,TRT2601 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE April 2025
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 Its Popular Cruise Destinations
o 3.1 Walvis Bay, Namibia
o 3.2 Portuguese Island, Mozambique
4. Conclusion
Introduction
Sea water transport has played a crucial role in global trade and
tourism for centuries. It offers an efficient means of
transporting goods and passengers across vast distances.
Despite its many advantages, the growth of sea water transport
is hindered by several challenges, including high operational
costs, environmental regulations, and security threats. This
assignment explores these hindrances and examines MSC
Cruises, a well-known cruise company offering popular routes
along the African coast. Specifically, the assignment looks at
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE April 2025
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 Its Popular Cruise Destinations
o 3.1 Walvis Bay, Namibia
o 3.2 Portuguese Island, Mozambique
4. Conclusion
Introduction
Sea water transport has played a crucial role in global trade and
tourism for centuries. It offers an efficient means of
transporting goods and passengers across vast distances.
Despite its many advantages, the growth of sea water transport
is hindered by several challenges, including high operational
costs, environmental regulations, and security threats. This
assignment explores these hindrances and examines MSC
Cruises, a well-known cruise company offering popular routes
along the African coast. Specifically, the assignment looks at
