Port Management

(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The course allows participants to learn about how Singapore manages its ports with emphasis on planning, organising and use of resources to ensure the highest service levels to port users.

The topics include:

• Introduction to Singapore 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
• IT applications to improve port efficiency
• Human resource development
• Teambuilding and communication
• Open discussions and site visits

Applicants should be:

• Mid to senior level port officials with at least three years of experience
• Nominated by their respective Governments
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health