,TRT2601 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE April 2025
MULTIPLE ANSWERS
Instructions
This assessment is based on the activities in the study guide.
Answer the following written questions in essay format, when
necessary. Ensure that you write enough information to earn
marks for each question.
2.1. Using your own words, discuss the factors that hinder the
growth of sea water transport.
(10 marks)
2.2. MSC Cruises is a popular cruise company that offers cruise
holidays on the oceans surrounding Africa. Its popular cruise
holidays include cruises from Cape Town to Walvis Bay in
Namibia and from Durban to Portuguese Island in Mozambique.
Visit the following links to learn about Walvis Bay and
Portuguese Island.
• Walvis Bay: httos://en.wikioedia.org/wiki/Walvis Bay •
Portuguese Island: httos://www.mscruises.co.za/our-
cruisesidestinations/south-african/mozambinue/Dortuguese-
island
, Now that you have learned about these two destinations,
identify and critically discuss the factors that contributed to the
growth of their sea water transport.
Important: 20 marks is for a discussion on Walvis Bay and
another 20 marks for a discussion on Portuguese Island.
Students are encouraged to consult other sources to LEARN
ABOUT THIS TWO DESTINTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Factors Hindering the Growth of Sea Water Transport
3. MSC Cruises and Popular Cruise Destinations
o 3.1 Walvis Bay, Namibia
o 3.2 Portuguese Island, Mozambique
4. Conclusion
1. Introduction
Sea water transport plays a crucial role in global trade and
tourism, offering a cost-effective and efficient means of moving
goods and people across continents. Despite its many
advantages, the sector faces several challenges that hinder its
growth. This assignment explores these factors while also
examining MSC Cruises, a leading cruise company that provides
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE April 2025
MULTIPLE ANSWERS
Instructions
This assessment is based on the activities in the study guide.
Answer the following written questions in essay format, when
necessary. Ensure that you write enough information to earn
marks for each question.
2.1. Using your own words, discuss the factors that hinder the
growth of sea water transport.
(10 marks)
2.2. MSC Cruises is a popular cruise company that offers cruise
holidays on the oceans surrounding Africa. Its popular cruise
holidays include cruises from Cape Town to Walvis Bay in
Namibia and from Durban to Portuguese Island in Mozambique.
Visit the following links to learn about Walvis Bay and
Portuguese Island.
• Walvis Bay: httos://en.wikioedia.org/wiki/Walvis Bay •
Portuguese Island: httos://www.mscruises.co.za/our-
cruisesidestinations/south-african/mozambinue/Dortuguese-
island
, Now that you have learned about these two destinations,
identify and critically discuss the factors that contributed to the
growth of their sea water transport.
Important: 20 marks is for a discussion on Walvis Bay and
another 20 marks for a discussion on Portuguese Island.
Students are encouraged to consult other sources to LEARN
ABOUT THIS TWO DESTINTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Factors Hindering the Growth of Sea Water Transport
3. MSC Cruises and Popular Cruise Destinations
o 3.1 Walvis Bay, Namibia
o 3.2 Portuguese Island, Mozambique
4. Conclusion
1. Introduction
Sea water transport plays a crucial role in global trade and
tourism, offering a cost-effective and efficient means of moving
goods and people across continents. Despite its many
advantages, the sector faces several challenges that hinder its
growth. This assignment explores these factors while also
examining MSC Cruises, a leading cruise company that provides
