Shipping and Port Operations

Program Description

• Qualify Students for a variety of maritime business careers, giving a special advantage to those wishing to enter the Shipping and port business. • Offer a balanced educational program in accordance with the general philosophy of the 21st century, and the dynamic field of shipping and port business. • Give a general but solid introduction into the exciting world of Shipping and maritime ports.

Learning Outcomes

• The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) describe competencies and skills that our students acquire by the time of graduation. B.Sc. in Maritime Transport Technology has the following PLOs: a. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and information technology to support marine operations and navigation techniques. b. Explain the scientific, legal and regulatory framework to maintain a safe sound manner for the marine operations safety and environment protection. c. Demonstrate understanding of relevant information for building professionalism, capacity and work ethics. d. Apply the principles and theories of ship and marine operations and develop appropriate navigation methodology in different situations. e. Utilize data to insure optimum safe port and shipping operations. f. Recognize the importance of planning before carrying out a task. g. Show proficiency as a team member and take a leadership responsibility in ship operations. h. Demonstrate an ability to articulate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to develop lines of argument and make sound judgments. i. Utilize the appropriate resources, to assimilate new knowledge and skills in offshore operations. j. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend maritime multiple tasks and solve unfamiliar problems. k. Set team objectives and take responsibility for team performance in the workplace and be able to function on multidisciplinary teams.