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/ UNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA
FACULTY OF MARITIME STUDIES
ECTS System
Course Description
Course code
Course of study / SEAPORT MANAGEMENT

General Course Description

Study programme / Nautical Studies and Maritime Transport Technology
Year of study / 2 (BSC Degree Course) / Semester ( modular) basis / IV
Course status / Core / Elective / X / Knowledge forSTCWcovered tasks
Length of course organized / Semester basis / X / Modular basis / Trimester basis

Course Objectives

The adoption of necessary knowledge in the field of organization and management of seaports, with particular attention to familiarization of students with: the specificity of port management of state and county significance in Croatia, management models of seaports in the world, determining the hinterland areas, port functions, organizations designs, economic indicators and other factors of which depends what will be the business of each port.

Learning Outcomes

After finishing this course students will be able to do the following:
  1. Define and interpret basic terms of port and port system
  2. Describe the features of the port as creator of multiplicative effects
  3. Distinguish types of sea ports
  4. Explain trends of port development
  5. Argument the importance and influence of certain phenomenon(globalization, computerization...) on the development and competitiveness of the port
  6. Analyze and apply basic economic thesison individual cases of port practices (the calculation of the cost of travel, freight, etc.).

Course Outline & Topics

THE ROLE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF PORTS. Definition of port, classification of ports and port terminology.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF PORTS. Development of ports since ancient times to today.
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME TRANSPORT AND PORT. Development of the international maritime trade and development of ports as a result of increasedmaritime transport of goods.
RELEVANT FACTORS TO THE ROLE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PORT.Natural port benefits. Technical port benefits. Labour organization in port. Customs regime. Tariffs and tariff policy. Economic strength of port hinterland. The role of state in development of ports and measures of port policy. Political relations.
GRAVITATIONAL PORT ZONES. The term and meaning of port gravitational zone. Relevant indicators for sizing the gravitational zone. Methods for determining the size of gravitational zone.
PORT FUNCTIONS. Traffic, trade and industrialport function.
PARTICIPANTS IN PORT BUSINESS. Administrative authorities and economic subjects.
ORGANIZATION OF PORT SYSTEM COMPONENTS. Determining the regionsand port specialization.
PORT POLICY AND PORT BUSINESS POLICY. Types of port management.
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OF PORT SYSTEM. Methodology of development planning of ports. Forecast of port traffic. Financial and economic evaluation of the plan. The types of development plans. Long-term, medium-term and short-term plans.
ORGANIZATION OF WORK IN THE PORT. The term and types of cargo in the port. Traffic-technological process in the port. The documents in the port business. Daily operational planning. Improving traffic-technological processes and operating systems in the port. Congestion port.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS OF BUSINESS SUCCESS. Determining the value of port services. Port charges and tariffs, port revenues. Costs in the port business. Labour productivity. Business efficiency. Operating profitability.

Development of general competences

Developing knowledge in students which will allow them to rapidly integrate into the business tasks in ports.

Development of specific competences

Communication skills (the skills of writing reports), teamwork skills and information management skills.

Evaluation and assessment of learning outcomes

Activity / ECTS / Learning outcomes / Student activity / Methods of evaluation / Credits
Course attendance / 1 / 1-6
Practical work sessions (fieldwork) / 1 / 6
Continuous assessment of knowledge / 1 / 1-6 / I. Written exam / Points at written exams are converted to the assessment points / 35
1 / 1-6 / II. Written exam / 35
Final exam / 2 / 1-6 / Written exam / Answers are pointed / 30
Total: / 6 / 100
Comments

Main Reading for Course

  1. Jugović; A.: Upravljanje morskom lukom, Pomorski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, 2013.
  2. Kesić, B.: Ekonomika luka, Pomorski fakultet, Rijeka 2003. (dio)

Supplementary Reading

  1. Kesić, B., Jugović, A.: Menadžment pomorskoputničkih luka, Pomorski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, 2006.
  2. Wayne, K.Talley: Port Economics, Routledge – Taylor and Francis Group, London and New York, 2009. (i novija)

Lectures on foreign language

Timetable & Allocation of Credits

ECTS –coefficientof students workload / 6
Number of weeks per semester / 15
Contact hours per week / Lectures / 2
Practical work sessions / seminars / 1
Other
Total contact hours / Lectures / 30
Practical work sessions / seminars / 15
Other
Total time - field trips
Total hours of student workload (including anticipatedtime for taking the exam). / 120

Prerequisites for Course Registration

Course registration is allowed upon successful completion of:
Students are eligible to take the exam upon: / Student who is not present at lectures andpractical work sessions more than 70% of total hours is not allowed to take the exam.

Quality Assurance

Quality assurance system of educational process is in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 system as implemented on Faculty of Maritime Studies Rijeka. Analyse of exams is carried out annually. Students’ evaluation is carried out each semester (more details provided in part describing organization of the Faculty).

Correspondence and Correlation of the Course

The course is in correspondencewith the courses from referent universities:
Maritime Academy Gdyna – Seaborne Trade
Singapore Maritime Academy – Maritime Transportation Management
Cardif Business School – Business Economics and Transport Management
Maritime and transport faculty, Portorož, Slovenia
The course is in correlation with following courses:
Trade economics
Economics in shipping
Financing in shipping
Maritime and trade politics
Shipping and port management
Maritime passenger transport

Head of Course

Title & Name / Alen Jugović
Email: / /
Institution / Faculty of Maritime Studies Rijeka
Current academic position / Associate professor
Most recent promotion to the position date / Associate professor
November, 2014.
Selected publications (books & papers) relevant for the delivery of the course
  1. Jugović, A., Komadina, N., Perić Hadžić, A.:Factors influencing the formation of freight rates on maritime shipping markets, Pomorstvo: journal of maritime studies. 29 (2015) , 1; 23-29.
  2. Kovačić, M., Gračan, D., Jugović, A.: The Scenario Method of Nautical Tourism Development – a Case Study of Croatia, Pomorstvo: journal of maritime studies. 29 (2015) , 2; 125-132.
  3. Kovačić, M., Markelj, M., Jugović, A.:Cultural and Historical Resources as a Crucial Factor for Sustainable Tourism Development, Case Study of Lighthouses in the Northern Adriatic, Academica Turistica, Tourism & Innovation Journal. Year 3 (2015) , No.1-2;47-52.
  4. Mrvica A., Jugović, A., Kovačić, M.: The Role and Applicability of Multi-criteria Procedures in the Function of Defining the Model for Connecting the Mainland and Islands and Islands in Between, Pomorstvo: journal of maritime studies. 29 (2015) , 2; 156-164.
  5. Perić Hadžić, A., Jugović, A., Perić, M.: Criteria for the management partnership model in Croatian seaports, Ekonomska istraživanja, 28 (2015) ; 226-242.
  6. Sciozzi, D.; Poletan Jugović, T.; Jugović, A.: Structural analysis of cruise passenger traffic in the world and in the Republic of Croatia, Pomorstvo: journal of maritime studies. 29 (2015) , 1; 8-15.
  7. Jugović, A.; Zubak, A.; Kovačić, M.: Nautički turizam u Republici Hrvatskoj u funkciji razvoja destinacije, Pomorski zbornik. 47-48 (2014) ; 61-72.
  8. Jugović, A., Žanić Mikuličić, J., Maglić, L.: Impact of External Costs on The Implementation of Motorways of the Sea System, Pomorstvo: Scientific Journal of Maritime Research. 28 (2014) , 1; 17-21.
  9. Stojanović, M.; Poletan Jugović, T.; Jugović, A.:Indicators of Passenger Flows Movements on the World and Mediterranean Cruise Market, Pomorstvo: journal of maritime studies. 28 (2014) , 2; 40-48.
  10. Jugović, A:; Schiozzi, D.: Comparative Analysis of Concessions on Maritime Domain in Ports of Regional Significance in Croatia and Italy, Pomorstvo: journal of maritime studies. 27 (2013) , 2; 299-312.
  11. Oblak, R.; Bistričić, A.; Jugović, A.:Javno privatno partnerstvo - model upravljanja morskim lukama Republike Hrvatske, Management: Journal of Contemporary Management Issues. 18 (2013) , 1; 79-102.
  12. Jugović, A.:Public Administration – Main Factor in Successful Management of Coastal Area Development in Republic of Croatia,Interdisciplinary description of complex systems. 10 (2012) , 1; 16-27.
  13. Jugović, A.; Lončar, S.; Jolić, N.: Possible Models of County Sea Port Management in the Republic of Croatia, Pomorstvo: journal of maritime studies, 26 (2012) , 1; 45-62.
  14. Smojver, Ž.; Jugović, A.; Perić Hadžić, A.: Implementation of “Ecobonus” Project in the Republic of Croatia, Pomorstvo : journal of maritime studies, 26 (2012) , 1; 95-11.
  15. Bistričić, A.; Jugović, A.; Kuzman, Z.: Uloga brodskog menadžmenta u poslovanju brodarskih poduzeća, Pomorstvo: journal of maritime studies. 25 (2011) , 1; 29-44.
  16. Jugović, A.; Bistričić, A.; Perić Hadžić, A.: Organization of Croatian County Seaports Management System,Management : journal of contemporary management issues. 16 (2011) , 2; 43-68.
  17. Jugović, A.; Debelić, B.; Brdar, M.: Priobalno prometno povezivanje u Europi – Čimbenik održivog razvoja prometnoga sustava Republike Hrvatske, Pomorstvo: Scientific Journal of Maritime Research. 25 (2011) , 1; 109-125.
  18. Jugović, A.; Hess, S.; Poletan Jugović, T.: Traffic Demand Forecasting for Port Services, Promet - Traffic & Transportation. 23 (2011) , 1; 59-69.
  19. Jugović, A.; Kovačić, M.; Perić Hadžić, A.: Sustainable development model for nautical tourism,Tourism and hospitality management. 17 (2011) , 2; 175-186.
  20. Kolanović, I.; Dundović, Č.; Jugović, A.:Model kvalitete lučke usluge sa stajališta korisnika,Promet. 23 (2011) , 6; 495-502.
  21. Perić Hadžić, A.; Tijan, E.; Jugović, A.:Regional Research-driven Marine Clusters,Journal of China‐USA Business Review. 10 (2011) , 11; 1115-1125.
  22. Radonja, R.; Jugović, A.:Shipowners Business Policy in the Context of Development in Environmental Legislation,Pomorstvo: Scientific Journal of Maritime Research. 25 (2011) , 2; 319-341.
  23. Jugović, A., Kovačić M., Saftić, D.,: Choice of destination, accommodation and transportation in times of economic crisis, Tourism and Hospitality Management – International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2010., Opatija, Wien, Thessaloniki, str. 165-180. ISSN: 1330-7533; UDK: 338.48+640.4
  24. Jugović, A., Perić, A., Kolanović, I.: Principles for Management and Development of Sea Passenger Ports, Promet-Traffic & Transportation Scientific Journal on Traffic and Transportation Reserach, 18 (2006), 1, Sveučilište u Zagrebu Fakultet prometnih znanosti, Zagreb, 2006., str. 117-122. ISSN 0353-5320; UDK: 656
  25. Perić, A., Jugović, A., Mezak, V.,:The long-term port development strategy planning elements, Pomorstvo, Journal of Maritime Studies, God. 20., 2., Pomorski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, 2007., str. 9-22. ISSN 1332-0718; UDK: 656.615; 001.8
  26. Jugović, A.: Prilog decentralizaciji upravljanja lukama otvorenim za javni promet od županijskog značaja, Pomorstvo, Journal of Maritime Studies, God. 21., 1., Pomorski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, 2007., str. 177-187. ISSN: 1332-0718; UDK: 351.813.12; 656.615(497.5)
  27. Jugović, A.: Town-maritime Passenger Port Interface in the Republic of Croatia – Basic Factor of their Successful Development, Tourism and Hospitality Management – An International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 13, 2007., No. 3, Opatija, Wien, Thessaloniki, str. 701-710. ISSN: 1330-7533; UDK: 338.48+640.4; 338656.615(497.5)
  28. Jugović, A., Hess, S., Poletan, T.: Traffic demand forecasting for port services, Promet-Traffic & Transportation Scientific Journal on Traffic and Transportation Reserach, 23(2011), 1, Sveučilište u Zagrebu Fakultet prometnih znanosti, Zagreb, 2011., pp. 59-69. ISSN: 0353-5320; UDK: 656
  29. Jugović, A., Sersić, V., Debelić, B.: Gospodarsko interesno udruženje lučkih uprava, Pomorstvo: Journal of maritime studies, God. 23, br. 2, Pomorski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, 2009., str. 459-476. ISSN: 1332-0718; UDK: 656.615.012.32(497.5)
  30. Jugović, A., Bistričić, A., Debelić, B.: Economic effects of privatization of public services sector in the Republic of Croatia emphasising maritime-passenger traffic, Ekonomska istraživanja, Vol 23, No. 4, Sveučilište „Jurja Dobrila“ – Odjel za ekonomiju i turizam, Pula 2010., str. 114-126. ISSN: 1331-677X; UDK: 338.246.025.88:338.465(497.5)>:656.61.072.4
  31. Jugović, A., Lončar, S.: Model racionalnog upravljanja pomorskoputničkim lukama Republike Hrvatske, Ekonomska misao i praksa, God. XVII, No. 1., Sveučilište u Dubrovniku, Dubrovnik, 2008, str. 3-26. ISSN: 1330 – 1039; UDK. 656.6(519.8)Potreba i opravdanost izgradnje pomorsko-putničkog terminala u Rijeci, / Kesić B. Zbornik radova Pomorskog fakulteta. – ISSN 1330-0938. – 7, Rijeka 1993 pp13.
  32. Kesić, B., Jugović, A.: Povijesni razvoj putničkih luka, Kraljica mora, Udruga pomorskih kapetana i časnika Sjevernog Jadrana, rijeka, 2005., str. 18-20.
  33. Kesić, B., Jugović, A.: Menadžment pomorskoputničkih luka, Sveučilišni udžbenik, Sveučilište u Rijeci, Liber d.o.o., Rijeka, 2006.
  34. Kesić, B., Jugović, A.: Trendovi razvoja pomorskoputničkih luka Republike Hrvatske, 12. Međunarodni znanstveni skup Društvo i tehnologija, Zadar, 2005., aktivno sudjelovao.

Other competences relevant for the delivery of the course
The most significant projects relevant to the execution of course:
1)Rijeka Gateway Project - World Bank & Republika Hrvatska/Lučka uprava Rijeka/Hrvatske ceste/Hrvatske autoceste, Rijeka, 2001. - 2003.
2)Riječki prometni pravac - Uprava za pomorstvo Primorsko-goranske županije, Rijeka, 2003.
3)Stanje i smjernice razvoja ribarske infrastrukture na području Primorsko-goranske županije, Veletržnica ribe - Rijeka, Rijeka, 2008.
4)Strategija održivog razvoja cruising turizma u RH, Zajednica lučkih uprava, Zagreb, 2007.
5)Analiza stanja pomorskog putničkog prometa, Institut za turizam, Zagreb, 2008.
6)Prostorna i prometna studija šireg područja grada Splita/ Pomorski promet – Grad Split & LU Split & HAC & HC & Ministarstvo pomorstva, prometa i veza, Split-Rijeka, 2009.
7)Prostorna i prometna razvojna studija Primorsko-goranske županije i grada Rijeke/ Pomorski promet - Grad Rijeka & LU Rijeka & HAC & HC & Ministarstvo pomorstva, prometa i veza, Rijeka-Zagreb, 2010.
The most significant scientific and European projects relevant to the execution of the course:
1) „Sigurnost plovidbe i zaštita morskog okoliša u RH“,
2) „Koordinacija i integracija pomorskog i prometnog sustava RH“,
3) „Kvantitativne metode u funkciji optimalnog upravljanja pomorskim sustavom“ i
4) „Model prometne i logističke integracije hrvatskih morskih i riječnih luka“,
5) PORTUS (Perspective On Inter-Regional Transport Unitary System) – Development of Integrated Logistics System Between the Main Central and Northern Adriatic Ports and their Connection with existing Pan-European Corridors and Axis Interreg-Cards/Phare (Istraživač i koordinator) i
6) „Developing of Motorways of Sea system in Adriatic region - AdriaticMoS“, IPA Jadranska prekogranična suradnja (project manager).
Head of practical work sessions /

Gorana Stumpf

Email: / / Web stranice
Institution / Faculty of Maritime Studies Rijeka
Current academic position / Assistant
Most recent promotion to the position date
Selected publications (books & papers) relevant for the delivery of the course
1.Šošić, I.; Stumpf, G.; Mezak, V.: Planning Cruises, Pomorstvo (Scientific Journal of Maritime Research), 28 (2014)
2.Jugović, A.; Stumpf, G.; Zubak, A.: Analysis and Evaluation of the Nautical Tourism in the Republic of Croatia and its Impact on Destination Development, 3rd M-Sphere Conference 2014, Zadar, 02.-04. 10. 2014.
3.Jugović, A.; Stumpf, G.: Studija kategorizacije luka otvorenih za javni promet pod nadležnošću upravljanja županijske lučke uprave Crikvenica, Pomorski fakultet Rijeka
4.Jugović, A.; Stumpf, G.: Opravdanost korištenja pomorskog dobra radi obavljanja lučkih djelatnosti priveza i odveza brodova, jahti i brodica na području luke otvorene za javni promet lokalnog značaja, luka Krk, grad Krk, Pomorski fakultet Rijeka
5.Jugović, A.; Stumpf, G.: Ponuda na natječaj za davanje koncesije na pomorskom dobru za gospodarsko korištenje plaže ispred Ville Medveja, općina Lovran, Pomorski fakultet Rijeka
6.Jugović, A.; Poletan Jugović, T.; Schiozzi, D.; Stumpf, G.: Studija opravdanosti davanja koncesije za gospodarsko korištenje pomorskog dobra u svrhu komercijalne namjene te pružanja usluga izvlačenja i servisa plovila na dijelu lučkog područja luke otvorene za javni promet lokalnog značaja, luka Baška, Pomorski fakultet Rijeka
7.Jugović, A.; Poletan Jugović, T.; Stumpf, G.: Studija opravdanosti davanja koncesije za gospodarsko korištenje pomorskog dobra radi obavljanja gospodarske djelatnosti opskrbe brodova, jahti i brodica gorivom u luci otvorenoj za javni promet lokalnog značaja, luka Krk, grad Krk, Pomorski fakultet Rijeka
8.Jugović, A.; Poletan Jugović, T.; Stumpf, G.: Studija opravdanosti davanja koncesije za gospodarsko korištenje pomorskog dobra radi obavljanja ostalih gospodarskih djelatnosti na dijelu lučkog područja luke otvorene za javni promet lokalnog značaja, luka Malinska, općina Malinska – Dubašnica, Pomorski fakultet Rijeka
9.Jugović, A.; Poletan Jugović, T.; Stumpf, G.: Studija opravdanosti davanja koncesije za gospodarsko korištenje pomorskog dobra radi obavljanja djelatnosti prodaje na području trajektne luke Valbiska, otok Krk, Pomorski fakultet Rijeka