Port Management and Operations

Course details

This course provides participants with an insight into Singapore’s experience in managing ports. It will focus on the planning, organising and use of resources to ensure the highest service levels for port users.

Course Synopsis & Methodology

The topics include:

• Introduction to Singapore’s ports
• Role and functions of ports
• Administration of the marine function
• Navigation and traffic control
• Planning & operations – conventional cargo terminal
• Transit shed and warehouse operations
• Freight station operations
• Container ship and yard operations
• Ship stowage planning
• Quay transfer operations
• Measures of port productivity
• Dangerous goods regulations
• Modern concepts in maritime safety
• Port equipment maintenance
• Pricing of port services
• Human resource development
• Teambuilding and communication

Participant Profile

• Middle management officers who possess experience in port operations

Eligibility

Applicants for SCP training programmes should satisfy the following criteria: 

• Mid- to senior level officials, unless otherwise stated
• Nominated by their respective Governments or National Focal Points for Technical Assistance
• Suitably qualified to attend the training programme, as assessed by the training agency
• Proficient in English, i.e. have a good command of spoken and written English (Please note that there will be no interpreters on hand during the training)
• In good health and medically fit to complete the course
• Be able to attend the training programme from the start date to the end date