Environmental Risks in Maritime Logistics: A Detailed Investigation

This report investigates the environmental risks associated with maritime logistics, particularly within the Australian context. It examines the impact of marine transport on the ocean environment, including pollution from oil spills, sound pollution, and chemical contamination. The research employs a positivism philosophy and descriptive research approach, utilizing primary data collection through questionnaires and interviews, alongside both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques. The methodology includes a probability and non-probability sampling technique with a sample size of 103, ensuring ethical considerations such as consent and data protection. The report aims to identify environmental risks, analyze their vulnerability, investigate challenges in policy implementation, and recommend strategies for mitigating these risks. The research questions address the specific environmental risks, vulnerability assessments, and challenges in implementing integrated decision support, providing a comprehensive analysis of the issues and potential solutions in the field of maritime logistics and environmental protection.

INVESTIGATE ENVIRONMENTAL
RISKS IN MARITIME LOGISTICS
Name of the Student
Name of the University

Research background
• In Australia, 99% of the export is based on sea
transport (Infrastructure.gov.au., 2018).
• Australian Maritime Safety Authority handles the
marine transport portfolio in Australia
• The primary role of this body is safety and
protection of the marine environment
• They also regulates actions of seafarers in
Australian waters

Research background contd.
• Oil spills from transport of oils to port resulted in ocean
pollution
• Sound pollution also arise due to the movement of ships that
impacts the marine animals
• Contamination of ocean water due to toxins and poisonous
chemicals is responsible for threat of extinction of many
marine creatures
• Increasing in marine tourism also raises the risk of ocean
pollution
Impact of marine transport on the ocean environment

Research background contd.
• The legislation Navigation Act 2012 provides international
conventions to Australia
• National Law- Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial
Vessel) National Law Act 2012 is also implemented
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) on Commercial Vessel
Safety
• The regulation for maintenance of domestic commercial
vessels is done by Council of Australian Governments
(COAG) Ministers
Actions taken for improving the marine environment

Research Objectives
• To identify the environmental risks involved in the
maritime logistics
• To critically analyze the vulnerability of risks
including workforce and identity adaptation
measures
• To investigate challenges in implementing policy and
practice and integrated decision support
• To recommend strategies for mitigating
environmental risks in the maritime logistics

Research Questions
• What are the environmental risks involved in the
maritime logistics?
• What is the vulnerability of risks including
workforce and identity adaptation measures?
• What are the challenges in implementing policy and
practice and integrated decision support?

Research Methodology
• Research Philosophy is used for gaining in-depth
knowledge on the research topic through data
collection method
• Three types- positivism, interpretivism and realism
• This research will utilize positivism philosophy
Research Philosophy

Research Methodology
contd.
• Research purpose refers to the process using which
all the research questions is answered.
• Two types- Descriptive and Exploratory
• In this research descriptive research approach is
followed
Research Design

Research Methodology
contd.
• The process of collecting data for the research is data collection
process
• Two types- Primary data collection and Secondary data collection
• This research will utilize Primary data collection method
• The data is collected through questionnaire comprised of 10
questions
• Interview method will also be considered to the managers of the
same industry for getting more knowledge on their initiative to
protect the marine environment
Data Collection Technique

Research Methodology
contd.
• The evaluation of the collected data is known s data analysis technique
• Two types of data collection method- Quantitative and Qualitative data
analysis technique
• This research will focus on both quantitative and qualitative data
analysis technique
• Concept of central tendencies will be used for analyzing the data
through mean, median, mode and standard deviation
• The data representation of the outcome will be done through graphs and
tables
Data Analysis Technique

Research Methodology
contd.
• Process in selecting the sample size for the research is known as
sampling technique
• Two types of sampling technique- probability and non- probability
sampling technique
• This research will follow probability and non- probability sampling
technique using simple random sampling
• The number of sample size will be 103 in number
• 100 of the total research respondents are employees of companies have
maritime logistics and the remaining 3 are the managers of the same
industry
Sampling Technique

Research Methodology
contd.
• All the respondent are provided a consent form
• Research data will be protected under the legislation
of Data Protection Act 1998
• Research will it be published and tampered until
completing it
Research Ethics