Abstract
This article explored existing policies (if any) and current management structure which govern operations within the yard, examine some major challenges facing the ship maintenance and repair services in Tema Drydock and Shipbuilding Yard, Ghana, identified few drivers that impact positively on the ship repair market with particular reference to the Tema Shipyard. It concludes by proposing sustainable management and maintenance strategies for improved repair services of the yard as well as analyzing the findings obtained in the data presentation and discussion sections during the research project. The main finding is that the PSC Tema Shipyard’s ship maintenance and repair services are really overwhelmed with major challenges, representing 55% after summing up four (4) out of the seven (7) captured in the study and are threatening its sustainability, if not properly researched and addressed once and for all. As already stated, carefully analysed conclusions were drawn to effectively address these challenges, followed by suggestions for future research to forestall its cascading effects on the Ghanaian economy as a whole.
Highlights
Ship maintenance and repair industry is one of the core sectors that contributes substantially to the development of the maritime industry and the world’s economy
This research is primarily centred on some challenges, opportunities and prospects of ship maintenance and repair services of the Tema Shipyard in Ghana
For the research to achieve its intended objectives and meet the other essential recognised research requirements, questionnaires were distributed and interviews conducted with the targeted groups to solicit their understanding and expertise on the effects of the challenges facing the ship maintenance and repair services in the Tema Shipyard
Summary
The search for an economical means to facilitate trade and commerce is dated back in the ancient century. Kambase main modes: by ship, by air and by road depending largely on the factors of geographical location, costs of transport, value, which determine the actual mode Of all these three types of transportations, shipping industry is the most preferred medium of transportation in the world. The technologically advanced shipbuilding yards, have been able to build biggest vessels, because of their economies of scale, which sizes exert enormous pressure on drydocks, seaports and cargo handling facilities. Overall, these trends have thrown many challenges to both shipowners and operators about where and how their ships will be maintained in good working condition for effective performance. The answer is maintenance because it is a crucial factor in a ship’s performance which can affect the shipping company’s revenue (Alhouli, 2011, p. 18) [1]
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