M.Comm. / Any macro transport economic study of maritime education, training and development (ETD) will need to identify the many and varied role players involved therein or affected thereby. An introduction to the complexity, demands, needs and problems, and dynamic nature of the maritime industry, and of ETD in South Africa, is also necessary. Attention in the industry to safety and the resultant international requirements, in particular, makes adequate and coordinated maritime ETD and cognisance of the developments in this arena, essential. The regulatory and institutional framework within which ETD and the maritime industry function must be investigated. The Maritime Industry Training Board (MITB) is the current coordinator of maritime ETD in South Africa. As such, the effectiveness and efficiency of its activities need to be assessed, on an ongoing basis, by the role players which it serves to ensure that its co-ordinating functions facilitate the fulfilment of their needs and problems. The core problem investigated in this study, is the lack of co-ordinated maritime ETD, specifically in South Africa. The aim of the study, therefore, is to explore the subject of maritime ETD.

O escopo deste trabalho está na análise de competitividade da indústria marítima brasileira, embasado nos modelos de Slack, Bolwijn e Kumpe, fundamentados no modelo de cone de areia de Ferdows e De Meyer. O intuito foi descrever a fase atual da indústria marítima brasileira, principais entraves e características; localizar os principais estaleiros no Brasil; definir quais são os fatores críticos de sucesso inerentes a essa indústria, na visão dos próprios estaleiros, fundamentado nos estudos iniciais de John F. Rockart do MIT (USA); e analisar os quatros principais segmentos construção náutica, construção naval, construção de plataforma/UEP e reparo naval. O objetivo do trabalho foi analisar como os fatores críticos de sucesso desta indústria estão associados com as dimensões custo, qualidade, flexibilidade, tempo, confiabilidade e inovação. Quais são os pontos fortes e fracos da indústria marítima brasileira, descrita também por segmentos específicos, e quais são as ameaças e oportunidades que a indústria marítima nacional já enfrenta no país e no mundo e quais poderá enfrentar. Para realização deste trabalho foi necessário visitar, in loco, as instalações físicas dos estaleiros no Brasil, diversos atores relacionados com a indústria marítima brasileira, como associações de classe, sindicatos patronais, empresas de navegação, cadeia de suprimentos dos estaleiros e empresas fornecedoras de máquinas e equipamentos. Algumas visitas internacionais também foram realizadas para coleta de dados e análise da experiência de implantação de cluster marítimo em outros países, como a Holanda e a Noruega. Visitas internacionais também foram realizadas na Espanha, Portugal, Bulgária e Itália. O trabalho é pioneiro na abrangência da pesquisa em campo, na quantidade de estaleiros pesquisados, de diferentes segmentos da indústria marítima brasileira, num mesmo estudo, no levantamento dos fatores críticos de sucesso dessa indústria, na busca da associação desses fatores com as dimensões já citadas acima e na aplicação da análise multivariada de dados para inferir sobre a competitividade da indústria marítima doméstica. / The purpose of this study is analyzing the competitiveness of Brazilian maritime industry based on models of Slack, Bolwijn and Kumpe, justified in the sand cone model by Ferdows and De Meyer. The intention is describing the present situation of the industry, its main obstacles, characteristics and localization of the main shipyards in Brazil, defining its view on critical success factors by its own shipbuilders, based on previous studies by John F. Rockart from MIT (USA). The intention is, also, analyzing the four main segments of Brazilian maritime industry: Yachting construction, Navy construction, Platform construction/UEP and Repair. The objective of the study is analyzing how critical success factors of this industry are related to dimensions like Cost, Quality, Flexibility, Time, Reliability and Innovation. What the strong and weak points of Brazilian maritime industry are, described also to specific segments, and where the threats and opportunities lie whether inside the country or worldwide. In order to accomplish the goal of this work it was necessary to visit installations of Brazilian shipyards, class associations, unions, companies of navigation, supply chain and suppliers of machines and equipments. Also, international visits were made in order to collect information on the experience of cluster implementation in Holland, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria and Italy. This is a pioneering fieldwork in quantity of shipyards for several different segments of Brazilian maritime industry, in the analysis of critical success factors and in the relation of these factors to the dimensions mentioned above, using multivariate analysis of data to study the level of competitiveness of Brazilian maritime industry.

O escopo deste trabalho está na análise de competitividade da indústria marítima brasileira, embasado nos modelos de Slack, Bolwijn e Kumpe, fundamentados no modelo de cone de areia de Ferdows e De Meyer. O intuito foi descrever a fase atual da indústria marítima brasileira, principais entraves e características; localizar os principais estaleiros no Brasil; definir quais são os fatores críticos de sucesso inerentes a essa indústria, na visão dos próprios estaleiros, fundamentado nos estudos iniciais de John F. Rockart do MIT (USA); e analisar os quatros principais segmentos construção náutica, construção naval, construção de plataforma/UEP e reparo naval. O objetivo do trabalho foi analisar como os fatores críticos de sucesso desta indústria estão associados com as dimensões custo, qualidade, flexibilidade, tempo, confiabilidade e inovação. Quais são os pontos fortes e fracos da indústria marítima brasileira, descrita também por segmentos específicos, e quais são as ameaças e oportunidades que a indústria marítima nacional já enfrenta no país e no mundo e quais poderá enfrentar. Para realização deste trabalho foi necessário visitar, in loco, as instalações físicas dos estaleiros no Brasil, diversos atores relacionados com a indústria marítima brasileira, como associações de classe, sindicatos patronais, empresas de navegação, cadeia de suprimentos dos estaleiros e empresas fornecedoras de máquinas e equipamentos. Algumas visitas internacionais também foram realizadas para coleta de dados e análise da experiência de implantação de cluster marítimo em outros países, como a Holanda e a Noruega. Visitas internacionais também foram realizadas na Espanha, Portugal, Bulgária e Itália. O trabalho é pioneiro na abrangência da pesquisa em campo, na quantidade de estaleiros pesquisados, de diferentes segmentos da indústria marítima brasileira, num mesmo estudo, no levantamento dos fatores críticos de sucesso dessa indústria, na busca da associação desses fatores com as dimensões já citadas acima e na aplicação da análise multivariada de dados para inferir sobre a competitividade da indústria marítima doméstica. / The purpose of this study is analyzing the competitiveness of Brazilian maritime industry based on models of Slack, Bolwijn and Kumpe, justified in the sand cone model by Ferdows and De Meyer. The intention is describing the present situation of the industry, its main obstacles, characteristics and localization of the main shipyards in Brazil, defining its view on critical success factors by its own shipbuilders, based on previous studies by John F. Rockart from MIT (USA). The intention is, also, analyzing the four main segments of Brazilian maritime industry: Yachting construction, Navy construction, Platform construction/UEP and Repair. The objective of the study is analyzing how critical success factors of this industry are related to dimensions like Cost, Quality, Flexibility, Time, Reliability and Innovation. What the strong and weak points of Brazilian maritime industry are, described also to specific segments, and where the threats and opportunities lie whether inside the country or worldwide. In order to accomplish the goal of this work it was necessary to visit installations of Brazilian shipyards, class associations, unions, companies of navigation, supply chain and suppliers of machines and equipments. Also, international visits were made in order to collect information on the experience of cluster implementation in Holland, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria and Italy. This is a pioneering fieldwork in quantity of shipyards for several different segments of Brazilian maritime industry, in the analysis of critical success factors and in the relation of these factors to the dimensions mentioned above, using multivariate analysis of data to study the level of competitiveness of Brazilian maritime industry.

This study investigates the relationship between Organizational Behavior (OB), IT-business strategic alignment (ITBSA), and Firm Performance (FP) within the context of the Jordanian maritime industry. Through a survey conducted among companies in the industry, data were collected to assess the constructs of OB, ITBSA, and FP. The analysis of the data revealed significant findings supporting the positive impact of OB on FP, suggesting that effective organizational behavior practices contribute to improved firm performance. Furthermore, the study found that OB positively influences ITBSA, indicating that a strong organizational behavior framework promotes the alignment between IT and business strategies. Additionally, the results demonstrate that ITBSA directly affects FP, emphasizing the importance of strategic alignment in driving favorable performance outcomes. The study also identified that ITBSA acts as a mediator between OB and FP, underscoring its role in facilitating the relationship between organizational behavior and firm performance. These findings offer valuable insights into the dynamics of the Jordanian maritime industry and emphasize the significance of fostering a conducive organizational behavior environment and aligning IT with business strategies. The implications of these findings for both theory and practice are discussed, along with suggestions for future research directions to further enhance our understanding of the relationships between OB, ITBSA, and FP in the maritime industry context.

This work discusses the implementation of a Unique Ships Grid design that utilizes Energy Storage. This Unique Ships Grid is used to enhance the efficiency of a Construction Single-Hull River Tender previously discussed and assessed by the Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This Grid Design is shown to be both in compliance with applicable regulations and reliable due to built-in redundancy. Compliance with regulations and redundancy are both prized by the Maritime Community and the USCG. An applicable Heuristic Design Methodology is provided in conjunction with the Unique Ships Grid. This Design Methodology can be used with a simple load analysis and results in a Load Center breakdown and the sizing of Cables, Generators, Inverter, and required Energy Storage. This design process is shown to provide an inherent margin for growth and safety. This design process is quick and results in values necessary to do a cost analysis, environmental impact survey, and stability analysis (Ship Stability not Electrical Stability). / Master of Science

Trots att det finns många tekniska hjälpmedel ombord, vilka har i uppgift att hjälpa navigatören att framföra fartyget på ett säkert sätt, så fortsätter grundstötningar att inträffa. Denna litteraturstudie sammanställer och granskar grundstötningsolyckor som inträffat på svenska fartyg och på utländska fartyg som befunnit sig på svenskt territorialvatten under åren 2011-2016. Studien behandlar frågeställningar om vilka huvudsakliga faktorer som ligger till grund för att grundstötningar inträffar. Studien omfattar såväl inre som yttre faktorer. De inre faktorerna som behandlas är styrmetod, bryggbemanning och vilken typ av sjökort som använts. Våghöjd, vindstyrka, typ av farvatten, sikt- och ljusförhållande ingår i de yttre faktorerna. Både de inre- och yttre faktorerna sammanställs och presenteras för att kunna ge en bild av vad som kan ha föranlett grundstötningarna. Studiens resultatet visar att passagerar- och bulkfartyg av det mindre tonnaget står för majoriteten av olyckorna. I likhet med tidigare studier är antalet olyckor som beror på den mänskliga faktorn hög. / Even though there are plenty of technological aids onboard modern-day merchant vessels, intended to help the Officer on watch to drive his vessel safely, groundings continue to happen. This literature study summarises and reviews data from several groundings that involved Swedish-registered ships and ships within Swedish territory during the period 2011-2016. This study covers questions about the main factors that have caused the groundings. It covers both internal and external factors. Method of steering, bridge manning and type of chart belong to the internal factors. Factors such as wave height, wind force, type of waters, visibility and light conditons are part of the external factors. This data is then discussed and analysed to give a picture of what may have caused the groundings. The results show that the smaller tonnage passenger and bulk carriers account for the majority of the accidents. Like previous studies the number of accidents due to human factors are high.

A gestão das ameaças e dos riscos nas empresas tem se dedicado a estudar estes problemas, pelo viés de mercado, com o intuito de torná-las mais preparadas para enfrentar estes desafios. Nesse sentido, uma série de instrumentos de análise diagnosticaram que as ameaças e os riscos fazem parte da natureza das relações empresariais. Dentre as inúmeras relações que uma empresa estabelece para atingir os seus objetivos, destacam-se as que estão inseridas em um sistema denominado “cadeia de suprimentos” que, em decorrência do processo de globalização tornou-se internacionalizada. As empresas, ao prolongarem suas cadeias de suprimentos “além fronteiras”, estão submetidas, às influências do ambiente econômico, geopolítico, social e histórico. Nesses ambientes, o ano de 2001 originou uma série de estudos de gestão de risco que identificaram, nas ameaças externas ou exógenas, isto é, as que estão fora do viés de mercado, a possibilidade de tornar a cadeia de suprimentos internacional insegura. Tais ameaças se configuram em ações da natureza e ações praticadas pelo ser humano, por meio de atos criminosos, como, o terrorismo, o tráfico, o contrabando e a pirataria marítima Além das empresas, os países criaram regimes internacionais que buscaram proteger as cadeias de suprimentos, principalmente, em seu sistema de transporte, destacando-se o modo chamado “marítimo”, em razão da sua intensa utilização para transportar cargas. O presente estudo tem como objetivo propor um protocolo de gestão de risco para o transporte marítimo de cargas “less than container load”, para tornar a cadeia de suprimentos internacional mais segura. A metodologia utilizada nesta pesquisa, foi descritiva e documental, já que descreveu o processo de operacionalização e baseou-se na análise dos documentos, utilizados na gestão do transporte marítimo “less than container load”. Conclui-se, assim, que o operador de transporte multimodal, como responsável por operacionalizar uma forma de transportar cargas, a qual torna a cadeia de suprimentos insegura, tem condições e, principalmente, o dever de juntar-se aos outros atores, em prol do aumento da segurança do sistema. / The management of threats and risks in the company has been dedicated to study these problems by market bias in order to make them better prepared to face these challenges. In this regard a number of analytical tools diagnosed threats and risks as part of the business relations. Among the many relationships that a company established to achieve their goals, we highlight those that are embedded in a system called the supply chain, which as a result of the globalization process has become internationalized. Companies to extend their supply chains "across borders", are subject to the influences of economic, geopolitical, social and historical environment. In these environments, the year 2001 led to a series of risk management studies that have identified the external or exogenous threats, those outside the market bias, the possibility of making the chain of uncertain international supplies. Such threats are configured shares of nature and actions taken by humans, by means of criminal acts as terrorism, trafficking, smuggling and maritime piracy In addition to companies, countries have created international regimes that sought to protect supply chains, especially in its transport system, highlighting the called maritime, because of their heavy use to transport cargo. The thesis aims to propose a risk management protocol for the shipping cargo "less than container load" to make the international supply chain more secure. The methodology used was based on descriptive type and documentary because described the operational process and analized documents used in the management of shipping “less than container load”, In conclusion, the multimodal transport operator who is responsible for operating a means of transporting cargo , which makes the supply chain insecure supplies, has conditions , and especially the obligation to join the other actors , in favor of the increase system security.

The overall aim of the study was to examine work environment factors within the maritime industry. For this purpose a new measurement tool for work environment on board ships was developed. Further aims of the study were the examination of organizational culture, occupational stress and job satisfaction. 215 seafarers from 24 ships participated in the study. The response rate was at 35% for the whole sample. In order to investigate differences in organizational culture, a multivariate analysis was conducted, which revealed significant differences in organizational culture due to nationality and hierarchical position. In order to examine predictors of job satisfaction, multiple hierarchical block regression analysis were performed. Occupational stress and organizational culture emerged as significant predictors of job satisfaction. Especially relationships with co-workers and relationships with superiors emerged as predictive for job satisfaction. Social support and feedback from superiors showed the strongest predictive power for job satisfaction. The results in the study emphasize the importance of nationality and hierarchical position as important variables for measuring organizational culture. In addition, the importance of social relationships between co-workers and superiors are discussed. The aim of the study was to examine whether there were significant differences in organizational culture on board ships when looking at the variables nationality, hierarchical position and ship type. 215 Norwegian and Filipino seafarers from 24 ships participated in the study. The response rate was at 35% for the whole sample. Multivariate analysis revealed overall significant differences for the seven culture dimensions. In addition a significant difference of nation on the two factors (2) Working with the opposite gender and (3) Social support and feedback given by superiors emerged. Further multivariate analyses showed resulted in overall significant differences between hierarchical positions on organizational culture and especially on the factor (3) Emotional involvement in co-workers problems. The results emphasize the importance of including variables as nationality and hierarchical position when studying organizational culture within the maritime industry. The aim of the study was to examine the dimensions stress and organizational culture as predictors of job satisfaction within the specific conditions of the occupation of seafarers. In addition the impact of Social support and feedback given by superiors on job satisfaction was examined. 215 Norwegian and Filipino seafarers with different ranks from 24 different ships participated in this study. 97 of the respondents reported to be Officers/Managers and 87 of the respondents Ratings/Subordinates. The response rate was 35, 5 % for the entire sample. Multiple hierarchical block regression analysis were performed and revealed both stress and organizational culture as significant predictors of overall job satisfaction. Especially relationships with co-workers and relationships with superiors emerged as predictive for job satisfaction as a part of organizational culture. As predicted the factor Social support and feedback given by superiors had great predictive power for job satisfaction. The results emphasize the importance of organizational culture and especially relationships between the employees on board a ship.

A gestão das ameaças e dos riscos nas empresas tem se dedicado a estudar estes problemas, pelo viés de mercado, com o intuito de torná-las mais preparadas para enfrentar estes desafios. Nesse sentido, uma série de instrumentos de análise diagnosticaram que as ameaças e os riscos fazem parte da natureza das relações empresariais. Dentre as inúmeras relações que uma empresa estabelece para atingir os seus objetivos, destacam-se as que estão inseridas em um sistema denominado “cadeia de suprimentos” que, em decorrência do processo de globalização tornou-se internacionalizada. As empresas, ao prolongarem suas cadeias de suprimentos “além fronteiras”, estão submetidas, às influências do ambiente econômico, geopolítico, social e histórico. Nesses ambientes, o ano de 2001 originou uma série de estudos de gestão de risco que identificaram, nas ameaças externas ou exógenas, isto é, as que estão fora do viés de mercado, a possibilidade de tornar a cadeia de suprimentos internacional insegura. Tais ameaças se configuram em ações da natureza e ações praticadas pelo ser humano, por meio de atos criminosos, como, o terrorismo, o tráfico, o contrabando e a pirataria marítima Além das empresas, os países criaram regimes internacionais que buscaram proteger as cadeias de suprimentos, principalmente, em seu sistema de transporte, destacando-se o modo chamado “marítimo”, em razão da sua intensa utilização para transportar cargas. O presente estudo tem como objetivo propor um protocolo de gestão de risco para o transporte marítimo de cargas “less than container load”, para tornar a cadeia de suprimentos internacional mais segura. A metodologia utilizada nesta pesquisa, foi descritiva e documental, já que descreveu o processo de operacionalização e baseou-se na análise dos documentos, utilizados na gestão do transporte marítimo “less than container load”. Conclui-se, assim, que o operador de transporte multimodal, como responsável por operacionalizar uma forma de transportar cargas, a qual torna a cadeia de suprimentos insegura, tem condições e, principalmente, o dever de juntar-se aos outros atores, em prol do aumento da segurança do sistema. / The management of threats and risks in the company has been dedicated to study these problems by market bias in order to make them better prepared to face these challenges. In this regard a number of analytical tools diagnosed threats and risks as part of the business relations. Among the many relationships that a company established to achieve their goals, we highlight those that are embedded in a system called the supply chain, which as a result of the globalization process has become internationalized. Companies to extend their supply chains "across borders", are subject to the influences of economic, geopolitical, social and historical environment. In these environments, the year 2001 led to a series of risk management studies that have identified the external or exogenous threats, those outside the market bias, the possibility of making the chain of uncertain international supplies. Such threats are configured shares of nature and actions taken by humans, by means of criminal acts as terrorism, trafficking, smuggling and maritime piracy In addition to companies, countries have created international regimes that sought to protect supply chains, especially in its transport system, highlighting the called maritime, because of their heavy use to transport cargo. The thesis aims to propose a risk management protocol for the shipping cargo "less than container load" to make the international supply chain more secure. The methodology used was based on descriptive type and documentary because described the operational process and analized documents used in the management of shipping “less than container load”, In conclusion, the multimodal transport operator who is responsible for operating a means of transporting cargo , which makes the supply chain insecure supplies, has conditions , and especially the obligation to join the other actors , in favor of the increase system security.

A gestão das ameaças e dos riscos nas empresas tem se dedicado a estudar estes problemas, pelo viés de mercado, com o intuito de torná-las mais preparadas para enfrentar estes desafios. Nesse sentido, uma série de instrumentos de análise diagnosticaram que as ameaças e os riscos fazem parte da natureza das relações empresariais. Dentre as inúmeras relações que uma empresa estabelece para atingir os seus objetivos, destacam-se as que estão inseridas em um sistema denominado “cadeia de suprimentos” que, em decorrência do processo de globalização tornou-se internacionalizada. As empresas, ao prolongarem suas cadeias de suprimentos “além fronteiras”, estão submetidas, às influências do ambiente econômico, geopolítico, social e histórico. Nesses ambientes, o ano de 2001 originou uma série de estudos de gestão de risco que identificaram, nas ameaças externas ou exógenas, isto é, as que estão fora do viés de mercado, a possibilidade de tornar a cadeia de suprimentos internacional insegura. Tais ameaças se configuram em ações da natureza e ações praticadas pelo ser humano, por meio de atos criminosos, como, o terrorismo, o tráfico, o contrabando e a pirataria marítima Além das empresas, os países criaram regimes internacionais que buscaram proteger as cadeias de suprimentos, principalmente, em seu sistema de transporte, destacando-se o modo chamado “marítimo”, em razão da sua intensa utilização para transportar cargas. O presente estudo tem como objetivo propor um protocolo de gestão de risco para o transporte marítimo de cargas “less than container load”, para tornar a cadeia de suprimentos internacional mais segura. A metodologia utilizada nesta pesquisa, foi descritiva e documental, já que descreveu o processo de operacionalização e baseou-se na análise dos documentos, utilizados na gestão do transporte marítimo “less than container load”. Conclui-se, assim, que o operador de transporte multimodal, como responsável por operacionalizar uma forma de transportar cargas, a qual torna a cadeia de suprimentos insegura, tem condições e, principalmente, o dever de juntar-se aos outros atores, em prol do aumento da segurança do sistema. / The management of threats and risks in the company has been dedicated to study these problems by market bias in order to make them better prepared to face these challenges. In this regard a number of analytical tools diagnosed threats and risks as part of the business relations. Among the many relationships that a company established to achieve their goals, we highlight those that are embedded in a system called the supply chain, which as a result of the globalization process has become internationalized. Companies to extend their supply chains "across borders", are subject to the influences of economic, geopolitical, social and historical environment. In these environments, the year 2001 led to a series of risk management studies that have identified the external or exogenous threats, those outside the market bias, the possibility of making the chain of uncertain international supplies. Such threats are configured shares of nature and actions taken by humans, by means of criminal acts as terrorism, trafficking, smuggling and maritime piracy In addition to companies, countries have created international regimes that sought to protect supply chains, especially in its transport system, highlighting the called maritime, because of their heavy use to transport cargo. The thesis aims to propose a risk management protocol for the shipping cargo "less than container load" to make the international supply chain more secure. The methodology used was based on descriptive type and documentary because described the operational process and analized documents used in the management of shipping “less than container load”, In conclusion, the multimodal transport operator who is responsible for operating a means of transporting cargo , which makes the supply chain insecure supplies, has conditions , and especially the obligation to join the other actors , in favor of the increase system security.