On the practicality of the UNCTAD 40–40–20 Code for liner conferences

The potential effects of a rigid adherence to the UNCTAD Code are analysed for 26 developing countries. A brief commentary is given on the advantages of a more liberal application of the Code, including reciprocal sharing of liner tonnages by regions of developing countries with regions of developed market-economy countries.     

On the practicality of the UNCTAD 40-40-20 Code for liner conferences

The potential effects of a rigid adherence to the UNCTAD Code are analysed for 26 developing countries. A brief commentary is given on the advantages of a more liberal application of the Code, including reciprocal sharing of liner tonnages by regions of developing countries with regions of developed market-economy countries.     

Critical factors for successful implementation of the ISM Code in some Pacific Islands states

Although the International Safety Management (ISM) Code was fully implemented from July 1st 2002, not all countries signatories to the Code, particularly developing countries such as Pacific Islands states, are successful in the introduction and implementation of the instrument. In this paper, we aim to determine factors that facilitate the successful implementation of the ISM Code particularly for the above-named region. Through a thorough literature review, a model of 11 critical factors for the Code implementation success was proposed. These factors were empirically tested using the triangulation of a survey of a group of maritime administration personnel and shipping companies in Fiji and two indepth interviews with senior officers in the Samoa Maritime Administration during the period June–August 2007. The proposed factors were verified by both survey respondents and interview informants, i.e., that maritime safety awareness rooted in a safety culture, senior management commitment and leadership across organisations and the industry, employee involvement and empowerment, enforcement capability of flag state administrations, application of quality management principles in safety management systems, rationalisation of documentation, among others, are essential to the successful implementation of the Code. This research hopes to contribute to the literature and to provide maritime administrations and shipping companies in the Pacific Islands states with additional reference and information that will help expedite the effective implementation of the ISM Code. The need for future research directions is expressed in this paper. Additional investigations, e.g., conducting the same research in other Pacific Islands states as well as in other developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, would enhance the validity and reliability of this study’s findings.     

计算流体力学在船舶线型优化中的应用

以某船舶的计算流体力学(简称CFD)阻力性能计算为例,结合传统的实验流体力学(简称EFD)模型试验计算结果,比较分析了该船原型和改型的性能差异,总结和归纳了CFD在船型优化方面的优势。     

Emergence of ‘new professionalism’ among Chinese seafarers: empirical evidence and policy implications

In this paper some of the factors that were influential in establishing a Canadian shipping policy position à proposissues raised by the UNCTAD V meeting are examined. The first of these issues was the question of early ratification and entry in force of the Conventin on a Code of Conduct for Liner Conferences. The second involved the relationship between flages of convenience and fleet expansion in the developing countries (LDCs). The third concerned LDC participation in the carriage of bulk cargoes. The author concludes that Canada's stance was determined by the fact that she was a major user of shipping withouta significant fleet of her own, and shows how she attempted to balance her sympathy with Third World aspirations with the demands of her own national interests.     

80000吨化学品船功能定位分析及线型方案设计

分析化学品船发展趋势;梳理IBC Code对化学品船船型和舱型要求,统计IBC Code第17章中722种化学品的船型和舱型要求;考虑航线、港口和货量因素,提出五种船型方案,并分析其优缺点,奠定船型开发基础,为其他吨位化学品船开发提供参考;基于载重量指标和EEDI指标,设计三种线型方案,并分析其适用范围,供目标船选用。     

中美规范灌注桩单桩抗压承载力计算对比

灌注桩单桩抗压承载力的计算是高桩码头及公路桥梁设计的重要组成部分。随着国内设计单位走出去的步伐逐渐加快,设计人员应快速掌握并应用不同国家的设计规范。通过对比中国的《码头结构设计规范》《公路桥涵地基与基础设计规范》和美国的《公路桥梁设计规范》,得出不同规范在灌注桩侧阻及端阻计算细节、安全系数储备等方面的异同点。依托实际工程,结合钻探地质资料,比较3种规范对应的单桩竖向抗压承载力大小,并评价各规范优缺点。结果表明,两个中国规范操作相对简单但遇到特殊土质时受限,美国规范概念明确且适用范围更广,但计算过程相对复杂。     

An empirical assessment of ISM Code effectiveness on performance: the role of ISO certification

ABSTRACT

Although the introduction of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code aimed at increasing the safety standards in the maritime industry, several studies conducted so far argue for its inability to successfully fulfill its goals. The purpose of the current study is to evaluate the ISM Code effectiveness by drawing analogy from similar applications of ISO 9001 effectiveness in service companies. It also aims to determine its impact on firm performance and differentiate between ISO and non-ISO-certified shipping companies. Findings indicate that ISM Code effectiveness consists of two dimensions, namely continuous improvement and customer satisfaction focus, and the significance of its contribution on improving company performance is revealed, especially in the case of ISO-certified shipping companies. Moreover, the continuous improvement dimension was found to affect performance at a greater extent.     

Protectionism in practice

In the long debate about the UNCTAD Code, many opinions have been put forward about the consequences of cargo reservation. Some have been based on theory, whilist others have transposed behaviour patterns from other industries or other periods of time. Several countries, however, have been operating cargo reservation laws for sufficiently long to enable some initial observations to be made. This article outlines recent experience in Brazil.     

ISM Code implementation: an investigation of safety issues in the shipping industry

Acknowledging that shipping safety continues to be a major topic of interest in the maritime community, the present study attempts to identify the critical factors of International Safety Management (ISM) Code implementation, to identify the dimensions that describe whether the ISM Code has fulfilled its intended purpose as well as to assess their interrelationships. Moreover, the present study aims to explore whether the fulfillment of the Code’s intended purpose is associated with accident reduction. Evidence was drawn from a sample of 63 masters and chief officers who have hands-on onboard experience on ISM Code implementation and data were analyzed through the use of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), correlation analysis, and binomial logistic regression. Findings indicate that the critical factors of ISM Code implementation can be categorized in the crew-related and the company-related dimensions. Also, the fulfillment of the intended purpose of the ISM Code consists of the factors of safety management system efficiency and increased safety, which were also found to be significantly associated with the crew-related dimension of ISM Code implementation. Finally, results showed that both safety management system efficiency and increased safety increase the probability of accident reduction at the highest level.     

ISM规则对海上保险的影响

就ISM规则的实施对海上保险的影响进行了介绍,规则对被保险人的告知义务、默示保证、重要情况的认定及保险人举证方面产生的影响;在责任险方面,符合规则规定将是保赔协会作为承保责任险的条件。     

CSS规则修正案解读及其对集装箱船设计的影响

阐述了国际海事组织(IMO)的海事安全委员会(MSC)关于"货物积载和系固安全操作规则"(CSS Code)修正案的最新要求及细则解读,分析了其对集装箱船的开发设计产生的影响。     

关于浮桥式游艇码头系泊允许波高的探讨

本文结合我国游艇码头设计规范,对比澳大利亚、英国、美国、日本等国家的规范、标准,综述分析各标准中关于游艇码头系泊条件的规定,探讨浮桥式游艇码头的系泊允许波高,成果可为游艇码头设计提供参考.我国现行规范与澳大利亚标准(AS 3962:2020)的最大允许波高基本相符,较其他国外标准略偏宽松.建议在游艇码头设计时,浮桥式游...     

承运人责任期间之再探讨

从航运实务出发,结合实践中承运人关于责任期间所遇到的问题,依照我国《海商法》第46条关于承运人责任期间的规定,就如何保障《海商法》第46条充分适用,提出了几点建议。     

ISM规则下有关船舶适航的法律适用问题

海事司法实务中,作为国际公约的ISM规则在国内适用,势必对船舶适航的认定产生重大影响。肯定了ISM规则对航行于国际航线的我国船舶适用所具备的条件,并阐明在船舶适航方面ISM规则适用的法律依据。     

船舶安检中对安全管理规则符合性检查的探索与实践

海事机关对船舶进行安全管理规则符合性检查是监督船舶执行安全管理规则，确保船舶安全和防止污染的重要手段。如何更加有效地进行船舶安检是摆在海事检查官面前的重要课题。文中从实践出发探索安检中对安全管理规则符合性检查的方法和缺陷处理的途径。     

关于方沉箱构件内力计算的建议

国内目前进行方沉箱构件内力计算主要依据<重力式码头设计与施工规卉￡>中的相关规定,该规范中对构件的计算图示进行了简化处理.根据结构的实际受力情况,对结构内力和配筋情况进行了计算,并与根据规范计算的结果进行比较,供规范修编人员和工程设计人员参考.     

海峡两岸海上货物运输合同立法之比较——兼论《中华人民共和国海商法》第4章的修改

通过比较海峡两岸海上货物运输合同立法,对两岸立法的异同加以分析,提出我国在修改《中华人民共和国海商法》第4章的过程中,可在租船合同、运费等方面借鉴台湾地区的相关立法,以期完善我国《海商法》,促进两岸经贸往来。     

ISM规则修正案的理解与应用

《国际船舶安全营运和防止污染管理规则》（ISM规则）修正案已于2008年12月4日在第85届海安会上以第273号决议通过,并将于2010年7月1日起强制实施。文中结合船公司体系文件的修改,探讨对ISM规则的理解与应用。     

新版《国际危规》中易燃液体和有毒物质判定标准调整及其影响

33-06版《MDG CODE》修正案已于2008年1月1日生效，文中对修正的部分作了说明，并对可能发生的影响作了分析。