the risk management of vessel traffic
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Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 2014 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (Seattle, Wash.)
May 1st, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Risk Management of Vessel Traffic The Risk Management of Vessel Traffic
Mike Moore Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
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2014 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference
Risk Management of Vessel Traffic
Captain Mike MoorePacific Merchant Shipping Association
May 1, 2014
Evaluate Ship Traffic/Waterways
Implement Risk Mitigation Measures
International and Federal Standards for International and Coastal Shipping
Regulatory and Non-Regulatory
Implement Continuous Improvement
Risk Based Approach
Vessel Types Auto Carriers Bulk Containerships Cruise General Cargo
Refrigeration Roll On/Roll Off Tankers Ocean-Going Tugs Other
Vessel Traffic Volume/Trends22 YEARS OF VESSEL ARRIVALS AT PUGET SOUND PORTS
Vessel Arrival Traffic Decreased from PeakPuget Sound Ports – Deep Draft Arrivals Only 1992 to 2013
Cargo Vessels Down 832 from Peak Cruise Up from zero to an average of 200 Tankers Down 166 from Peak
Articulated Tug/Barge Traffic Up
FUTURE? Intensifying Port Competitiveness Impact? New Proposed Projects Impact?
International, Federal & Other Standards Vessel Traffic System - Deep, Wide Waterways,
Cooperative VTS Management between US/Canada Monitoring, Inspections, Enforcement Port State Control – Eliminate Substandard Vessels Tug Escort, Tug Assist, Pilots Double Hulls for Tankers & Cargo Vessel Fuel Tanks Enhanced Navigation & Crew Competency Harbor Safety Plan – Standards of Care
Continuous Improvement a Key
How is Vessel Risk Managed? Comprehensive Marine Safety System
Example: US/Canada Vessel Traffic Management Continuous Improvement
Old Entrance
New Entrance
Area To Be Avoided
Vessel Approaching Puget Sound
Area to Be Avoided
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
STEP 3Pre-Arrival Safety Tests
STEP 4Check Into Traffic System
STEP 1Provide 96 Hour Advance Notice of Arrival
SEATTLE
TACOMA
VICTORIA, B.C.
PORT ANGELES
BELLINGHAM
STEP 2Risk Based Screening of Vessels prior to Entry
Ships Screened, Monitored…Inspections/Enforcement
Vessel Entering the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Traffic Routing Scheme Provides Order &
Predictability(Joint Ops – US/Canada)
Pick Up a Pilot Conduct a Port State Control Boarding if Targeted (or farther out)
Pick up Tug Escorts for Laden Tankers
Implement Applicable Harbor Safety Plan Standards of Care
Safety Net Example: Tug Escort of Laden Tankers
Ships Are ChangingExample: Mega Container Ships
New Technology and Ship Design Improvements like Double Hull Fuel Tanks
Harbor Safety PlanContinuous Improvement
Plan Updates for 2013 Modified Propulsion Loss Prevention SOC to
address fuel switching
Modified Anchoring SOC regarding severe weather
Tug/Barge Situational Awareness SOC for Rosario Strait at end of 2013
Deadship Tow Standard Developed
Safety Net + Deep Wide Waterways = Safe System
Container Vessel Departing Tacoma
Results
2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
14,000,000
16,000,000
Years 1973 through 2000
Gallons
Gallons Spilled Average 1973-1979 7,713,753 gal/yr
Average 1980-1989 4,988,000 gal/yr
Average 1990-1999 1,674,430 gal/yr
Average 1995-2000 515,110 gal/yr
Volume of Oil and Number of Spills All Vessel Types in U.S. Waters
PNW Performance: Zero Spills by Cargo Vessels Transiting to/from Puget Sound Ports Since Recordkeeping Started in 1972
Worldwide Oil Spill Trends
We Have a Very Safety System BUT….
Must Use Lessons Learned Adapt to Changes in Vessel Traffic
Ongoing Studies Help to Identify Improvements
Ensure System Checks and Balances Culture of Safety & Continuous
Improvement
Summary