Analysis of the impacts of strategic alliances on the liner shipping industry: case of Asia – Europe route Liner shipping is a vital component of global trade, transporting about 80% of the world’s containerized cargo. Liner shipping companies face various challenges in the competitive and dynamic market, such as overcapacity, low freight rates, high fuel […]
Examining Cultural Differences in Safety Culture Across Global Merchant Fleets Safety culture is the shared set of values, beliefs, and norms that influence how seafarers behave and perform their tasks on board ships. It is an important factor for ensuring the safety of maritime operations and preventing accidents, injuries, and environmental damage. However, safety culture […]
Evaluating the Use of Electronic Charting Systems versus Paper Charts Electronic charting systems (ECS) are computer-based tools that allow health care providers to access, document, and share patient information in a digital format. Paper charts, on the other hand, are the traditional method of recording and storing medical data on paper forms. Both ECS and […]
Alzheimer’s Patients’ Palliative Care Palliative care is a specialized medical care that aims to improve the quality of life for people with serious illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes progressive loss of memory, thinking and reasoning abilities, affecting the person’s daily functioning and independence. […]
LEGAL GENESIS OF THE CONCEPT OF FREEDOM OF THE HIGH SEA The concept of freedom of the high sea is one of the fundamental principles of the law of the sea. It refers to the idea that the high sea, which is the part of the ocean that is not under the jurisdiction of any […]
Marine Spatial Planning: A Tool for Sustainable Development Marine spatial planning (MSP) is a process that aims to improve the coordination and management of maritime activities in coastal regions, and to balance the environmental, social and economic objectives of different stakeholders. MSP can be seen as a tool for implementing the principles of sustainable development, […]
Maritime Accident Investigation and Prevention in Chinese Ports: An Analysis of Best Practices and Lessons Learned Maritime accidents are events that cause damage or loss to ships, cargo, environment, or human life in the sea or inland waters. They can have serious consequences for the safety, security, and economy of the maritime industry and the […]
Tactics to Improve the Service Punctuality for Container Lines in the Context of Global Pandemic Service punctuality is a key performance indicator for container lines, as it reflects their ability to deliver cargo on time and meet customer expectations. However, service punctuality has been challenged by various factors in the context of the global pandemic, […]
ANALYSES OF THE IMPACTS OF MARITIME POLLUTION ON MARINE ENVIRONMENT: CASE STUDY OF NIGER DELTA REGION, NIGERIA The Niger Delta region in Nigeria has experienced severe environmental degradation due to maritime pollution from oil exploration and exploitation activities in the region (Nwilo & Badejo, 2006). As one of the most important wetland and coastal regions […]
Best Practices for Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Marine Spatial Planning Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) are two complementary approaches that aim to promote the sustainable use and conservation of coastal and marine resources. ICZM focuses on the land-sea interface, where multiple human activities and environmental pressures interact, while MSP […]