Assignment Brief — Assessment 1: Marine Operations Risk and Safety Management
Module Title: Marine Risk and Safety Systems
Module Code: MOPS7014
Level: 7 (Postgraduate)
Weighting: 60%
Submission Deadline: Week 8, Trimester 1
Word Count: 3,000 words (+/-10%)
Submission Format: Individual Technical Report (via Turnitin)
Assessment Task
Produce a structured technical report evaluating the operational, legal, and regulatory dimensions of risk and safety management in maritime operations. The report must:
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Analyse risk assessment methodologies applied to shipboard and port operations.
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Evaluate compliance requirements under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and SOLAS frameworks.
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Assess the integration of human factors, automation, and organisational culture in marine safety performance.
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Conduct a case-based evaluation of one maritime incident from the last ten years, identifying procedural, human, and regulatory breakdowns.
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Recommend data-driven strategies for enhancing risk control, reporting systems, and compliance verification.
Learning Outcomes
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LO1: Demonstrate systematic understanding of maritime safety management frameworks.
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LO2: Critically assess how regulatory and human factors affect risk control effectiveness.
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LO3: Apply quantitative and qualitative risk analysis techniques to maritime operations.
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LO4: Formulate improvement strategies aligned with IMO, flag state, and class society standards.
Assessment Criteria
| Criterion | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Research Quality | Relevance, accuracy, and currency of references | 20% |
| Analytical Depth | Logical integration of theory and practice | 25% |
| Application | Case analysis and regulatory evaluation | 25% |
| Technical Clarity | Accuracy, structure, and report coherence | 15% |
| Originality | Analytical independence and interpretive rigour | 15% |
Guidance
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Use Harvard referencing.
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Minimum of eight peer-reviewed academic or professional sources from 2019–2025.
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Prioritise primary sources: IMO conventions, accident investigation reports, and class society publications.
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Avoid narrative writing. Maintain analytical and technical register throughout.
Bibliography References
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Bhattacharya, S. and Tang, L. (2020). Marine safety management and human error: A systems approach. Safety Science, 130, 104876. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2020.104876
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Schröder-Hinrichs, J-U., Baldauf, M., and Ghirxi, K. (2019). Maritime safety culture: From theory to implementation. Maritime Policy & Management, 46(3), 313–328. https://doi.org/10.1080/03088839.2018.1556651
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Chauvin, C. (2021). Human factors in maritime transport: Progress and challenges. Applied Ergonomics, 97, 103542. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103542
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Lappalainen, J., Kuronen, J., and Tapaninen, U. (2022). Safety management in shipping companies: Empirical findings on ISM Code performance. WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs, 21(1), 69–91. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13437-021-00256-9
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Johnsen, S. and Veen, M. (2023). Automation, human oversight, and maritime safety governance. Ocean Engineering, 281, 114912. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2023.114912
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