POWER POINT PRESENTATIONBY

MIRZA SAIFUR RAHMANENGINEER & SHIP SURVEYOR

DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING, MINISTRY OF SHIPPINGGOVT. OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

SEMINAR ONIMPROVING MARITIME TRANSPORT

SAFETYBANGKOK, DECEMBER 2016

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

GENERAL INFORMATION• OFFICIAL NAME: The People's Republic of Bangladesh• LOCATION : Lat between 20º to 27º

Long between 88º to 93º • CAPITAL: Dhaka, Area- 1416 Sq Km.• MAJOR CITIES: Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna,

Barisal And Sylhet• POPULATION: 159 Million• AREA: 1,47,570 sq km (56,977 sq miles)• ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS: 8 Divisions, 64 Districts, 492

Upazilas, • CITY CORPORATION: 11• OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Bangla• CURRENCY: Taka (1US$ = Tk. 77.80)

GENERAL INFORMATION• Total no of river ports: 27• Total no of landing stations: 817• Total no of rescue vessel under shipping

ministry:4• Daily passenger movement from Dhaka River Port:

40,000• Daily passenger movement from Dhaka River Port

during festival: 200000• Daily no of passenger ship movement from Dhaka

River Port to different areas of the country: 70• Daily no of passenger ship movement from Dhaka

River Port to different areas of the country during festival: 120-130

• Maritime Boarder: 720 Km• Total length of the inland waterways: 24000 Km

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Total length of the inland waterways during dry season: 4000 Km (Approx.)

• Total length of the inland waterways during Monsoon: 6000 Km (Approx.)

• Annual rainfall: 2300 mm (Approx.)

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport System

Our ProductsMade in Bangladesh

RIVERS AND LAKES

• Being located at the confluence of the rivers Ganga &Brahmaputra, Bangladesh is a littoral, riverine, flood plainand deltaic country having more than 700 riverscrisscrossing the mostly flat territories of the country.

• They include hundreds of brooks and a good number of bigones.

• The largest rivers are Padma, Jamuna, Meghna &Brahmaputra.

DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING

The DOS is headed by a Director General.DOS is having following offices under its administrative

control:• DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING, DHAKA (Head Office)

• Marine Court (Administrative Matters Only)

• MARCANTILE MARINE DEPARTMENT, CTG/KHULNA • MARINE ACADEMY, CTG (Training Only)• DIRECTORATE OF SEAMEN WELFARE, CTG/KHULNA• NATIONAL MARITIME INSTITUTE, CTG

DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING

Offices Under DOS (Contd….)GOVERNMENT SHIPPING OFFICE, CTGREGISTRAR AND SURVEYOR OF INLAND SHIPS,

DHAKA/ NARAYANGANJ/ BARISAL/KHULNA INSPECTORATE OF INLAND SHIPS, DHAKA /

SADARGHAT / NARAYANGONJ /BARISAL / KHULNA / CHITTAGONG / CHADPUR

Functions of the Department of Shipping

Government regulatory body concerning maritime and shipping affairs.

Maritime safety administration responsible for the formulation & implementation of the national polices & legislation.

NATIONAL LAW

Bangladesh Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1983. (MSO)Bangladesh Inland Shipping Ordinance, 1976.

(ISO)Bangladesh Maritime Zones Act, 1974.Bangladesh Flag Vessel Protection Act, 1982.Port Act, 1908.Time & Fare Table Approval Rules, 1970.Port Rules, 1966.

RULES UNDER MSOMerchant Shipping Training, Certification and

Examination Rules, 2011Merchant Shipping Radio Regulations, 2000 Fishing Vessel and Deck Officers Certification

Rules, 2003 IMO Convention Implementation Rules, 2006Merchant Shipping Minimum Safe Manning Order,

1990 Professional Ship Surveyor Certification Rules,

2000 Ship Recruiting Agent Licensing Rules, 2005Maritime Training Aids Fees Rules, 2006 Fees Rules

RULES UNDER ISO• Construction Rules, 2001• Load Line And Freeboard Rules, 2001• Navigation Rules, 2001• Minimum Safe Manning Rules, 2001• Passenger Rules, 2001• Life Saving Appliances Rules, 2001• Fire Fighting Appliances Rules, 2001• Tonnage Rules, 2001• Carriage Of Dangerous Goods Rules, 2001• Training And Examination Rules. 2001• Syllabuses For Inland Master And Driver Examination• Stability Rules, 2001

DOS FUNCTIONS FOR OCEAN GOING VESSEL

• The following organizations perform the ocean going ship’s safety:

1.(MMO) Mercantile Marine Office.2.Government Shipping Office.3.Seaman Welfare Office.4. National Maritime Institute.5.Marine Academy.6. Six Number Of Recognised International Classification Societies For Merchant Ship Only. 

DOS FUNCTIONS FOR DOMESTIC (INLAND) VESSEL

1. There is no such organization like MercantileMarine Office. But the establishment of“ISSA”‐Inland Ship Safety Administration asper Inland Shipping Ordinance is underprogress.

2. No Inland Shipping Office.3. No Ship’s Personnel Welfare Office.4. Deck And Engine Personnel Training Centre.

DOS FUNCTIONS FOR DOMESTIC (INLAND) VESSEL

5. No Academy For The Training Of Inland ShipMasters/Drivers.

6. No Approved Classification Society.7. Inspectorate Office Of Inland Ships.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES ON INLAND SHIP SAFETY

Increase number of surveyor and inspector to develop andmake the management system more effective.

Increase the number of regional offices for the surveyorsand other staffs involved.

Increase the number of inspectorate offices. Skilled and trained professionals appointment in the

department of shipping for standard ship design to ensureship safety.

Compulsory inclusion of reversible gear to the smallvessels/ferry to ensure safer shipping.

A project has been taken to make a database for all shipsand a pilot project has been implemented in order toensure ship safety.

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ESTABLISHMENT OF GMDSS & INTEGRATED

MARITIME NAVIGATION SYSTEM (EGIMNS) PROJECT

NATIONAL SHIPS & MECHANIZED BOATS DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT (NSDCP)

NATIONAL SHIPS & MECHANIZED BOATS TRACKING & MONITORING SYSTEM (NSTMS) PROJECT

Passengers carrying by the ships during festivals in Bangladesh

ROOT CAUSES AND REMEDIES FOR INLAND VESSELS ACCIDENTS IN BANGLADESH

Inland water and ships of Bangladesh

Length of Inland Waterways: 24000 kmRegistered vessels: 10,000Unregistered vessels: About 50,000Out of these many more mechanized country

boats and local boats are plying in inland waterways

Inland waterways and ships of Bangladesh

• At this stage the country's population and economicactivities have been increased considerably comparedto the previous situation resulting the volume ofwaterways transportation of passengers and goods haveincreased reasonably/remarkably.

• Over the last few years several tragic passenger shipaccident has taken place which is not acceptable at allat the national level. Furthermore, this kind of repeatedaccident has tarnished the image of Bangladesh ininternational maritime shipping premises.

Inland waterways and ships of Bangladesh

• Considering all these factors and issues it is inevitably important for us to develop an immediate integrated maritime transport management system which will ensure the modern maritime safety at large.

Accidents of Passenger Vessel, 2009Ship’s Name Ship’s Type Place of Accident Casualties Cause of Accident

ML Shahporan & MV Banani

23.67 m Sunken Deck

and1 Engine 1½ Deck

Padma River,Gozaria, Munshigonj

19 prs Clash, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

ML Fahmida Happy Express

Sunken Deck17.83 m1½ Deck

Kirtonkhola River,Barisal

41 prs Clash with cargo vessel, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

MV Koko-4 42 m2 Engine 2½ Deck

Nazir Launch Station, PS- Lalmohon, Bhola

84 prs Balance sketchy vessels, Passenger Overload, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

MV Al Helal-1 Launch and MV Nurus SunnahPassenger carrier boat

Sunken Deck22.70 m1 Engine 1½ Deck

Daira River, Kishoregonj

46 prs Clash, inefficiency and carelessness of masters, foggy weather

Accidents of Passenger Vessel, 2011-14

Year Ship’s Name Ship’s Type Place of Accident Casualties Cause of Accident

2011 MV Bipasha-1 Sunken Deck23.35 m1 Engine 1½ Deck

Meghna River,B-Baria

33 prs Hit with the submerged object, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

2012 MV Shariatpur-2 31.61 m1 Engine 2½ Deck

Meghna River,Gozaria, Munshigonj

147 prs Clash with other vessel, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

2013 ML Sharos Sunken Deck17.08 m1 Engine 1½ Deck

Meghna River,Gozaria, Narayangonj

84 prs Clash with other vessel, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

2014 MV Shathil-1 Sunken Deck25.10 m1½ Deck

RamnabadRiver,Patuakhali

16 prs Storm, Extra cargo, Strong current in the river, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

Accidents of Passenger Vessel, 2014-15Year Ship’s Name Ship’s Type Place of

Accident Casualties Cause of Accident

2014 ML Pinak-6 Sunken Deck19.50 m1 Engine 1½ Deck

Meghna River,Mowa, Munshigonj

49 prskilled and

61 prsmissing

Disastrous weather, the driver inefficiency, design error, weaknesses in the management of roads, extra passengers.

2014 MV Miraj-4 35.67 m1 Engine 2½ Deck

Meghna River,Rasulpur, Munshigonj

54 prs Strong current in the river, Summer Storm, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

2015 MV Mostafa Sunken Deck24.08 m1½ Deck

Padma River,Paturai, Manikgonj

90 prs Clash with other cargo vessel, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

Causes of the Ship Accident

• The main reason –– Sketchy design of the vessel– Lacking in checking and verification of the design– Master’s inefficiency in taking decision on

emergency situations;– Additional passengers / cargo – Absence of passengers awareness– Adverse weather;

Cause of the Ship Accident

• Other reasons –– Lack of safety equipment(LSA and FFA) and

marine traffic management;– Standard fitness of the vessel does not maintain by

the owner/master all the year round;– Vessels plying without registration;– Lack of carefulness as well as unwillingness

towards compliance of maritime rules and regulations, policies, guidelines, circulars etc.

MAIN FOCUS:• Sunken Deck Passenger Vessel• Route: Mawa - Kawrakandi

SERVICE AREA DESCRIPTION:• MAWA POINT: CROSSING OF MAIN PADMA

RIVER 3.0 KM, (APPROX.)

THEN VESSELS ENTER THE SMALL CHANEL OF RIVER PADMA AND TRAVELS 12 KM & REACH

KAWRAKANDI

Rainy Season & Flood TimesNor'wester (Bangladesh) - Locally known as

Kalboishakhi Jhor.

PASSENGER LAUNCHES PLYING ON INLAND WATERWAYS

SMALL SUNKEN DECK VESSELS PLYING ON INLAND WATERWAYS.

MV Shathil-1 (Length : 25 m)Sunken Deck

Date of Accident : 3 May 2014Place of Accident : Casualties : 16 Passengers

dead

MV Pinak-6 (Length : 19.50 m)Sunken Deck

Date of Accident : 4 august 2014

Place of Accident

Casualties : 48 Passengers dead

(62 Passengers Missing)

MV Pinak-6 (Length : 19.50 m)MV Shathil‐1 (Length : 25 m)

SUNKEN DECK VESSEL

It is not possible to develop these oldest designed shipsby modification. Dept. encourages the owners for thereplacement by the latest and big size passenger ships.

SUNKEN DECK VESSEL

This type of 256 vessels are plying in inland waterways

MV Pinak-6 (Length : 19.50 m)

MV Shathil-1 (Length : 25 m) ML Pinak‐6

One Engine, 2½ Decker Vessel

MV Miraj-4 (Length: 36 Meter) Most of the passenger vessels of 30-50 m length was made before

2006.

Surfaces weight is more due to its extra superstructure.

It is likely to heel very easily due to high winds and even it sinks.

These vessel has to be replaced by high-quality vessels.However, as short-term measures to prevent the unwantedaccident the extra superstructure can be discarded.

This type of about 125 vessels are plying on various routes in inland waterways of

Bangladesh.1) Dhaka –

1 Engine, 2½ Decker Vessel

MV Miraj-4 (Length: 36 Meter)

Inland Ship Safety Proposal in accordance with terms

Sl.No

Vessel accident

prevention measures

Short Term(06 months to 01 Year)

Middle Term(02 Years to 03 Years)

Middle Term(03 Years to

05 Years)Comments

1. Operation closing of the Sketchy designed vessel

1. In disastrous weather and foggy conditions the movement of the sunken deck vessel can be completely off.Action: BIWTA

2. Length up to 50 meters with one engine, two and half-story vessel may be cut off on the 3rd floor.Action: DOS & Passenger Carrier Owner’s Association

1. Sunken Deck vessels can be replaced by the 40m length improved passenger vessels.Action: DOS & Passenger Carrier Owner’s Association

2. Length up to 50 meters with one engine, two and half-story vessel can be replaced by the improved passenger vessels..Action: DOS & Passenger carrier owner association

In case of replacement by advanced passenger vesselslow-interest loans or foreign grants can be arranged.

Inland Ship Safety Proposal in accordance with terms

Sl.No

Vessel accident

prevention measures

Short Term(06 months to 01 Year)

Middle Term(02 Years to 03 Years)

Middle Term(03 Years to

05 Years)Comments

2. Prevention for loading additional passenger or cargo

1. With the current resources and capacities of the BIWTA, at least in busiest river ports overcrowding can be strictly prevented by introducing ticketing system.Action: BIWTA

1. By increasing the resources and capacities of BIWTA, at least 03 inspectors to be assigned on full-time as shifting duty to each river port, the load of additional passenger / cargo can be prevented. Action: BIWTA

3. Vessel traffic control in adverse weather

The vessels movement in adverse weather conditions may be strictly controlled by the BIWTA staffAction: BIWTA

By establishing communication device in all vessels, the movement of vessels can be controlled/restricted in adverse weather condition.

Inland Ship Safety Proposal in accordance with terms

Sl.No

Vessel accident

prevention measures

Short Term(06 months to 01 Year)

Middle Term(02 Years to 03 Years)

Middle Term

(03 Years to 05 Years)

Comments

4. Quality improvement of drivers

1. The number of students of crew training institutions run by BIWTA can be increased and the quality of training could be improved.Action: BIWTA

1. From 2016, examination as well as training certificate may be required for competency certificate. Action: DOS & Ships Crew Association

5. Vessels fitness confirmation

The ship's annual survey responsibility may be given to the Class Surveyors which is under process is to assess its feasibilityAction: DOS & Passenger Carrier

The approval of proposed manpower structure by the Department of Shipping is underway to increase the number of surveyors and inspectors.

Inland Ship Safety Proposal in accordance with the terms

Sl.No

Vessel accident prevention measures

Short Term(06 months to 01 Year)

Middle Term(02 Years to 03 Years)

Middle Term(03 Years to

05 Years)Comments

6. Establishment of Modern marine safety equipment & shipping traffic system

1. Radar, GPS, Echo-Sounder, hydraulic steering and VHF installation in ships may be made mandatory.Action: DOS & Passenger Carrier Owner’s Association

1. A project can be taken to install Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) in the busiest ports only.Action: BIWTA

1. A project can be taken to install central VTMS.Action: BIWTA

7. Stopping the vessels plying Illegally or without survey and registration

The districts, which do not have survey offices, registration will be done by opening the registration offices on temporary basis in all those areas. Action: DOS

In order to do the registration and survey activities as per law new surveys and registration offices will be set up upon approval of proposed manpower structure of DOS.Action: DOS

Project Overview

Ministry of ShippingGovernment of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Department of ShippingGovernment of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Establishment of GMDSS and Integrated Maritime Navigation System (EGIMNS)

Project Overview

January, 2014 to December, 2016

Approved

Total : 37,089.04 Lakh Taka

GOB : 8,814.40 Lakh Taka

Project Aid : 28,274.64 Lakh Taka

Project Overview Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh for Command & Control

Center (CCC)

Seven (7) coastal areas with coastal radio stations:

- New Construction (4):

Dublar Char,

Kuakata,

Dhal Char,

Nizhum Dwip

- Renovation & Reconstruction (3):

Kutubdia,

Cox’s Bazar,

St.Martin

EXISTING AND PROPOSED LIGHT HOUSES AND DHAHA COMMAND CENTRE

PROPOSED DHAKA COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTRE

LOCATION MAP OF EGIMNS

ST.MARTIN LT HO

COX’S BAZAR  LT HO

KUTUBDIA  LT HO

KUAK

ATA  LT HO

DUBLAR

 CHA

RLT HO

DHAL

 CHA

R  LT HO

NIZHU

M DWIP LT

 HO

AUTH

ORITY BUOY

Project Overview Diagram of Links expected between C&C Center and CRSs

Project Overview

Sl. No. Item Quantity

1Dhaka ( Commmand and Control Centre) 1003.16 M2

2 Kuakata (Transmitting Station) 4,2511.00M2

3 Dal Char ( Receiving Station) 22,012.00M2

4Cox’s Bazar (Upgradation of existing CRS) 26,510.68M2

5 St. Martin 1,865.04M2

6 Dublar Char 4,098.91M2

7 Nizhum Dwip 9,961.35M2

8 Ktubdia 18,329.44M2

Total land area 126291.58M2

PROBLEMS IN IMPLEMENTING INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS, PROTOCOLS,REGULATIONS AS WELL

AS NATIONAL REGULATIONS,POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

CONSTRAINTS OF FUND AND BUDGETARY ALLOCATION

TECHNICAL & SKILLED MANPOWER IN THE ADMINISTRATION

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES EXPLORATION

POLICY, PLANNING AND GUIDELINE ENFORCEMENT TRAINING, EDUCATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING CO-ORDINATION AMONG THE VARIOUS

MINISTRIES/DEPARTMENTS/DIVISIONS.

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