I would like to extend my gratitude to Dr. Gamal A. Mokhtar, President
of The Arab Academy for Science & Technology (AAST) in Alexandria, Dr. M.A. Aziz,
Head, Training Institutions Support Section, Technical Co-operation Division -
International Maritime Organization (United Nations), Dr. W.F. Abu El Atta, Senior
Lecturer - Department of Maritime Studies - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Dr. R.
Sarkis, President Assistant (AAST), for their guidance and invaluable suggestions, their
genuine concern throughout doing this paper work.
I would also like to express my thanks to Ms. N.A. Hamid, Information
Specialist, President Office (AAST) for her great help in typing and reviewing the
manuscript.
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