An analysis of two tug propulsion systems in the Port Elizabeth harbour
- Authors: Dlamini, Dumsani Andrieson
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: Tugboats -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Propulsion systems
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:8643 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1422 , Tugboats -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Propulsion systems
- Description: The shipping industry is reliant on port authorities for the facilitation of safe entry and departure of ships at the ports. This role can not be fulfilled without the assistance of harbour tugs which are run by the marine operations section of the Transnet National Ports Authority. The tugs have to be safe and efficient in the process of pulling and pushing ships around the harbour. Harbour tugs are expensive to acquire and to maintain. The marine operations business has to make appropriate choices of tug propulsion design in order to realise the benefits of the tugs acquired by the ports authority. This can be achieved by analysing the current tugs that the operations are using, which will then serve as valuable information when the time for asset replacement is due. The researcher chose to use the two tug propulsion designs currently used by the Port Elizabeth harbour tugs as a basis for this analysis. The analysis links the three factors of maintenance management, equipment efficiency and equipment safety, to the minimisation of operational costs as perceived by the tug personnel, the pilots and the marine managers. This study seeks to verify the link between these factors and the perceived minimisation of operational costs. Available literature was reviewed and data was collected using a suitably designed questionnaire for this research. This research paper has led to recommendations that should inform the tug acquisition decisions and raise the awareness of the marine employees to relate the factors set out above to minimise operational costs.
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- Date Issued: 2010
- Authors: Dlamini, Dumsani Andrieson
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: Tugboats -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Propulsion systems
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:8643 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1422 , Tugboats -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Propulsion systems
- Description: The shipping industry is reliant on port authorities for the facilitation of safe entry and departure of ships at the ports. This role can not be fulfilled without the assistance of harbour tugs which are run by the marine operations section of the Transnet National Ports Authority. The tugs have to be safe and efficient in the process of pulling and pushing ships around the harbour. Harbour tugs are expensive to acquire and to maintain. The marine operations business has to make appropriate choices of tug propulsion design in order to realise the benefits of the tugs acquired by the ports authority. This can be achieved by analysing the current tugs that the operations are using, which will then serve as valuable information when the time for asset replacement is due. The researcher chose to use the two tug propulsion designs currently used by the Port Elizabeth harbour tugs as a basis for this analysis. The analysis links the three factors of maintenance management, equipment efficiency and equipment safety, to the minimisation of operational costs as perceived by the tug personnel, the pilots and the marine managers. This study seeks to verify the link between these factors and the perceived minimisation of operational costs. Available literature was reviewed and data was collected using a suitably designed questionnaire for this research. This research paper has led to recommendations that should inform the tug acquisition decisions and raise the awareness of the marine employees to relate the factors set out above to minimise operational costs.
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- Date Issued: 2010
A model for the efficient strategic management of the port of Ngqura
- Authors: Mokheseng, Mokheseng Johnny
- Date: 2005
- Subjects: Strategic planning -- South Africa , Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Port Ngqura (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:8546 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/417 , Strategic planning -- South Africa , Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Port Ngqura (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
- Description: Ports are the backbone of the economy of countries endowed with shorelines and they spearhead foreign trade through the importation and exportation of goods to and from their domestic markets. The newly constructed Port of Ngqura will be the outlet for exports of semi-finished and finished goods produced in the Coega IDZ and will also receive raw material to be processed. Its position at the center of the world’s main trade routes, equidistant from American, European and the Pacific Rim regions makes the Coega IDZ the ideal location for any manufacturer adding value to raw materials, components and producing goods bound for the world markets. Traditionally the ports have been developed and operated by the government enterprises. Recently all these are changing in many countries all over the world, with more private participation in the development and operations of the ports. This evolution has entrusted Port Authorities in taking control over port planning, broad regulation of shipping and port operations, applying conventions, laws and rules. South Africa is no exception to these winds of change, hence the adoption of the new port bill in managing all ports in the country. The Port of Ngqura will then serve as a benchmark for all other ports, with a new management structure which will help the port to be efficient. The study addresses the model for the efficient strategic management of the Port of Ngqura. The model looks into placing the Port of Ngqura ahead of its competitors through efficiency in port management and operations. Efficient ports are catalysts, facilitators and attractors of international sea borne trade. Competitive efficiency is achieved by employing the best suited port equipments, facilities and technology to cater for customer’s needs and requirements. A successful port must be able to constantly adopt new roles in order to cope with the ever changing market environment.
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- Date Issued: 2005
- Authors: Mokheseng, Mokheseng Johnny
- Date: 2005
- Subjects: Strategic planning -- South Africa , Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Port Ngqura (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
- Identifier: vital:8546 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/417 , Strategic planning -- South Africa , Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Port Ngqura (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
- Description: Ports are the backbone of the economy of countries endowed with shorelines and they spearhead foreign trade through the importation and exportation of goods to and from their domestic markets. The newly constructed Port of Ngqura will be the outlet for exports of semi-finished and finished goods produced in the Coega IDZ and will also receive raw material to be processed. Its position at the center of the world’s main trade routes, equidistant from American, European and the Pacific Rim regions makes the Coega IDZ the ideal location for any manufacturer adding value to raw materials, components and producing goods bound for the world markets. Traditionally the ports have been developed and operated by the government enterprises. Recently all these are changing in many countries all over the world, with more private participation in the development and operations of the ports. This evolution has entrusted Port Authorities in taking control over port planning, broad regulation of shipping and port operations, applying conventions, laws and rules. South Africa is no exception to these winds of change, hence the adoption of the new port bill in managing all ports in the country. The Port of Ngqura will then serve as a benchmark for all other ports, with a new management structure which will help the port to be efficient. The study addresses the model for the efficient strategic management of the Port of Ngqura. The model looks into placing the Port of Ngqura ahead of its competitors through efficiency in port management and operations. Efficient ports are catalysts, facilitators and attractors of international sea borne trade. Competitive efficiency is achieved by employing the best suited port equipments, facilities and technology to cater for customer’s needs and requirements. A successful port must be able to constantly adopt new roles in order to cope with the ever changing market environment.
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- Date Issued: 2005
Liverpool of the Cape: Port Elizabeth harbour development 1820-70
- Authors: Inggs, Eric Jonathan
- Date: 1987
- Subjects: Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Exports -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Imports -- South Africa -- East London , Eastern Cape (South Africa) -- History , Port Elizabeth (South Africa) -- History
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: vital:1038 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1004646 , Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Exports -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Imports -- South Africa -- East London , Eastern Cape (South Africa) -- History , Port Elizabeth (South Africa) -- History
- Description: From the abstract: Fairy tales aside this study is an analysis of Port Elizabeth harbour development during its first half century from 1820-70. Despite the fact that Port Elizabeth quickly came to dominate Cape trade very little was actually done to improve its port facilities. Superficially the impression one gains from the available material is that everything was done by government not to develop a harbour at Algoa Bay. But the real question is: was harbour development really necessary at Port Elizabeth during the period under consideration? The answer must be no. The lack of facilities certainly did not hinder the massive expansion of wool exports that took place before 1870.
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- Date Issued: 1987
- Authors: Inggs, Eric Jonathan
- Date: 1987
- Subjects: Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Exports -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Imports -- South Africa -- East London , Eastern Cape (South Africa) -- History , Port Elizabeth (South Africa) -- History
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: vital:1038 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1004646 , Harbors -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Exports -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Imports -- South Africa -- East London , Eastern Cape (South Africa) -- History , Port Elizabeth (South Africa) -- History
- Description: From the abstract: Fairy tales aside this study is an analysis of Port Elizabeth harbour development during its first half century from 1820-70. Despite the fact that Port Elizabeth quickly came to dominate Cape trade very little was actually done to improve its port facilities. Superficially the impression one gains from the available material is that everything was done by government not to develop a harbour at Algoa Bay. But the real question is: was harbour development really necessary at Port Elizabeth during the period under consideration? The answer must be no. The lack of facilities certainly did not hinder the massive expansion of wool exports that took place before 1870.
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- Date Issued: 1987
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