[Name of cargo type]: a Case Study and Critical Evaluation of Shipboard Regulation and Safe Operational Practice
INSTRUCTIONS
Write a report entitled “[Name of cargo type]: a Case Study and Critical Evaluation of Shipboard Regulation and Safe Operational Practice.”
You are to choose one of the cargoes from the list below. These are known to have safety and/or environmental concerns around loading, discharge, and carriage by sea. All such cargoes have operational practices and regulations embedded in SOLAS, MARPOL and industry guides for safety and environmental protection.
Word limit 2,000 words +/- 10%
LIST OF CARGOES (choose ONE only) – maybe discuss on RoRo?
• Group A dry bulk cargoes: suggested case studies The Black Rose 2009 and Bulk Jupiter 2015
• Roll-on roll-off vehicle carriers: suggested case studies MV Golden Ray 2019 and Felicity Ace 2022
• Group B dry bulk cargoes: suggested case studies wood pellets – mv Corina 2015; -fertiliser – mv Cheshire 2017; Coal – several reports are available of unnamed ship incidents.
• Packed containers: suggested case studies Eugen Maersk 2013 and X-Press Pearl 2021
• Timber deck cargoes: suggested case studies Graig Rotterdam 2016 and Mimasaka 2010; several reports are available of unnamed ship incidents
SUMMATIVE SUBMISSION – REPORT STRUCTURE
Your Report must be structured as shown below. Figures (images, charts and diagrams are all called figures) and tables must be numbered, given a title and source, and embedded in the text, NOT placed as an appendix (unless exceptionally large). Start each major section on a new page, by inserting a page break at the top. Number your pages. Use the Harvard system of referencing and Ariel 12-point font with line and a half spacing on A4 page size. Must use textbooks and academic sources.
