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The Grandest Ship Ever Built, 2006.
A history of the RMS Titanic.
3,285 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 136.95
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This paper outlines the history of the Titanic steam liner, providing many details about the entire process of the ship's construction. The paper discusses the plans for building the ship, the construction process, and describes the safety features that were built into the ship. Included with the paper is a questionnaire concerning various aspects of the Titanic's construction and history.
Outline
Introduction
History of the Plan to Build the Titanic
Discuss the companies and individuals involved in the
building of the ship.
Describe locations, workers and the overall attitude in
building the ship, inclusive of gantry detail, famous quotes
and competing companies and ships.
Construction of the Ship
When, where and how the ship was constructed
Description of the ship itself, inclusive of tonnage, size, engines,
propellers, unique designs, and materials involved.
Discussion of the ship's dressings, considering such things as
restaurants, lounges, promenade deck, central staircase,
elevators, 1st, 2nd, 3rd class conditions.
Safety Features of the Titanic
Consideration of design features regarding safety of the vessel,
including watertight compartments and hull design.
Other safety features aboard ship, such as lifeboats, floatation
devices, wireless communications systems.
Conclusion
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"Determined to eclipse the appointments of earlier Atlantic steam liners, White Star Lines set out in 1908 to build 3 ships, all of the same design, that would provide the company with a weekly east- and west- bound carrier service. These ships, the Olympic, the Titanic, and the Gigantic (later to become the Brittanic), were to have a passenger and cargo capacity which doubled that of the Cunard Line, White Star's main competitor in North Atlantic crossings. They were to be longer than Cunard's Lusitania and Mauretania by over 120 feet each, and heavier than those vessels by at least 12,000 tons."
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Bulk and Liner Shipping, 2002.
A look at the contestability of bulk shipping and liner shipping sectors
2,944 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 17 sources, MLA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper examines how the shipping industry is not homogeneous, but consists of several discrete sectors, each of which operates in different commercial and regulatory regimes, whose needs serve different types of purpose-built vessels. The three main sectors are passenger shipping service, liner cargo services and bulk cargo-carrying services. It provides an analysis of bulk shipping and liner shipper sectors through the comparison of their characteristics, discussing their contestability in transportation market. A recommendation for improving both sectors contestability is also given.
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"Since bulk ships usually are designed for particular types of cargoes, they are unsuitable for other commodities. This is quite different from the liner sector, where all kinds of containerised cargoes can be carried on cellular container ships. This causes those containerisable cargoes to be diverted to be transported by liner shipping instead of bulk shipping because of the great efficiency in port of the cellular system and its inter-modal capability. This has given such a competitive advantage that it will in due course dominate the whole sector, leaving only a small volume of physically non- containerable cargo for residual services."
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The Shipping Industry, 2008.
This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the state of the shipping industry today and of the forces shaping the course of shipping for the future.
13,491 words (approx. 54.0 pages), 33 sources, APA, AU$ 360.95
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The paper looks at several studies of the shipping industry that use the Greek shipping industry as a representative of the whole industry. The paper shows how the impetus for major changes today is economic, with a desire to cut costs and improve efficiency at the same time. The paper predicts that this trend will continue so long as charter shipping in all its forms continues to lower costs. The paper discusses the pressure for using third party management and outsourcing and concludes that these strategies may increase in the future as they become vital for a company's competitive advantage. The paper includes tables and diagrams.
Outline:
Introduction
Methodology
Review of Literature
The Greek Shipping Industry
Ship Management
History
Legal Environment
Examples
Information Technology
Summary and Conclusion
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"The shipping industry has a long history, but the nature of the business changes over that history. It has been changing in recent years because of the pressures for change caused by internationalization, globalization, technological advances, economic shifts in different parts of the world, and so on. Where the tradition has been for companies to sail their own ships, carrying cargo for a fee, more and more companies are finding different ways to accomplish the same business, such as by chartering vessels for the job at hand, or having other companies handle the procedures as a form of third-party management, or some other approach to cut costs, reduce risk, and yet increase business all at the same time. The changes in the global marketplace can mean bringing in more and more local players who can handle some of the difficult tasks involved in working through the bureaucracy, while chartering for shipping can involve more experienced people for certain specific runs."
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Ship Management and Logistics, 2007.
A discussion on shipping management and the new international regulations in the shipping industry.
10,076 words (approx. 40.3 pages), 21 sources, APA, AU$ 293.95
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The paper examines how shipping continues to go through a period of new international regulations. The paper explores how the strategic view is one of forward planning to identify, by time scale, when new regulations are introduced and to make provisions for them in terms of ship management and ship investments. The paper further examines how outsourcing ship management to professional ship management companies, who use their expertise to interpret these regulations in the most effective and rational manner, has become an inevitable and viable option. The paper concludes that, in these circumstances, outsourcing logistics needs to professional 3rd party logistics providers is a viable solution.
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"Those that own ships often assign a full array of management functions to third parties. Owners who state that they use third parties for their ship management also indicate that they more frequently use these companies for their crewing and technical management and less frequently use them for commercial management. It is also worth mentioning that some ship owners, even those that have never taken on any kind of third party management for their fleets, appear very willing to allow others to control chartering and sale and purchase, while they retain rights toward making any final decisions. Greek ship owners, for example, seem to have a particularly negative attitude when it comes to giving up control over the more technical management of their fleets."
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International Shipping, 2002.
A look at the development and innovation in ship operations in the international shipping industry.
3,554 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 27 sources, MLA, AU$ 143.95
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This paper examines how the latest scientific and technological developments have had a massive impact on the trade and industry in the recent year and how international shipping is no exception. It discusses and analyses the development of international shipping industry and seeks to provide an overview of the liner and bulk shipping in the following three sectors: ship, port and inland transport systems, respectively. It also emphasizes liner shipping (containerships) in the container terminals sector.
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"As trade changes, so do the ports and there is no such thing as a typical port. Each has a mix of facilities designed to meet the trade of the region it serves.(Stopford,M ,1997). However, it is possible to generalize about the type of port facilities which can be found in different areas. Consequently, today the port can be further divided into four types: small local ports, large local ports, large regional ports and regional distribution centres. The last of these has a wide role as a distribution centre for cargo shipped in very large ships, requiring distribution to smaller local ports. These ports such as Rotterdam, Hong Kong and Shanghai, consist of a federation of specialist terminals, each dedicated to a particular cargo."
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Michael Abrashoff's "Its Your Ship", 2004.
This paper is a critical review of Captain D. Michael Abrashoff "Its Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy".
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 0 sources, APA, AU$ 103.95
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This paper explains that Captain D. Michael Abrashoff "Its Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy" shares the lessons Abrashoff learned in turning a sloppy ship into the pride of the fleet. The author points out that the book draws analogies between naval and civilian management. The paper relates that the book explores problems managers have with subordinates.
From the Paper
"Commanding a navy ship is a lot like running a business. Leaders are expected lead by example to ensure critical tasks are completed on time, manage and train subordinates and not waste resources. Michael Abrashoff wrote "It's Your Ship". In it, he shares the lessons he learned in turning a sloppy ship into the pride of the fleet. Abrashoff offers numerous pieces of advice to readers, which are equally applicable aboard a navy ship or to any business. It's funny how often the ..."
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Strategic Planning in the Built Environment Sector, 2008.
A discussion on effective strategic management in the built environment sector.
2,344 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper evaluates the use of strategic planning concepts, frameworks and processes in the built environment sector. The paper does this by balancing the need for accurately interpreting and responding to market conditions on the one hand with the internal prioritization of strategic investments to ensure competitiveness in the coming years on the other hand. The paper then explains that this balancing act is not well suited to many built environment sector organizations whose cultures are dominated by a short-term and project-centric approach to accomplishing objectives. Next, the paper uses the Ansoff Matrix, The Boston Consulting Group Growth/Share Matrix and accompanying 'experience effect' as the foundations for making recommendations as how built environment sector organizations can increase the effectiveness of their strategic planning processes.
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Executive Summary
Using the Ansoff Matrix as a Strategic Planning Tool
The BCG Matrix in the Built Environment Sector
Summary
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"The BCG Matrix is primarily focused on the resource allocation decisions companies need to make between competing products and strategies. For the built environment sector, this strategic planning framework is well-suited for the coordinating and synchronizing of strategic plans throughout an organization as one of its core concepts is the allocation of resources between varying business units or in the case of this specific industry, projects. The Boston Consulting Group specifically calls the ability of organizations to learn and embed processes into their organizations the experience effect (Henderson, 1970, 1972). While the BCG Matrix has achieved notoriety for its graphical definition of business unit positions relative to market growth and market share, the more valuable insights are actually in the quantifying of the experience effect dropping costs as a result of greater market share being attained."
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The Wooden Sailing Ship, 2006.
An analysis of the impact of the wooden sailing ship on the Anglo-French War.
4,000 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 156.95
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This paper studies the impact the sailing ship had on the historic period between 1773 and 1815, the Anglo-French War. The paper examines the use of the sailing ship by the British and briefly touches on the technological changes the ship herself undertook. The paper proves that the wooden sailing ship was the decisive factor in the war and further shows that were it not for British supremacy at sea, the course of the war would have been decidedly different.
From the Paper
"To speak of the "technology of the wooden sailing ship" is to do just that, to speak of the ship as an innovation and tool on its own. The wooden sailing ship since its inception changed very little until 1859 with the creation of the first Ironclad, the French La Gloire. The technological changes during its most active period, that of 1492-1815, were minor. To illustrate, a few examples are provided. In 1761, copper sheathing was introduced to the bottom hulls of ships to reduce rot and the necessity of constant cleaning, it also had the ancillary benefit of increasing speed under certain winds. In 1764, the bilge pump was enhanced by introduction of a chain mechanism which reduced the man power needed and decreased the time necessary to pump out an equal amount of water. The tiller was replaced by the wheel for steering larger vessels and in the early 1760's lightning conductors were introduced to warships. Stills for producing fresh water from salt and ventilation apparatus were other enhancements of the time. Aside from minor developments in size and construction of sail and the size and number of cannon, the wooden sailing ship was virtually unchanged during the period of examination.(2) It remains unimportant to focus on how the ship changed but instead focus on the ship itself, and what it as a technological innovation did to impact history."
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The Shipping Repair Industry, 2008.
An overview of the shipping repair industry in America and how it deals with the opportunities and threats within the economy.
1,059 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper examines how the shipping repair sector is affected by many macroeconomic variables, since it plays a vital role in transportation, which acts as a liaison for international trade and growth sectors. The paper looks at how changes in macroeconomic policies have a direct impact on the activities within the shipping sector and how the interconnectedness of this particular industry makes it important to the overall sustenance and development of the economy.
Outline:
Overview of the Shipping Repair Industry
Macroeconomic Variables that Affect the Shipping Repair Industry
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"Ship repair activities make a substantial contribution to most economies that they are a part of. In fact, the United States (U.S.) ship repair sector in 2001 contributed to the economy by increasing U.S. output by $11 billion, creating over 147,000 jobs, increasing personal income by $9.4 billion, and increasing tax revenues by $3.4 million, (LECG, 2002, p.1). There are some key industry related activities that affect the ship repair industry. These variables in turn are connected to various macroeconomic variables, (Ocean Shipping Consultants, 2002, p.1). "
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Shipping Repair Industry, 2008.
This paper evaluates the shipping repair industry in the United States.
1,059 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 54.95
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The paper provides an overview of the shipping repair industry and examines the macroeconomic variables that affect the industry. The paper discusses how changes in macroeconomic policies have a direct impact on the activities within the sector. The paper shows how the interconnectedness of this particular industry makes it important to the overall sustenance and development of the economy. The paper includes graphs and tables.
Outline:
Overview of the Shipping Repair Industry
Macroeconomic Variables that Affect the Shipping Repair Industry
A Time-Series & Environmental Analysis
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""The shipbuilding and ship repair sector builds and repairs ships, barges, and other large vessels for military and commercial clients", (EPA, 2006, p. 71). There are active shipyards in over 58% of the states in the United States (LECG, 2002, p. 3), since almost all coastal states have active shipyards. This translates into an active and vibrant shipping repair industry in the United States.
"The sector is affected by many macroeconomic variables, since it plays a vital role with transportation which acts as a liaison for international trade and growth sectors. More importantly, facilities that build ships also repair them, which creates a niche and linkage of ship building and ship repair industries; this usually translates into significant spillover effects within the society, (EPA, 2006, p 71)."
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E-Mail as a Morale Builder on Merchant Ships, 2002.
This position paper argues that providing e-mail on merchant ships would boost morale on board.
2,945 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 13 sources, APA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper studies the positive impact of having e-mail on board merchant ships and how it would help boost the morale of the sailors. The author shows that both the U.S. Navy and NASA have provided e-mail access to crews and families that resulted in increased morale and decreased negative attitude and behavior. The author concludes that merchant marine companies should provide e-mail access to employees for personal use. This position paper cites examples of the positive effects e-mail use has had on space craft, naval, and merchant ships. Arguments against the use of personal e-mail are evaluated and rejected.
From the Paper
"On December 10, 2001 the following was published in The Union Leader: ?when you least expect it, you get a message that makes your heart swell with pride. Last week, Dave and Barbara Warren got just such an e-mail. It came from their son, His name is Matt Warren?.He?s a Fire Control Officer aboard the USS Leyte Gulf. That?s an Aegis Cruiser. Basically it?s a weapon ship laden with Tomahawk missiles. She?s part of the battle group running alongside the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Arabian Sea. Matt?s e-mail came with a photo attachment. It?s a simple photo. It?s the kind of photo sailors send home all the time. It shows Matt, in uniform, with an M-60 machine gun slung over his shoulder He?s also cradling a flag in his arms. It?s not just any flag. ?It?s the flag they raised at the World Trade Center,? Barbara said. ?it?s the same flag that was in the picture that showed the firemen raising the flag on Sept.11th?. (p.1)"
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Cruise Ship Industry Considerations, 2007.
An analysis of problems and potential solutions for the cruise ship industry.
9,955 words (approx. 39.8 pages), 31 sources, MLA, AU$ 291.95
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This paper discusses considerations that need to be taken into account by the cruise ship industry. It particularly discusses the Grand Turk Cruise Center. It describes the tourist's role, customer satisfaction and on and off board problems. The paper then discusses potential changes for the future and how these would impact the cruise ship industry.
Table of Contents:
The Grand Turk Cruise Center
"She's Here"
"Full Satisfaction"
Grand Turk Cruise Center
Sampling of Sights Grand Turk's Perks
II. Ideas Regarding Relationships and Environment
The Tourist Role
The Small Caribbean Islands
Stay Away
"What's new?"
Pressure to Grow On
Caribbean Tourism: A Blight or a Blessing?
On and Off Board Problems
Fragile Balances
Discharged Pollutants' Safety Status
Societal Choices
Turtles in the Turks and Caicos Islands
III. Choices for Change
Features from the Present; Traces from the Past; Signs of Future
Artificial Versus Authentic
Stiff Solutions
Hidden Costs
Looking Back for Future Inspiration
From the Paper
"Mega-ships regularly dump pollutants illegally. Cruise ships environmentally generate horrific amounts of "sewage, oily bilge water, solid waste, grey water ("down the drain" waste) and hazardous wastes," Roberts states. Waste disposal management, as well as disposal of these wastes is only sometimes enforced and most of the time improperly regulated. International environmental practices are minimal in the industry. Federal and local laws which govern waste discharges into coastal waters have not "teeth." (Roberts)"
"Cruise ships generally transport approximately 2000 passengers. The largest ship can accommodate 5000 individuals, simultaneously sailing in international waters under flags of convenience. Frequently, some crews ignore labor and international maritime standards, utilizing opportunities to abuse labor rights, as well as environmental regulations. (Roberts)"
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Greek Shipping IPO, 2007.
This paper discusses the Greek shipping industry and its potential initial public offering (IPO).
2,390 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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The paper explains that an IPO is a first-time, public sale of shares in a corporation and is designed to raise needed funds from a range of investors. The paper focuses on the Greek shipping industry that, while extensive, must still compete against rival shippers. The paper discusses how, because Greece does not have the vast financial resources available to other nations, Greek shippers must look to an initial public offering as a vital means to their survival and continued growth. The paper warns that a Greek shipping company that makes an IPO is not raising funds based solely on its established reputation, but rather entering into an international competition with its strengths and weaknesses. The paper emphasizes that a good IPO is the result of a good company.
From the Paper
"Though an IPO is but one choice for raising funds, it is highly effective, and has the advantage of being based on presumed corporate assets and projected growth - it is not a direct indebtedness such as a corporate bond. Employment an investment banker, such as J.P. Morgan, is an excellent way of avoiding some of the risks inherent in expansion. The issuance of an initial public offering is tantamount to a company's introducing itself to the public marketplace of investors. Calls for capital on the scale required by the Greek shipping firms involve displaying the company's strengths and weaknesses for all to see - it is an entrepreneurial venture on a global stage."
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Sutton Hoo ? Ship Burial, 2006.
An overview of the history and excavation of the Sutton Hoo burial ship in 1939.
2,449 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 107.95
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In 1939, at a private estate in southeastern Suffolk, the remains of a ship-burial that occurred sometime in the middle of the seventh century was uncovered. This paper looks at how the burial-ship had never been to sea, but reflected an old Scandinavian custom of setting the dead hero or king afloat, surrounded with treasures and how it became one the most famous and sophisticated excavations of the twentieth century.
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"From consideration of the effects found in the burial ship, it is obvious that the Anglo-Saxons had developed a sophisticated culture. The workmanship of the gold objects found is of very high degree, and other objects, such as a small harp, signify that music and poetry held a favored position in the court life of the times. In addition there are many items of solid gold and silver, gold and silver coins (which were useful in determining the date of the burial), and the other objects that imply a high level of material wealth. The presence of Christian objects (and the absence of a body) implies that the pagan customs were rapidly being superseded by Christian beliefs."
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'Medicine River' and 'The Shipping News', 2006.
An analysis and comparison of the themes of cultural identity in Thomas King's novel, "Medicine River" and Annie Proulx's novel, "The Shipping News".
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 128.95
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The novels "Medicine River" by Thomas King and "The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx are works in which their respective protagonists attempt to rediscover their identities in terms of their cultural roots. From this perspective, our understanding of setting in both novels needs to be much broader than simply the physical or the geographical space within with the characters live and action occurs. Rather, as this essay argues, in both "Medicine River" and "The Shipping News" the main characters discover their identities in terms of not only their physical setting but also their cultural roots which is reflected - in complex ways - in terms of the physical setting of the novels.
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"Built to Last", 2008.
A review of the arguments presented by James Collins and Jerry Porras in their book, "Built to Last."
1,493 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 71.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes James Collins and Jerry Porras' book, "Built to Last," which discusses the difference between a good company and a great company. It describes the content of the book and the arguments that the authors present. The paper also discusses some of the examples that the authors provide and looks specifically at the myths that the authors present in their book.
From the Paper
"This book, written in the late 1990s, suffers from one critical problem, from the point of view of a contemporary reader. Many of the companies built to last in the eyes of the authors more than ten years ago are now suffering considerable financial difficulties or suffering from severe image problems like Wal-Mart. To demonstrate their principles, the authors use so many companies that it is hard to understand what went wrong--did all of these companies lose sight of their vision, as Collins and Porras no doubt would assert? Presumably the authors have not retracted their book, and said that their book was not built to last, despite its title and despite the failure of some of these companies to continue to thrive? Or has the current market environment become so fluid that no company is built to last, now that employee turnover has reached an all-time high and consumer brand loyalty is at an all time low?"
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