MSc in Maritime Safety and Environmental Management (MSEM) Programme structure* Seven Units (19 subjects, 1 seminar and 1 project paper) Number of Credits Responsible Party * Unit-1 10 C1LAB Maritime labour and other standards 2 Han C1MSS Maritime safety standards 2 Fu T1NAV Applied naval architecture 2 Shen T3ECO Maritime economics and logistics 2 Ma T1ENG Applied marine engineering 2 Cheng Unit - 2 9 T2LAW International maritime law, international legal systems Mukherjee 3 and maritime conventions T3QOM Quality systems and organizational management 2 Liu C2GOV Maritime governance & control 2 Rasmussen C2RSK Risk management in the maritime sector 2 Schroder Unit-3 8 C2OSE Ocean science environment 2 Bellefontaine C2TEC Impact of maritime innovation & technology 2 Nakazawa C1LEG Legal issues and mandates in maritime administration 2 Mukherjee C2HMF Human factors in maritime safety and environment protection 2 Baumler Unit-4 10 C1ENS Marine environment protection standards 2 Dang C3MCI Maritime casualty investigation 2 Cushing C3ISM\ ISM Code and the related issues 2 Anderson C3SSC Ship survey and certification management 2 Jonsson C3MPL Prevention and combating of marine pollution 2 Jonsson Unit - 5 6 MSEM05PPJ Project Unit / A research workshop / Project Paper 6 WMU/DMU Total credits 43 A taught subject (normally 2 credits) is equivalent to 30 class contact hours. In Application units, lecturing takes only a portion of the total class contact hours with a substantial part of the time devoted to applied case studies (analysis and presentation). Students are supplied with textbooks, reading materials and case studies in advance and are expected to spend about 50 hours reading and preparing for class activities. The assessment of Application subjects is divided into 2 parts: examination and course work, e.g. case presentation. * Lecturers should be appointed by either WMU or DMU. When 2 institutions are mentioned, the decision will be made upon further discussion based on the principle of overall teaching load split 2/3:1/3 between WMU and DMU
The Concept The design of the programme is based on a tri-pillar concept, which consists of a coherent combination of three key components, namely: technology, law (regulation) and management (economics). This concept is illustrated with the following figure. Maritime Safety & Environmental Management Technology Law and regulations Management The delivery of the programme consists of three parts: theory, application (case studies) and an individual project. The Application units and project research work require substantial preparation work on the part of the students who are also expected to review course materials and case document before the class. They should have a holistic view of the subjects, employ an integrated approach and apply multidisciplinary knowledge. Each application subject will carry 2 credits and acquire a total of approximately 100 hours study time to complete. The 100 hours are divided as follows: (a) Pre-class preparation: this will require about 50 hours of study during which students should revise and review pre-requisite material so that the intensive class activities can be run effectively and efficiently. (b) One week class contact: this will consist of 30 hours of intensive class activities which include mainly case studies, some lectures, discussions and presentations. (c) After class activities: this is to consolidate the subject learning which will require about 20 hours of study time and will mainly involve revision of the subject materials and preparation of the assessment The individual project, which carries 6 credits, is required to complete the MSc programme. The project should address a problem or issue related to the student s organization and be inter-disciplinary in nature to enable the application of a broad range of expertise and knowledge. Programme objectives: (a) To broaden the knowledge base of the student by giving a holistic view of Maritime Safety and Environmental Management in today s increasingly globalized market place. (b) To provide the student with the advanced knowledge of modern management and organization theories with an emphasis on the application of the principles in Maritime Safety and Environmental Management. (c) To present the methodology and analytical tools so that the student can apply them to improve the quality of management decisions. (d) To prepare the student for further career enhancement through constant up-dating and self-development.
The items below are covered in the corresponding subjects, indicated in brackets: Violence, piracy and maritime security (Seminar, C3CMC) Search and rescue and salvage (C1LEG, C1MSS, Seminar) Maritime administration (C2GOV) Liability regime and compensation (C1LEG) MARPOL, OPRC (C3MPL, C1ENS) SOLAS, Load-Line, Collision (C1MSS, C3ISM) Ocean science and resources (T2MEN, Seminar) Integrated coastal and ocean management (T2MEN, C2GOV, Seminar) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (T2LAW, T2MEN) Crew management (C1LEG, C2HMF, C1LAB, Seminar) Safety of tankers, bulk carriers, high-speed craft (C1MSS) Fire safety (C1MSS,) Cost-Benefit analyses (C2ECE, C2RSK) Formal Safety Assessment (C2RRSK C2ECE) ISM Code (C3ISM) STCW (C1LAB, C3HMF, C3ISM) ILO and labour issues (C1LAB, C2HMF) Ballast water (T2MEN, C3MPL) Reception facilities (C3MPL) Ship recycling (T2MEN, C1ENS) Antifouling paint (T2MEN, C1ENS) Places of refuge (T2LAW, C1LEG, Seminar) Flag State Control & Port State Control (T2LAW, C2GOV, C3ISM) Onboard living conditions (C1MSS, C1LAB) Environmental law (T2LAW, C1LEG, C3MPL) Life saving appliances (C1MSS) Maritime legislation (T2LAW, C1LEG) Prerequisite subjects: 1) Decision making techniques quantitative methods, research methodology, statistics, 2) Technical background (elementary naval architecture, marine engineering)
SUBJECT: APPLIED NAVAL ARCHITECTURE CODE: T1NAV UNIT: T1 DESCRIPTION: The aim of the subject is to introduce students to basic naval architecture techniques in terms of ship strength and stability. Looking at strength and stability from the regulatory point of view, the focus is on a thorough understanding of the advanced naval architecture aspects on which factors are determining the strength and stability properties of a ship and how the intact stability of a ship is surveyed. To provide a thorough understanding of advanced aspects on damage stability and the design factors which influence on the damage stability properties of a ship. SUBJECT: APPLIED MARINE ENGINEERING CODE: T1ENG UNIT: T1 DESCRIPTION: The aim of this subject is to provide students with thorough understanding of marine engineering that includes theoretical knowledge in terms of propulsion systems, electric power systems, auxiliary systems, automation and control systems, and practical knowledge in terms of innovation of the powering system on board and other current issues, which will be leading them to be senior managing engineers who can contribute to achieve the maritime safety and environmental protection at sea and on shore from the technical point of view. SUBJECT: MARITIME ECONOMICS AND LOGISTICS CODE: T3ECO UNIT: T3 DESCRIPTION: This subject concentrates on the application of economic principles to the maritime transport sector. Economic explanations and analyses are given to the students regarding the new characteristics of modern maritime transport. A comprehensive economic review is given on all major aspects of shipping, ports, and other related sectors from the demand and supply view point. Discussions will focus on the key issues of maritime transport, such as the impact of economic development and trade on maritime transport, influential factors on ship demand and supply, the role of ports and maritime transport auxiliaries, shipping cost analyses, freight evolution and prediction, economics of maritime safety and environmental protection. It is expected that by the end of the course, students should have an in-depth understanding of maritime economics, logistics and be able to use economic tools to analyse the shipping market and to enhance the quality of decision making in maritime related sectors. Besides explaining economic theories, the delivery of the subject will consist of discussions concerning concrete examples from current maritime transport and logistics practices. SUBJECT: QUALITY SYSTEMS AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT CODE: T3QOM UNIT: T3 DESCRIPTION: Like in any other sectors, an effective management of maritime safety and marine environment depend largely on the application of modern management theory and practice as well as on a sound quality assurance system. The aim of this subject is to introduce the concept of quality and quality assurance systems with the examples to illustrate the application of these systems in practice especially in maritime safety and environment administration and management. It will also review the fundamental principles of organizational management and discuss the steps of implementing those principles in the maritime sector.
SUBJECT: INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW, LEGAL SYSTEMS AND MARITIME CONVENTIONS CODE: T2LAW UNIT: T2 CREDITS: 3 HOURS: 45 DESCRIPTION: The aim of this subject is to provide a foundation for the appreciation of the complex body of maritime law and knowledge of the major international maritime conventions and to introduce students to the basics of environmental law. The fundamentals of maritime law and legislation, and in particular treaty law, are essential for an in-depth understanding of the various specializations within maritime affairs as an academic discipline. The subject provides the opportunity to cultivate in students a sound basis for their study from a legal perspective. SUBJECT: OCEAN SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CODE: C2OSE UNIT: C1 Description: This subject provides a general introduction to the basic ocean science and environmental management, including current challenges and issues from climate change facing the maritime sector and specific industries (i.e. shipping, fisheries and aquaculture), such as increased storm activity, coastal flooding and protection measures, ship routing, etc. The implementation and use of marine environmental impact assessment (EIA) and other marine conservation tools(pssas, MPAs), water quality, ballast water and invasive species management will be investigated in an overview of the marine environment in oceans and coastal waters. The role of international Agencies in the oceans and environmental management, including IMO,FAO,UNEP etc will also be explained and discussed, along with a brief introduction to the application of Integrated Coastal and Ocean management(icom) techniques, and a basic understanding of space/user conflict dynamics and conflict management skills relevant to coastal and ocean planning. SUBJECT: MARITME SAFETY STANDARDS CODE: C1MSS UNIT: C1 DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this subject is to provide students with comprehensive and up-to-date information and knowledge about maritime safety standards and the issue of the human element in maritime safety. It includes ship safety. The subject will enable the student to gain theoretical and practical knowledge on hull and structure strength which may present threats to safety. SUBJECT: MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION STANDARDS CODE: C1ENS UNIT: C1 DESCRIPTION: The impact on the marine environment of maritime transport and port activities has increasingly become a major concern for all countries today, despite notable improvements achieved in recent decades in term of reduction of the levels of pollution into the sea. As far as environment standards are concerned, there is a general tendency of people to be less tolerant and more demanding. This is certainly a challenge to the development of shipping and ports. The aim of this subject is to present the current standards and requirements concerning the marine environment, especially in the context of maritime transport. The subject will also provide a general overview of the
future perspectives of marine environmental standards of ships, shipping, port operations and development, as well as ship scrapping activities. SUBJECT: MARITIME LABOUR AND OTHER STANDARDS CODE: C1LAB UNIT: C1 DESCRIPTION: As an international activity, shipping has long been subject to a working procedure which is unique and the same across countries. Similarly maritime labour has become increasingly a globalized phenomenon. A global standard with regard to maritime labour in terms of training/education, health, working conditions, recruitment, working procedures, treatment and remuneration, etc. are essential to the quality production and healthy development of the sector. The aim of this subject is to discuss the current international standards with regard to maritime (and port) labour. It will also give a general outlook of the future perspectives of various aspects of maritime labour standards. SUBJECT: LEGAL ISSUES AND MANDATES IN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION CODE: C1LEG UNIT: C1 DESCRIPTION: The principles of modern public administration and control is by the rule of law. The aim of this subject is to demonstrate the inter-relationship between public, regulatory and private law conventions. Emphasis will be placed on the areas of law such as marine salvage as it pertains to maritime administration and on the regimes of maritime zones under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea from the perspective of maritime administrations and their particular interests. There will be comprehensive discussions on the main mandates assigned to maritime administrations in different areas such as ship registration, crew supply, and certification of seafarers and issues relating to enforcement of marine claims. SUBJECT: IMPACT OF MARITIME INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY CODE: C2TEC UNIT: C2 DESCRIPTION: The aim of this subject is to examine the evolution of innovations and the development of technology in the maritime transport sector from shipbuilding to marine engineering and to information and communication technology. Students will be shown the role and the driving forces behind shipping innovations. Based on the understanding of the features of technological evolution, discussions will be held mainly on the following two aspects: First, on the nature, scope and possibilities of technological solutions to the development issues as well as problems and difficulties encountered by today s maritime organizations, particularly in the areas of maritime safety, security and environment protection; Secondly, on how maritime organizations, public or private, can best be organized to provide an environment for continuous innovations and technological development. SUBJECT: HUMAN FACTORS IN MARITIME SAFETY CODE: C2HMF UNIT: C2 DESCRIPTION: It is an accepted fact that an overwhelming portion of maritime accidents are attributable to the human factor. The aim of this subject is to examine the human element in ship safety and include the rules contained in the relevant IMO and ILO
instruments together with their practical applications in the examination and certification of seafarers and in terms of issues such as fatigue and hours of work. Emphasis will be placed on the development of an appreciation for maritime safety culture, in particular the self-regulation and proactive approach by the shipping industry through the ISM Code and other routes. SUBJECT: MARITIME GOVERNANCE AND CONTROL CODE: C2GOV UNIT: C2 DESCRIPTION: Maintaining maritime safety standards and protecting the marine environment from maritime transport activities of a specific state fall within the responsibilities of a government. Effective governance and control is therefore a decisive factor for the quality and performance of a state s maritime administration regarding safety and environmental protection. The aim of this subject is to present the principles and practices of good governance and effective control with the emphasis being placed on their application in maritime safety and marine environmental protection. The subject will also introduce methods of ensuring the observance of international and national regulatory standards including flag, port and coastal State enforcement. SUBJECT: RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE MARITIME SECTOR CODE: C2RSK UNIT: C2 DESCRIPTION: The shipping operations involves various types of uncertainty, some of which may become the origins of accidents presenting threats to safety of lives and also the marine environment. The essence of maritime safety and environmental management is therefore managing risks. The aim of this subject is to present the basic principles of risk assessment and management with an emphasis on their application in the maritime sector. Various categories of maritime related technical and operational risks will be discussed in details and risk-based decision-making will be introduced in the context of maritime accidents. SUBJECT: PREVENTION OF MARITIME POLLUTION CODE: C3MPL UNIT: C3 DESCRIPTION: The aim of this subject is to examine the policy and technical issues concerning the prevention of marine pollution, especially oil pollution from ships particularly from tankers, with a focus on preparedness and response, safe navigation and the rules and technical details relating to the transportation by sea of dangerous and pollutant cargoes. Various maritime pollution sources will be analysed, such as oil pollution, garbage, ballast water, pollutant paint, ship recycling and exhaust emission. The IMO MARPOL and OPRC Conventions will be explained and discussions will be held around the individual preventative mechanisms. SUBJECT: ISM Code and the related issues CODE: C3ISM UNIT: C3 DESCRIPTION: The aim of this subject is to provide the students with a theoretical background of safety science and its application to the maritime transport industry. And provide them with the knowledge and know-how with regard to the role of the national maritime safety administration for better safety standards. The ISM Code is the core of
the subject with its concept, requirements and implementation discussed in details. Standardization and quality system will be explained and so as their roles in the improvement of maritime safety performance. The human factor and the various related issues will be analysed with an emphasis placed on how the national maritime safety agencies can improve their work. SUBJECT: SHIP SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION MANAGEMENT CODE: C3SSC UNIT: C3 DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this subject is to provide a thorough understanding of selected advanced technical aspects of maritime safety implementation and survey principles and practices in general. Special emphasis will be placed on the policy and management of survey and certification activities under the international requirements particularly the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions. This subject will provide the management principles as well as information about a standard and systematic approach for various types of surveys, such as hall survey and machinery survey for different types of ships including tankers, bulk carrier, container ships, high-speed craft and nonconventional vessels. The principles, strategy and good practice of certification will be explained and discussed. SUBJECT: MARITIME CASUALTY INVESTIGATION CODE: C3CMI UNIT: C3 DESCRIPTION: The aim of this subject is to develop an understanding of the procedures, legal aspects and practical procedures in maritime casualty investigation and to provide knowledge and understanding of the legal, technical and human factor aspects of maritime casualties including the processes of investigation and evaluation. Further, it will provide experience in the use of computer databases and statistical tools in maritime casualty investigation. Discussions will be held on the revision of statistical data of marine casualties, investigation processes and worldwide sources of information on casualties so as to understand the ingredients for investigation that allow a fair and accurate determination of causes of accidents, responsibility and what lessons can be learnt from these. SUBJECT: PROJECT PAPER & SEMINAR CODE: SNPJ UNIT: SNPJ CREDITS: 6 HOURS: DESCRIPTION: The Project Paper is a written paper or report of empirical/theoretical research in connection with a practical/theoretical topic in the area of one of the units of the MSc Programme. This should be an original study by the student about a topic of his/her own choice in consultation with a designated supervisor. The project paper should be between 35-45 pages in which the problem formulation is elaborated and in which the project paper has been methodologically worked out by means of adequate research. The paper may be in the form of a (practical) consultancy project or a scientific (publishable) paper. The Project Paper is not a business plan or strategic plan of a company as the paper requires more academic thought and research and the proper writing style. The Project Paper is not to be just a description of a situation, but is to be an analysis and evaluation of a situation with recommendations given. A Seminar will be organized with compulsory attendance of all students on Contemporary Issues of Maritime Safety and Environment Protection. International experts of high calibre and industry
leaders will be invited to give presentations on the latest development in the above area from policy, administrative, legal, regulatory, social, economic, technological and operational aspects.