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Dari Guide Book FT UI Kurikulum 2012

PORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT


3 SKS
Learning Objectives : Students should be able to design ports based on technical,
operational and environmental aspects for integrated port facilities development, able to
design port layouts and port facilities buildings
Syllabus : Definition of ports based on the functions, purposes and types of ports, port
design concepts: major design factors in port design: types and sizes of ships, space
requirement, existing and forecast traffic of ships and freight; Performance indiators of
port and port facilities demand based on Berth Occupancy Ratio (BOR), service time,
productivity and utilities; Instruments used in port design: Strategic Plan of Ports, Ports
masterplan, Land-use plan; Port location and layout plan based on engineering,
operational and environemental aspects; Port facilities demand analysis; Port facilities
design: aspects of ship type and size, characteristics, forces: wind, wave, tides and
current; Breakwater design; Introduction to port design (types, dimension, manouvre
basin, location and approach channel), fender system (definition, types and equipment);
Pier designs
Prerequisites : None
Text Books :
1. Quinn A.D, Design and Construction of Port and Marine Structure, McGraw Hill, New
York, 1972
2. UNCTAD, Port Development: A Handbook for Planners in Development Countries,
United Nations, New York, 1983
3. OCDI, Technical Standard for Port and Harbour Facilities, 1991
4. Direktorat Pelabuhan dan Pengerukan, DITJEN HUBLA, Pedoman Teknis Pemilihan

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
3 SKS
Learning Objectives : The students are able to analyze the performance of freight
transportation system.
Syllabus : Introduction to logistics and distribution; Description of the physic of freight
transportation; Framework of logistics planning, Freight transport demand; Freight
transport demand modeling; Location of distribution facility ; Fleet Assignment;
Intermodal freight transportation; Scheduling; Routeing
Prerequisites :

Text Books :
1. Bowersox, D.J., Closs, D.J. dan Cooper, M.B. (2007). Supply chain logistics
management. New York : Mc-Graw-Hill Education.
2. Rushton, A., Croucher,P. dan Baker, P.(2006). The Handbook of logistics and
distribution management. United Kingdom: Kogan Page Limited.
3. Taniguchi, E., Thompson, R.G., Yamada,T. dan Duin, V.R. (2001). City logistics.
Network modelling and intelligent transport systems. Oxford,UK : Pergamon.
4. Daskin M.S. (1995). Network and discrete location. Models, algorithms, and
applications. Canada : John Wiley & Sons,Inc

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
3 SKS
Learning Objectives: The students are able to describe the components of
transportation UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM 89 system from various dimensions and
the current issues concerning both of global and Indonesian transportation system
Syllabus : Various dimensions of transportation system (people, goods; single mode,
intermodal; urban, national, regional, global; strategic, tactical, real time; public
transport, private vehicles, combination; supply, demand, equilibrium; level of service,
cost; land-use, transportation, environment; nodes, link, network) ; transportation
system components; transportation system phase; current issues on global and
Indonesian transportation system
Prerequisites:
Text Books:
1. Sigurd Grava. Urban Transportation System, Choices for Communities. Mc Graw-Hill
2. Marvin L. Manheim , Fundamentals of Transportation Systems Analysis. Vol 1 : Basic
Concepts , The MIT Press.
3. W.W. Blunden, J.A. Black. The Land-use / Transport System, Pergamon Press

ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM


3 SKS
Learning Objectives : Students should be able to analyze the components of
transportation system from various dimensions as well as recent issues related to global
transportation system and transportation system in Indonesia

Syllabus : Dimension and components of transportation system; transportation of


people; urban evolution, history of transportation, private transport, public transport,
inter-city transportation, air transportation, railway transportation, ITS; transportation of
goods: logistic system and transportation services of goods; strategic, tactical and
operational planning of transportation of goods, intermodal transportation, pipes
transportation, conveyor belts; recent issues of global transportation and transportation
in Indonesia: mobility, safety, congestion, energy, global climate change, transportation
problems in developing countries and developed countries, populations, environmental
issue, productivity, manufactures and security
Prerequisites : None
Text Books :
1. Sigurd Grava. Urban Transportation System, Choices for Communities. Mc Graw-Hill
2. Marvin L. Manheim , Fundamentals of Transportation Systems Analysis. Vol 1 : Basic
Concepts , The MIT Press.
3. W.W. Blunden, J.A. Black. The Land-use / Transport System, Pergamon Press

DESIGN OF INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT


3 SKS
Learning Objectives: students are able to fully understand and plan for an Integrated
Solid Waste Management (ISWM) as a tool to effectively protect human health and the
environment UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM 109
Syllabus : Students are expected to explain the properties and problems arising from
solid waste materials as well as the development and selection of management
alternatives in accordance with local conditions;Essence of ISWM (prevention or
reduction of waste through recycling, composting, and destruction of waste as well as
safe final disposal practice);Components of ISWM; Source, type and composition of
solid waste material; Generation of solid waste materials; Collection, removal and
transport of SW; Final disposal and processing of SW;Some crucial aspects in the
SWMsuch as the organization, financing, regulatory, and aspects of public participation
in the management of SW;Concept of designing ISWM system;ISWM management
systems; Regulations in the management of SWM, and ISWM management method
Prerequisites :
Text Books:
1. Introduction to the Principles of Hazardous Waste Management,Firdaus Ali, Global
Enviro. 2011.;

2. Standard Handbook of Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal, Harry M.


Freeman, McGraw-Hill. 1988:
3. Basic Hazardous Wastes Management, William C. J. Lewis Publisher. 2001:
4. Hazardous Waste Management, LaGregaBuckingham-Evans, McGraw-Hill. 1994,
Handbook of Industrial and Hazardous Wastes Treatment, Lawrence K Wang, et al.
Marcel Dekker. 2004

AIR POLLUTION
3 SKS
Learning Objectives : Students are able to explain the principles of air pollution and
technologies needed to control air pollution not only happen in indoor but also outdoor
environment.
Syllabus : The principles of air pollution, source and characteristics of air pollutant,
mechanism of dispersion, environmental impact and air pollution control technologies.
How to sample and analyze several type of air pollutant.
Prerequisites : Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry
Text Books :
1. Spengler, J. D., Slamet, J. M., Mc Carthy, J. F. 2000, Indoor Air Quality Handbook,
McGraw Hill
2. Vallero, D, 2008. Fundamentals of Air Pollution, Fourth ed. Academic Press

POLLUTION PREVENTION
3 SKS
Learning Objectives : The undergraduate engineer is introduced to the need for
reliable waste tracking and accountability utilizing the cradle-to-cradle approach. The
waste hierarchy is presented in terms of the basics of production processes. Clean
industrial production is examined utilizing concrete Indonesian case histories. Basic
principles of product design, composition, and packaging are examined. Tools are
presented
for understanding, communicating, and managing industrial manufacturing process
using a complete materials balance, full life-cycle analysis.
Syllabus : Course objective: To e q u i p e a c h student with a fundamental
understanding of industrial pollution prevention and cleaner production as it applies
within Indonesia, including: the principles of toxic use reduction, waste minimization,

pollution prevention, sustainable development, cleaner industrial production, and the


global environmental management hierarchy; the engineering process and method of
developing a full-facility, multimedia pollution prevention program in selected industries;
specific pollution prevention practices, as determined through assessmentsand massbalance analyses of waste streams ; basic principles of product design, composition
and packaging in terms of clean industrial production; the engineering method to assist
selected industries in applying of P2 technologies
Prerequisites :
Text Books :
1. Harry M. Freeman, INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION PREVENTION HANDBOOK, Mc
Graw-Hill, New York, 1995, 935 pages
2. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Facility Pollution Protection
Prevention Guide (FP2G), epa/600/r-92/088, Washington DC, May 1992, 143 Pages
3. Paul Bishop, Fundamental and Practice, Pollution Prevention

TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT


3 SKS
Learning Objectives: Students should be able to analyze various impacts of
transportation on environment and should be able to conduct traffic safety studies,
identify high-accident locations, and propose crash countermeasure and potential
engineering solutions
Syllabus: Introduction to environmental impact analysis, TIA documentations
procedures and related regulations, Transportation impacts: air pollution, noise,
vibration, land taking and severance, delay, TIA, traffic accident data analysis, blackspot
analysis
Prerequisites: None
Text Books:
1. Peraturan Pemerintah No. 27 Tahun 1999 Tentang : Analisis Mengenai Dampak
Lingkungan Hidup
2. Cohn, LF, McVoy, GR, Environmental Analysis of Transportation System, John Wiley
& Sons, 1982
3. Departement of Transportation and IHTE, Road and Traffic in Urban Areas, 1988
4. Departemen of Transportation Welsh Office, HMSO, Calculation of Road Traffic
Noise, 1988.

SEA TRANSPORT AND PORT MANAGEMENT


4 SKS
Course Objective : Provide knowledge and understanding of various management
approaches, maritime transport and port activities which also include risk factors, safety,
and economy.
Syllabus : Sea Transport Demand Trend: Marine Transportation Market Research; Inter
Mode Transport System; System loading and unloading, Types of Sea Transport,
Warehousing and Storage Cargo Systems, Systems Agency, Survey Charge, Corporate
Sailing economic calculation, Customs.
Requirement : References :
1. P. Lorange, Shipping Management, Institution for shipping Research.
2. Patrick Alderton, Reeds Sea Transport : Operation and Management, Adlard Coles,
2008
3. Patrick Alderton, Port Management and Operations,Informa Business Publishing,
2005
4. Svein Kristiansen, Maritime Transportation : Safety management and Risk analysis,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004 5. M. Stopford, Maritime Economics, Routledge, 1997 6.
House, D.J, Cargo Work for Maritime Operation, Butterworth Heinemann, 2005

Structure Curriculum from Nanyang Technology University


MT4103 Port Planning and Operations
[Lecture: 26 hr ; Tutorial: 13 hr ; Lab: 0 hr ; Pre-requisite: Nil ; Academic Unit: 3.0 ]
Learning Objective : To equip students with the fundamentals of the planning and
operational process and issues of ports and terminals.
Course Content :
Characterization of port system. Geographical location of ports and related planning and
operational issues. Methods and processes for port planning and design. Inland
connectivity, ports linkage to transport infrastructure, intermodal connections. Marine
operations in ports. Traffic management. VTS (vessel traffic system). Pilotage and Tugs.
Port Navigational System. Cargo handling. Terminal operations. Facilities and
equipment. Port security.
Course Outline :
S/N
Topic
1

Characterization of port system

Geographical location of ports and related planning and operational issues

Methods and processes for port planning and design

Inland connectivity, ports linkage to transport infrastructure, intermodal


connections

Marine operations in ports

Traffic management

VTS (vessel traffic system)

Pilotage and Tugs

Port Navigational System

10

Cargo handling

11

Terminal operations

12

Facilities and equipment

13

Port security

Learning Outcome :

Upon completion of the course, students should have a good understanding of the
planning and operational aspects of ports and terminals. Students will have the
knowledge to assist in port planning in real cases.
Textbooks :
Alderton, P. (2008) Port management and operations, 3rd edition, LLP Ltd, London
References :

Thoresen, Carl A. (2003) Port designer's handbook: recommendations and


guidelines, London: Thomas Telford.

Takel, R. E. (1983) Planning land use in port areas: getting the most out of port
infrastructure, United Nations.

Bennett, Larry. Admiralty list of radio signals. Vol. 6, part 1, Pilot services, vessel
traffic services and port operations: United Kingdom and Ireland (including European
channel ports) [2005/06 ed.].

Australia pilot. Volume I, North, north-west, west and south coasts of Australia
from the west entrance of Endeavour Strait to Green Point Great Britain.
Hydrographic Office

Mariners Handbook, Nautical Publication (NP100) Latest Edition. Admiralty


Publications (UKHO)

MT2005 Port Economics


[Lecture: 26 hr ; Tutorial: 13 hr ; Lab: 0 hr ; Pre-requisite: HE1941 ; Academic Unit: 3.0 ]
Learning Objective :
This course introduces the economic aspects of the port industry and the underlying
principles of port activities.
Course Content :
International trade and port. The role of port. Demand and supply of port services. Port
administration. Port cost and pricing. Terminal operation and operator. Port competition.
Policy issues.
Course Outline :
S/N

Topic

International trade and port

The function of port

The role of port in economic development

Demand and supply of port services

Users of port services

Port ownership, structure and administration

Port cost

Port pricing

Layout, structure, facilities and basic operations of terminals

10

Port productivity

11

Port competitiveness and competition

12

International professional terminal operator

13

Policy issues

14

Case studies of the largest ports in the world

Learning Outcome :
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to use economic theories and
tools to explain phenomenon in the port industry. They should also be able to
understand the practical aspects of a port.
Textbooks :
No specific text is required since the course covers a diverse range of topics
References :
Alderton, P. (2008) Port management and operations, 3rd edition LLP Ltd, London.

Syllabus from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


Subject Code

: LGT4011

Subject Title: Port Planning and Management


Level

:4

Credits

:3

Mode of Study

: Lectures 28 hours; Tutorials 14 hours

Pre-requisites

: Nil

Assessment : Coursework 50% and Examination 50%


ROLE AND PURPOSE
:
This subject introduces students to the principles and
practices of port operations. It provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of
the nature of port, its development, and its management. It also introduces students to
the roles and functions of ports in the economic and transport infrastructure of a
territory.
LEARNING OUTCOMES :
be able to:

On successfully completing this subject, students will

(a) Solve managerial and technical problems in operating a port;


(b) Support the continuous development and enhancement of port;
(c) Evaluate port development plans;
(d) Recommend necessary port facilities and equipment;
(e) Design a cargo terminal of ships;
(f) Develop, coordinate, manage and control emergencies in port; and
(g) Communicate effectively with practitioners.
Studying this subject will also help develop students skills in critical and creative
thinking, problem solving, teamwork and communication. It helps develop their ability in
pursuing lifelong learning. It also helps to strengthen their sense of responsibility in
ensuring sustainable development of port.
INDICATIVE CONTENT :
Role of ports in economic development and in the
through transport concept; road/rail impact on port/hinterland relationships; port
administration and free ports; the concept of dry-ports; demand analysis; capacity
evaluation; productivity enhancement; Environmental Impact Assessment; investment

appraisal; information needs for port planning; aids to navigation; hydrographic aspects
and vessel traffic management; investment criteria; investment analysis and financing;
port authority liabilities, legal liability under national and international law; terminal
design for the different principal cargo types; layout design models; storage facility
planning models; port operations and pilotage, Input/output modes; management and
organization; port marketing; cargo handling and transfer technology; data processing
and communications technology; ship handling; docking and mooring systems; labour
management in ports; planning for emergencies and disasters.
TEACHING/LEARNING APPROACH
In the lectures, the general principles of topics will be presented and developed. In the
tutorials, students will develop and apply the general principles of the topic in
studentcentred activities.
INDICATIVE READING
References
Alderton, P. (1999), Port Management and Operations, London: LLP Limited.
Bashford, A.S. (1989), Marine Liabilities: Guidelines to Exposures and Insurances of
Port Authorities and Other Port Related Industries or Activities, London: Witherby.
Bernard, K. (1995), Marketing Promotion Tools for Ports, New York: United Nations.
Cass, S. (1998), World Port Privatisation: Finance, Funding and Ownership, London: IIR
Publications.
Haezendonck, E. (2001), Essays on Strategy Analysis for Seaports, Louvain, Belgium:
Garant.
ISL (1990), Port Management Textbook Series Vol. 1: General Aspects of Port
Management; Vol. 3: Port Marketing; Vol. 4: Port and Transport Logistics, Bremen:
Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics.
Lui, E. (1993), Computerized Container Terminal Management, New York: United
Nations.
Mundy Perry Ltd (Monthly) Port Development International, London: Mundy Perry Ltd.
Ocean Shipping Consultants (1997), Global Container Port Demand and Prospects,
Surrey: Ocean Shipping Consultants.
Song D.W. et al. (2001), The Productive Efficiency of Container Terminals: An
Application to Korea and the UK, Aldershot: Ashgate.

Thomas, B.J. (1989), Management of Port Maintenance: A Review of Current Problems


and Practices, London: HMSO.
Tsinker, G.P. (1997), Handbook of Port and Harbor Engineering: Geotechnical and
Structural Aspects, New York: Chapman & Hall
STAFF RESPONSIBLE
Mr Bruce Chun

Subject Code

: LGT3017

Subject Title: Port Economics


Level

:3

Credits

:3

Mode of Study : Lectures 28 hours, Tutorials 14 hours


Pre-requisites

: Nil

Assessment : Coursework 40% and Examination 60%


ROLE AND PURPOSE
To familiarise students with knowledge associated with fundamental issues of port
economics and how these might be applicable to the industry. To help students
understand the underlying principles of port pricing and tariff policy. To provide practical
aspects of port industry in an era of containerisation and ever increasing ship size.
LEARNING OUTCOMES On successfully completing this subject, students will be able
to:
(a) know the relationship between demand for port services and globalization as well as
international trade;
(b) understand the underlying principles of port pricing and tariff policy, together with the
practical aspects of port pricing in an era of containerization, ever increasing ship size,
and increasing port competition;
(c) realize the role of government in port industry, and analyse the effects of different
port organization structures;

(d) evaluate the feasibility of different port projects, especially without ignoring the
possible externalities from port projects, such as congestion and environmental
damage.
Studying this subject will also help develop students critical thinking, and oral and
written communication skills.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Fundamental port activities; Ship size, port time and port costs; The structure of port
prices; Elasticity of demand for port services. Marginal cost pricing principles;
Objectives of tariff policy; Factors affecting tariff structures; Optimal port charges;
Economies of scale and port costs. Pricing to promote competition; Inland and
transhipment competition; The effect of containerisation and increasing ship size; Port
pricing in practice Hong Kong and Chinese cases.
TEACHING/LEARNING APPROACH A combination of lectures, tutorials and studentsdirected learning activities will be included in this subject.
INDICATIVE READING
References
Alderton, P. (1999), Port Management and Operations, LLP Limited, London.
Bennathan, E. and Walters, A. (1979), Port Pricing and Investment Policy for
Developing Countries, Oxford University Press, New York.
Jansson, J. and Shneerson, D. (1982), Port Economics, MIT Press, Massachusetts.
Song D.W., Cullinane K. and Roe M., The Productive Efficiency of Container Terminals,
Ashgate.
STAFF RESPONSIBLE
Dr Jia Yan

Syllabus from The American College for Greece


DEREE COLLEGE SYLLABUS FOR: MG 2125 PORT MANAGEMENT AND
LOGISTICS - Level 5 (Spring 2013)
15 UK Credits US CR: 3/03
PREREQUISITES: MG 1010 Introduction to Shipping
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Comprehensive understanding of ports organization,
function, operations and management. Knowledge of port planning. Development of an
understanding of port competition and pricing. Fundamental knowledge of modern
logistics with the emphasis placed on the position of ports in the logistics and supply
chain.
RATIONALE: Students specializing in shipping must understand the significance and
challenges related to ports. Ports constitute an integral part of the logistics chain, their
role goes beyond the traditional cargo-handling functions and they are faced with the
challenge of having to provide value added services. The course analyses how ports
are organized, managed and planned, and how ports interface with the logistics chain.
The course provides knowledge and analysis of the principles and evolution of container
terminal management, port indicators and supply chain management.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: As a result of taking this course, the student should be able
to:
1. Define the role of ports, including in a through transport context, and their features,
including different forms of ownership structure of ports.
2. Identify the interface of ports with logistics and the position of ports in the supply
chain.
3. Analyze port performance and relevant quality management systems.
4. Describe the involvement of principal stakeholders in port management, port safety
and port security (unions, customs, etc.).
5. Analyze port charges and port competition related issues.
6. Integrate port planning and development policies.
METHOD OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: In congruence with the learning and
teaching strategy of the College, the following tools are used:
a) Classes (they consist of lectures and class discussions)
b) Office hours

c) Use of blackboard site


d) Use of simulation exercises
ASSESSMENT:
Coursework Formative
Major Written Project (summative)

0
40

Final Examination (2-hour, comperhensive)


summative

60

Problems/essay questions combination


Case-studies/simulation
exercises/essay type
Problems/Essay Questions
combination

INDICATIVE READING:
REQUIRED READING: Khalid Bichou, Port Operations, Planning and Logistics,
Informa, 2009, ISBN: 978 1 84311 8053
RECOMMENDED READING:
Agerschou H. et al., Planning and Design of Ports and Marine Terminals, Thomas
Telford, 2004, ISBN: 0 7277 34989
Alderton P., Port Management and Operations, Informa, 2008, ISBN: 978 1 84311 750 6
Astle W.E., The Safe Port, Fairplay Publications Ltd, 1987, IS BN: 0 905045 91 2
Branch A. E., Elements of Port Operation and Management, Springer, 1986, ISBN:
97804 1225 2600
Branch A. E., Elements of Shipping, Routledge, 2007, ISBN: 0415 3628 65
Christodoulou-Varotsi I. and Pentsov D., Maritime Work Law Fundamentals:
Responsible Shipowners, Reliable Seafarers, Springer, 2008, ISBN: 978 3 540 72750 7
Frankel, E.G., Port Planning and Development, New York, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
1987, ISBN: 0 471 83708 3
Hwan Kim K. (Editor) & Gunther H.O. (Editor), Container Terminal and Cargo Systems:
Design, Operations Management and Logistics Control Issues, 2007, Springer, ISBN:
3540 4954 95
Notteboom T. (Editor), Current Issues in Port Logistics and Intermodality, Garant
(Coronet Books Inc.), 2002, ISBN: 9044 1129 02
JOURNALS, MAGAZINES, OTHER SOURCES:
Lopez R.C and Poole N., Quality Assurance in the Maritime Port Logistics Chain: the
Case of Valencia, Spain, Supply Chain Management, vol. 3.1, pp. 33-44

Notteboom T.E. and Winkelmans W., Structural changes in logistics: how will port
authorities face the challenge? Maritime Policy and Management, vol. 28, 1, pp. 71-89
Journal of Maritime Policy & Management
Journal of Shipping & Transport Logistics International
Journal of Logistics Management
UNCTAD Monographs on Port Management: The Management and Development of
Human Resources in Ports, 1992, UNCTAD/SHIP/644
Marketing Promotion Tools for Ports, 1997, UNCTAD/SHIP/494(2)
Operations Planning in Ports, 1985, UNCTAD/SHIP/494(4)
WWW RESOURCES:
http://www.iaphworldports.org (IAPH)
http://espo.be (European Sea Port Organization)
www.worldbank.org (see under Ports and Waterborne Transport)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS : Internet, Excel and Word.
INDICATIVE CONTENT:
1. Diversity of port ownership forms and port operations
2. Port organization and management
3. Port quality assurance
4. Port safety and security
5. Role of statutory bodies and other stakeholders like trade unions
6. Human element at ports
7. Port indicators (e.g. berth planning, ship operation, quay transfer)
8. Container terminal planning and management
9. Proper container terminal capacity (PCTC)
10. Supply chain management principles
11. IT-based logistics systems

12. Concept of port logistics

Syllabus from Norwegian University of Science and Technology


TMR4130 - Risk Analysis and Safety Management of Maritime Transport
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters

Evaluation form

Weighting

Work

30/100

Written examination

70/100

Duration

Examination aids

4 hours

Course content
Introduction to rules and regulations in maritime safety management, ship classification
and marine insurance. The risk concept and the risk picture based upon accident and
vessel-year statistics. What is an accident? Accident statistics. Accident investigation
and analysis; analysis and modelling of ship casualties. Analysis and modelling of ship
accidents including BBN approach to accident analysis. Maritime traffic models;
probability of grounding and collision. Consequence estimation of maritime contact
accidents. Human reliability; error mechanisms and modelling approaches. Risk
objectives, data and risk acceptance criteria. Risk control measures and options. Costbenefit analysis of risk control measures. Formal safety assessment (FSA) and risk
based ship design. Emergency preparedness. Safety management and the ISM Code
the International Safety Management Code. Port State Control, risk based ship
selection.
Learning outcome
After having fulfilled this course, the student shall have acquired knowledge of the basic
issues relating to the improvement of safety at sea, and skills to perform a set of
accident and risk analyses relevant for the maritime transport context.
Hence, the course will give the theoretical and practical basis for risk based safety
improvement of maritime transport systems, including choice of appropriate methods to
perform accident and risk analyses to assess required and/or cost-effective risk control

measures.
The specific intended learning outcomes in knowledge and skills are:
-

Explain the history of safety development in maritime transport in reactive and


proactive safety improvement approaches.

Organize and apply basic principles, concepts and terms of risk assessment and
safety management within the maritime transport context.

Classify and select theories and methods for accident analysis and risk analysis as
approaches to safety improvement in the maritime industry.

Compose and perform accident analysis from accident documentation to analytical


explanation of possible causation processes, and document into an accident report.

Develop and perform an accident analysis based upon a Bayesian belief network
(BBN) model of an accident.

Evaluate given accident reports as basis for risk comprehension.

Estimation of under-reporting of vessel accident data based upon capture-recapture


methods, as a basis for performing proactive risk assessment.

Classify traffic based risk assessment models, and perform traffic based risk
assessment analysis of a set of fairway situations.

Classify and perform basic estimation of material damage consequences after


contact accidents.

Organize and perform a risk analysis process according to IMOs Formal Safety
Assessment process, including choice and use of appropriate theories and methods
for hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control measure, and cost benefit
assessment.

Classify human factors issues as part of risk and safety assessment in maritime
transport, and perform quantitative human reliability analyses.

Explain emergency preparedness and management, and the role of analytical


approaches to improve emergency preparedness and management.

Explain recommended practices for safety management in maritime transport.

Learning objectives related to development of generic competence:


-

A formal analytical approach to a given maritime transportation problem from a


safety improvement point of view.

Design and document an analysis of risk assessment or safety improvement into a


readable professional report.

Contribute to promote analytical approaches for safety improvement to the maritime


transport industry, and recognize how this requires contributions from all fields of
marine technology.

Learning methods and activities


Lectures, assignments and a group-based project work. Portfolio assessment is the
basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a final written exam (70%) and
term paper (30%), as well as that a given share of the assignments must be approved
before the exam. The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire
portfolio is assigned a letter grade. All lectures are given in English. If there is a re-sit
examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral. Examination
papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English
for written assessments.
Compulsory assignments
Exercises
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester.
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic courses in marine technology. Basic statistics course. Basic risk analysis and/or
reliability engineering methods.
Course materials
Textbook: Rausand, M.: Risk Assessment - Theory, Methods and Applications. John
Wiley & Sons, Inc.,Hoboken. ISBN 978-0-470-63764-7. Lecture notes and
supplementary notes as relevant chapters from other text-books and scientific journal
papers.

Credit reductions
Course code

Reduction

SIN0544

7.5

TPK5160

3.7

From

To

2013-09-01

2016-08-31

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