Ship Management Concepts

What is the role of a Port Authority?

• To manage port operations and ensure safety and security.

• To oversee shipping routes and schedules.

• To regulate international trade tariffs.

• To provide recreational facilities for tourists.

What is the function of a Cargo Manifest?

• It lists all cargo on board and serves as a declaration to customs.

• It is a document that tracks the weight of the cargo only.

• It provides information about the ship's crew members.

• It serves as a receipt for the cargo delivered to the port.

Ship safety meetings

• Weekly reports

• Monthly records

• Annual audits

• Daily checklists

Voyage charter party

• A contract valid for one voyage, ensuring cargo is carried between specific ports.

• A long-term agreement for the lease of a vessel.

• An arrangement for the transportation of goods by air.

• A contract that allows for the sale of a ship.

Certificate of Registry

• Verifies the flag state of the vessel it is registered to.

• Indicates the ownership of the vessel.

• Specifies the vessel's cargo capacity.

• Confirms the vessel's insurance coverage.

Weekly records

• Include ship hygiene and life-saving equipment checks

• Document crew training sessions

• Record daily weather conditions

• Log fuel consumption rates

Oil Record Book

• Records all parameters about fuel oils.

• Tracks the temperature of the engine.

• Logs the amount of water used in the engine.

• Documents the maintenance schedule of the vessel.

Anchor watch

• Includes controlling the anchor

• Monitoring the weather conditions

• Checking the fuel levels

• Inspecting the hull integrity

Shipping agency provides and pursues the management of routine operations about cargo between the ship and the port.

• Shipping agency

• Cargo handler

• Port authority

• Logistics manager

International Tonnage Certificate

• Issued to state the measurements of GT and NT of the ship.

• A document required for ship registration in international waters.

• A certificate that verifies the ship's compliance with safety regulations.

• A license for commercial shipping operations.