diploma in Shipping – 120 credits, as per University Regulations

Programme Title: MSc Shipping

UCAS Code: Delete and enter UCAS Code

JACS Code: Delete and enter JACS Code

Benchmarks: QAA Benchmark: Business and Management - Type 1 – Specialist Masters Programme

Date of Programme Approval:

June 2015

2. Brief Description of the Programme

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/your-university/governance/student-handbook



This text is definitively approved at programme approval and therefore may be directly used for promotion of the programme without the need for further confirmation (approx.. 200-250 words): The MSc Shipping is the ideal postgraduate degree for achieving or developing high caliber careers in the shipping industry. As the programme is offered on a distance learning pattern of attendance, is of specific interest to international students and professionals with a busy schedule. The course is designed for graduates and professionals who seek an in-depth education and knowledge development in the traditional, yet developing maritime sector, but cannot attend regular taught classes. The course balances between advanced academic theories and practical knowledge and its structure is suitable for shipping graduates that aim to expand their knowledge and skills and for graduates without a shipping background that seek a demanding conversion course. The MSc Shipping is designed to be flexible and tailor made through a number of choice modules that enables focus on specific job areas usually pursued by graduates within shipping companies. Upon successful completion, graduates are expected to excel in their professional career, leading to higher levels of managerial positions in shipping companies and organisations.

3. Details of Accreditation by a Professional/Statutory Body (if

appropriate)

N/A

4. Exceptions to Plymouth University Regulations

(Note: Plymouth University’s Academic Regulations are available internally on the intranet: https://staff.plymouth.ac.uk//extexam/academicregs/intranet.htm ) All University of Plymouth Regulations will apply to this programme. A minor exception refers to the use of 10 credit modules at BCA for reasons ranging from ensuring recognition of professional rights of its graduates to making it more marketable. In Greece recognition of professional rights of EU degree holders requires a mapping exercise of the programme syllabus run at the college with a respective programme syllabus in Greek state universities. By including 10 credit modules in the programme, the number of modules, as well as the content of the programme, make it comparable with similar programmes offered by Greek state universities, and thus, recognition of professional rights of its graduates will be safeguarded. Moreover, it is expected that such an approach will enhance the marketing potential of the programme. In the current economic conditions in Greece such an approach will grant the college a competitive advantage as, among other things, the number of the modules offered is thought of and will be marketed as value-adding. In year referrals will be offered to students over Easter for the Autumn Semester and over the summer vacation period for the Spring Semester. Students of this program may submit extenuating circumstances with evidence from their

https://staff.plymouth.ac.uk/extexam/academicregs/intranet.htm


employers that are at sea at times relevant to deadlines, in order to receive 28 days of extension for work submission.

5. Programme Aims The programme will deliver:

1. Advanced understanding of the diverse subjects which comprise the shipping industry and a critical evaluation of the relationships between them.

2. Understanding of the political, economic and environmental context the shipping industry operates so as to handle decision-making from a management perspective based on key priorities set within specific market conditions.

3. Applicable business skills on specific shipping business areas. 4. Self-direction in order to make a significant, sustained contribution to the

achievement of goals of organisations that will allow career development

or entry into the shipping industry.

5. The ability to plan, design and conduct research on a shipping project.

6. Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

By the end of MSc Shipping the student will be able to:

ILO1: demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge of shipping organisations, their global environment the organisations operate in and how they are managed. ILO2: Undertake in depth analysis of micro and macro-economic information in order to apply managerial decisions in an ever changing globalized environment ILO3: creatively apply knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques in the shipping industry are used in the management and development of shipping businesses. ILO4: implement and evaluate improvement to performance based on shipping best practices. ILO5: identify and evaluate the shipping business context and undertake insight into managerial decisions from an organizational and handling perspective with the use of limited data and information.

ILO6: evaluate and integrate theory and practice by applying methodological approaches and evaluate data and solutions. By the end of Postgraduate Diploma in Shipping the student will be able to: ILO1: demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge of shipping organisations, their global environment the organisations operate in and how they are managed.


ILO2: Undertake in depth analysis of micro and macro economic information in order to apply managerial decisions in an ever changing globalized environment ILO3: creatively apply knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques in the shipping industry are used in the management and development of shipping businesses. ILO4: implement and evaluate improvement to performance based on shipping best practices. ILO5: identify and evaluate the shipping business context and undertake insight into managerial decisions from an organizational and handling perspective with the use of limited data and information.

By the end of Postgraduate Certificate in Shipping the student will be able to: ILO1: demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge of shipping organisations, their global environment the organisations operate in and how they are managed. ILO3: creatively apply knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques in the shipping industry are used in the management and development of shipping businesses. ILO4: implement and evaluate improvement to performance based on shipping best practices.

7. Distinctive Features

This text is definitively approved at programme approval and therefore may be directly used for promotion of the programme without the need for further confirmation:

• Web-based learning. The programme provides Web-based learning using

technologies and tools in a learning process. The learner-student uses

mainly computers to interact with the lecturer, other students and learning

material. This form of learning consists of technology that supports

traditional classroom training and online learning environments. BCA

college technology provides and facilitates Web based instruction. This is

delivered by a combination of static learning portals, hyperlinked pages, screen

cam tutorials, streaming audio/video, and live Web broadcasts as well as by

interactive methods such as discussions and chats. The programme adds

value to the practical application of shipping management concepts and

theories by inviting guest lectures. Video communication is available for the

interaction of guest lectures with students, via our web-based technology.

• Emphasis on employability: The programme places great emphasis on

improving students’ employability opportunities by developing both shipping

specific and generic business management skills and competencies.

• Distance learning pattern of attendance. The programme is of specific interest to international students and professionals with a busy schedule.

• Personalisation, interactivity and engagement, that largely contributes to

personal and professional development through lectures material (video,

captions, slides, notes, links to case studies, papers and articles for further


reading, self-assessment material), forums and discussion networks, webinars,

as well as other informative material.

• Enriched student engagement through the use of synchronous and

asynchronous communication tools between the instructors and the students

with the use of customised services added to the platform such as the

BigBluebutton.

• Enhanced perpetual adaptation to current knowledge and experience, creating content-rich material within a virtual learning environment that signifies a class feeling with a timely support that enables continuous interaction with the course for constant self-improvement and an integrated learning experience.

• Fine balance of theory and practice: The programme structure offers both advanced knowledge of international shipping as well as practical skills and knowledge of current issues of shipping.

• Flexibility of subject area focus: The wide range of optional modules allows participants to focus on the desired specialisation area.

• Programme Origin: Participants can benefit from the opportunity to study shipping modules delivered by high caliber academics and shipping professionals originating from the largest and most successful shipping cluster in the world.

• Full-time and Part-time programme: Applicants to the MSc programme may apply either as full-time or part-time. Both divisions have the same academic standards. Participants initially admitted to the part-time programme may transfer to the full-time division as early as their 2nd semester.

• Quarterly entry: Applicants may enter the MSc Shipping programme at four different entry points a year (October, January, March, June).

• Flexibility of attendance: The programme: allows students to plan their

studies around their other life commitments, at their own pace; enables

students to access the course material over and over again irrespective of

location, time zone and availability; permits self-paced learning, where each

student develops their own learning style.

• Self-assessment: The programme incorporates multiple self-assessment

tests.

• Course material: The programme: maintains and often surpasses the

richness of traditional learning material, as it is organised through modern

tools; Gives offers classroom feeling through user-friendly videos;iImplements

live teaching sessions through the latest e-conference tools.

8. Student Numbers

The following provides information that should be considered nominal, and therefore not absolutely rigid, but is of value to guide assurance of the quality of the student experience, functional issues around enabling progression opportunities to occur and staffing and resource planning:


Minimum student numbers per stage = 8 Target student numbers per stage = 40 Maximum student numbers per stage = as the programme grows in popularity, the college will ensure there are sufficient administrative, professional and academic staff and other resources required to meet the increased needs at all times

9. Progression Route(s)

Approved ‘progression route(s)’ are those where successful achievement in this programme enables direct alignment to join a stage of another programme. This is an approach employed primarily for Foundation Degree students to ‘top-up’ to complete a Bachelor degree, but may be employed for other award types. This is in part an automated admissions criterion and therefore progression may be impacted on by availability of a position on the progression award; however progression opportunity, if not available in the first year of application, is guaranteed within 3-years. Progression arrangements with institutions other than Plymouth University carry an increased element of risk. It is necessary for the delivering partner institution to obtain formal agreement from that institution to guarantee progression for existing students on the programme. For progression to Plymouth University, should there be the need to withdraw the progression route programme(s) then either this will be delayed to provide progression or appropriate solutions will be found. This arrangement is guaranteed for existing students that complete their programme of study with no suspensions or repeat years and who wish to progress immediately to the University. This programme can lead on to further specialised study at PhD Level. The contribution of marks from prior levels of study to the progression award is governed by University regulations.

10. Admissions Criteria

Qualification(s) Required for Entry to this Programme:

Details:


Level 7:

Applicants can be admitted to the course as long as they possess a second class honours degree from a UK University, or a Ptychion of 6.0 and above from an AEI University or a Ptychion of 7.0 and above from a TEI University, or a Bachelor from an American University with GPA 2.75 and above in shipping, business, economics, legal or quantitative discipline. or Master Mariners/Engineers with a Class A certificate, or equivalent qualification. Applicants should also submit one of the following English language certifications:

− IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the test)

− Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Pass at C1 level

− Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): C and above

− Cambridge English: First (FCE): B and above

− Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE): P( Pass) and above

− Pearson Academic (PTE): 53 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component of the test)

− BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the test)

Other English language qualifications may be considered.

Work Experience:

Relevant experience may be considered accordingly (3 years of experience at managerial level in a shipping or shipping related company) is normally required

Other HE qualifications / non-standard awards or experiences:

Other qualifications (Officer of the Watch certificate) accompanied by substantial experience (6 years in a shipping related company or 3 years of experience coupled with 1 year managerial position in a shipping or shipping related company)may also be considered. In an


attempt to become more inclusive in our offerings of places to various students we encourage candidates with educational experience and/or professional background in social sciences / humanities or related academic fields. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

APEL / APCL1 possibilities: APCL will be considered as per University of Plymouth Regulations

Interview / Portfolio requirements:

All candidate students may undertake an informal interview / discussion with programme manager or appropriate alternative.

Independent Safeguarding Agency (ISA) / Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) clearance required:

No

11. Academic Standards and Quality Enhancement

The Programme Manager (or other descriptor) leads the Programme Committee in the following of Plymouth University’s annual programme monitoring process (APM), as titled at the time of approval. APM culminates in the production, maintenance and employment of a programme level Action Plan, which evidences appropriate management of the programme in terms of quality and standards. Any formally agreed change to this process will continue to be followed by the Programme Manager (or other descriptor) and their Programme Committee. Elements of this process include engaging with stakeholders. For this definitive document it is important to define: Subject External Examiner(s): All modules are covered by the relevant module External Examiner. Additional stakeholders specific to this programme: N.A

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PS1. Programme Structure2

The MSc Shipping scheme is unitised within a 180 ‘M’ level credit rated programme. The structure represents an appropriate suite of units that reflect the

needs of students, the market and the available resources. Students will attend seven core modules (140 credits) and should choose two optional modules

(40 credits) from the relevant list.

Spring semester modules will be also offered in the summer period, so that full-time students joining the programme at any of the three enrolment periods can

complete the programme in one year. For the academic year 2019-20 only GBCA512, and GBCA513 from the list of optional modules will be offered.

The following structure diagram(s) provides the current structure for this programme:

Autumn Entry / Full Time

FHEQ level: 7 For: MSc Shipping Full Time

F/T Route Year When in Year? (i.e. Autumn, Spring etc)

Core or Option Module Credits Module

FT Autumn Core 10 GBCA514 Maritime Economics

FT Autumn Core 10 GBCA515 Maritime Regulations

FT Autumn Core 20 GBCA520 Shipping Business Management

FT Spring Core 10 GBCA522 Shipping Law

FT Spring Core 10 GBCA511 Carriage of Goods by Sea

FT Spring Core 20 GBCA518 Research Methods

FT Summer Core 60 GBCA516 MSc Shipping Dissertation

Optional Modules (40 credits)

FT Autumn Option 20 GBCA512 Chartering

FT Spring Option 20 GBCA513 Marine Insurance

2 The provided table includes only a single line. This should be multiplied by copying and pasting to produce the correct number of modules for the level of the

programme. For ease of consideration and clarity, please include a separate table for each level by again copying and pasting this table. Colour coding/ shading may be used to differentiate between new modules and existing approved modules shared with other programmes.



FT Option 20 GBCA524 Strategic Shipping Management

FT Option 20 GBCA517 Port Economics and Management

FT Option 20 GBCA519 Ship Sale and Purchase

FT Option 20 GBCA521 Shipping Finance

FT Option 20 GBCA525 Supply Chain Management

FT Option 20 GBCA523 Shipping Operations

FT

Option 20 GBCA5004 Containerships Business Economics and Maritime Logistics

FT Option 20 GBCA5005 Energy and Sea Transport Economics

FT Option 20 GBCA5006 Starting Up your Own Shipping Company

Spring Entry / Full Time




FT Spring Core 10 GBCA522 Shipping Law

FT Spring Core 20 GBCA518 Research Methods

FT Spring Core 10 GBCA511 Carriage of Goods by Sea




FT Spring Core 60 GBCA516 MSc Shipping Dissertation


FT Spring Option 20 GBCA513 Marine Insurance








FT






Summer Entry / Full Time




FT Summer Core 10 GBCA522 Shipping Law

FT Summer Core 20 GBCA518 Research Methods

FT Summer Core 10 GBCA511 Carriage of Goods by Sea




FT Spring Core 60 GBCA516 MSc Shipping Dissertation


FT Summer Option 20 GBCA513 Marine Insurance








FT




Part time students will normally take four modules, per academic year, with the MSc Shipping Dissertation being the last module to be taken by students. Part-

time students taking 4 modules per year will normally need 2 years to complete the programme.

For the academic year 2017-18 only GBCA512, and GBCA513 from the list of optional modules will be offered.



Autumn Entry / Part Time

FHEQ level: 7 For: MSc Shipping Part Time

P/T Route Year When in Year? (i.e. Autumn, Spring etc)


PT1 Autumn Core 10 GBCA514 Maritime Economics

PT1 Autumn Core 10 GBCA515 Maritime Regulations

PT1 Spring Core 10 GBCA522 Shipping Law

PT1 Spring Core 10 GBCA511 Carriage of Goods by Sea

PT2 Autumn Core 20 GBCA520 Shipping Business Management

PT2 Spring Core 20 GBCA518 Research Methods

PT2 Summer Core 60 GBCA516 MSc Shipping Dissertation


PT2 Autumn Option 20 GBCA512 Chartering

PT2 Spring Option 20 GBCA513 Marine Insurance

PT2 Option 20 GBCA524 Strategic Shipping Management

PT2 Option 20 GBCA517 Port Economics and Management

PT2 Option 20 GBCA519 Ship Sale and Purchase

PT2 Option 20 GBCA521 Shipping Finance

PT2 Option 20 GBCA525 Supply Chain Management

PT2 Option 20 GBCA523 Shipping Operations

PT2 Option 20

GBCA5004 Containerships Business Economics and Maritime Logistics

PT2 Option 20 GBCA5005 Energy and Sea Transport Economics

PT2 Option 20 GBCA5006 Starting Up your Own Shipping Company

Spring Entry / Part Time




PT1 Spring Core 10 GBCA522 Shipping Law

PT1 Spring Core 10 GBCA511 Carriage of Goods by Sea







PT2 Spring Core 60 GBCA516 MSc Shipping Dissertation










PT2 Option 20




Summer Entry / Part Time




PT1 Summer Core 10 GBCA522 Shipping Law

PT1 Summer Core 10 GBCA511 Carriage of Goods by Sea





PT2 Spring Core 60 GBCA516 MSc Shipping Dissertation












PT2 Option 20




1. Explanation and Mapping of Learning Outcomes, Teaching & Learning and Assessment3

Developing graduate attributes and skills, at any level of HE, is dependent on the clarity of strategies and methods for identifying the attributes and skills relevant to the programme and where and how these are operationalized. The interrelated factors of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these are inclusive in nature, are fundamentally significant to these strategies and methods, as are where and how these are specifically distributed within the programme. Ordered by graduate attributes and skills, the following table provides a map of the above, plus an exposition to describe and explain the ideas and strategy of each. Therefore, subsequent to the initial completion for approval, maintenance of this table as and when programme structure changes occur is also important:

FHEQ level: 7

Definitions of Graduate Attributes and Skills Relevant to this Programme

Teaching and Learning Strategy / Methods

Prog Aims

Prog intended Learning Outcomes

Range of Assessments

Related Core Modules

Knowledge / Understanding: QAA Subject Benchmark: Business & Management – Type 1: Specialist master’s degree

3 For programmes containing more than one FHEQ level of study, i.e. a bachelor programme with levels 4, 5 & 6, a separate map must be provided for each level. The table should be copied and pasted to

enable this.



By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for a threshold pass:

1. Understanding of the concept of shipping markets, demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts, business environment, terminology, analytic techniques, theories and disciplines which underpin shipping business.

2. the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the techniques applicable to the postgraduate shipping research in order to apply them when developing and applying shipping strategies.

Benchmark standards: 5.1i, 5.1ii, 5.1iii, 5.1v, 5.1xi

Primary:

• Lectures

• Seminars

• Guided independent study

• webinars Secondary/Supplementary:

• Self-study • Experts’ visits

1,2,4,5

ILO1, ILO2, ILO3, ILO4, ILO5, ILO6

Essays, Reports, Projects, Case studies, Dissertation

GBCA514, GBCA515, GBCA522, GBCA520, GBCA518 GBCA511 GBCA516

An explanation for embedding Knowledge and Understanding through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme:

Teaching, learning and assessment are aligned to clearly embed knowledge and understanding within this programme. Students are provided with opportunities to engage with, explore and critically evaluate theories and application of shipping in a range of contexts.

Cognitive and Intellectual Skills: QAA Subject Benchmark: Business & Management – Type 1: Specialist master’s degree

By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for a

Primary:

• Lectures

ILO1, ILO2,

GBCA514, GBCA515,



threshold pass:

1. The ability to design and undertake substantial investigation to address significant areas of shipping theory and practice.

2. The ability to synthesise the academic experience in such ways in order to develop new insights into understanding creative ways and theories to solve shipping problems.

3. The ability to develop, communicate and evaluate alternative ways of dealing with shipping problems.

Benchmark standards: 5.1i, 5.1ii, 5.1iii, 5.1v, 5.1xi

• Seminars



• Self-study

1,2,3,4,5

ILO3, ILO4, ILO5, ILO6

Essays, Reports, Projects, Case studies, poftfolio, Dissertation

GBCA522, GBCA520, GBCA518, GBCA511, GBCA516.

An explanation for embedding Cognitive and Intellectual Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme:

All modules involve at least an element of cognitive and intellectual skills

Key Transferable Skills: QAA Subject Benchmark: Business & Management – Type 1: Specialist master’s degree


1. The ability to use data analysis and modeling to take information about the market trends and

Primary:

• Lectures

• Seminars


• webinars

1,2,3,4,5

ILO2, ILO3, ILO6

Essays, Reports, Projects, Case

GBCA514, GBCA515, GBCA522, GBCA520, GBCA518, GBCA511,



company performance 2. The ability to demonstrate strong

written and verbal communication skills

3. The ability to effectively use relevant learning resources, and apply bibliographical skills

Benchmark standards: 5.1i, 5.1ii, 5.1iii, 5.1v.

Secondary/Supplementary:

• Self-study

studies, portfolio, Dissertation

GBCA516.

An explanation for embedding Key Transferable Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme:

Students are provided with opportunities to engage with, explore and critically evaluate both their own piece of primary research and a range of academic research in the field of shipping and in a range of contexts.

Employment Related Skills: QAA Subject Benchmark: Business & Management – Type 1: Specialist master’s degree


1. an ability to evaluate requirements of international legislation and practice

2. an ability to evaluate and integrate theory and practice in a wide range of shipping related organisational problems

Benchmark standards: 5.2v, 5.2vii.

Primary:

• Lectures

• Seminars



• Self-study

3

ILO3, ILO5, ILO6

Essays, Reports, Projects, Case studies, portfolio, Dissertation

GBCA514, GBCA515, GBCA522, GBCA520, GBCA518, GBCA511, GBCA516.

An explanation for embedding Employment Related Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme:

All core modules are strongly related with employment related skills.



Practical Skills: QAA Subject Benchmark: Business & Management – Type 1: Specialist master’s degree


• The ability to present understanding of the fast pace of change in the shipping environment

• The ability to apply specific management structures to adhere to international requirements.

Benchmark standards: 5.2v, 5.2vii, 5.2viii, 5.2ix

Primary:

• Lectures

• Seminars



• Self-study

4

ILO5, ILO6

Essays, Reports, Projects, Case studies, portfolio, Dissertation

GBCA514, GBCA515, GBCA522, GBCA520, GBCA518 GBCA511 GBCA516

An explanation for embedding Practical Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme:

All core modules cover the practical skills as also the majority of the elective modules; elements of assessment especially essays and dissertation contribute significantly to the development of practical skills.



12. Work Based/Related Learning4

WBL is an essential element of Foundation Degrees and therefore needs to be detailed here. However, for all types of HE programmes there should be an element of employability focus through, at least, Work Related Learning, and therefore the following is applicable for all:

FHEQ level: 7

WBL/WRL Activity:

Logistics Prog Aim Prog Intended LO Range of Assessments

Related Core Module(s)

Talks from shipping professionals, and seminars led by market experts available through video recording.

In the beginning of each academic

year, the programme manager - in

consultation with academic staff –

will schedule some talks from shipping professionals, and seminars led by market experts.

3,4 ILO3, ILO5, ILO6 N/A Any module related to the subject of the

talk/ seminar

An explanation of this map:

This map indicates generic work related learning activities applicable to all modules.

4 The provided table includes only a single line. This will need replicating for each WBL/WRL activity (I,e, placements / real-world industry provided problems to solve / visits / trade shows etc). Additionally,

the table should be replicated for each stage of the programme for clarity.

PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY MODULE RECORD



Module Records

SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.

MODULE CODE:

GBCA514 MODULE TITLE:

Maritime Economics

CREDITS: 10 FHEQ Level: 7 JACS CODE:

PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: Yes

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) The module is designed to enhance students’ ability to apply micro economic theory in the shipping environments of the dry bulk, tankers and liner markets. It focuses on the analysis of the factors affecting market equilibrium with the aim to provide the necessary insight for the evaluation and forecast of the short term freight movement in the market.

ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions]

WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICAL

E1 (Examination)

% C1 (Coursework)

100% P1 (Practical)

% or Pass/Fail (delete as appropriate)

E2 (Clinical Examination)

% A1 (Generic Assessment)

%

T1 (Test) %

SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: N/A

Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A

MODULE AIMS: The module aims to:

• enhance student’s ability to apply economic theory on the shipping sector in order to evaluate market equilibrium shifts;

• provide the tools for the critical evaluation of the short term supply and demand and relevant freight levels;

• provide the tools for the evaluation of market conditions in order to make rational decisions with regard to chartering and managing of ships;

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below)




At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Assess and critically evaluate the factors that affect supply and demand of seaborne transportation

services and evaluate the interrelationship among the various market segments. 2. Critically apply microeconomic theory on the analysis of shipping market segments;

DATE OF APPROVAL: 06/2015 FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic Partnerships

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 09/2015 SCHOOL/PARTNER: BCA

DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE:

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date. TERM/SEMESTER: Autumn and Spring

Additional notes (for office use only): For delivering institution’s HE Operations or Academic Partnerships use if required

SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must e considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes.

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: Delete and insert

MODULE LEADER: Mr. K. Panagopoulos OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT During this module, students will learn the factors affecting supply of ships and the distinction between effective and prospective supply. They will evaluate fleet productivity and the factors affecting it. Students will find out the factors affecting demand of ships in the three major markets of bulk, tanker and liner shipping with particular focus on economic development, trade routes, average haul and natural and political events. Moreover, they will appreciate supply and demand elasticity and define the connection with freight changes and also shipping operating costs and economies of scale. They will examine interrelation between freight rates, ship values, chartering options. Finally they will learn shipping cycles theories and proposed investment decisions.

SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions]

Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information

Lecture Videos 30 A presentation or talk on a particular topic

Webminars 24 A discussion, classroom on line session or guest lecturer focusing on a particular topic or project

Guided independent study 146 Preparation for scheduled on line sessions, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, etc

Total 100 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc)




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Recommended Texts and Sources: Basic textbook

• Stopford, M., (2009), “Maritime Economics”, Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, London (3rd edition)

Further Reading

• James McConville (1999) “Economics of Maritime Transport: Theory and practice”, Witherby & Company Ltd

• Alderton, P. M., (2011) “Reeds Sea Transport: Operation and Economics (Reeds Professional)”, Thomas Reed Publications (6th edition)

• Dong-Wook Song & P. M. Panayides (Authors), Maritime Logistics: A Complete Guide to Effective Shipping and Port Management

• Branch, A.E, (2007), ”Elements of Shipping”, Chapman & Hall, London, (8th edition)

• Evans, J.J. & Marlow, P.B., (1997), “Quantitative Methods in Maritime Economics”, Fairplay Publications, Surrey

Academic Journals

• Maritime Policy & Management, IAME

• Maritime Economics & Logistics, IAME

• Maritime economics & logistics

• WMU journal of maritime affairs

• Journal for maritime research

• Maritime affairs

• Australian journal of maritime and ocean affairs

• MAST – Maritime Studies

• International Journal of Maritime Economics

• Maritime policy and management

• Transportation Research (Parts A – F)




• Journal of transportation law, logistics, and policy

• Journal of business logistics

• International journal of physical distribution & logistics management

• International journal of transport management

• Journal of transport economics and policy

• The journal of supply chain management

Other

• Lloyd’s List Newspaper (online)

• Tradewinds Newspaper (online)

• UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport (Series)

• IMO News

• OECD Trends in the transport sector (Series)

• Trade winds International Shipping Gazette

• Lloyds List

• Fairplay international shipping weekly Web Sites

• http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/

• http://clarksons.net/sin2010/

• http://www.theseanation.gr/news/


MODULE CODE:


Shipping Law



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) The module aims to give the students a thorough introduction to International Maritime Law, and an overview of the national and international framework of shipping. The challenges of jurisdiction and choice of law is discussed. General contract law in shipping is covered, as well as mandatory and non-mandatory rules relating to shipowners' and charterers' liabilities.



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• develop the knowledge over the laws, regarding all aspects with which those engaged in the business of owning and managing vessels are likely to meet;

• to enrich knowledge with advanced legal issues of both the law of Admiralty and Shipowners Liability.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Evaluate the issues arising in the settlement of disputes and solve them using applicable laws

in relation to contracts of carriage and Bills of Ladings; 2. Apply the taught principles of law to factual situations and evaluate the relevant legal standing.









MODULE LEADER: Mrs. V. Liouta OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Students will be taught the principles of English contract law and acquire legal study skills. They will gain in depth knowledge of acquiring ownership and ship registration and acquaint themselves with the sale of ships, shipbuilding contracts and ship mortgages. Matters regarding General Average, towage, salvage and Admiralty jurisdiction are also taught in the module. Special focus is dedicated on the international conventions related to international carriage of goods by sea and bills of lading. Finally the legal elements of collisions, claims, ship arrest, limitation of shipowner’s liability and time bars are assessed and evaluated in detail.




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• Institute of Maritime Law, (2008), “Southampton on Shipping Law”, 1st edition, Informa Journals/Cases

• Lloyd’s Law Report

• Lloyd’s Maritime & Commercial Law Quarterly Further Reading * Subject to change according to new publications

• D.R.Rothwell & T.D.Stephens, “The International Law of the Sea”, (2010), Hart Publishing

Limited

• Churchill, R. & Lowe, A., (1999), The Law of the Sea, (3rd ed.), Juris Publishing, Manchester University Press

• Brown, E., “The International Law of the Sea”, 2 vols, Dartmouth Shipping Newspapers & Magazines (online)

• Lloyd’s List Newspaper

• Tradewinds Newspaper

• Naftemporiki (newspaper) (shipping merchant)

• Shipping Finance (newspaper)

• Naftika Chronika (magazine) (shipping chronicles)




• Shipping Outlook (magazine) Academic Journals



















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Shipping Business Management



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) The module deals with the fundamental principles of shipping management. The sound knowledge of management principles is essential for effectively running a shipping company. The particularities of shipping enterprises require an additional study of the role and function of their main departments such as operations, claims, chartering, technical, supplies, accounts and disbursement and their interaction.



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• enhance students’ critical assessment of the management functions;

• examine the aspects of shipping organisations and services from an entrepreneurial point of view.

• Evaluate the Greek shipping management system

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 2. Assess the functions of management: planning, organising, staffing, leading and controlling; 3. Critically discuss how these functions are applied in shipping; 4. Apply managerial decisions in the shipping context

5. Evaluate managerial theories and practices in the maritime industry









MODULE LEADER: Mr. Evangelos Darousos OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The module starts with the definition and main aspects of shipping management and the presentation of the four functions of management, with particular reference to the planning tools and techniques available to shipping companies and the management of shipping affairs, the basic organisational designs (functional, geographical, matrix, team based) and by a critical evaluation of selected case studies. The foundations on decision making will also be examined. An introduction to ship management, the various shipping departments and shipping companies and their functions are presented along with their respective interrelations. Emphasis is placed upon the practical elements of ship operation (freight collection, voyage instructions, agency, stevedores), technical management (Drydocking, repairs, maintenance), Crew management (Manning, wages, training, qualifications) and financial management (accounting, finance, economics, chartering, insurance). Moreover, students will analyse the modern shipping management theories and how to avoid crisis management (risk-based approach). Finally, the module will discuss the importance of project management applied in shipping and the role of




safety and quality management.







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Recommended Texts and Sources: Basic text books:

• M. Willingale, (2005). Ship Management, Informa Professional.

• A.M. Chauvel, (1997). Managing Safety and Quality n Shipping: The Key to Success, the Nautical Institute.

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1. Books/Volumes

• J. Downard, (1990). Managing ships, Fairplay.

• A. Branch, (2007). Elements of Shipping, Rutledge, 8th edition.

• J. Spruyt, (1994), Ship Management, LLP. • P. Kotler, (1994). Marketing Management: Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control, New

Jersey, Prentice-Hall.

• R. Schermerchorn, (2014). Management, 12th ed., The Folklore of Management

• G.S. Odiorne, (1965). Management by Objectives; a System of Managerial Leadership, New York: Pitman Publishers.

• M. Regester and J. Larkin, (2008). Risk Issues and Crisis Management in Public Relations, 4th edition, Kogan Page, London.

• K. Kyriakopoulos, (2007). Time for strategic thinking in the maritime industry, in: Trends & Developments in Shipping Management, (eds.) I. Visvikis, 63-71.

2. Journals/Conferences

• K. Mitroussi, (2013), Ship management: contemporary developments and applications, AJSL, Vol.29, 2: 229-248.

• C. Hetherington, R. Flin and K. Mearns, (2006). Safety in shipping: the human element,

Journal of Safety Research, 37: 401-411.

• T.J. Cooke-Davies and A. Arzymanow, (2003). The maturity of project management in different industries: An investigation into variations between project management models, International Journal of Project Management, 21: 471-478.

• M. Progoulaki and I. Theotokas, (2010). Human resource management and competitive advantage: an

application of resource-based view in the shipping industry, Marine Policy, Vol. 34, 3: 575-582.

• A.B. Alexopoulos and I. Theotokas, (1998). Shipping Management in the post-ISM period. The case of Dry Bulk Shipping Companies, Studies in Regional & Urban Planning, 7: 123-133.

• I. Theotokas and A.B. Alexopoulos, (1999). Quality and Safety in the Shipping Industry. A Legal Analysis of the ISM Code's Principles and Applications, European Research Studies Journal, Vol.1, 3: 81-98.

• A.B. Alexopoulos and N. Konstantopoulos, (2007). Total Quality Management in Dry-Bulk Shipping, in: Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Methods in Science and Engineering, Imperial College Press, Vol.2, Part B, 1110-1113.

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Other




• IMO News



• Lloyds List

• Fairplay international shipping weekly


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Research Methods



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module is designed to support students’ ability to implement research and prepare a significant piece of independent scientific research in the shipping sector.



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• enable students to carry out a significant piece of independent study from inception to completion;

• Allow students to design and support an articulate research proposal;

• Distinguish among the appropriate research paradigms, quantitative and qualitative




research methods;

• Support articulation of a research question, sampling and research design, hypothesis testing, data collection;

• Provide knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Prepare a research proposal; 2. Set a clear hypothesis and be capable of carrying out a programme of independent study within a given

timescale; 3. Select appropriate techniques to explore and define a given problem; 4. Obtain, critically analyse and effectively use data from a range of sources;

5. Present outcomes in a relevant format.










SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The module presents and analyses the criteria for defining good and bad dissertations, by underlining the differences between dissertation work and work for other modules. The research proposal and dissertation process are thoroughly presented with relevance to the roles of student and supervisor and dissertation management. The issues affecting the choice of dissertation topic, the identification and formulation of dissertation titles are thoroughly analysed. Special focus is placed upon the critical review of available literature and information resources, the use of On-line databases, CD-ROM based and paper based sources. Report styles are presented with working examples regarding the format of the standard dissertation. Particular emphasis is devoted to the analytical methods utilised in scientific research, addressing a review of basic methods of statistical analyses appropriate for dissertations and the association of different methods with different levels of analysis. Elements of questionnaire design and scaling systems for qualitative responses are analysed together with the potential problems of surveys research methods. Population configuration and sampling methods are analysed and variable types and quantitative data analysis with the proper statistical methods is demonstrated with the use of Ms Excel and SPSS.










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Recommended Texts and Sources: Basic Book

• Saunders, M., Lewis, P., Thornhill, A., (2009) Research Methods for Business Students, , Harlow,UK, Pearson Ed. Ltd.

Essential Reading

• Collis, J and Hussey, R. (2003), Business Research, 2nd edition, Palgrave, Hampshire, UK

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Shipping Newspapers & Magazines (online)



• Naftemporiki (newspaper) (shipmerchant)



• Shipping Outlook (magazine)

• Fairplay Magazine


MODULE CODE:


Carriage of Goods by Sea


PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: No

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module deals with legal topics concerning the Carriage of Goods by Sea. Special emphasis is given to the implications of legal decision on charter party wording. Moreover students will deal with the application of Hague/Visby and Rotterdam Rules in contracts of carriage of goods by sea, to the effect that the students by the end of the module will be able to critically apply legal issues in shipping practice.



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MODULE AIMS: The module aims to provide students with the relevant background to

• understand the legal approach of charter parties and bills of ladings and especially the legal interpretation of clauses;

• evaluate the different wordings of usual charter party clauses.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Critically approach the legal meaning of charter party terms; 2. Understand and critically evaluate Bills of Lading function and the legal issues arising from the

application of Hague Visby and Rotterdam rules. 3. Critically analyze particular clauses and terms included in charter parties and bills of lading;









MODULE LEADER: Mr. S. Bouros OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT This module will help students understand the description and presentation of voyage charterparties as long as the conditions and warranties. Terms like preliminary Voyage, Arrived ship, Loading Operation and Freight will be clarified. Students will understand the comparison between Voyage and Time charters and learn the obligations of Charterers. They will gain the knowledge of vessels, safe ports, period of Ηire and trading limits. Finally, the legal elements of Hague/Visby rules, Rotterdam rules, exceptions and limitations from Carrier’s liability and the bills of lading issued under charterparties will be examined in this module.




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Recommended Texts and Sources: Books

• Wilson, J., (2008) “Carriage of Goods by Sea”, Harlow, Pearson Longmann

• Julian Cooke et. al, (2007) Voyage charters, Informa Law.

• Terence Coghlin et. al. (2008) Time charters, Informat Law.

• Battista, “The sale of Goods Carried by Sea”, Informa Publishing

• Baughen S., (2004), “Shipping Law”

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• Lloyd’s Maritime & Commercial Law Quarterly Further Reading * Subject to change according to new publications

• D.R.Rothwell & T.D.Stephens, “The International Law of the Sea”, (2010), Hart Publishing

Limited

• Churchill, R. & Lowe, A., (1999), The Law of the Sea, (3rd ed.), Juris Publishing, Manchester University Press

• Brown, E., “The International Law of the Sea”, 2 vols, Dartmouth





























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Maritime Regulations



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) Environmental and safety awareness has grown significantly in the shipping industry creating specific organisational and managerial requirements for the shipping executive. The Module deals both with the regulatory requirements and the process of abiding to these regulations which is of particular importance from an organisational, operational and competitiveness point of view for the shipping company.



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MODULE AIMS: This module intends to:

• provide students with the legal, environmental and safety aspects of shipping, giving emphasis on the international regulations and their enforcement;

• examine the environmental conventions, liability schemes and obligatory codes with particular emphasis on the impacts they have on the shipping industry and management practices;

• Familiarise students with risk analysis methodologies.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Evaluate cost, organizational and managerial decisions connected with the application of shipping

regulatory framework; 2. Evaluate the consequences of regulations in the competitive position of shipping companies;









MODULE LEADER: Mr. Konstantinos Avtzigiannis

OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT In recent years, environmental safety and security awareness has grown significantly making apparent that shipping corporations must be able to meet certain regulated criteria. Students participating in this module will comprehend the regulatory environment that greatly affects daily




operational and organizational aspects of the shipping company and will be able to apply regulatory requirements in shipping companies.







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• A. Khee-Jin Tan, (2012). Vessel Source Marine Pollution. The Law and Politics of International Regulation, Cambridge University Press, reprint edition.

• P. Boisson, (1999). Safety at Sea: Policies, Regulations and International Law, Bureau Veritas.

Books

• IMO- STCW Convention and Code – (2011 Edition)

• IMO- International Safety Management (ISM) Code AND GUIDELINES on Implementation




of the ISM Code (2010 Edition)

• IMO - Guide to maritime security and the ISPS Code (2012 Edition)

• A.B. Alexopoulos and N.G Fournarakis, (2008), Conventions, Regulations and Codes, Eugen Foundation Publishers, 2nd edition, [in Greek].

• E.R. DeSombre, (2006). Flagging Standards: Globalization and Environmental, Safety and Labor Regulations at Sea, the MIT Press.

• B. Marten, (2013). Port State Jurisdiction and the Regulation of International Merchant Shipping, Springer.

• N. Hooke, (1997), Maritime Casualties 1963-1996, Lloyd’s of London Press.

• R.M. M' Gonigle and M. Zacher, (1981), Pollution, Politics and International Law. Tankers at Sea, University of California Press.

• J. Devanney, (2006). The Tankship Tromedy. The Impending Disasters in Tankers, the CTX Press.

Shipping Sites

• IMO

• ISO

• European Union

• Helmepa Shipping Journals


















Other




• IMO News



• Lloyds List





Web Sites



• http://www.theseanation.gr/news/


MODULE CODE:


MSc Shipping Dissertation


PRE-REQUISITES: GBCA518 Research Methods

CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: No

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) Students are required to design, undertake and write up a substantial individual project-based dissertation (15-18000 words) into a topic of their choice (subject to approval), working under the supervision of a member of the course staff team. The project may be either (a) a piece of original empirical research, or (b) an analytical synthesis and critique of already-published work.



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• provide students the opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of research in their chosen area of Shipping;

• build on the taught modules of the award and is underpinned by the Research Methods module.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Set a clear hypothesis and be capable of carrying out a thorough research programme within a







given timescale; 2. Select appropriate research methods to explore and define given problems and sub problems; 3. Obtain, critically analyse and effectively use data from a range of sources; 4. Present research outcomes in a relevant format; 5. Combine qualitative and quantitative information to produce a relevant output.









MODULE LEADER: Mr. Elias Pavlou OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The MSc dissertation in Shipping is an individual research implemented by Msc students who must demonstrate a thorough understanding and application of the theoretical concepts of scientific analysis in shipping business, utilising all available resources (journals, books, databases, reports, questionnaires etc) with the guidance of a supervisor. The dissertation contains an introduction part to the issue under investigation, followed by literature review, were all previous research on the area is critically assessed. Then the data & methodology that will be utilised are defined. The dissertation also incorporates the analysis of the relevant data, the drawn conclusions, limitations of the research and suggestions of potential areas of future research.



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MODULE CODE:


Chartering



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) The Module is designed to provide, enhance and develop knowledge of the chartering procedures (dry cargo and tanker), taking into consideration all parties involved in the process. The Module focuses on the chartering process and charter party drafting as well as on laytime calculation.



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• provide, enhance and develop knowledge of the chartering procedures (dry cargo and tanker), taking into consideration all parties involved in the process;

• develop students’ ability to assess the relevant market reports in order to determine and propose the proper chartering strategy for the company;

• develop students’ ability to effectively apply legal knowledge on the charter party drafting and negotiation stage.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Analyse in detail charter market reports and other sources of market information; 2. Effectively undertake a voyage estimation and laytime calculation and analyse its results; 3. Critically interpret and evaluate the procedures relating to charter party drafting and the

wording of main clauses of charter parties; 4. Critically evaluate the necessary changes of charter party clauses in order to protect the

interests of the owner / charterer;









MODULE LEADER: Mr. Ioannis Karaoulanis OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The module provides an insight to charter party types and clauses. The relevant chartering procedures are effectively presented and students have the possibility to apply such knowledge in a simulated environment. In particular the simulated process includes: market research, offers, counteroffers, presentations and misrepresentations, agreement on subjects, recap. Negotiation techniques and procedures and voyage estimation is thoroughly addressed. The main clauses of charter parties are examined in a comparative style in order to enhance the understanding of the consequences of different wording. Furthermore a holistic approach to charter party is adopted focusing on the evaluation and comparison of charter parties based on total revenue. To this end a thorough examination of laytime calculation is undertaken.







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Recommended Texts and Sources: Books

• Lars Gorton, Rolf Ihre, Arne Sandevärn and Patrick Hillenius, (2009) Shipbroking and Chartering Practice, LLP.

• Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, (2011), Tanker Chartering, Witherby Seamanship International Ltd.

• Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, (2011), Dry cargo chartering, Witherby Seamanship International Ltd.

• John Wilson, (2010) Carriage of Goods By Sea, Longman

• H. Williams, (1999), Chartering Documents. LLP

• Thomas Edward Scrutton, (2009), Charterparties and Bills of Lading, BiblioBazaar.

• E.C. Coulson, A guide for Tanker brokers, Clarksons Research Studies.

• M. Edcins & R. Dunkley, (1998), Laytime and demurrage in the oil industry, LLP. • W. Packard (1999); Laytime Calculation, Fairplay Publications




• J.Cooke et al (2001); Voyage Charters, 2nd Edition, LLP

• M.Willford et al (1995); The Time Charters, 4th Edition, LLP

• H. Williams, (1999), Chartering Documents. LLP

• E.C. Coulson, A guide for Tanker brokers, Clarksons Research Studies. Market reports by http://www.intermodal.gr http://www.brs-paris.com/ http://www.optimashipbrokers.com/

Further Reading

• James McConville (1999) “Economics of Maritime Transport: Theory and practice”, Witherby & Company Ltd

• Alderton, P. M., (2011) “Reeds Sea Transport: Operation and Economics (Reeds Professional)”, Thomas Reed Publications (6th edition)

• Dong-Wook Song & P. M. Panayides (Authors), Maritime Logistics: A Complete Guide to Effective Shipping and Port Management

• Branch, A.E, (2007), ”Elements of Shipping”, Chapman & Hall, London, (8th edition)

• Evans, J.J. & Marlow, P.B., (1997), “Quantitative Methods in Maritime Economics”, Fairplay Publications, Surrey

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MODULE CODE:


Marine Insurance



http://www.intermodal.gr/

http://www.brs-paris.com/

http://www.optimashipbrokers.com/




SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module deals with the interpretation, critical analysis and practical application of the clauses commonly used in the London Market in Hull, Cargo, Liability and Offshore Energy insurance contracts by an in depth analysis of the principles of marine insurance law.



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• provide a systematic understanding of particular topics of the Marine Insurance with analysis of the Hull, Cargo, Liability and Offshore Energy clauses commonly used in the London Market;

• deal with particular problems of interpretation to which these clauses have given rise in their everyday application;

• deal with Particular (total and partial) and General Average and related measure of indemnity;

• provide students the tools to deal in a satisfactory manner with legal issues arising in marine insurance.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Critically analyze the basic principles applying in marine insurance; 2. Evaluate and analyze Hull, Cargo, Liability and Offshore Energy clauses commonly used in the London

Market; 3. Critically evaluate the rule of proximate cause and analyze particular perils insured and exceptions from

cover; 4. Appraise and evaluate the difference between Particular and General Average and Particular Charges

and analyze how indemnity is measured in case of a marine loss; 5. Identify, understand and critically analyze legal issues arising in practice.












MODULE LEADER: Mrs. V. Liouta OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The Module contents are divided in three parts: At first, it provides an overview of the basic principles of a marine insurance contract, identifies the parties to such contract and its various forms and types, discusses the way that it is concluded and the role of brokers and analyzes related fundamental concepts, such as indemnity, premium, insurable interest, utmost good faith and assignment of policy. At a second part, it provides an analysis of the way a marine insurance contract operates and discusses topics related to the classification of the contractual terms, the doctrine of proximate cause, the insured and excluded perils and the duty to sue and labour. The final part considers issues of indemnity, explains the nature of losses, distinguishes between total and partial loss, as well as particular and general average loss and particular charges and discusses subrogation and contribution. The basic sources of marine insurance law, that is to say, Courts’ decisions and the Marine Insurance Act 1906, as well as standard forms of marine insurance clauses used in the London market, will be discussed throughout, so as to provide the necessary tools for explaining, interpreting, analyzing and evaluating related practical and legal issues.




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• BENNETT H., (2006) The Law of Marine Insurance, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press Further Reading

• BIRDS J. & HIRD N., (2004) Modern Insurance Law, 6th ed., Sweet & Maxwell

• GILMAN J., (2007) Arnould’s Law of Marine Insurance and Average, 17th ed., Sweet & Maxwell

• LOWRY J. & RAWLINGS P., Insurance Law: Doctrines and Principles, 2nd ed., Hart Publishing (2004)

• MERKIN R., Marine Insurance Legislation, latest ed., Informa Publishing

• Rose Francis D, (2013) Marine Insurance Law & Practice, Informa Journals/Cases (online)

• Westlaw


• Lloyd’s Maritime & Commercial Law Quarterly





























MODULE CODE:


Strategic Shipping Management



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) The module provides the students with an analytical insight of the strategies followed by shipping companies within different shipping sectors based on the fundamentals of strategic planning and implementation.



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• enhance the analytical abilities of students in order to critical evaluate strategic decisions




available in different shipping sectors and market environments;

• provide an insight to students regarding the applicability of strategic planning and management in shipping companies;

• introduce methods of crafting and generating strategies and consistency plans for various environmental situations;

• urge students to apply theoretical knowledge into viable strategic proposals.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Critically apply situation analysis techniques in shipping companies; 2. Evaluate and critically approach strategic options in different market environments and sectors;

3. Develop and critically evaluate strategic plans based on given parameters.










SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The module starts with strategy introduction and the quest for competitive advantage. The various approaches to the strategic management process are presented. A thorough examination of the various Situation Analysis techniques is undertaken. The core and generic strategies available to shipping companies based on the business environment operating are presented through case studies. Case studies are also utilised for assessing and presenting strategies for specific industry situations, for market leaders and weak positions and for turbulent market environments as well as change management. Strategic plans of shipping companies are also examined tightening theory with practice.





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Recommended Texts and Sources: Books:

• Thompson, A.A. Jr., Stickland A.J., & Gamble, J.E. (2011), Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Guest for Competitive Advantage Concepts & Cases (14th ed), Boston , McGraw Hill

• Lorange , P. (2007) “Shipping Company Strategies – Global Management under turbulent conditions”, Emerald

• Johnson, G., Scholes , K. & Whittington , R. (2006) “Exploring Corporate Strategy”, Prentice Hall

• Panayides, F., Gray, R. “Professional Ship Management” , 2001

• David, F. (2004) Strategic Management, Prentice Hall

• Besanko et al (1996), Economics of Strategy, Wiley

• De Witt (2002), Strategy Synthesis, Thomson

• Deal, T. & Kennedy, A., (1998) Corporate Cultures, Penguin

• Hill, Jones, (2003) Strategic Management, Houghton Mifflin

Newspapers and Press Shipmanagement international - http://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/ Tradewinds - http://www.tradewindsnews.com/ Lloyds list - http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/

http://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/

http://www.tradewindsnews.com/

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Containerization international - http://www.ci-online.co.uk/ Academic Journals


















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• IMO News



• Lloyds List



MODULE CODE:


Port Economics and Management



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module provides an in depth knowledge and understanding of the seaports' functions, practices, administration and management. Its purpose is to deal with the economic, technical and commercial aspects of seaports' functions, organisation and management. Great emphasis is given to port authorities' practices and methods of managing a port.

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• provide students with the necessary insights of organisational, managerial and economic aspects of port functions, administration and management;

• assess port production functions and factors affecting supply and demand of port services;

• develop students’ ability to make rational and timely strategic decisions regarding investment, pricing and organisation.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Evaluate the competitive environment of ports and terminals; 2. Evaluate and appraise the consequences of different pricing strategies in competitive

advantage and demand; 3. Critically assess the trade-offs inherent in investment decisions in infrastructure and

superstructure; 4. Critically assess the consequences of organisational changes in the operational aspects of ports.













SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The module provides a comprehensive analysis of the spatial coverage, operations and organization of terminal operators. A thorough appraisal of factors configuring the demand and supply of port services is performed in comparison with problems arising from congestion and oversupply of capacity in ports and terminals. Port production functions are defined with particular emphasis on the development of indicators regarding port and terminal productivity, effectiveness and efficiency. Port environmental issues are critically addressed under the context of the contemporary evolution of compulsory statutory framework and voluntary environmental initiatives and certifications. The module builds on the notions of economies of scale in port production, assesses the strategies of vertical and horizontal integration with emphasis placed upon the types and the structural evolution of port and terminal competition. The module evaluates the theoretical background of port pricing design and application and discusses the main issues and forms of port investment, with emphasis on port concessions theory and application, using contemporary cases studies from selected ports on a global scale.







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• Alderton, P.M., (2013), “Port Management and Operations”, LLP London, Further Reading

• Branch, A.E., (1986), “Elements of Port Operation & Management”. Chapman & Hall, London, N.Y..

• Arnold, J., (1988), “Port Tariffs: Current Practices and Trends”. The World Bank, Washington.

• Bryce, D., (Ed), (1990),“EDI & Cargo Handling”. ICHCA, London.

• Commission of the European Communities, (1994),“Working Report on Ports and TransEuropean Networks”. Commission of the European Communities, Brussels.

• Dolman, A. J., and Ettinger, J., (Ed), *1992),“Ports as Nodal Points in a Global Transport System”. Pergamon Press, Oxford.

• European Parliament, (1993). “European Sea Port Policy”. Luxembourg.

• Frankel, E.G , (1987). “Port Planning and Development”. John Wiley, New York.

• Pardali, A., (2008),“Port Economics and Policy”(In Greek), Interbooks, Athens.

• Alan Rushton, Phil Croucher, and Peter Baker, (2006), “The Handbook of Logistics &Distribution Mnagament”,

• Martin Christopher, (2005), “Logistics & Supply Chain Management”, Financial Times Series

• David Grant, Douglas M. Lambert, James R. Stock, and Lisa M. Ellram, (2005), Fundamentals of Logistics Management,

• John J. Coyle, C. John Langley, Brian Gibson, and Robert A. Novack, (2008), “Supply Chain Management”

Shipping Journals















• Cellular logistics




• Logistics management

• Logistics research

• Logistics Manager (UK)

• Logistics information management

• Logistics & transport focus : the journal of the Institute of Logistics and Transport

• International journal of logistics Research and Applications

• The Asian journal of shipping and logistics

• Manufacturing and Logistics IT

• The Logistics and transportation review

• International Journal of Advanced Logistics

• The international journal of logistics management

• Transportation journal

• European transport research review

• Transport policy

Shipping Newspapers & Magazines

• Lloyd’s List Newspaper3


• Ναυτεμπορική /Naftemporiki (εφημερίδα/ newspaper)

• Shipping Finance (εφημερίδα/ newspaper)

• Ναυτικά Χρονικά /Naftika Chronika (περιοδικό/magazine) (Shipping chronicles)

• Shipping Outlook (περιοδικό/magazine) SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.

MODULE CODE:


Ship Sale and Purchase



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) The Module is designed to enhance and develop knowledge of the procedures regarding ship’s sale purchase and finance, taking into consideration all parties involved in the process. The Module focuses in the following items: Parties involved; ship sale agreement (MoA), shipping finance and types of Security, ship’s delivery and registration.



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MODULE AIMS: The module intents to

• provide students with a thorough understanding and critical evaluation of the legal environment and the relevant techniques for ship’s sale, purchase and finance;

• analyse the various procedures followed in practice by sellers, buyers, brokers and bankers;

• provide students with a detailed investigation of the law and the techniques applied in the acquisition, financing, ownership and sale of merchant ships;

• emphasize on the legal aspects of shipping finance focusing on the security provided by a ship purchaser/borrower.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Appraise and critically analyze the procedures through which brokers negotiate the sale and

purchase of a ship; 2. Appraise and critically analyze the types of ship owning companies and the procedure for their

incorporation; 3. Critically interpret and evaluate the wording of main provisions of ship’s sale standard forms; 4. Appraise and critically analyze the conditions and security that Banks require to finance a ship’s

purchase. 5. Describe and explain the procedure followed for ship’s legal and physical delivery to buyers









MODULE LEADER: Mr. T. Matsopoulos OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The module provides students with a comprehensive analysis of Company Law, with particular reference to the types of ship owning companies, state corporations and offshore companies. Furthermore, issues of Incorporation, procedure followed and prerequisites before the initial establishment of a shipping company are discussed in detail. In addition the procedures related to ship’s purchase (Shipbuilding contracts and second hand vessels, offer, counteroffer, negotiations and relevant procedure through brokers, Norwegian Saleform, Nipponsale, acceptance and legal implications) are evaluated based on practical examples. The




module proceeds with an assessment of the legal aspects of shipping finance, with particular relevance to the types of shipping finance, loan agreement, mortgage and deed of covenants, pledge of shares, assignment of earnings, assignments of insurances, mortgagees’ interest policy, personal and corporate guarantees, collateral securities, events of default, mortgagees’ remedies. Moreover, the matters related to the delivery of a vessel (Legal and physical delivery, delivery documents, delivery procedure, joint account, money transfer, payment of the purchase price) are analytically presented and finally emphasis is placed upon procedures concerning ship registration and deletion.







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Recommended Texts and Sources:




Basic textbook

• PACKARD V. W., Ship Sale & Purchase, 2012/2013 ed., Shipping Books (Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers).

Books:

• GOLDREIN, I. & TURNER, P., “Ship Sale and Purchase”, 6th ed., Informa Publishing.

• GASKELL, N., et al. ”Chorley and Giles' Shipping Law”, 8th ed., Pitman Publishing.

• GRIME, R. (2008) ”Shipping Law”, Sweet & Maxwell, 3rd ed.

• CURTIS, S., et al, (2014) “The Law of Shipbuilding Contracts”, Informa Publishing. Journals/Cases (online)

• Westlaw


• Lloyd’s Maritime & Commercial Law Quarterly Shipping Journals

















• The journal of supply chain management Shipping Newspapers & Magazines (online)








MODULE CODE:


Shipping Finance






SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) The module focuses on the analysis and evaluation of the most commonly used ways of financing vessels. The advantages and disadvantages of each financial product are discussed and students gain the ability to compare the products from both the point of view of a financier as well as the point of view of an investor. Legal analysis as well as supporting documentation is given whenever is required.



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• to enable students to recognize the most suitable way of financing corporate expansion in the shipping industry;

• provide students the ability to approach, compare and assess the proposed financing activities of major financial institutions and concentrate on all important factors that may influence the monitoring process of a required financing;

• analyse and evaluate risk, volatility and risk exposure and at the same time to develop the ability to utilise all current highly sophisticated financial products to control corporate financial exposure to risk.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Appreciate and evaluate the different types of shipping financing methods in accordance with the type

of the investor and the type of the financial institution, which will grant the financing; 2. Make decisions on alternative way of financing policy that a shipping company should follow in order to

support better its investment policy; 3. Critically evaluate possible disadvantages of alternative types of financing and their implication at the

investment policy of a company; 4. Evaluate all current highly sophisticated financial products and the requirements by the financial

institution to provide financing.



DATE(S) OF APPROVED Click here TERM/SEMESTER: Autumn and Spring




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MODULE LEADER: Dr. Nikolaos Kagkarakis OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The sources of financing shipping investments from equity or debt are thoroughly examined. Special attention is given to the major resource of external funding that of the bank loan (including the Islamic Finance). On this topic bank’s credit policy; analysis and loan monitoring procedures will be discussed. On the other hand, how financial markets operate and how shipping corporations can utilize them to assist them in raising capital will also be presented. In more detail equity finance, KG Funds and IPO’s will be reviewed. Moreover the utilization of Merger and Acquisitions as methods of external corporate growth will be evaluated. Finally students will be taught the significance of financial risk management by identifying the different risks in which a shipping company is exposed to such as, freight rate risk, bunkering price risk, interest rate risk, exchange rate risk, vessel value risk and methods of hedging the latter risks, such as, derivative products (Futures, Forwards, Options, Swaps, FFAs).







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Books:

• Slogget, J.E., ‘Shipping Finance, Financing Ships and Mobile Offshore Installations’, latest edition, Fairplay Publications

• Stopford, M., (2010), ‘Maritime Economics’, Routledge

• Branch, A., ‘Maritime Economics Management & Marketing’, Stanley Thornes

• Bodie, Z., (2009), ‘Essentials of Investments’, Mc Graw Hill

• Hirt,G., & Block, S., (2002), ‘Fundamentals of Investment Management’, Mc Graw Hill

• Solnik, B., (2003), ‘International Investments’, Addison-Wesley

• Stokes P., (1992), ‘Ship Finance’, LLP

• Brearly R & Myers S, (2002), ‘Principles of Corporate Finance’, McGraw Hill

• Higgins R., (2000), ‘Analysis of Financial Management’, McGraw Hill

• Copeland, L. (1994) Exchange Rates and International Finance, ADDIS, Financial Times, Prentice Hall

• Eun,C.& Resnick, B. (2000) International Financial Management, Mc Graw Hill

• Grammenos G.R. (2011) The Handbook of Maritime Economics at Business, 1st edit. L.L.P3

• Higgins, R. Analysis for Financial Management, Mc Graw Hill,

• Koch Timothy & Mac Donald Scott (2000) Bank Management, 4th edition, Thomson, Dryden, Mc Graw Hill

• Mishkin, F. (2002) The Economics of Money Banking and Financial Markets, Addison Wesley,

• Ritter,L.& Silber, W. (2008) Principles of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, Longman,

• Rose, P. (2001) Commercial Bank Management, Mc Graw Hill

• Santomero, A. & Babbel, D. (2000) Financial Markets, Institutions and Instruments

• Sinkey, J. (2002) Commercial Bank Financial Management, Pearson Education Shipping Journals




















• The journal of supply chain management Shipping Newspapers & Magazines (online)



• Naftemporiki (newspaper) (shipmerchant)


• Naftika Chronika (magazine) (Shipping chronicles)


• Fairplay Magazine


MODULE CODE:


Supply Chain Management



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) The module provides an in depth visit to supply chain management by reviewing the major elements of the supply chain and examining the key requirements and opportunities for supply chain strategy. The key factors of assessing performance (KPI) are analyzed and discussed.



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• equip students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to support business success by strategically managing supply chains – a key function in the operations of modern organisations;

• define a supply chain and understand material, information, and capital flows;

• provide the understanding of the link of competitive advantage and customer satisfaction by encouraging organisations in the supply chain to work together to improve services and reduce costs;

• provide the understanding of major challenges to effective supply chain management, including variability, organizational silos, the Bullwhip Effect, and tradeoffs

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to:

1. Identify activities of supply chain management as key elements for gaining competitive advantage in organisations

2. Justify the importance of customer service and cost-service trade-offs. 3. Apply a variety of analytical tools and techniques useful in analysing and solving supply

chain problems. 4. Identify key issues and concepts in developing a supply chain strategy and plan










SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The key concepts of Supply Chain Management are be examined and in particular Supply Chain Matrix, Pull/Push View, Strategic Fit, Capabilities, Drivers and Metrics, Supply Chain Integration. Focus is also given to Forecasting Demand and the Bullwhip effect and Value of Information as




well as on Economies of Scale. Pricing and revenue management techniques are analysed and the desing of the Supply Chain Network (Distribution Networks, Facility and Capacity Allocation, Offshoring) together with Designing and Planning Transportation Networks are thoroughly discussed.



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Recommended Texts and Sources: Books: Hugos M., Essentials of Supply Chain Management , Wiley,2007 Chopra.S., Supply Chain Management, 2012,Prentice Hall Christopher M, Logistics and Supply Chain management 2010,Prentice Hall Langley, Coley, Gibson, Novack, Bardi, Managing Supply Chains , South Western , 2011




Shipping Journals















• Cellular logistics

• Logistics management

• Logistics research

• Logistics Manager (UK)

• Logistics information management

• Logistics & transport focus : the journal of the Institute of Logistics and Transport

• International journal of logistics Research and Applications

• The Asian journal of shipping and logistics

• Manufacturing and Logistics IT

• The Logistics and transportation review

• International Journal of Advanced Logistics

• The international journal of logistics management

• Transportation journal

• European transport research review

• Transport policy

Shipping Newspapers & Magazines

• Lloyd’s List Newspaper3


• Ναυτεμπορική /Naftemporiki (εφημερίδα/ newspaper)

• Shipping Finance (εφημερίδα/ newspaper)

• Ναυτικά Χρονικά /Naftika Chronika (περιοδικό/magazine) (Shipping chronicles) Shipping Outlook (περιοδικό/magazine)


MODULE CODE:


Shipping Operations






SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) The purpose of this module is to focus on the ship operation techniques, emphasising on the practical aspects of the subject. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the development of shipping operations such as voyage instructions, cargo operations, port arrangements, vessel’s repair and maintenance, port agents and budget control.



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• give students skills, knowledge and understanding of the process involved in ship management practices within an international environment;

• provide an introduction to the rules of practice and also the principles of the legal framework of regulations applied;

• Provide the key concepts and techniques necessary for the handling of integrated shipping operations, interpret the appropriate methods for the management of shipping operations and enhance their ability to deal with the everyday operational decisions of shipping companies.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Combine input from the interactive roles of the commercial operations department and

technical department for rational decision making; 2. Appraise the importance of documents; such us Notice of Readiness, Statement of Facts,

timesheets etc. and evaluate their importance in shipping operations and management; 3. Evaluate the relevance of accurate and prompt attention to contractual requirements; 4. Enhance their ability to identify the trade-off inherent in decisions regarding repair,

maintenance, storing and dry docking programmes; 5. Evaluate budget control and its implications.





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MODULE LEADER: Ms. A. Galanopoulou OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The purpose of this module is to focus on the ship operation techniques, emphasising on the practical aspects of the subject. Thus, the role and functions of the operations department as a link between the ship and its owner, charterer and cargo interests is critically evaluated. The module analyses in detail the voyage instructions (Charter party terms, cargo information, NOR) and the procedures related to the preparation for a sea passage voyage (Routing, chars, bunker calculations). Practical aspects of cargo operations monitoring (cargo holds inspection, cargo handling, special instructions) are addressed. Furthermore, an analysis of required port arrangements (berth confirmation, spares, class, flag surveys, PSC inspections) is provided, incorporating contact with port agents (Notice of readiness, mate’s receipts, freight collection). Finally, special emphasis is attributed on the configuration and control of Budgeting issues, with reference to ddisbursements, master’s accounts and bunkering costs.



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• Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, “Ship Operations and Management 2011-2012”, 2011, Witherby Seamanship Publisher

• Wilson, J., (2008) “Carriage of Goods by Sea”, 6th ed., Harlow, Pearson Longman Academic Journals

















• The journal of supply chain management Other




• IMO News



• Lloyds List

• Fairplay international shipping weekly Web Sites






• http://clarksons.net/sin2010/ http://www.theseanation.gr/news/


MODULE CODE: GBCA5004 MODULE TITLE: Containerships Business Economics and Maritime Logistics


PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: YES

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) Presents analytically the economics of shipping businesses using container ships (liner shipping). It shows how these ships facilitate economic development and serve globalisation. It deals in depth with the concept of maritime Logistics, which combines all means of transport. The importance of information technology, corporate social responsibility and of green ports is analytically presented.



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Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: ‘N/A’

MODULE AIMS: This module aims to:

• present the economic structure and operational characteristics of the containership industry and the economic policies/strategies of its main players (large containership-owning companies) vis-à-vis large shippers

• familiarise student with the current dynamics and future trends of the demand and supply of containerships (freight rates, cycles, new-buildings, etc.)

• analyse in depth and provide original insights into the new concept/branch of logistics, including a great emphasis on ports and sea environment

• deepen student’s knowledge into such issues like economies of scale, slow steaming, price of oil, concentration of supply of ships, strategic alliances and market structure including the economics of feeder ships

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the student will be expected to be able to: 3. Understand in depth the structure and the role of containership industry as well as its strategies towards

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4. Critically comment on the challenges faced by the containership industry and the impact of the variations of the price of oil

5. Explain analytically the appearance of the concept of maritime logistics and the theories developed as a result including its impact on ports, on other modes of transport and on information

6. Perform original and practice-oriented segment/ geographical area analysis (case-studies) having at least one of (i) economic,( ii) operational/ technical, or (iii) business/commercial, as axis of reference


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SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The students will be taught, in depth and in an advanced level, the business economics of sea transport using containerships only the last 65 years. Presented are the maritime logistics- a newly generated discipline currently developed from segmented /occasionally fragmented sector-based works on shipping and ports from managerial, economic and operational perspectives of shipping, ports and logistics, including supply chain management. Students will be taught how shipping and ports are to be managed nowadays and operated from a logistics and supply chain perspective. The impact of economies of scale will be considered both of ships and ports (as well part-ownership of ports) and a case-study of the impact of the price of oil on this industry will be shown including the slow steaming issue. A theory of oligopoly advanced by module’s teacher will be presented as well as the rest of them. Student will become familiar with an adequate number of applications of business economics in liner shipping (strategic alliances theory, structure of markets etc. issues of Managerial Economics). The business economics of feeder shipping will be advanced for the first time.

SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lectures 24 Presentation on particular topics

Project supervision 12 Further discussion on particular topics

Guided independent study 164 Includes preparation for scheduled sessions, follow up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, revision etc.

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Recommended Texts and Sources: Professional reports:

• Drewry market analyses for containerships (quarterly)

• UNCTAD, Review of Maritime Transport (year series)

• OECD trends in the transport sector (Series)

• Institute of shipping economics and logistics, (2015), Shipping Statistics Yearbook, on line http://www.isl.org The December 2008 issue is on line at BCA’s Dimitressa Library, ISSN 0721-3220


Shipping Journals

• International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics

• International Journal of Transport Economics

• Maritime Economics & Logistics

• Maritime Policy & Management

• Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review

Books:

• Alderton, P.M. (2011) Reeds Sea Transport: Operation and Economics 6th edn Thomas Reed Publications

• Anderson, P. (2005) ISM Code: a practical guide to the legal and insurance implications 2nd edn London: LLP

• Besanko, D., Dranove, D., Stanley, M. and Schaefer, S. (2013) Economics of Strategy 6th

international student edn

• Branch, A.E. (2014) Branch’s Elements of Shipping 9th edn London: Routledge

• Brodie ,P. (1999) Commercial Shipping Handbook London: LLP

• Brooks, M. R. (1990) Ship finance: the banker’s perspective Canada: Dalhousie University

• Buckley, J. (2008) The Business of Shipping 8th edn Cornell Maritime Press

• Couper, A. D. (1999) Voyages of Abuse: seafarers, human rights and international shipping London: Pluto Press

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• Dickie, W. J (2014) Reeds 21st Century Ship Management 1st edn Bloomsbury Publishing

• Downard, J. M. (1984) Managing ships Fairplay publications

• Downard, J .M. (1981) Running Costs Fairplay Publications

• Grammenos, C. (ed.) (2002), ‘The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business’, LLP

• Lorange, P. (2009) Shipping Strategy: innovating for success Cambridge University Press

• McConville, J. (1999) Economics of maritime transport: Theory and practice UK: Witherby & Co Ltd

• McMaster,M.(1996) The Intelligence Advantage: Organizing for Complexity Butterworth-Heinemann

• Priesmeyer, H. R. (1992) Organizations and Chaos: Defining the methods of nonlinear management Quorum Books

• Robbins, Stephen P. and Coulter ,Mary (2016) Management 13th edn Pearson

• Song, D.W. and Panayides, P. M. (2012) Maritime Logistics contemporary issues UK: Emerald

• Stopford, M. (2009), ‘Maritime Economics’, Routledge

• Talley, W. K. (2012) The Blackwell Companion to maritime Economics Wiley-Blackwell


MODULE CODE: GBC5005 MODULE TITLE: Energy and Sea Transport Economics



SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) Presents Energy Economics and builds bridges to Sea transport Economics (tankers and gas carriers). Reveals where/ why oil & gas are extracted, including schist. Forecasts future supply of energy goods and analyses the policy of main players (OPEC). Goes prior to oil and gas transport to comprehend geopolitical economic issues. Determines the structural changes of oil and gas transport to inform unsuspicious ship-owners.




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• Enhance students’ analytical abilities to evaluate the strategic economic decisions that are taken by main players (OPEC and others) in the Energy goods quest and their impact on transport including schist.

• Make students familiar with the current dynamics and future trends of the transport of oil and gas




and their impact of pricing on transport volumes.

• Help students to analyse in depth, think maturely and provide original insights about oil and gas industry through business/commercial perspectives as well as in practical economic & operational/ technical terms.

• Examine the geopolitical issues of the production etc. of energy goods and forecast future structural trends that concern vitally current and future ship-owners.

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 7. Critically apply situational analysis techniques and prepare companies’ case-studies in gas and oil

shipping business. 8. Evaluate and critically analyse strategic options in gas and oil shipping businesses based on sound and

effective forecasting techniques. 9. Develop and evaluate different scenarios concerning various energy geopolitical issues and their impact

on transport of gas and oil.


DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 09/2016

SCHOOL/PARTNER: BCA

DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: TERM/SEMESTER: ‘All Year’

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SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Students studying gas and oil business economics acquire a sound and in depth background in Energy Business economics, which determines the volumes and other variables of gas and oil that have subsequently to be transported. A bridge thus is built between the two. The strategic policy of certain worldwide players like OPEC is presented including the schist issue. Apart from giving emphasis on the business economics of transport of oil and gas at advanced level, the forecasting techniques will be presented to determine future oil and gas demand and supply. The module considers it to make students aware of the quest that oil and gas transport depends entirely on certain geopolitical economic issues that will be analysed and related. Case-studies will be used and scenarios-analysis techniques will be presented and applied. The module will make students able to anticipate structural changes in the potential of relaxing dependence on oil and evaluate their impact on its transport. Environmental impacts will be taken into account.







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Recommended Texts and Sources: Shipping Journals on line

• Economics of Energy


• International Journal of Transport Economics

• Maritime Economics & Logistics



Books:

• Besanko, D., Dranove, D., Stanley, M., Schaefer, S. (2013) Economics of Strategy 6th international student edn

• Bhattacharyya, S. C. (2011) Energy economics: concepts, issues, markets & governance

• Buckley, J. J. (2008) The Business of Shipping 8th edn Cornell Maritime Press

• Downey, M. (2009) Oil 101 Wooden Table Press

• Grammenos, C. (2002) The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business LLP

• Huber M. E. (2010) Tanker operations: a handbook for the person-in-charge (PIC) 5th edn Cornell Maritime Press

• Lorange, P. (2009) Shipping Strategy: innovating for success Cambridge University Press

• Robbins, Stephen P. and Coulter, Mary (2016) Management 13th edn Pearson

• Stopford, M. (2009) Maritime Economics Routledge

• Yergin, D. (2003) The Prize Free Press

• UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport (year series)





• Institute of shipping economics and logistics (2015) Shipping Statistics Yearbook on line http://www.isl.org The December 2008 issue is available at BCA’s Dimitressa Library

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• (2009) Economics of the Energy Industries Centre for Energy Economics Texas University

• BP Statistical Review of world energy (64 years), BP energy outlook 2035, Feb. 2015 video bp.com/energyoutlook

http://www.isl.org/

http://clarksons.net/sin2010





MODULE CODE: GBCA5006 MODULE TITLE: Starting up your own Shipping Company

CREDITS: 20 FHEQ Level: 7 JACS CODE: N/A


SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) Presents the way to establish a shipping company. Applies the ‘New Venture literature’ to create a shipping company. Addressed to mature students with full awareness of the mechanics of the 4 shipping markets and shipping finance. It builds on a number of case-studies, where economic mistakes have been committed.




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• teach students the steps that they have to be taken in order to establish their own shipping company

• familiarise students with the strategic decisions that have to be taken, when , how and why

• analyse in depth all entrepreneurial aspects that should be taken into account by prospective shipping entrepreneurs

• prepare students for a feasibility study and a business plan

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 10. Defend via a feasibility study and a business plan when, why and how to establish a new shipping

venture performing as a shipping entrepreneur 11. Comment critically on the decisions taken by ship-owners based on past case-studies of failure or

success 12. Comprehend in depth the secrets of ship financing and manage company’s cash-flow 13. Apply forecasting techniques and construct 4-quadrants Cartesian diagrams and relevant trajectories



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MODULE LEADER: Mr. E Darousos OTHER MODULE STAFF: None

SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT The Module contains analysis of a feasibility study to be applied to shipping ventures including an analysis of existing or potential competitors. Critical reference is made to be able to choose the proper accounting, management, marketing, financial, legal and tax schemes of the new company. Further analysis is made by developing a business Plan. The module selects from theory of organizing, leading, and controlling, the fittest model as the actual case may be. A number of case-studies will be used to show the crucial decisions that have led other ship-owners to failure or success. The module will show how to manage downturns. The module will show a number of tools of forecasting, visioning and using Cartesian 4-quadrants diagram in creating trajectories.




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Dr. Alexandros M. Goulielmos

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Recommended Texts and Sources: Professional reports/papers:

• UNCTAD, Review of Maritime Transport (year series) (on line)


• Institute of shipping economics and logistics (2015) Shipping Statistics Yearbook, on line http://www.isl.org The December 2008 issue is available at BCA’s Dimitressa Library

• Packard W. V. So you want to buy your own ship? Fairplay Shipping Weekly International Reprint

• Goulielmos, A. M. (2009) The problem of timing in decisions to buy or to charter a vessel Int. Journal of transport Economics 36(2)

• Goulielmos, A. M. (2010) Did the price of second-hand ships follow a predictable path over the period, 1976-2008? Shipping & Transport Logistics 2(4) 383-410

• Goulielmos, A. M. (forthcoming) Shipping Business Management in 36 lectures, e-book

• Goulielmos, A. M. (forthcoming) 36 Case-studies in Shipping Companies Management, e-book


Shipping Journals


• International Journal of Transport Economics • Maritime Economics & Logistics



Books:

• Alderton, P. M. (2011) Reeds Sea Transport: Operation and Economics 6th edn Thomas Reed Publications

• Anderson, Phil (2005) ISM Code: a practical guide to the legal and insurance implications 2nd edn London: LLP

• Besanko , D., Dranove, D., Stanley, M., Schaefer, S. (2013) Economics of Strategy 6th international student edn

• Branch, A.E. (2014) Branch’s Elements of Shipping 9th edn London: Routledge

• Brodie , P. (1999) Commercial Shipping Handbook London: LLP

• Brooks, M. R. (1990) Ship finance: the banker’s perspective Canada: Dalhousie University • Buckley , J. J. (2008) The Business of Shipping 8th edn Cornell Maritime Press

• Couper, A. D. (1999) Voyages of Abuse: seafarers, human rights and international shipping London: Pluto Press

• Dickie, W. J (2014) Reeds 21st Century Ship Management 1st edn Bloomsbury Publishing

• Downard J. M. (1984) Managing ships Fairplay publications

• Downard, J. M. (1981) Running Costs, Fairplay Publications

• Gorton, L., Ihre, R., Hillenius, P., Sandevarn A (2016) Shipbroking and Chartering Practice (Lloyd’s Practical Shipping Guides) 7th edn

• Grammenos, C. (2002) The Handbook of Maritime Economics and Business LLP

• Huber, M. E. (2010) Tanker operations: a handbook for the person-in-charge (PIC) 5th edn

http://www.isl.org/





Cornell Maritime Press • Lorange , Peter (2009) Shipping Strategy: innovating for success Cambridge University Press

• McMaster, M. (1996) The Intelligence Advantage: Organizing for Complexity Butterworth-Heinemann

• Packard, W. V. (1981) Voyage Estimating 2nd edn Fairplay Publications

• Priesmeyer, H. R. (1992) Organizations and Chaos: Defining the methods of nonlinear management Quorum Books

• Robbins, Stephen P. and Coulter, Mary (2016) Management 13th edn Pearson

• Stopford, M. (2010) Maritime Economics Routledge

• Talley, W.K. (2012) The Blackwell Companion to Maritime Economics Wiley-Blackwell

• Tsoudis, G., N., (2015) The Shipbroker’s Working Knowledge. Dry Cargo Chartering in Practice




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