Handout 11 Flashcards
nature of the crew working on ships
multinational
shipping industry is classified according to the following characteristics
• Type of vessels/ships
• Market sector
• The cargo which it carries
This consists of vessels that can transport large quantities of bulk liquid and dry cargoes. Raw materials such as oil, grain, ores, and coal are usually loaded and occupy most of the transporting capacity of the vessel.
Bulk shipping
consists of vessels that transport general cargo of smaller volumes through predetermined schedules and routes. It is less flexible compared to bulk shipping because of the structure of where it operates
Liner shipping
consists of vessels that transport goods that require special conditions in handling, loading, and discharge. It applies the principle of “one vessel, one cargo” as the quantities are loaded in units and not in bulk. Some of these are motor vehicles, forestry products, refrigerated foods, and liquid gas
Specialized shipping
This type of shipping is entirely different from the previous three (3) in terms of organization. However, the market sector it serves is not entirely different as those who use this
service do not share common characteristics. The demand varies depending on the purpose of travel.
Passenger shipping
specially designed vessels for providing recreational voyages to passengers.
Cruise ships
vessels that carry passengers and vehicles on regular routes and timetable that links two (2) or more ports. It can also be referred to as Roll-on, Roll-off (RORO)
Ferry boats
These vessels have limited capacity but can travel at higher speeds. It has a doublebottom, which is an underwater part of the vessel that provides greater stability for difficult weather conditions
Catamarans
high-speed vessels with inflated air-cushions on their bottom part.
Hovercrafts
smaller vessels that have limited capacity but can travel at high speeds. The body of the vessel sits on the water surface while these are submerged to lift the vessel’s
body.
Hydrofoils
an experience that can be generally described as “a vacation trip by ship.
Cruising
it is a mixture of hospitality and maritime. it is manifested through the distinct terminologies and jargons used by cruise workers.
Culture
indicate the type of operations in a vessel and the working and living conditions of the crew onboard, which is subject to international regulations.
Contracts
the working environment changes from landscape to seascape. It provides an attractive experience to passengers and tackles political matters such as freedom of passage when traveling, among others.
Context
Cruise industry tend to be multinational, workers are living close with fellow workers, and they are subject to industry regulations.
Community
refers to the ship/s that will be used for cruise operations
The vessel
the labor/manpower who will handle cruise operations.
The crew
These are necessary materials that help the cruise and its operations run
Fuel and consumables
includes clerical tasks/documentation.
Administration
ratio of the customer to crew
2:1 or 3:1 (Two or
three customers are served by one crew
member)
The cruise product offers an extensive mix of experiences through the products that are unique to each guest on board.
Heterogeneity
Cruise products are perishable and, if not sold, considered as a loss
Inelasticity
The cruise product is a series of services put together to form the whole cruise experience.
Complementary
Cruise lines offer different types of these to their guests, ranging from a simple cabin to penthouse suites, all depending on the vessel size and capacity. Some types may also include some form of entertainment and upgraded facilities such as television, jacuzzi, and balconies with furniture, among others.
Accommodation
Cruise ships are usually viewed as a place to enjoy good food and good company, in which it offers a variety of these to its guests.
Food and Beverage
is a flexible dining service that offers various food and cuisines to passengers. It is usually set up as a long table extending from one side to the other and is designed to serve a large number of guests.
Buffet
Cruise lines have these which varies in terms of the type of services.
ServIce types may depend on the brand of the cruise line and guest expectations.
Restaurant
This establishment offers a variety of drinks such as cocktails, wines, liquor, and beers to guests, and is usually busy after dinner hours.
Bar
This element of cruise products offers activities to guests.
Entertainment
Serves as the venue for several headline entertainment activities such as musical extravaganzas, comedy clubs, magic shoes, and the like. This provides the largest venue that gathers guests altogether.
Theatres
There are daily events in cruise ships that provide some form of entertainment activities, usually published in the ship's newspaper or bulletin board.
Daytime activity program
Usually held at theatres and performed by musicians. It can also provide support to the ship's bars and lounges for music needs. these are operated by technicians
who brocure and show movies
Music and cinema
This consists of onboard sport and recreation activities such as skiing, golf, scuba, windsurfing, and the like
Leisure products
- This element adds value to the cruise experience through tours that are conducted when ashore. It can range from traveling by foot to by coach, depending on the port of destination.
Cruise companies mav use a third-partv option (tour providers\ or have a tour operator of their own
Shore excursions
This element is usually provided through an arrangement from companies/professionals specializing in such. There are well-known providers that operate on cruise ships and offer treatments such as massage, hairstyling, yoga, manicure, and pedicure.
Wellness
- This is the element of the cruise product that lets guests purchase certain items on board, such as jewelry, apparel, gift items, and delicacies, among others.
Shops
Some cruise lines provide this to meet their guests' desire to gamble and feel a little bit of action and excitement onboard.
Casinos
- This includes large ships that can carry both passengers and vehicles.
Roll-On, Roll-Off (RORO)
This includes small boats that usually operate on rivers or other smaller water areas.
Water taxi
- This includes ships that are designed to carry train wagons and railway vehicles.
Train ferry
These are the primary mode of intercontinental transport during the 19th century.
Ocean Liners
This includes small ships used for leisure such as parties, watersports activities, or simple relaxation.
Yacht
This level of service is usually integrated with the land transportation system, common in destinations with waterfront areas such as ports and rivers.
Urban
- Ferry services in this level supplements the regional road networks, especially in archipelagos and coastline areas. It serves both passengers and freight using larger vessels.
National/Regional
Operators in this level of ferry service comply with distinct requirements and regulations depending on the territories they intend to cross.
Cross-border
often mistaken for ports, which is just described in the passage above. these are described as land areas or structures designed to protect port areas from winds, currents, and waves, allowing for port activities to occur. It can be natural or artificial, although most of its configuration possesses both elements.
Harbor
it is an area of land or structure where vessels are parked and their passengers cargo are loaded unloaded There are varieties of wall types used depending on the cost, durability, and conditions of the site.
Quay walls
It is a free-standing structure built like a walkway extending to the sea/ocean. It allows the parking of vessels on both sides.
Jetty/Wharf
It is a narrow structure that is resistant to forces from water currents and is used for parking vessels. these are flooded when vessels are being used and dewatered when vessels are stored.
Dry docks
These are structures with a sloping paved surface that is used for launching small vessels. The ramp's measurement usually goes from the level of the land surface towards the top point below the low tide water level that provides enough depth to let the vessel float when launched.
boat ramps
