EM0901 Port Management (Topic 5)

Which factor should be considered as one cost when acquiring cargo handling equipment?

• • A) New price

• • B) Maintenance cost

• • C) Purchase price and maintenance cost

• • D) Spare parts cost

The process of considering the initial cost plus the lifetime maintenance cost when evaluating equipment is known as ____ _____ _______.

A cost benefit analysis performed by a port showed that for every $1 invested in training, the port saved $_ in lost revenue.

• A) $3

• B) $4

• C) $5

• D) $6

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

• • Life cycle costing

• Prolongs equipment life

• 1. Adequate spare parts

• Regarded as an investment

• • Good maintenance

• • Considers purchase and maintenance costs

• • High level of training

• Prevents delays caused by lack of parts

How can some ports disguise poor maintenance issues?

• • A) By increasing maintenance schedules

• • B) By overinvesting in new equipment

• • C) By reducing the number of operating hours

• • D) By training more personnel

What can cause ship operators to increase their sailing speeds?

• • A) To reduce fuel expenses

• • B) To catch up with schedules

• • C) To minimize equipment usage

• • D) To reduce voyage durations

12. Poor maintenance schedules can turn minor problems into _____ (5 letters) defects.

Ports may need to construct new berths and facilities to eliminate __________ (10 letters) caused by poor maintenance.

17. Rank the following in order of their impact on port performance and profits (from most to least impactful):

• Low availability of equipment

• Low output and performance

• Additional operating cost

• Additional and unnecessary port investment

The maintenance department should focus only on repair services and not on preventive maintenance.

• True

• False