The premise behind this project is to analyze U.S. maritime security after the terrorist attacks of 9/11 by analyzing key legislative acts, the United States Coast Guard, the Customs and Borders Protection agency, and key maritime security initiatives . . .

This paper breaks down the factors, effects, and steps taken in regards to the overcapacity in the container shipping industry. Presented in this paper is a detailed explanation on how becoming an Independent carrier is a unique opportunity for ZIM Co . . .

Oceanographic instruments are expensive, yet essential tools for conducting research on critical environmental processes. Modern trends in technological advancement and inexpensive electronics would suggest that oceanographic instruments should be bec . . .

Over the last decade the capacity of containerships has nearly doubled, as shipping lines compete to reach for maximum economies of scale. Economies of scale, however, is only achieved when a vessel is sailing at full capacity. A weak economy has forc . . .

The operations at port terminals are under consent examination, consistently investigating the various operational challenges effecting efficiency and performance. In a study to identify the consequences of vessel bunching, vessels that arrive within . . .

As a shortage of willing and qualified mariners grips the tugboat industry, companies are having an increasingly difficult time filling billets on their boats. In order to rectify this situation, tugboat companies must recognize the factors that contr . . .

The Port of San Diego has recently been criticized for its ineffective management of illegal passenger charter operations, especially regarding small passenger vessels between 22-75ft in length). Illegal passenger charters are not permitted by the Por . . .

Subject: This paper examines the current ailing state of the maritime industry in the United States; with a primary focus on the large tonnage ocean going vessels. Retaining a prominent maritime industry is a key component to the country’s well being. . . .

A Capstone Project submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the California State University – Maritime Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management with a specialization . . .

Landlocked countries rely on neighboring coastal countries to complete the transactions of international trade. These coastal countries play a significant role for the landlocked countries, as they serve as the hub for receiving transit consignments a . . .