TUG OPERATIONS--A THIRD WORLD EXPERIENCE
The experience of the small port of Labuan, East Malaysia, in coping with a sudden growth in shipping activity is described as containing useful lessons for Third World countries. The discovery of oil and the establishment of energy-intensive, export-oriented industries combined to necessitate the upgrading of the port's facilities. What is discussed in most detail is the acquisition and introduction of state-of-the-art tugs to berth large ore carriers. Pointers are offered on pitfalls to be avoided in selecting tugs for a Third World environment.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Conference paper
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Authors:
- Nettur, P K
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Conference:
- International Tug Convention, 10th
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Date: 1988-9-26 to 1988-9-30
- Publication Date: 0
Media Info
- Pagination: 12p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Developing countries; Property acquisition; Ship operations; Tugboats
- Uncontrolled Terms: Acquisition; Selection
- Geographic Terms: Malaysia
- Old TRIS Terms: Labuan
- Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00659792
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM