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Abstract
Fogg, Jeth Al
Cruise
ship port planning factors
Ph.D.,
Florida International University, 2001, 126 pages
The predictions
contained within this dissertation suggest further rapid growth of the
cruise
industry and the requirement for additional cruise ship berthing
worldwide. The
factors leading to the tremendous growth in the cruise marketplace are
identified and individually addressed. Unfortunately, planning factors
associated with the design and construction of cruise ship seaports are
not
readily available and methods to manage this growth have not been
addressed.
This dissertation provides accurate and consolidated planning factors
essential
for comprehensive consideration of cruise ship requirements and design
of
growing cruise ship ports. The consolidation of these factors results
in faster
and better informed choices for the port owner/operator with regard to
port
expansion. Furthermore, this dissertation proposes development of new
systems
to better manage increasing passenger and ship traffic. If implemented,
this will
result in optimized port systems providing a greater level of service
to
passengers and port authorities while simultaneously minimizing
environmental
and economic impact.
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