...issues have created negative publicity that threatens the reputation of CHC. The purpose of this report is to analyze strategic and operational issues with CHC and to provide recommendations to improve the performance of the company. CHC’s external opportunities and threats that affect the company’s decision on its strategic alternatives include: increasing popularity of prefabricated housing, high demand of renovation, labor shortage, and a shortage of land available for development. In light of its internal analysis and external environment, CHC must: 1. Pursue renovation services 2. Manufacture prefabricated homes 3. Reject GH’s joint venture proposal 4. Reject rental property development proposal 5. Divest Maritimes Division To mitigate the various operational issues: 1. Declare bankruptcy for its European subsidiary 2. Implement a rating system to ensure consistent quality among performance of subcontractor’s performance 3. Establish a Board of Director (BOD) succession plan to ensure consistency in operations By implementing the new strategic direction and the recommendations outlined in this report for the company’s operational issues, CHC will have an unobstructed road to business growth and...
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...Health, Safety and Wellbeing Comparitive Study Greg Watt 1393319 Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 3 Comparison Framework 4 New Zealand 4 United Kingdom 6 Discussions/Conclusion 7 Bibliography 10 Executive Summary Introduction The object of this report will be to deliberate on the New Zealand Health, Safety and Wellbeing(HSW) codes, regulations and best practice. I will look at the minimum requirements and industry standards verses mandatory and statutory requirements. A comparison will be investigated for improvements or modification between the two countries HSW, to see if the needs of an ever expanding offshore petroleum exploration and production division are being me. This comparative study will look at the Health, Safety and Wellbeing for Offshore petroleum operations. I will be making comparisons against Shell New Zealand and BP in the United Kingdom’s standards and regulations from an individual, team, company, industry and National viewpoint. Suggestions made from the high level information gathered in this report will be used to form a comparative overview of the HSW offshore petroleum regulatory framework. All people are entitled to the same level of protection regardless of where in the world they work. To ensure a consistent approach to Health, Safety and Wellbeing I will be looking at all levels to recognise any major gaps. Many advances have been made to the HSW since the 1988 Piper Alpha disaster with the total revamp of the...
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...As one of the earliest settlement areas in North America, the Maritime region has been an emblem of heritage roots throughout the course of Canadian history. Often referred to as a symbol of regional sovereignty, historians have labelled the Maritimes as a pioneer of the earliest commerce and trade activities. It is for this very reason that many have alluded to the Golden Ages of the Maritimes, a period marked by regional economic growth. With a pre-existing maturity in the fishing, logging, farming, and shipping industries, the technological improvements brought by industrialization at the turn of the 19th century led to the boom of industrial bases for steel and coal markets. This enabled the three provinces to capitulate their geographical advantage since the area was abundant in coal deposits, and lead to one of the wealthiest expansions in Maritime history. As Acheson famously points out, the local attitude was that despite transportation problems, it would still become the industrial centre of Canada because only it had commercially viable iron and coal deposits, and only it could control Montreal fuel resources. Why then, did the end of an era dominated by manufacturing lead to an economic stagnation that left a permanent imprint over the course of the century? Over the years, historians and economists alike have deemed a variety of factors as accountable for the general economic backwardness that prevailed. While some of these academic research pose contradictions amongst...
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...Security of offshore oil and gas facilities Australian Journal of Maritime and Ocean Affairs (2013) Vol. 5(1) Security of offshore oil and gas facilities: exclusion zones and ships’ routeing Mikhail Kashubsky and Anthony Morrison Abstract The article discusses the legality at international law of establishing security exclusion zones beyond 500 metres around offshore oil and gas facilities on the continental shelf and implementing ship routeing measures, and requiring ships, particularly foreign flagged ships, to comply with such zones and routeing measures. It also discusses state practice in with regard to safety or security zones and ship routeing measures as well as problems relating to enforcement of interferences with security or safety zones around offshore facilities or non-compliance with prescribed routeing measures and other related security arrangements. ______________________________________________ While there have been no terrorist attacks or serious security incidents involving offshore oil and gas facilities on the Australian continental shelf, security concerns about Australian offshore facilities remain. Any unauthorised activities in close proximity to offshore oil and gas facilities present security risks.1 Apart from terrorism and ‘insider threats’,2 threats to offshore facilities in north-western Australian waters are also posed by fishing vessels and recreational craft operating in the vicinity of offshore facilities,3 as well as commercial shipping...
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...marine terminals • terminal development • operational planning • civil engineering aspects of terminal design. Module B: Certificate in Maritime Logistics Diploma in Shipping Logistics—Jamaica Maritime Institute 1−1 Unit 1: Marine terminals Marine Terminal Operations Unit 1 ...........Activities and expectations Agenda To complete this unit, you will: • Read and study the text in this unit and any assigned passages in the Student Reader. • Apply the information by performing the Activities • Test yourself by doing the Practice Exercises and checking your answers. Resources There is no textbook for this course. All the information you require is in this Study Guide. In addition, your Student Manual lists some books that you may wish to read to expand your knowledge. Learning outcomes When you have completed this unit you will be able to: • • Explain some of the considerations in equipment selection. • Discuss the needs for storage areas. • Discuss safety and emergency response considerations. • 1−2 Describe the role and functions of marine terminals. List the broad categories of studies that are needed in planning a new terminal. Module B: Certificate in Maritime Logistics (Course ML-302.5) Diploma in Shipping Logistics—Jamaica Maritime Institute Unit 1: Marine terminals Marine Terminal Operations Lesson 1...... Introduction to marine terminals Roles The possible roles of a...
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...IMO Policy on Repressing of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden (Horn of Africa region) Foreword: piracy in the Horn of Africa The United Nations (UN) and in particular the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have assertively tackled piracy since 2006.1 This effort is a response to the escalation of violence and the expansion of Somali piracy in the Horn of Africa, where, since 2004, ships, seafarers and property are constantly threatened by acts of piracy. Pirates are menacing shipping traffic close to vital choke points (Suez Canal, Hormuz Strait), disrupting freedom of navigation and the free movement of goods by sea, as well as jeopardizing regional stability. There is a strong body of evidence that Somali piracy is a tangible threat to the maritime community as a whole: however, IMO response (as a part of International Community action) has been seen as insufficient in order to efficiently fight pirates. This paper underlines positive and negative aspects of IMO counter-piracy policy, drawing the conclusion that despite substantial flaws and lack of pragmatism IMO action provides an essential catalyst able to orchestrate an international, comprehensive response against Horn of Africa piracy. Policy identification and implementation Current IMO counter-piracy policy is underpinned by an articulated set of papers, recommendations and agreements, which has been developed since 1998 and whose roots are even deeper. Actually...
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...Unit 27 – Understanding Health and safety in the Business Workplace P1/M1– All work places need to ensure the health and safety of their employees, customers and any persons who will be entering the premises of a business. Businesses have a legal obligation to do so therefore Legal requirements have to be met and guidelines to be followed such as COSHH, RIDDOR, COMAH and other safety factors have to be followed. Legislations such as the Health and Safety Act 1974 ensured that all employers would have certain duties they must perform toward their employees and customers and what duties employees would have with other employees and customers, This act did not state that employers would have to take action in reducing any risks in the work place if it impossible or that the time, cost or trouble involved outweighed the risk. This Act just ensures businesses have good management and tackle any risks that occur in a sensible manner, unlike the next legislation. The Health and Safety at work Act 1999 ensure business follow guidelines implemented by the law. It gives more explicit instructions on what employers and employees must do within with workplace to keep it a healthy and safe environment. This Act states that A business or employer must do everything they can to reduce the Risk of any injury to an employee. If they do not only could they face legal action against an employee or customer they could face criminal legal action against the court for failing to follow the Health...
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... International Policies and Protocol for transporting dangerous goods are taking into consideration. Throughout this assignment, the main conventions will be examined and focused on such as MARPOL and SOLAS as well as policies established that deals with the transportation al Dangerous cargo that was established and enforced by the IMO (International Maritime Organization). There is also a list of dangerous goods and their classification that are mentioned by the UN (United Nation). Also giving the different classification of dangerous goods as well as what they are sub-divided into Classification of Dangerous Goods in the Shipping Industry The use of containers to aid in the transportation of dangerous goods has had a significant impact on the supply in many ways. A container can be defined as a portable or stationary hold, usually spaced in a rectangular form, which is used to store and container any item, good or commodity. While exploring different ways in which containers being used for DG’s impact, we will have to explore the different classification under which DG’s are placed as stated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Table 1: Classification of Dangerous Goods (IMO) | Class 1: | Explosives | Class 2: | Gases | Class 3: | Flammable liquids | Class 4: | Flammable solids | Class 5: | Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides | Class 6: | Toxic and infectious substances | Class 7: | Radioactive material | Class 8: | Corrosive...
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...Introduction The purpose of this essay, based on the two articles concerning the mounting of the Dieppe Raid in 1942 is to compare and evaluate how each of the articles approaches the subject matter. Find out how the authors differ in their interpretation, and why do they arrive at different conclusions. This paper discusses the ways that war is portrayed in the articles. It specifically discusses and compares two article pieces that reflect the heavy weight of the Raid on Dieppe. Also, in my thesis, I will explain which interpretation I find the most persuasive. Narrative In the planning of the Raid on Dieppe Peter Henshaw stated in his article that there was no denying that Canadian had no involvement in the planning and that the British were doing it all. Here is what Henshaw said: “the operation was conceived, planned, and launched under the direction of the British officers as part of a wider strategy that Canadians had played practically no part in formulating.”[1] This is what Brian Loring Villa stated in his article that “The stubborn fact remains that at every important stage of the planning process McNaughton personally reviewed the work product and registered his approval under the authority delegated to him by the Canadian Government”.[2] It leads me to believe that the Canadians were very much involved in the planning of the raid as mentioned in Brian Villa’s book. Who was responsible for the Raid on Dieppe? Peter Henshaw...
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...management. Tasks: • Study Crew Strength • Elaborate on Recruitment Methods • Elaborate on Recruitment Criteria • Training and Development Programmes • Service Standards • Benefits Enjoyed by Crew Members • Evaluation • Improvements on Crew Management Crew Strength Currently, there are a total of 1423 crew members of 17 different nationalities onboard the Super Star Virgo. The crew members are mainly divided into three divisions; Marine Department (Deck and Engine, Navigation, Technical), Club Department (Games Operation, Entertainment) and Hotel Department (Housekeeping, Service, Concierge). Recruitment Methods Recruitment of prospective crew is carried out through a crewing agent (Strada Maritime Corporation and Martley Shipping Inc) which thereafter deployment is processed through authorised local crewing agents appointed in the countries. Similarly, job seekers can also send their general applications for suitable positions through the Star Cruise official website (http://www.starcruises.com) to apply for job vacancies. A pre-requisite interview will be done by the Star Cruise Recruitment Representative for all Star Cruise employment. Finally, the successfully endorsed applicants will then be deployed onboard the ship for work and practical training. Recruitment Criteria To be a crew member of Super Star Virgo, applicants must reach the minimum...
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...Asian Institute of Maritime Studies Pasay City, Philippines INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURTIY CODE In partial fulfillment of the Case Study and presentation for: Issues and problems in the Maritime Industry being addressed by ISPS Sunken Ships Submitted to: ENS. GRACIANO C. CONSORIO PCG (Ret) Instructor Submitted by: Group Number 2 I. Introduction The sea is a large body of salt water that is surrounded in whole or in part by land. More broadly, the sea is the interconnected system of Earth's salty, oceanic waters—considered as one global ocean or as several principal oceanic divisions. Moreover, it has served as a home for marine and aquatic environment and also as defined roads for marine transportation in the conduct of trade and civilization. In spite of the glorious facts accounted, the sea was also the venue and sole witness of such tragedies, catastrophes known as maritime incidents. By definition, maritime incident means any occurrence, other than an accident, that is associated with the operation of a ship and effects or could affect the safety of operation. From the initiation of transport at sea up to the present, tremendous accounts of maritime incidents can be noted and such incidents lead to countless loss of lives, property, and the environment. With these adverse effects at hand, major approaches can further explain the importance of such incidents. From a historical approach, the first transport at sea was accounted as trade using small...
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...transport, making a noteworthy commitment to worldwide success in both advancing and improved nations. (International Maritime Organization, 2013) As shipping is a worldwide industry and vessels are battling in a singular worldwide market, it must be regulated at the worldwide level for any control organization to be practical and to keep up a level playing field for all ships free of standard (nationality) or proprietorship. In a manner of speaking, the worldwide character of transportation requests worldwide regulation that applies encompassing to all ships. (International Maritime Organization, 2013) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) (the original name was the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization, or IMCO, but the name was changed in 1982 to IMO) (International Maritime Organization, 2013) was secured by governments as a specific org under the United Nations to give hardware for intergovernmental collaboration in the field of regulation of boats occupied with worldwide exchange. IMO is answerable for the worldwide regulation of all aspects relating to universal transporting and has a key part in guaranteeing that lives at ocean are not put at danger and that nature's turf is not contaminated by vessels' operations – as summed up in IMO's mission statement : Safe, Secure and Efficient Shipping on Clean Oceans. (International Maritime Organization, 2013) IMO's role is essential to advance and order worldwide enactment, which ordinarily...
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...The International Medical Guide for ships The IMO STCW Convention and the ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 both refer to the International Medical Guide for Ships published by IMO, ILO and WHO. The latest (third) edition has been fully updated to include information on new diseases , advances in technology and changes in the approach to nautical medicine. The Guide is easy to understand and provides seafarers with information on how to diagnose, treat and prevent health problems. The Guide should be kept in the ship’s medical chest and designated seafarers should familiarize themselves with the content so they are adequately prepared should a medical emergency occur. The first few chapters cover principles of first aid and how to respond to life- threatening conditions, with a focus on the first 48 hours after injury. The Guide advises on the correct action to be taken in response to choking, bleeding , shock, pain, fractures, burns, poisoning etc. Chapters 1-24 provide general descriptions of the symptoms of disease, including explanatory notes where necessary. They also list key questions to be asked in a given situation and the appropriate actions and the appropriate actions to take based on the response. Information is also provided on how best to prevent specific injuries or illness on board. Chapter 25 describes the use of external assistance when seeking medical advice by radio or computer and includes a form for obtaining and transmitting such advice...
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...| The Affects of Geography, Socio-economic Factors, and History on Marc Kilgour | Aditya BhattacharjeeMarch 31, 2014ENG2D7Ms. McMulkin | | | | | Imagine having to sleep on straw-stuffed mattresses on the floor while being haunted by the nauseating smell of rotting bodies and the continuous screams of prisoners being tortured to death. Imagine being forced to work for 11 hours a day and being given little to no food as a reward all the while being a victim of constant German prejudice. This is exactly what life was like as a Nazi prisoner in Germany during World War II. For the protagonist Marc Kilgour of the novel The Prisoner written by Robert Muchamore, life as a prisoner is the equivalent of life in hell. Marc is a fourteen-year old orphan from a small city called Beauvais that was located near Paris, France. He is taken prisoner by the Germans when it is discovered that he is a spy working for a British espionage group. Marc is snatched of his freedom and when he feels that he has had enough, he decides to embark on a daring escape to France from his prison in Frankfurt. Throughout the course of the book, Marc’s experiences as a prisoner and a fugitive, along with his socio-economic status after the escape, and Germany’s state during the war when the story takes place all play a significant role in the overall development of Marc’s character. All the hardships and obstacles Marc faces throughout the novel help shape his character at the end of the novel...
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...1.0 Introduction Akademi Teknikal Laut Malaysia (ATLAM) was established on 15 August 1981 as to train and prepare Malaysians for the maritime industry which was located in Melaka and Terengganu. ATLAM was wholly owned organization of MICT Berhad. Based on the study conducted in 1997 by the World Maritime University, they found that ATLAM had a poor IT infrastructure compared to Europe and Japan. This is because ATLAM was relied on a customized single-user system which was solely for accounting entries, and it is not functioned to generate financial reports. The 1997 privatisation of ATLAM to become a subsidiary of PETRA Group of Company has provided it with an access to better IT facilities. In year 2001, the management had been asked to upgrade accounting system with the PETRA group-wide SAP system. SAP was an integrated business application package that covered most functions of an organization. This system included comprehensive functions of financial accounting, controlling, asset management, sales and distribution, materials management, human resources, plant maintenance, project system, BASIS system and so forth. Therefore, the Finance and Accounts Manager of ATLAM, Zulkifli Osman, has been asked to review the plan of implementation the SAP in ATLAM and decide whether they can upgrade their accounting system. He had to assess the risk associated with the decision as the implementation of SAP system seems to be giving big impact on the company’s financial status. Zulkifli...
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