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This book unpacks the complexity of this crucial maritime activity by spelling out its key elements, and the connections and linkages between them. It is a valuable resource for upper-level students of shipping management and maritime operations, and can also serve as a one-stop reference for researchers and industry practitioners.
List of contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Special characteristics of ship management
Chapter 3 Strategic management
Chapter 4 Commercial Management
Chapter 5 Operations management
Chapter 6 Technical management
Chapter 7 Human resource management
Chapter 8 Compliance Management
Chapter 9 Looking forward
About the author
Pengfei Zhang previously worked as a master mariner, maritime lawyer (dually qualified in England and Wales and China), ship manager and legal director of a shipyard. He has teaching experience at Jimei University, Shanghai Maritime University, Dalian Maritime University and Solent University. His research interests include maritime law and business, commercial arbitration, shipbuilding, ship management, international trade, seafarers and maritime safety and security.
Lijun Tang is Lecturer in International Shipping and Port Management at the University of Plymouth. He has been involved in a number of maritime research projects and has rich experience in maritime HRM-related research. His research interests and publications are in the areas of employment relations, seafarer training, maritime health and safety, CSR and sustainability and the seafarer labour market.
Summary
This book unpacks the complexity of this crucial maritime activity by spelling out its key elements, and the connections and linkages between them. It is a valuable resource for upper-level students of shipping management and maritime operations, and can also serve as a one-stop reference for researchers and industry practitioners.
