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Ship Management: Theory and Practice unpacks the complexity of this crucial maritime activity by spelling out its key elements and the connections and linkages between them. Opening with an introduction and an overview of the special characteristics of ship management, the text then focuses on different strands of management. It offers dedicated chapters on strategic management, commercial management, operations management, technical management, human resource management and compliance management, weaving in numerous international examples throughout. The final chapter looks to the future, exploring the challenges facing ship management and the impact of digitalisation. Ship Management: Theory and Practice 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.

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Author:   Pengfei Zhang (Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering, Solent University, Southampton, UK) ,  Lijun Tang (University of Plymouth, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.720kg
ISBN:  

9780367532772

ISBN 10:   0367532778
Pages:   166
Publication Date:   20 September 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Adult education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table 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

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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.

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