Question 1 (500 words) (50 marks) The senior management have identified that they perceive that there exists a loss of cohesion between the staff in the office and need to identify what is taking place. They have identified you as the person to set up and chair a meeting of office staff members to discuss this perceived problem. Once the problems have been identified then it should be possible to present possible solutions to these problems. You are required to identify the persons that you want to attend this meeting and start the reasons why and set out the first draft of the agenda for the meeting. (Remember to keep the number of persons attending to a manageable set covering the diversity of the office staff employed) The Agenda for this meeting can be presented as a list of bullet points. Question 2 (500 words) (50 marks) The estimation of voyage costs can make the difference between a voyage being successful and making a profit and being unsuccessful and making a loss. Therefore it is important that you identify what costs are involved and how these are calculated. You can identify these costs by presenting a spread sheet and then writing a short note against each item. (You may use your notes to assist you in constructing this answer) It is important that your answer is laid out in a logical sequence and is easy for the reader to follow. If you want to insert numbers into the spread sheet you can do so, but please make sure that they are relevant and not extreme. The way you present your answer should be the way you would use it as a day to day tool for conducting a voyage calculation. Question 3 (500 words) (50 marks) Maritime Law and Insurance has specialists working on the topics covered by module 9. As a ship manager you need to be able to understand what is being discussed and present sound advice based on facts, not perceptions. Therefore you need to be able to present facts and arguments without personal bias. The senior management have requested that you present to them your position on one of the following two topics. This will be reviewed for future presentation to company personnel. 1. The position of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its role in International Shipping Regulation and its application? (You may choose one piece of legislation and build your answer around it) 2. What personnel working in a ship management company must understand is when there are negotiations or disputes; there is a need for lawyers to be retained to manage the situation? (You may choose an imaginary scenario and build you answer around it) Remember, you are required to answer only one of the two options given for this question! If you give two answers the first answer will be the one marked. For candidates taking the Diploma option, all Tutor Marked Assignments must be completed. There is a minimum pass mark for each assignment and candidates will be expected to reach this minimum standard. On the cover page of your assignment, could you please include the following information:  Your Name  Course Name – Diploma in Ship Management  Course Code – FLP2393 To speed the processing of assignments, please return your typed assignment by post, fax or email directly to the TMA Administrator: Post: Mrs Parmjit Gill TMA Administrator National Maritime TR North West Kent College Lower Higham Road Gravesend Kent DA12 2JJ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1322 629684 Fax: +44 (0)1322 629667 Email: [email protected] Remember to keep a copy of your completed assignment in case of loss in the post. Please also state if you would like confirmation of receipt of your assignment. If so, you must include your email address, as confirmation by post or fax is not possible. Emailing assignments will only be accepted if they are sent as attachments to the email message. There are no penalty points for late submission of assignments. Emailing assignments will only be accepted if they are sent as a single attachment to an email message. Please copy the email to yourself so that you have proof of sending, in case of any delivery problems. There is no penalty for the late submission of an assignment, provided all assessments are completed by the end of the course. You are recommended to complete each assignment by the suggested deadline date, so the marker can plan their time and return your work as quickly as possible. However, you can submit assignments at any time during the course, but a longer time period may elapse before your marked work is returned. The suggested deadline for this assignment is: 8 th July 2015 For a full list of suggested course deadlines, assessment information and grading details please see your Course Handbook and the Academic Course Handbook. These are both available on the course website. Lloyd's and the Lloyd's crest are the registered trademarks of the Society incorporated by the Lloyd's Act 1871 by the name of 'Lloyd's