Questions: In groups of six, your task involves selecting a vessel and utilizing it as a benchmark to evaluate port productivity in a South African Sea Port. This assessment will focus on three major Port Output Indicators: 1. Berth Output (25 Marks) 2. Ship Output (35 Marks) 3. Gang Output (25 Marks) - It is expected that you recognize the limitations associated with these indicators as measures of port productivity. Additionally, you should elaborate on how these limitations are mitigated to ensure the attainment of accurate and reliable results (20 Marks). - As part of the exercise, at least a group member must have their picture taken with the selected vessel at the berth, serving as evidence of the vessel chosen for this evaluation (10 Marks). - Clearly outline the procedures employed to measure each indicator, ensuring that relevant documents are submitted or included with your submission (10 Marks). - Enumerate and succinctly elucidate the advantages derived from enhanced cargo handling performance within the framework of a South African Port (10 Marks). - Specify the equipment utilized for cargo handling at the berth and include images depicting the operations during vessel handling at the berth (15 Marks). - Explore the repercussions of port congestion. Drawing from the recent publicized articles on Durban Port congestion, briefly evaluate the efficiency of the surveyed berth (15 Marks). Total: 165 Marks

Transcript text: In groups of six, your task involves selecting a vessel and utilizing it as a benchmark to evaluate port productivity in a South African Sea Port. This assessment will focus on three major Port Output Indicators: 1. Berth Output (25 Marks) 2. Ship Output (35 Marks) 3. Gang Output (25 Marks) - It is expected that you recognize the limitations associated with these indicators as measures of port productivity. Additionally, you should elaborate on how these limitations are mitigated to ensure the attainment of accurate and reliable results (20 Marks). - As part of the exercise, at least a group member must have their picture taken with the selected vessel at the berth, serving as evidence of the vessel chosen for this evaluation (10 Marks). - Clearly outline the procedures employed to measure each indicator, ensuring that relevant documents are submitted or included with your submission (10 Marks). - Enumerate and succinctly elucidate the advantages derived from enhanced cargo handling performance within the framework of a South African Port (10 Marks). - Specify the equipment utilized for cargo handling at the berth and include images depicting the operations during vessel handling at the berth (15 Marks). - Explore the repercussions of port congestion. Drawing from the recent publicized articles on Durban Port congestion, briefly evaluate the efficiency of the surveyed berth (15 Marks). Total: 165 Marks