THE OPERATION OF LARGE SHIPS -- THE COMMERCIAL SIDE

The papers presented at a three day joint Royal Institute of Naval Architects/Nautical Institute sysmposium are discussed. The responsibilities of a general manager in shipping are summarized. The practicabilities of computers in shipping are outlined. A major port's ability to respond to the growing demand for bulk services is described. Examples are given showing the need for regular checks on navigational accuracy by the deck officers on board. The value of simulators in providing experience to seamen and in acting as investigators in solving specific problems is applauded.

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  Fuel and Metallurgical Journals Limited

  Queensway House, 2 Queensway, Redhill
  Surrey RH1 1QS,   England 
• Authors:
  • PARKER, J
• Publication Date: 1976-7

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 29-31
• Serial:
  • Safety at Sea International
  • Issue Number: 88
  • Publisher: DMG World Media, Limited
  • ISSN: 0142-0666

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cost accounting; Management; Planning; Scheduling; Ship crews; Ship operations; Ship simulators; Training
• Old TRIS Terms: Crew training (Deck); Management planning
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Education and Training; Finance; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149366
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Fuel and Metallurgical Journals Limited
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM