Introduction to Marine Surveying Profession Assignment 1: The global shipping industry Purpose

Introduction to Marine Surveying Profession

Assignment 1: The global shipping industry

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to provide a framework within which you can:

Demonstrate an understanding of the cargo inspection market and its connection with the global shipping industry, the parties involved and how the cargo surveying profession is dependent of the shipping industry.

1.

The cargo surveying profession plays an important supporting role to the many parties, stakeholders and regulatory bodies in the global commercial sector of the shipping industry.

Identify the parties involved in the shipping industry and explain their roles.

Explain the role of the regulatory bodies involved in the shipping industry.

2.

Cargo inspection market in Asia Pacific is to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period 2018-2023.

Identify the tree key players in this market and their points of strength.

Which trade associations are committed to the regulation of the legal contracts in the agriculture industry and in the international grain trade?

Cargo inspection services ensure the quality and safety of a product, according to which international standards they should be carried out.

What are the market dynamics, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges, and their current impact on the cargo inspection market?

Explain how cargo inspection services carried by the key players can include agro-commodities risk management.

What are the phases comprises in the cargo inspection value chain.

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Please ensure each assignment and task number is clearly identified at the start of the answer, as shown below.

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