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PREFACE
This support document serves to assist Maritime Economics teachers on how to deal with
curriculum gaps and learning losses as a result of the impact of COVID-19 in 2020. It also
captures the challenging topics in the Grade 11 – 12 work. The lesson plans should be used in
conjunction with the 2021 Recovery Annual Teaching Plan. Activities should serve as a guide
on how to assess topics dealt with in this document. It will cover the following topics:
1. MARINE PROPULSION SYSTEMS
2. INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OF SEAFARERS
3. DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION
4. SHIP REGISTRATION
5. INCOTERMSS
6. SHIP CHARTERING
7. MARINE INSURANCE, GENERAL AVERAGE
8. PRINCIPLES OF FAIR TRADE
Acknowledgement
All notes and activities contained in this document were sourced from www. maritimesa.org,
Grade 12 & 11 Maritime Economics study guide and NSC past question papers.
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TOPIC: MARITIME WORLD
Term 1 Week 1
Duration 4hrs Weighting
Sub-topics Marine Propulsion Systems
RELATED CONCEPTS/ Marine propulsion, wind propulsion, steam propulsion, diesel propulsion, Hull
TERMS/VOCABULARY design Fuel engineering
Type
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Types of ships
Types of fuel
RESOURCES
Textbook
Internet
Past question papers
ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Learners find it difficult to understand the effect of the shift in propulsion on design and operation of
the ship
METHODOLOGY
TEACHER
DAY 1
Explain the meaning of marine propulsion
Discuss the evolution of marine propulsion
Discusses/ explains each marine propulsion system
Sailing ships
Steamships
DAY 2
Recap of previous lesson
Discusses/ explains the following:
Modern steamships
Reasons to move to motor ships
Diesel-electric propulsion
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Gives learners homework to do individually
DAY 3
Recap of the previous lesson
Diesel-electric propulsion discussion continues
Discussions on:
Nuclear power
Future of propulsion
DAY 4
Gives learners chance for questions of clarity
Gives learners a classwork to do in their exercise book
Giving feedback to learners
LEARNER
Involve in class discussions
Give responds to questions asked
Asks questions of clarity
Do their assessment (classwork and homework)
ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
Discussion
Question & Answer
Research
NOTES:
Types of marine propulsion
There are three types of propulsion system that we study which exist as a result of the evolution of marine
propulsion systems throughout the passage of time.
Sail wind-powered propulsion
Before the existence of steam or motor engines vessels merchant vessels used sail ships that depended
on winds and currents for propulsion.
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Wind-powered propulsion
Advantages Disadvantages
It was a clean form of energy; wind power does It is unreliable as the availability, speed and direction of
not have negative environmental effects winds is not in the control of sailors
It was the cheapest form of energy because wind Wind dependent sail ships were slow resulting in longer
is a natural renewable form of energy voyages
Sail ships could be easily over-powered and driven
ashore by heavy seas and winds
Sails required a lot of man-power to control the ship
Sails took up a lot of space aboard the ship that could
have been used for cargo
Voyages of sail ships were not direct
Coal-fired steam propulsioni
Coal-fired steam propulsion was introduced as an improvement from wind-powered sail ships.
Advantages Disadvantages
Steam ships were faster than sail ships It is unclean form of energy; it produces a lot of carbon
dioxide which pollutes the air
Their routes were more direct Coal-fired engines make the ship prone to fire hazards
They were more reliable as they were not Bunker storage took up space that could have been used
dependent on winds and currents for commercial space on ships
Any suitable fuel can be used to make steam Steam ships had to bunker frequently
It requires stokers and trimmers
More man-power is required
More of energy is required to make steam
Diesel-engine powered propulsion
Most modern merchant vessels are diesel-powered vessels. This type of propulsion is an
improvement from wind-powered propulsion and steam propulsion.
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Advantages Disadvantages
Less frequent bunkering required resulting in a Expensive to buy, maintain and manufacture
greater range
Uses cleaner form of energy Adjustments for stricter environmental output required by
new legislation
Less space for bunkers
Faster and more powerful
Less man-power needed as a result of
automation
Recent developments in marine propulsion
Due to growing need in the ship industry for ships to be eco-friendly while improving their efficiency, there
have been key developments which are:
HULL DESIGN Ship builders have developed hulls that are more hydrodynamic
Marine paints used on the hull are more eco-friendly
FUEL ENGINEERING Fuel engineers are engineering fuels that have a low sulphur content to
reduce greenhouse gas emission
Fuel manufacturers are looking into using Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
or Bio-diesel cause they are more eco-friendly and cheaper
Propellers are design to have a larger diameter and less blades which
gives the ship more thrust through the water and less resistance
Installation of scrubber technology in ships helps in reducing sulphur and
carbon emissions
ACTIVITY 1
1.1 define the following terms:
1.1.1 propulsion system (2)
Propulsion system is a source of mechanical power
1.1.2 azipods (2)
Azipods: is a marine propulsion unit consisting of a fixed pitch propeller mounted on a steerable
gondola which contains the electric motor driving propeller
1.1.3 thrusters (2)
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Thrusters: are propeller system fitted on the bow and stern part on the ship which are assisting
in the manoeuvrability of the ship
1.1.4 multi-directional propulsion (2)
Multi directional propulsion: is a system that allows a vessel to move in any direction
1.1.5 marine propulsion (2)
Marine Propulsion is a mechanism or system used to generate thrust to move a ship or boat
across water.
ACTIVITY 2
2.1 Name TWO types of propulsion system (4)
wind-powered propulsion
coal-powered propulsion
diesel-engine powered propulsion (any 2)
2.2 Give THREE disadvantages each for 2.1 above (6)
WIND-POWERED PROPULSION
It is unreliable as the availability, speed and direction of winds is not in the control of sailors
Wind dependent sail ships were slow resulting in longer voyages
Sail ships could be easily over-powered and driven ashore by heavy seas and winds
Sails required a lot of man-power to control the ship
Sails took up a lot of space aboard the ship that could have been used for cargo
Voyages of sail ships were not direct (any 3)
COAL-FIRED PROPULSION
It is unclean form of energy; it produces a lot of carbon dioxide which pollutes the air
Coal-fired engines make the ship prone to fire hazards
Bunker storage took up space that could have been used for commercial space on ships
Steam ships had to bunker frequently
It requires stokers and trimmers
More man-power is required
More of energy is required to make steam(any 3)
Diesel engine powered propulsion
Expensive to buy, maintain and manufacture
Adjustments for stricter environmental output required by new legislation
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MARITIME ECONOMICS LESSON PLAN
GRADE 12
TOPIC: MARITIME WORLD
Term 1 Week 1
Duration 4hrs Weighting
Sub-topics Marine Propulsion Systems
RELATED CONCEPTS/ Marine propulsion
TERMS/VOCABULARY Scrubbers & Thrusters
Azipods
Multi-directional propulsion
Dynamic positioning system
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Types of ships
Types of fuel
RESOURCES
Textbook
Internet
Past question papers
ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Learners find it difficult to discuss how the shift from sail to steam then motor, assisted world shipping
METHODOLOGY
TEACHER
DAY 1
Introduces the lesson by recapping the previous week work
Explains/ discusses the following:
Fuelling engine power
Marine propeller
Gives homework/ classwork
DAY 2
Check the previous informal assessment and gives feedback
Recap the previous lesson
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Discusses the ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES of marine propulsion systems
DAY 3
Recap of the previous lesson
Gives learners activity to do in class
Facilitates and gives feedback to learners
DAY 4
Gives short test on marine propulsion systems
Gives feedback
LEARNER
Involve in class discussions
Give responds to questions asked
Asks questions of clarity
Do their assessment (classwork and homework)
ASSESSMENT
Past paper, case study
Notes
Concept Explanation
Propulsion is to push forward or drive an object forward
Dynamic positioning Is a system used to ensure the accuracy of the positioning of a ship during
system operations? It is used specifically in the offshore oil industry and during surveys.
Azipods is a marine propulsion unit consisting of a fixed pitch propeller mounted on a
steerable gondola which contains the electric motor driving propeller
Multi-directional is a system that allows a vessel to move in any direction
propulsion
Scrubbers are systems of diverse air pollution control device that is used to remove particulates
or gases from exhaust streams
Thrusters are propeller system fitted on the bow and stern part on the ship which are assisting
in the manoeuvrability of the ship
Propulsion system is a source of mechanical power
Marine Propulsion Is a mechanism or system used to generate thrust to move a ship or boat across
water.
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ACTIVITY 3
3.1 Coal burning steamships were replaced by ships that either had oil- fired boilers that produced
steam that turned a turbine, or by ships that were powered by internal combustion engines using
heavy fuel oil. How did this change in propulsion affect the design and operation of ship? (8)
3.2 Later developments surroundings ships’ engines have led to several improvements relating to
environmental issues. Give THREE measures that have been taken by ships’ engine
manufacturers and fuel companies in recent years to make ships more environmentally friendly
(6)
3.3 until the 1930s, Port X used to be an important coal bunkering place for ships trading between
Port A and Port B.
3.3.1 Explain why ships seldom call at Port X now that no ocean-going ships use coal as fuel. (6)
3.3.2 How will this change have affected the economy of Port X (6?)
3.3.4 Some ship-owners are investigating alternative means of propulsion for their ships.
3.3.4.1 List TWO means of propulsion that are of interest to some ship-owners. (4)
3.3.4.2 Give TWO reasons why some ship-owners are investigating other means of propulsion
for their ships. (4)
3.3.4.3 Besides alternatives means of propulsion, give TWO ways in which ship owners are
trying to make their ships more “environmentally friendly”. (4)
ACTIVITY 4
4.1 Briefly describe six disadvantages of using sails as main type of propulsion. (6)
4.2 Port X used to be major coal bunker port for many ships long time ago. In the past years there
haven’t been much ships calling Port X for coal bunkering
4.2.1 What type of engine did the ships calling at Port X for coal bunker have? (2)
4.2.2 Why has there been a decrease in the number of ships calling at Port X for coal bunkers? (2)
4.2.3 Mention two disadvantages of using coal as ship bunkers. (4)
4.2.4 At 08:00 05/Nov, a Steamer started taking on 400 tons of coal as bunkers at Port X. She was
bunkered at a rate of 35 tons per hour. When did she finish taking on bunkers? (6)
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MARITIME ECONOMICS LESSON PLAN
GRADE 12
TOPIC: MARITIME WORLD
Term 1 Week 1
Duration 4hrs Weighting
Sub-topics International Employment of Seafarers
RELATED CONCEPTS/ Seafarers
TERMS/VOCABULARY international convention
cabotage
STCW
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Identification of countries from world map, Continents, Trade routes
RESOURCES
Textbook
Internet
Past question papers
Learner’s exercise books
ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Learners find it challenging to understand why Philippines and China supply the most seafarers in the world
fleet
METHODOLOGY
TEACHER
DAY 1
Introduces the lesson by defining the following:
seafarers
Explains/ discusses the following:
Crewing of ships
Major sources of world’s seafarers
Treatment of seafarers
DAY 2
Recap the previous lesson
Discussions continues on the following:
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STCW 95-2010 Convention
Contract seafaring
Gives learners classwork/ homework
DAY 3
Check and give feedback on the previous work
Recap of the previous lesson
Discusses/ explains the INCETNTIVES FOR COUNTRIES TO PROMOTE SEAFARING
Gives classwork/ homework to learners
DAY 4
Check and gives feedback to learners
Gives learners an activity to do in their exercise books
Facilitates and give feedback on the activity
LEARNER
Involve in class discussions
Give responds to questions asked
Asks questions of clarity
Do their assessment (classwork and homework)
ASSESSMENT
Promotion of seafaring as a career, data response, case study
NOTES:
Seafarer: is a person who have been employed by a ship-owner to perform ship services on board a ship
at sea.
Convention: is a written agreement with several parts which governed by International Maritime
Organization (IMO)
Cabotage: the transport of goods or passengers between two ports within the same country.
STCW 95-2010: is the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch
keeping for Seafarers
Countries that are major suppliers of seafarers
The Philippines
Croatia
Ukraine
Russia
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India
Romania
Reasons for the decline in the supply of seafarers from western/ developed countries
Some seafarers prefer the retirement benefits onshore
There are more employment opportunities onshore for developed countries
Some shipping companies chose to register their ships in developing countries where they can
enjoy cheaper tax and labour, thus decreasing opportunities for seafaring careers in developed
countries
Labour costs of seafarers in developed countries are high
Reasons for western shipping companies employing foreign seafarers
Some foreign seafarers are not unionised
They are reliable and well trained
They speak English
They from countries white listed according to STCW
Their cost of labour is low
How can the promotion of seafarers as a career benefit the country?
It can boost the country’s GDP or the economy
Increase employment/ create job opportunities
The country will gain skills
How can a government promote maritime career?
Providing tax incentives to shipping companies who operate in South Africa
Providing incentives to shipping companies that provide maritime training
Remaining on STCW whitelist
Offering bursaries to study maritime
Introducing maritime as a subject to more schools
Attract more ships on the south African Shipping Register
Introducing Cabotage
Funding maritime career expos
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Activity 1
State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE- if false, provide the correct answer.
1.1 The majority of the world’s crew is sourced from the Philippines. (2)
True
1.2 Seafarers do not need to know how to speak or understand English to work on an international ship.
(2)
False
1.3 Steam engines were initially fuelled by coal. (2)
False
1.4 The propeller was replaced by the paddlewheel on ocean going vessels once the steam engine
became redundant. (2)
False
1.5 The Maritime Labour Convention stipulates the working conditions for seafarers working on board
ships. (2)
False
1.6 The minimum age of a seafarer is 21. (2)
False
1.7 The diesel engine is more efficient than the steam engine. (2)
True
1.8 Solar power uses the energy from the wind for propulsion. (2)
True
1.9 There are many advantages for a seafarer working on board a ship that is flagged on a Flag of
Convenience. (2)
False
1.10 The Department of Home affairs issues Certificates of Competence to South African seafarers.
(2)
False
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ACTIVITY 2
2.1 What is meant by BIMCO? (2)
Baltic and International Maritime Counsel
2.2 According to BIMCO, Which country is a major supplier of;
2.2.1 Ratings? (2)
China, Philippines, India
2.2.2 Seafarers? (2)
China, Philippines, India
2.3 Which African country on Table is supplying many Officers? (2)
Liberia
2.4 The former Captain of Katrina S has suggested that South Africa should introduce
Cabotage system to attract more foreign ships.
2.4.1 What is Cabotage? (2)
Cabotage: the transport of goods or passengers between two ports within the same country.
2.4.2 Give 2 advantages such a system would have for S.A. shipping & crewing. (4)
2.5 What role does the term STCW 95 Convention play in shipping? (2)
To set out standards of Training and Certification for watch keepers
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TOPIC: MARITIME WORLD
Term 1 Week 1
Duration 4hrs Weighting
Sub-topics Data analysis
RELATED CONCEPTS/ Independent and dependent variables
TERMS/VOCABULARY Costs in thousands/ million tons
Types of ships
Types of cargo
Tonnage
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Types of ships
Types of cargo
Trade routes
RESOURCES
Textbook
Internet (website)
Past question papers
Newspaper articles
ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Reading of horizontal bar/compound bar graphs
Reading of graph scale
METHODOLOGY
TEACHER
DAY 1
Starts by teaching different types of graphs and how to read them
Revise the types of ships and types of cargo
Trade routes revision
DAY 2
Recap of previous lesson
Analyses the articles and questions based on articles
Gives learners homework to do individually
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DAY 3
Checking of previous activity and gives feedback to learners
Analysing questions from previous question papers
Informal task given to learners as class activity and give feedback to learners
DAY 4
Gives learners an informal assessment to analyse the articles and answer questions
Facilitates and gives feedback to learners
LEARNER
Involve in class discussions
Analysing the given articles
Give responds to questions asked
Asks questions of clarity
Do their assessment (classwork and homework)
ASSESSMENT
Assignment
Case study
Data response (classwork and homework)
NOTES
Analyse and use graphic displays of information and text from a variety of sources
Ship-owners and brokers need to keep up to date with trends around the world so they can respond by ensuring
that there are ships available for transport in the right place and at the right time. They need information such
as: shipping trends; harvests; mining products; market demands; locations of these mentioned. Global and local
events cause ripple effects on the shipping industries, if the global economy grows then the demand for shipping
grows, if not it shrinks. The effects of COVID-19 is a case in point. Ship owners need to be able to predict
demand and respond effectively, to do so they use a variety of information.
Where information comes from
The information required is presented as a series of statistics; graphs and reports found from a variety of sources
mostly accessed on the Internet. The following organisations provide information to their members:
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Source Description
Baltic Exchange An independent source of maritime market information related to the trading and
settlement of physical and derivative contracts. Most of the world’s shipping
organisations operate according to a code of conduct overseen by this
organisation
BIMCO Baltic and International Maritime Council is the world’s largest shipping
organisation. It provides a many services including the supply of information
Clarkson’s
Galbraith’s
Intercargo useful for bulk cargo carriers
International Shipping
Journals
Intertanko an organisation of tank owners
Lloyds an insurance agency that provides analyses of global trends
How to Access Information
Information comes in different forms such as statistics; graphs and texts. Below are some general tips on how
to look for meaning from the information:
1. Always read the heading and the text accompanying the information as this will give you some
hints as to what it is about.
2. Ask yourself – What is this about; what do I notice immediately; if I look more closely what can I
learn from this.
3. Then read the examination questions (these are the kind of questions you should get used to
asking yourself in the world of work)
4. Look at the information again and seek answers to the questions before beginning writing.
Look at the information relating to the port of Durban taken from the Port’s Regulator Website
www.portregulator’s.org and from PORT OF DURBAN https://africaports.co.za/durban/, work through the
pointers given, then answer the questions that follow:
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AVTIVITY1
Following is a set of graphs showing the Dry Bulk shipping capacity that has been demolished over the
mentioned period. Study the graphs and answer the questions that
1.1 What two cargoes do capsize bulkers usually carry? (2)
Coal and Iron Ore
1.2 Mention two facts that would make ship owners choose to demolish/scrap their ships. (4)
Too expensive to maintain
Expensive to repair after accident
No longer in demand
Less demand for ships (any 2)
1.3 How many ships were demolished in October 2016? (2)
±25 ships (24 – 26)
1.4 Explain the term DWT. (4)
Deadweight, maximum amount of weight a ship can carry when fully laden, includes fuel, FW,
BW, stores, etcetera.
1.5 In the year 2017, how much DWT was demolished? (4)
2.2 million + 0.9m + 1.2m + 1.2m = ±5.5 million tons
1.6 From the given graphs, which month had the least number of demolished bulkers? (2)
February 2017
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1.7 What was the ship demolishing “trend” from March 2016 to July 2016? (2)
Decrease
ACTIVITY 2 [16 Marks]
2. Study the Graph provided below, showing the cargo handled at Port Y from 2012 to 2017.
Now answer the questions below the graph.
2.1 Which type of a vessel is specifically designed to transport the cargo handled on the graph?
(2)
Containership
2.2 Assume that each vessel can transport up to 17 192 TEUs
2.2.1 How many vessels would be needed to move all containers handled in 2016? (4)
103 152 𝑇𝐸𝑈′𝑠/17 192 𝑇𝐸𝑈′𝑆 =6 𝑆𝐻𝐼𝑃𝑆
2.2.2 If you were to load only FEUs how many would you load on each vessel? (4)
17 192 𝑇𝐸𝑈′𝑠 /2 =8 596 FEU′S per ship
2.2.3 Differentiate between the TEU and the FEU (two answers a piece) (4)
2.3 What is the total number of containers handled in 2014? (2)
85 696 TEU’s
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Activity 3 [30]
3.1 The table below indicates the ships calling at Port X between the years 2012 and 2017, with the
estimates for the 2018 year. Each of the VLCC’s brought about 240 000 tons of crude oil to the port for
refining, and the product tankers (each of about 38 000 tons deadweight) took the oil products from
refinery to other ports.
SHIP TYPE 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
PRODUCT TANKERS 125 130 124 176 208 244 222
VLCCs 75 69 72 114 128 132 141
3.1.1 How many product tankers berthed per week in 2016? (4)
208 ÷ 52 = 4 tankers
3.1.2 What is the average number of VLCCs that call at Port X per year? (Exclude the Estimated
values) (4)
(75 + 69 + 72 + 114 + 128 + 132) ÷ 6 = 98.33 = App 98 / 99
3.1.3 What does the term VLCC mean? (2)
Very Large Crude Carrier
3.1.4 Judging from the figures given, when was the extensions to the refinery at the port completed
(2)
2014
3.1.5 Looking at the figures for product tankers and compare them to those for the VLCCs. From these
figures, how do you know that much of the product from the oil refinery is used locally? (2)
More tonnage of crude oil received, less tonnage products sent out
3.1.6 Can these product tankers carry oil cargo of 37 000 tons? YES or NO (2)
NO
3.1.7 Give a reason for your answer in question 1.1.6. (2)
Still need more space for loading other things like fuel, FW, BW, stores, etc.
3.2 The following graph illustrates the net growth of the product tanker fleet. Study the graphs and
answer the questions set:
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3.2.1 does the graph show that more tankers are built than demolished, or more tankers are
demolished than built? (2)
More built than destroyed More built than destroyed
3.2.2 Give two examples of cargo this fleet can carry. (4)
Petrol, diesel, paraffin, fish/vegetable oil, etc. (NOT CRUDE OIL)
3.2.3 How much deadweight is estimated to be demolished this year? (2)
2 Million
3.2.4 How does ship demolition affect spot freight rate? (2)
Increase the .pot freight rate (
3.2.5 What was the annual net growth rate from year 2014 to 2015? (2)
±2
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TOPIC: SHIPPING OPERATIONS
Term 1 Week 2
Duration 4hrs Weighting
Sub-topics Ship registration
RELATED CONCEPTS/ Classification society, Flag of convenience, Ship registration
TERMS/VOCABULARY
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Classification Society grade 11
RESOURCES
Textbook
Internet (website)
Past question papers
ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Confusion on ship’s worthiness organizations
Confusion on organizations for ship’s arrival in port
Flag of convenience
METHODOLOGY
TEACHER
DAY 1
Revision of grade 11 work by explaining the following:
Ship registration (why ships needs to register?)
Major ships’ registers
DAY 2
Recap the previous lesson
Classification society and its role
Giving class/ homework activity based on concepts
DAY 3
Discuss the flag of convenience and its ADVENTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
Discusses and explains the reasons for flagging out
DAY 4
Gives informal activity on concepts and mentioning the reasons for flagging out
Checking of previous work and give feedback to learners
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LEARNER
Involve in class discussions
Defining or explaining concepts
Give responds to questions asked
Asks questions of clarity
Do their assessment (classwork and homework)
Discussion
analyzing
Research
ASSESSMENT
Case study
NOTES
Explain and discuss issues relating to the registration of ships and the role of classification societies
Ship Registrations
Ships are registered in a country and are subject to the laws of that country. Thus a ship and its crew registered
in South Africa would have to abide by the maritime safety laws of South Africa. We call this registration of a ship
flagging. The ship then flies the flag of the country of registration at its stern and has the name of its port of
registration written on its stern.
Flags of Convenience
Shipping companies may choose to register their ship in a country that is not their home country. When this
happens say that the ship sails under a flag of convenience (FOC). Some countries have what is known as open
registries they encourage the registration of foreign ships for the revenue it brings them. They may make it easy
to register a ship in that country by offering online registrations and lower registration fees. Countries with open
registers include: Panama (port Panama); Liberia (Monrovia); Marshall Islands (Majuro); Singapore (Singapore)
and Hong Kong (ships registered in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) ships from here fly two flags Hong Kong and
Chinese.
The advantages of registering under a flag of convenience
The registration costs are lower than in the owner’s country
The rules and regulations might not be as strict as the owner’s country which brings savings
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Foreign crews can be used which is cheaper. Philippine and Asian crew wages are less than
those of Europe.
To get business in the country the owner may need to register in that country
It may be easier and cheaper to get a loan to buy ships in a country but the banks may require
that the owner register the ship there as security.
The disadvantages of registering under a flag of convenience
Some believe that ship owners register the ship under a flag of convenience to exploit the crew,
paying them less.
Cheaper crew are thought to be inferior thus flying a flag of convenience may mean reputation
loss
Today there are stringent international maritime laws that govern shipping and crewing which outweighs
the disadvantages. The International Transport Worker’s Federation (ITC) has introduced a Blue
Certificate. Ships having this certificate agree to standardise working conditions for their crew thus
preventing exploitation of seafarers.
The Role of Classification Societies
In order to get registered and to become insured a vessel or marine platform, must have a classification
certificate. These are issued by Non-Governmental Organisations known as Classification Societies.
Classification societies set the technical standards for ship construction, continued maintenance and
seaworthiness.
The classification society Approves
all vessel plans before construction
Inspects the boat yards during construction to see standards are met
Ensures that the ship is seaworthy and conducts trials to test that everything works
Conducts surveys and inspections from time to time
Checks on the ship seaworthiness after accidents
Some of the main international classification societies include Lloyd’s Register and the America Bureau
of Shipping.
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ACTIVITY 1
1.1 Define the following terms:
1.1.1 Ship registration (2)
Ship registration is a process by which a ship is documented and given the nationality of the country to
which the ship has been documented
1.1.2 Flagging (2)
When a ship is registered in a country and flies that flag. It is bound by the laws of that country.
When a ship is registered in a country and flies that flag. It is bound by the laws of that country.
1.1.3 Flag State (2)
Is the country that the ship is registered in and that oversees that the ship abides by the regulations?
1.1.4 Flag of Convenience (2)
This is when a ship is registered in a country that is not the home country of the shipping owner
1.2 State two disadvantages and three advantages of flagging out. (10)
Disadvantages of flagging out
Some believe that ship owners register the ship under a flag of convenience to exploit the crew,
paying them less.
Cheaper crew are thought to be inferior thus flying a flag of convenience may mean reputation
loss
Advantages of flagging out
The registration costs are lower than in the owner’s country
The rules and regulations might not be as strict as the owner’s country which brings savings
Foreign crews can be used which is cheaper. Philippine and Asian crew wages are less than
those of Europe.
To get business in the country the owner may need to register in that country
It may be easier and cheaper to get a loan to buy ships in a country but the banks may require
that the owner register the ship there as security. (any 3)
ACTIVITY 2
Oluwa is owned by Papadopoulos Ltd from Italy, Registered in Panama, and managed by ABC Ship
Management Co. in India.
2.1 Is she flagged out? YES/NO (2)
Yes
2.2 What country flag will she fly on her stern in Richards Bay? (2)
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Panama
2.3 Give three reasons for a ship being flagged out. (6)
The registration costs are lower than in the owner’s country
The rules and regulations might not be as strict as the owner’s country which brings savings
Foreign crews can be used which is cheaper. Philippine and Asian crew wages are less than
those of Europe.
To get business in the country the owner may need to register in that country
It may be easier and cheaper to get a loan to buy ships in a country but the banks may require
that the owner register the ship there as security. (any 3)
TOPIC: SHIPPING OPERATIONS
Term 1 Week 1
Duration 4hrs Weighting
Sub-topics SHIP REGISTRATION
RELATED CONCEPTS/ Port State Control, Flag State Control, Ship registration
TERMS/VOCABULARY
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Ship registration
classification
RESOURCES
Textbook
Internet
Past question papers
Learner’s exercise books
ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Confusion on ship’s worthiness organizations
Confusion on organizations for ship’s arrival in port
Flag of convenience
METHODOLOGY
TEACHER
DAY 1
Explains and discuss the roles or functions of PORT STATE CONTROL
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Discuss and explains the roles or functions of FLAG STATE CONTROL
DAY 2
Gives activity on discussing the roles, advantages and disadvantages of port and flag state control
facilitates and gives feedback to learners
DAY 3
recap of the previous week work
recap of the week work
DAY 4
gives an informal class test on SHIP REGISTRATION
gives feedback to learners
LEARNER
Involve in class discussions
Give responds to questions asked
Asks questions of clarity
Do their assessment (classwork and homework)
ASSESSMENT
Case study
NOTES
Flag state control (country of registry)
Approves the plan
Ensures construction is according to the specifications
Ensures vessel meets specifications before delivery to the owner
Does surveys periodical to ensure that ship is sea worthy
Approves any modification/changes
Must declare her sea worthy before she can sail or return to service after an accident
Register the ship
Check qualifications and competence of the crew
Ensures compliance to MARPOL
Flag State Control
Maritime countries have the responsibility of controlling the maritime rules and regulations, they have
organisations that are designated to do this. These organisations inspect the ships registered in the flag
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state and ensure the regulations are carried out. In South Africa it is SAMSA (South African Maritime
Safety Authority) in the USA it is the U.S. Coast Guard.
SAMSA’s role is to:
Participate in the development and implementation of national and international maritime safety and
marine environment protection standards
Enforce technical and operational standards for all shipping in South African waters and for South
African registered ships (wherever they are). This means:
o they oversee the standards of all ships built or modified in South Africa
o they conduct trials on new ships to check for seaworthiness and stability as well as
various other things
o they check that ships adhere to the environmental regulations
o they conduct various surveys to check that the ships stick to safety rules and regulations
o survey ships and sign them off every 5 years
o They enforce the standards of training of seafarers and recreational boaters ensuring
that the standards of the examinations conform to the IMO standards
o They monitor maritime training facilities to ensure that they meet with the STCW 95-
2010 international standards
o They approve and moderate the examinations ensuring they conform to the STCW 95-
2010
o They coordinate and control the location and rescue of people in maritime distress
situations throughout the internationally agreed South African Search and Rescue
Region;
o They administer South Africa's voluntary ship reporting system (SAFREP) for identifying
and tracking ships at sea for safety purposes
o Provide a ships' database for responding to marine emergencies investigating maritime
casualties etc.
ACTVITY 1
1.1 Discuss the roles of Flag State Control (10)
Approves the plan
Ensures construction is according to the specifications
Ensures vessel meets specifications before delivery to the owner
Does surveys periodical to ensure that ship is sea worthy
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Approves any modification/changes
Must declare her sea worthy before she can sail or return to service after an accident
Register the ship
Check qualifications and competence of the crew
Ensures compliance to MARPOL (any 5)
Port state control
Each and every port has got its own control over ships calling their port
South African port state control is SAMSA.
To ensure the safety of life at sea
To prevent and combat pollution of the marine environment by ships
Enforcing training standards and competency of seafarers
Develop and implement national and international laws
Check the seaworthiness
Check the compliance to MARPOL
Check the certificate of the ship
Check the qualification and competence of the crew
Detain / suspend the ship
Check stowaways
ACTIVITY 2
1.1 Discuss the roles of Port State Control. (10)
To ensure the safety of life at sea
To prevent and combat pollution of the marine environment by ships
Enforcing training standards and competency of seafarers
Develop and implement national and international laws
Check the seaworthiness
Check the compliance to MARPOL
Check the certificate of the ship
Check the qualification and competence of the crew (any 5)
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TOPIC: SHIPPING OPERATIONS
Term 1 Week
Duration 4 hours Weighting
Sub-topics INCOTERMS
RELATED CONCEPTS/ Incoterms, shipper, consignee, consignor, buyer, seller, Inland transport,
TERMS/VOCABULARY sea transport, Port of loading, Port of destination
Defining and explaining Incoterms and its use
Applying the appropriate term in a case study
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Intermodal Transport Systems
RESOURCES
Grade 12 textbook
Sail Africa notes
www.maritimesa.org
ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Learners find it challenging to distinguish the responsibility and obligation of each party under FOB
and CIF
METHODOLOGY
EDUCATOR
Day 1
Recap on intermodal transport system (Grade 11)
Different modes of transport
- Road, rail, sea, air and pipeline ( see page 99, Grade 11 textbook)
- Movement of cargo from source to destination including inland transport and ports
Day 2
Defining the concept of INCOTERMS and the need to facilitate the transportation of goods
- Explaining the issue around the challenge of moving goods across different countries
- Defining INCOTERMS and the parties involved (Buyer and Seller)
Day 3
Listing and Explaining all INCOTERMS 2010
Ex Works, FAS, FOB, CIF, DDU, DDP
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Day 4
Analysing and applying the appropriate term in the relevant case study
ASSESSMENT
Case study
What are Incoterms?
Incoterms were drawn up by the International Chamber of Commerce. They are internationally
recognised for all foreign cargo shipments. An incoterm refers to the following
Costs: It identifies who is responsible for the expenses (shipping costs, insurance, customs duties,
storage, etc.) involved in a shipment from a given point in the shipment’s journey.
Control: It identifies who owns the goods at a given point in the shipment from one place to
another.
Liability: It identifies who is responsible for paying damage to goods at a given point in a
shipment’s transit.
ACTIVITY 1
1. Define the following terms;
Incoterms, shipper, consignee, consignor, buyer, seller, Inland transport, sea transport, Port of
loading, Port of discharge 10 x 2 (20)
Answers
Concept Explanation
Incoterms International Commercial Terms designed to facilitate the movement of goods
from source to destination
Shipper The person or organisation responsible for the movement of goods
Consignee The person or organisation responsible for the receiving of goods at the
country of discharge
Consignor The person or organisation responsible for the sending of goods from the
country of origin
Buyer The person or organisation that has bought the goods
Seller The person or organisation that has sold the goods
Inland Transport The method of moving goods from the premises of the seller to the port of
loading/ from the port of destination to the premises of the buyer
Sea transport the method of moving goods from the port of loading to the port of discharge/
from the port of discharge to the port of loading
Port of loading The port responsible for the loading of goods
Port of discharge The port responsible for the discharging of goods
Frequently used Incoterms
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There are 13 incoterms, but we will look at only some of the incoterms that are used more frequently.
EXW
Ex Works This incoterm means that the shipper pays none of the costs. The consignee has to arrange
and pay for the shipment of the goods from the shipper’s premises to his own. In our example this means
that the consignee (Sainsbury’s) arranges the entire shipment from the cannery at Ashton to the
Sainsbury’s premises in Britain. This includes insurance, shipping costs, and land transport costs from
Ashton to Cape Town container terminal and from London Gateway container terminal to Sainsbury’s
warehouse.
The diagram above shows that, if a consignment is shipped using the incoterm EXW, the consignee is
responsible for all costs and insurance from the door of the shipper’s premises.
FAS
Free alongside ship This incoterm means that the shipper pays all the costs up to the time the cargo
arrives at the container terminal. The consignee has to arrange and pay for the shipment of the goods
from the time the cargo passes over the ship’s gunwale until it arrives at his own premises. In our example
this means that the shipper (the cannery at Ashton) arranges and pays the costs of the moving the cargo
from the cannery to the container stack in the Cape Town container terminal. The consignee (Sainsbury’s)
pays for the costs of insurance, shipping costs, customs duties and land transport costs from the time the
cargo passes over the ship’s gunwale, until it arrives at Sainsbury’s premises in Britain. This includes the
transport costs from London Gateway container terminal to Sainsbury’s warehouse.
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The diagram above shows that, if a consignment is shipped using the incoterm FAS, the shipper is
responsible for all costs and insurance up to the time the cargo reaches the side of the ship. The
consignee is responsible for all costs and insurance from that point until his own premises.
FOB
Free on Board This incoterm means that the shipper pays all the costs up to the time the cargo passes
over the ship’s gunwale. The consignee has to arrange and pay for the shipment of the goods from the
time the cargo has passed over the ship’s gunwale until it arrives at his own premises. In our example
this means that the shipper (the cannery at Ashton) arranges and pays the costs of the moving the cargo
from the cannery to it being loaded aboard the ship in Cape Town. The consignee (Sainsbury’s) pays for
the costs of insurance, shipping costs, customs duties and land transport costs from the time the cargo
is aboard the ship, until it arrives at Sainsbury’s premises in Britain. This includes the transport costs from
London Gateway container terminal to Sainsbury’s warehouse. Because the consignee is paying for the
shipping leg, the consignee can dictate regarding the ship on which the cargo will be shipped.
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The diagram above shows that, if a consignment is shipped using the incoterm FOB, the shipper is
responsible for all costs and insurance from the door of the shipper’s premises until the cargo is “over the
gunwale”, i.e. it is aboard the ship. The consignee is responsible for all costs and insurance from the time
the cargo is aboard the ship until it arrives at his premises.
CIF
Costs of Insurance and Freight
This incoterm means that the shipper pays all the costs until it arrives at the consignee’s premises. In our
example this means that the consignee (Sainsbury’s) pays for the costs of insurance, shipping costs,
customs duties and land transport costs from the cannery at Ashton, until it arrives at Sainsbury’s
premises in Britain. Because the shipper is paying for the shipping leg, the shipper can dictate regarding
the ship on which the cargo will be shipped.
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The diagram above shows that, if a consignment is shipped using the incoterm CIF, the shipper is responsible
for all costs and insurance from the door of the shipper’s premises until it arrives at the port of discharge. The
consignee is responsible for the costs and insurance until the cargo arrives his premises.
DDU
Delivered Duty Unpaid- This incoterm means that the shipper pays all costs (except customs duties) until the
cargo arrives at the premises of the consignee. In our example, the cannery at Ashton pays all costs (except
customs duties) until the cargo arrives at Sainsbury’s premises.
DDP
Delivered Duty Paid- This incoterm means that the shipper pays all costs (including customs duties) until the
cargo arrives at the premises of the consignee. In our example, the cannery at Ashton pays all costs (including
customs duties) until the cargo arrives at Sainsbury’s premises.
The diagram above shows that, if a consignment is shipped using the incoterm DDP, the shipper is responsible
for all costs, insurance and customs duty from the door of the shipper’s premises until the cargo arrives at his
premises.
Also shown is the arrangement that, if a consignment is shipped using the incoterm DDU, the shipper is
responsible for all costs, and insurance (but excluding customs duty) from the door of the shipper’s premises
until the cargo arrives at his premises.
ACTIVITY 2
Explain the following Incoterms and state the responsibility of the consignee and consignor
Ex Works, FAS, FOB, CIF, DDU, DDP 6 x 4(24)
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ACTIVITY 3 [18]
A South African mining company wants to export 900 000 tons of coal to China via Richards Bay. In
negotiations with the Chinese importer, the mining company agrees to instruct the shipbroker to arrange
that the coal is shipped FOB.
1. Who is the shipper – the mining company or the Chinese importer? (2)
South African mining company
2. Who is the consignee – the mining company or the Chinese importer? (2)
Chinese importer
3. Who will pay for the ocean leg of the transport chain – the mining company or the Chinese
importer? (2)
Chinese importer
4. Who will select the ships to move the cargo from Richards Bay to China – the mining company or
the Chinese importer? (2)
Chinese importer
5. If the shipments are made CIF, how will the shipping arrangements change in terms of payment
and choice of ships? (4)
The South African mining company would
- Select the ships to move the cargo from Richards Bay to China
- Pay for the ocean leg of the transport chain
6. If the ships will carry 180 000 tons of coal, how many ships will be needed to move the cargo from
Richards Bay to China?
900 000 / 180 000
=5 Ships (6)
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TOPIC: SHIPPING OPERATIONS
Term 2 Week
Duration 6 hours Weighting
Sub-topics SHIP CHATERING
RELATED CONCEPTS/ Chartering, Charter party, Charterer, Ship owner, Laytime, Demurrage, Dispatch
TERMS/VOCABULARY Cargo handling
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Grade 11 Ship Chartering
Grade 11 Cargo calculations
RESOURCES
Grade 12 textbook
Sail Africa notes
www.maritimesa.org
ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Learners face a challenge in calculating cargo handling using different cargo handling methods
Learners face a challenge in working out time apon adding laytime
METHODOLOGY
Day 1
Define and explain (Chartering, Charter party, Charterer, Ship owner, Laytime, Demurrage, Dispatch
Cargo handling)
Day 2
Class exercise (marked in class)
Read and Explain notes on Laytime
Agreed duration and actual duration calculations
Homework
Day 3
Factors considered when Demurrage and Dispatch is ascertained
Day 4
Cargo Handling techniques (Grade 11)
Day 5
Duration of cargo handling + delays
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Day 6
Establishing Time
ASSESSMENT
Case study
NOTES
Concept Explanation
Chartering To hire/ lease a ship
Charter party The contract of hiring the ship between the charterer and the ship owner
Charterer The person/ organisation that is hiring the ship
Ship owner The person/ organisation that the ship is hired from
Lay time The amount of time the ship is spending in port for cargo handling
Lay time = Cargo handling + Delays
Demurrage The amount paid by the charterer for exceeding lay time
Dispatch The amount paid by the ship owner for saving lay time
Cargo handling The process of loading/ discharging cargo
Activity 4
Define the following terms; chartering, charter party, charterer, ship owner, lay time, demurrage, dispatch, cargo
handling (8x2) [16]
NOTES
This section assumes that you have a knowledge of Ship Chartering as covered in the Grade 11 modules. In
most voyage charter parties, loading and discharge times are stipulated (e.g. 72 hours or 38 hours, etc.). This
time period is called lay time. If the cargo work takes more time than the time stipulated, demurrage is paid by
the charterer to the owner at a rate that has been agreed in the charter party (e.g. $2100 per hour). If the cargo
work takes less time than the time stipulated, dispatch is paid by the owner to the charterer at a rate that has
been agreed in the charter party (e.g. $2000 per hour).
Example
A ship is loading grain. It was agreed that cargo work would take 27 hours but it has taken 36 hours. More time
is spent loading than expected. Demurrage is payable on the difference in time according to the agreed rate
(e.g. $2 000 per hour)
36 hours – 27 hours = 9 hours more (i.e. demurrage is payable)
9 hours x $2 000 = $18 000 (charterer pays ship owner)
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If the same ship managed to load the grain cargo in 22 hours, less time is spent loading than expected. Dispatch
is payable on the difference in time according to the agreed rate (e.g. $2 000 per hour).
27 hours – 22 hours = 5 hours less (i.e. dispatch is payable.)
5 hours x $2 000 = $10 000 (owner pays charterer)
ACTIVITY 5
5.1 A ship is loading coal. It was agreed that cargo handling would take 30 hours but it has taken 32 hours. More
time is spent loading than expected. Demurrage is payable on the difference in time according to the agreed
rate (e.g. $1 500 per hour):
5.1.1 Explain the term demurrage. (2)
The amount paid by the charterer for exceeding laytime
5.1.2 What is the agreed duration of cargo handling? (2)
30 hours
5.1.3 What is the actual duration of cargo handling? (2)
32 hours
5.1.4 How many hours of demurrage are payable? (6)
32 hours – 30 hours = 2 hours
5.1.3 How much demurrage would be payable? (6)
2 hours x $2 000 = $4 000
5.2 If the same ship managed to load the coal cargo in 25 hours, less time is spent loading than expected.
Dispatch is payable on the difference in time according to the agreed rate (e.g. $ 1500 per hour).
5.2.1 Explain the term dispatch. (2)
The amount paid by the ship owner for saving laytime
5.2.2 What is the agreed duration of cargo handling? (2)
30 hours
5.2.3 What is the actual duration of cargo handling? (2)
25 hours
5.2.4 How many hours of dispatch are payable? (6)
30 hours – 25 hours = 5 hours
5.2.5 How much dispatch would be payable? (6)
5 hours x $ 1500 = $7500
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NOTES
Some delays to loading or discharging cargo are not subject to demurrage. These include:
Rain during cargo operations when weather-sensitive cargo is involved (e.g. bagged cement; rolls
of newsprint; grain; some minerals; bulk fruit, and others);
Very strong wind can sometimes disrupt cargo operations
Circumstances beyond the control of the charterer such as a shore side strike, civil unrest.
Ship’s machinery malfunctioning (e.g. crane breaking down, ship having a power blackout; hatch
cover jammed; etc.) In such a case, the charterer will place the ship off hire until normal loading car
resume
ACTIVITY 6
6.1 Assume that Bergenzee begins discharging at 14:00 on the day of arrival and each of the two
units can discharge 1200 tons of rice per hour.
6.1.1 How many hours will it take to discharge the ship? (Be careful and round off to the next hour!)
(6)
17 600/ 2(1200)
= 7.3
= 8 hours
6.1.2 Breaks in discharging the cargo total 4 hours. If the master hopes to sail six hours after
completing discharging, what is the ship’s ETD from Fremantle? (6])
8+4+6 = 18 hours
14:00
+ 18:00
32:00
- 24:00 (1 day)
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ETD 08:00
6.1.3. List three procedures that will need to be done in the six hours between completion of cargo and
the vessel sailing. (3 x 2: 6)
Draft surveys
Customs clearance
Lashing procedures
Ship trimming
Closing of hatches
Signing cargo handling documentation
TOPIC MARITIME ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
Term 2 Week
Duration 5 hours Weighting
Sub-topics MARINE INSURANCE, GENERAL AVERAGE
RELATED CONCEPTS/
TERMS/VOCABULARY
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Marine Salvage Grade 10
RESOURCES
Grade 12 textbook
Sail Africa notes
www.maritimesa.org
ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Learners find it challenging to Determine the purpose of Insurance
Learners find it challenging to Apply the appropriate insurance in a case study
METHODOLOGY
Day 1
Read and Explain Marine Insurance
Explain ways in which a ship can be damaged
Explain how a ship can be exposed to insurance claims as a result of difficulty
Day 2
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Name and Explain the Insurance covers a ship can take to cover against damage/ loss (with
examples)
Day 3
Explain General Average
Describe the Joint Venture forma
Day 4
General Average Calculations
Day 5
Past Paper
ACTIVITIES
1. Class exercise (Names and Definitions)
2. Case study
ASSESSMENT
Informal test
NOTES
To replace a ship or to repair damage to a ship can cost a lot of money, even millions of dollars. Similarly, to
replace damaged or lost cargo (which in some cases can be of higher value than the ship) can also be very
expensive, while the consequences of a serious accident (e.g. an oil spill) can cost billions of dollars in extreme
cases.
A ship can be damaged or become a total loss in many ways
She can go aground
She can be involved in a collision with another ship
She can catch fire (or the cargo can catch fire)
She can collide with a jetty or a floating object such as a buoy.
She can be damaged (or sink) as a result of a severe storm. Structural damage or cracking can result from
heavy seas.
A ship can be exposed to insurance claims (lawsuits) that result from other forms of difficulty. Some examples
are given below
Her cargo can be damaged or the cargo can shift or even go overboard in a storm.
Because of malfunctioning of equipment on board, cargo may be damaged, e.g. the frozen fish in a c reefer
container is spoilt because the power to the reefer container failed while the container was aboard, or the
cable on a ship’s crane broke and cargo fell, causing damage to that cargo, other cargo or injury to people.
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A crewmember may become ill or be injured on board and the sip may have to divert to land him at the
nearest port.
A visitor to the ship may be injured while on board.
A ship may break down and have to be towed into port. The cost of chartering a tug to tow her can run to
a large sum.
A ship may be responsible for oil pollution, such as an oil spill while bunkering, or an oil spill might cause if
the ship has an accident. Cleaning up a large oil spill and other damage caused by an oil spill can cost
billions of dollars!
ACTIVITY1
On her voyage from Brisbane (Australia) to Mombasa (Kenya), the bulker Sea Master (value $36 million) hits a
drifting container that makes a small hole below the waterline in number one hold that becomes flooded. She
diverts to Darwin (Australia) where repairs are carried out. The value of the cargo is $100 per ton. The cargo in
number one hold is declared unfit for animal consumption and is discharged at Darwin where it will be destroyed.
She is ballasted accordingly before resuming her voyage to Mombasa. The entire diversion and repairs cost $1.2
million.
The container was retrieved by a salvage company and investigations reveal that it had been one of 24 containers
lost overboard from the containership Kookaburra during a severe storm.
1. Refer to the extract above.
1.1 What type of insurance covers? (2)
1.1.1The damage to Sea Master? (2)
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1.1.2 The cargo that was in the containers that fell overboard from Kookaburra?
1.1.3 The containers that sank after falling overboard form Kookaburra? (2)
1.2 The damage to Sea Master was caused by a floating container. Whose insurance will eventually
pay for each of the following?
1.2.1 The damage to Sea Master? (2)
1.2.2 The damaged the cargo in Number 1 hold aboard Sea Master?
1.3 General average is declared.
1.3.1 Who declares general average? (Owner or Charterer or Agent) (2)
ACTIVITY 2
On her voyage from Brisbane (Australia) to Mombasa (Kenya), the bulker Sea Master (value $36 million) hits a
drifting container that makes a small hole below the waterline in number one hold that becomes flooded. She
diverts to Darwin (Australia) where repairs are carried out. The value of the cargo is $100 per ton. The cargo in
number one hold is declared unfit for animal consumption and is discharged at Darwin where it will be destroyed.
She is ballasted accordingly before resuming her voyage to Mombasa. The entire diversion and repairs cost
$1.2 million. The container was retrieved by a salvage company and investigations reveal that it had been one
of 24 containers lost overboard from the containership Kookaburra during a severe storm.
2.1 Calculate the portion of the costs that would need to be paid by the ship owner. (The value of the cargo
is given, and note that the value of the bunkers aboard is $1.25 million. The bunkers are owned by the ship
owner.)
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2.2. Now calculate the portion that the cargo owner would have to pay towards the costs of salvage and
repair in terms of General Average. We simply substitute the value of the cargo where we have the
value of ship as the numerator in the calculation. (I.e. where we have the figure marked *)
TOPIC: INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Term 1 Week 1
Duration 4hrs Weighting
Sub-topics PRINCIPLES OF FAIR TRADE
RELATED CONCEPTS/ Fair Trade
TERMS/VOCABULARY Globalisation
Dumping
Subside
PRIOR-KNOWLEDGE/ BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
Ship registration
classification
RESOURCES
Maritime Economics grade 12Textbook
maritimesa.org
Past question papers
Sai Africa study guide
Case study articles
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ERRORS/MISCONCEPTIONS/PROBLEM AREAS
Leaners find it difficult to interpret the concept of dumping
METHODOLOGY
TEACHER
DAY 1
Discusses and explains the concept of fair trade and globalisation
Name and discusses the principles of fair trade
DAY 2
Define and explains the concepts globalisation
Briefly discusses the reasons of globalisation
Briefly explains and discusses the concept of dumping
DAY 3
States discusses the subsidies that prevent fair trade
DAY 4
Describing the effects of international trade on employment and on the local shipping industry
LEARNER
Involve in class discussions
Give responds to questions asked
Asks questions of clarity
Do their assessment (classwork and homework)
ASSESSMENT
Defining of concepts
Mentioning of principles
Describing the effects
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NOTES
Concept Explanation
Fair Trade Trade between developed and developing countries is fair in that the developing
countries get an equal chance and a fair price is paid for goods so that workers earn
a living wage
Human Rights A basic right that each person living has, for example the right to life and food
Dumping markets Products that were meant for somewhere else are sold in a country upsetting local
production
Subsidy The government supplements the production costs by offering reductions on services
or pays over a sum to help the manufacturers
Customs and Excise Levies the Government imposes on imported goods
Notes
Fair Trade and Human Rights
People in developing countries like those in Africa and Asia often work for low wages or as subsistence farmers
farming crops that are sold cheaply so they remain poor. People from wealthy overseas countries may exploit
them by buying their goods really cheaply in order to become richer. Because the people in developing countries
need the money, they accept this.
Fair trade is when producers in developing countries are paid a fair price for their goods by the buyers in
developed countries.
The key principles of fair trade include:
Trading practices are fair and not one-sided.
Prices paid are fair and workers to earn enough to meet their day-to-day needs.
Payments are often made in advance to ensure the supplier can fulfil orders.
Producers and workers have a voice in organisations that look after their rights
Safe working conditions, non-discrimination and welfare of children are ensured
Dumping or flooding markets with cheap products
Some international companies or countries want to get rid of goods that were rejected by other countries, they
then flood the market of a developing country with “cheap” products. However this undermines the local
industry and may lead to job losses.
Example
Up until 2014 South Africa had its own thriving chicken industry providing food for the country and many jobs.
However Brazil was unable to sell her chickens in the US and Europe due to food safety concerns so the country
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flooded the South African market with cheaper chickens than our local suppliers could produce. This forced
many of our producers out of business and resulted in over 6 000 people losing their jobs.
State Subsidies and Fair Trade
Countries may subsidise certain industries. This means that they offer these industries benefits such as
cheaper electricity, lower taxes or reducing customs and excise on certain goods. This makes these
businesses profitable where they may not have been without this. The government does this to keep jobs and
to protect industries that are seen as important.
A portion of the cost of car manufacture and the customs and excise of importing car parts and exporting cars
is subsidised by the S.A. Government
Source Mail and Guardian: S.A motor industry’s sweet deal 1st Feb 2019
In South Africa the motor industry is subsidised as it employs many people, and brings in revenue from exports.
These motor industry subsidies have a positive impact in South Africa on shipping, as car parts are imported
and cars are exported keeping harbours like Durban and Port Elizabeth busy giving work to stevedores, tug
masters, ship brokers, customs officials, marine insurance surveyors and so on. Other transport sectors are
stimulated too as cars are transported by road and rail to the harbours.
Subsidies can prevent fair trade working against developing countries such as South Africa. In Europe farmers
are heavily subsidised, this means for example that fruit produced in Spain can be sold more cheaply in the
United Kingdom than South African fruit which negatively affects our fruit industry. This impacts on other sectors,
for example there would be less need for reefers from South Africa to the UK so shipping too is affected.
Customs and excise duties can be used to protect local industry that are seen as important to the country.
An example of this is the clothing industry. There have been job losses through cheap imports from India and
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China so the government places high import duties on these items to encourage local production. Often the
government does this to protect other linked industries. For example, import duties on clothes not only protects
clothing manufacturers but textile manufacturers and designers as well.
1.3 The Effect of International Trade on Local Employment Opportunities
Trade is important to the economy of a country.
1. It allows for imports of goods that we cannot produce ourselves example, we cannot run the
country without oil which we import
2. It allows for imports of goods that are used in local industries, for example we import palm oil for the
manufacture of soap, and cocoa for the manufacture of chocolate, these industries create jobs
3. It allows for the export of goods we have produced such as cars which creates jobs
4. It encourages the transport industry creating huge numbers of jobs in trucking, in harbours, and directly in
shipping
When trade declines such as during the COVID-19 pandemic then the economy shrinks and jobs are lost. Not
only that but there is less tax paid which means that the Government has less money to spend on development
programmes which means further job losses.
Activity 1
Match column A and B by writing only the corresponding letter. Example:1.1-K
Column A Column B
1.1 Subsidy A A basic right that each person living has, for example the right to life and food
1.2 Customs and Excise B The government supplements the production costs by offering reductions on
services or pays over a sum to help the manufacturers
1.3 Fair Trade C Levies the government imposes on imported goods
1.4 Human Rights D Products that were meant for somewhere else are sold in a country upsetting local
production
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1.5 Dumping markets E Trade between developed and developing countries is fair in that the
developing countries get an equal chance and a fair price is paid for goods so
that workers earn a living wage
Solutions
1.1 B
1.2 C
1.3 E
1.4 A
1.5 D
ACTIVITY 2
R10m worth of fake Nike, Lacoste items seized in Western Cape blitz. Cape Town - Customs officials of the SA
Revenue Service (SARS) seized suspected counterfeit goods worth more than R10 million in the Western Cape
over the weekend. "SARS Customs officials intercepted suspected counterfeit clothing and shoes valued at
approximately R10 722 364 in the Western Cape over the weekend," SARS said in a statement. "Customs
officials decided to search a truck carrying two vessel containers, one 20ft, the other 40ft, en route to
Johannesburg from Cape Town. "After opening the 20ft container, officers discovered what seemed to be
second-hand truck tyres and rims. "They then opened the 40ft container where they found heavy machinery,
heavy boxes of unbranded goods, rubber sheets etc.
"However, further inspections revealed boxes containing branded clothing and footwear hidden at the back of
the container. "There was a total of 86 boxes containing the following brands and quantities:
* 1500 pairs Lacoste Takkies, 2200 pairs Nike Takkies, 1936 Adidas T-shirts, 96 pairs John Foster shoes "The
goods were confiscated and detained for further investigation," SARS said.
SOURCE IOL @TheCapeArgus
2.1 Dumping of counterfeit goods affect our domestic market, it can affect the revenue earnings of a
country and can cause job losses.
2.1.1 Explain the term Dumping? (4)
Some companies (or even countries) may wish to get rid of products that were meant to go to a particular
country but were rejected because of quality or for other reasons.
To sell the rejected product, a company (or country) may sell it elsewhere at a far cheaper price. This has
the effect of lowering the price of that product in the receiving country – to the detriment of that country’s own
producers.
2.1.2 How can the government protect our local clothing market from trade dumping? (6)
Providing subsidies
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Imposing duties
Tax the imported goods
2.1.3 The World Fair Trade Organisation have created 10 principles of trade to ensure that human rights are
protected and job opportunities are created, list 5 principles of fair trade. (10)
Opportunities for disadvantaged producers
Transparency and accountability
Fair trade practices
Fair payment
No child labour, no force labour
No discrimination, gender equity, freedom of association
Good working conditions
Capacity building
Promote fair trade
Respect for the environment
2.1.4 What type of vessel was used to bring in these counterfeit goods from China? (2)
Containership
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