Strategic Plan Biennium

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1 REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER / REGIONAL MARINE POLLUTION EMERGENCY, INFORMATION and TRAINING CENTER (RAC/) Strategic Plan Biennium RAC/ Managing Today s Risks to Prevent Tomorrows Casualties Aviation and Meteorology Building Seru Mahuma z/n Curaçao Tel: (599-9) rempeitc@cep.unep.org Fax: (599-9)

2 RAC/ Strategic Plan CONTENTS: Page: Introduction Section : Legal Framework 3 History Status of Conventions 7 Financial Reaponsibility 8 Funding Partners 0 Section : Program Section 3: Progress & Financial Reports 4 Key Strategies & Goals 3 Activity Report 0-03 Section 4: Work Program Strategy Proposal for Work Program

3 INTRODUCTION This document sets out a strategic plan for RAC/, its proposed strategies, goals, and activities for the biennium. The Wider Caribbean Region is a highly sensitive environmental area with a relatively high risk for oil and chemical spills, as well as bio-invasions. This risk is due to the high concentration and/or volume of both the petroleum industry marine activities and the cargo and cruise ship industries. About 30% of the world's oil supply passes through or, originates in the region in the form of tanker routes, offshore production platforms, refineries, pipelines, and terminals. There is a parallel high volume of cargo vessel traffic, cruise ships, bunkering operations, and their supporting port infrastructure. Most shipping must transit close to sensitive coastal shorelines or through a number of straits and chokepoints. Additional factors that add to or will influence the potential risk to the Wider Caribbean Region are: The widening of the Panama Canal or the creation of the New Panamax which will increase the number of vessels transiting on a daily basis as well as allowing the new super tankers and cargo ships an access lane from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea that had previously been limited to them. By adding a third lane, 50 percent more ships will be able to pass through the waterways each day with cargo containers that will have increased in capacity from 4,000 0-foot containers per vessel to 3,000 containers. The risk from these vessels are not only the increased amounts of oils and chemicals, but also the greater amount of ballast water to be introduced into the Wider Caribbean Region. This volume of water dramatically increases the threat of invasive species into an area that has only seen four countries officially implement Ballast Water Management Strategies to counter these potential threats. The Region is already at risk from the ever expanding Green Mussel threatening the waterways of South America, the Zebra Mussel of North America, and the already present lion fish whose destruction of precious coral reef systems that has been greatly documented. The recent outbreak of cholera in Haiti and the numerous red tides are other examples of potential risk to the Wider Caribbean Region if individual nations do not implement a BWM strategy and the Region does not have an inclusive plan. The increased number of Caribbean nations exploring the potential of offshore drilling. Examples of this is seen in the recent announce by the Bahamas to begin offshore exploratory drilling in late 04. Barbados and Jamaica have been seeking well exploration in their seas and French Guiana is preparing to sink its third offshore well. The implementation of MARPOL VI and the search for alternative fuels has seen an increase in demand for LNG supply vessels and vessels seeking to use LNG as Carolina Salazar, TRANSBOUNDARY COOPERATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OIL SPILLS FROM OFFSHORE INSTALLATIONS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO LARGE MARINE ECOSYSTEM, The United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship Programme, December, 03

4 an alternative fuel. These vessels have a safe working and security history, but the increased numbers in the region magnify the potential for an explosive event. Additionally, parts of the region are subject to hurricanes, which can also cause marine pollution related incidents. This year marks the 5 th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill and the risk of such a spill has been highlighted in the Caribbean and Gulf Region by such incidents as the 68,00 gallon bunker oil spill from the tug and ship collision in Galveston Texas; the December 03 series of spills by Petrotrin in Trinidad and Tobago and the ongoing clean-up in sensitive areas; the 3,000 barrel oil leak from the M/V Eugenia in the Bahamas; as well as the 0 oil spill of waste oil that endangered the salt marshes of Curacao. Moreover, the study of the impact of the Macondo (Deepwater Horizon) incident is still ongoing for the Gulf and the Caribbean Region. All of these reflect the real and potential risk of possible scenarios for the Caribbean Sea. Island, Coastal States and Territories of the Wider-Caribbean economies are highly dependent and sensitive to coastal resources and tourism. Given the high risk and the severe environmental and economic impacts a marine incident can have, the need to prevent spills (and bio-invasions) and develop capacity to effectively respond, are fundamental imperatives to preserving the marine environment for sustainable development. The RAC/REMPEITC Strategic Plan is a two-year roadmap to developing this capacity building. 3

5 SECTION : LEGAL FRAMEWORK A. History Due to this awareness, States and Territories have produced, or are in the process of producing, national contingency plans, setting-up organizations for counter pollution measures, ratifying and implementing marine environmental protection conventions, conducting training and exercises, and enhancing co-operation with industry. The level of preparedness for oil spills varies greatly throughout the region. Further, many of the States and Territories have not ratified the international conventions. Based on the close geographic proximity and similar economic situations of the region, ratification of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response, and Cooperation, 990 (OPRC 990) would enhance and promote direct regional co-operation. To facilitate this goal and to promote training and exercises, the Regional Island States and Territories requested that the International Maritime Organization establish and support a regional center. The Regional Marine Pollution Emergency, Information and Training Center Wider Caribbean (RAC/) is a Regional Activity Center based in Curaçao to assist countries in the Wider Caribbean Region and Latin America to prevent and respond to major pollution incidents in the marine environment. The Center was established on a provisional basis by a decision of the Seventh Intergovernmental Meeting of the Action Plan and the Fourth Meeting of the Contracting Parties of the Cartagena Convention and Protocols in December 994. The Center was opened on the 5 th of June 995, within the framework of the Caribbean Environment Program (CEP), under the management of International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations Environment Program Caribbean Regional Coordinating Unit (UNEP-CAR/RCU), and with the support of the Governments of the Netherlands Antilles, the Netherlands and the United States of America. In its years of operation, the Regional Activity Center has achieved many goals for the region. During two meetings, the delegations of the IGM/CEP and the Contracting Parties to the Cartagena Convention expressed their support and acknowledgement of the effort and achievements made by RAC/. The delegations stated that it should be considered an excellent example of a Regional Activity Center of the Caribbean Environment Program and recommended institutionalizing the Center at the February 000 meeting. On 6-8 June 00, the first Steering Committee of the RAC/ was held in Curaçao, thus entering a new phase for the center. The committee's objectives were to: Review, comment and decide on the adoption of the Rules of Procedure for the Steering Committee; Review, comment and decide on the adoption of the Financial Rules of the Center; Discuss, review and adopt the Workplan and Budget of the Center and decide on its adoption; and To elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Steering Committee. 4

6 The Government of Curaçao is now the host since the dissolution of the Netherland Antilles on 0 October, 00. The Government of Curaçao agrees to provide the necessary facilities for the Center to operate as a regional activity center under the policy guidance of the Caribbean Environment Program. UNEP-CAR/RCU and the IMO jointly manage and supervise the operations of the Center in accordance with Article 9 of the Oil Spill Protocol to the Cartagena Convention on behalf of the Contracting Parties to the Cartagena Convention and in collaboration with the RAC/ Steering Committee. Seconded officers to the center have been appointed by the Governments of France, The Netherlands, the United States, and Venezuela. The U. S. has seconded a U. S. Coast Guard officer to RAC/ since 995. The Government of the Netherlands had also seconded a consultant from 995 to 00, at which time the Dutch government ended their consultancy support. At the completion of the Dutch secondment, the Government of France, in cooperation with TOTAL S.A. (French oil company), seconded an officer to assist the Center, in addition to carrying out the activities of the workplan, with the regional need for the Center to operate in English, Spanish, and French languages. The first French consultant arrived in March 00. In September 005 the Venezuelan Government seconded an officer in cooperation with ISLA (Refineria Isla (Curazao) S.A.). However, since the secondment term of the Venezuelan consultant ended in 008, no replacement has been provided to date. In 00 the Government of the Netherlands provided funding for a consultant to assist with the Ordinary Steering Committee, this was Mr. Robert Schriel. The Government of the United States provided funding for the new US consultant to attend the Ordinary Steering Committee meeting, much to his benefit. The Government of the Netherlands provided additional funding to extend the (at the time) French consultant s contract to provide some overlap since both the French and U.S. consultants were being changed out. This year, the US provided funding for the new US consultant to attend this Ordinary Steering Committee meeting and the new French Consultant will be attending via Skype, who is expected to arrive in June. Funds were provided by the Government of Curacao to extend the stay of the current French Consultant, Ms. Anne Reglain, through the conclusion of the seventh Steering Committee. Her extension was crucial to the development and delivery of documents for the Committee due to Emergency Leave back to the states for the US consultant. RAC/ s legal framework stems from international and regional instruments as follows: Cartagena Convention: Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region: The Cartagena Convention was adopted on 4 March 983 and entered into force on October 986 as the legal instrument for the implementation of the Caribbean Action Program. The Convention is the only legally binding Environment treaty for the Wider Caribbean Region. The Convention and its three Protocols constitute a legal commitment by the participating governments to protect, develop and manage their common waters individually or jointly. The Convention is a framework agreement setting out the political and legal foundations for actions to be developed. These actions are directed by a series of operational Protocols designed to address 5

7 special issues and to initiate concrete actions. The three protocols supporting the Convention are the Oil Spill Protocol, the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife Protocol (SPAW), and the Land Based Spills Protocol (LBS). RAC/REMPEITC- Caribe is the Regional Activity Center established under the Oil Spill Protocol. Protocol Concerning Co-operation in Combating Oil Spill in the Wider Caribbean Region: The Oil Spill Protocol was adopted and entered into force concurrently (4 March 983) with the Cartagena Convention. The Protocol establishes a mechanism to respond to discharges or threats of discharges that could endanger the marine environment and coastal interests of the countries. The Contracting Parties to the Convention extended the Oil Spill Protocol to include hazardous or toxic substances by means of an Annex. The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation, 990: The OPRC 990 was adopted in London at the IMO headquarters on 30 November 990. OPRC 990 is the convention that facilitates international co-operation and mutual assistance in preparing for and responding to a major oil pollution incident, and encourages states to develop and maintain an adequate capability to deal with oil pollution emergencies. The Ninth Intergovernmental Meeting on the Action Plan for the Caribbean Environment Program and Sixth Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Cartagena Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region was held in Kingston, Jamaica, 4-8 February 000. At this IGM meeting, the Contracting Parties to the Convention adopted the Decision 8.b. to formally establish the Center. The Institutional Arrangements, Terms of Reference and Functions, and Terms of Reference for the Steering Committee were also accepted during this meeting. IMO/ IPIECA Global Initiative Regional Workshop on Oil Spill Preparedness, Response & Cooperation for the Wider Caribbean: The meeting was held in Curaçao, 3-6 May 000, and coordinated between the IMO, IPIECA, and RAC/. The meeting reinforced the recommendation of the Ninth IGM that the Government of the Netherlands Antilles, UNEP-CAR/RCU, and the IMO enter into an agreement to manage, supervise, and transform REMPEITC-Carib into a Regional Activity Center under the Cartagena Convention Oil Spill Protocol. This workshop, which was part of the IMO/IPIECA Global Initiative, intended to build upon the decisions of the Contracting Parties to the Cartagena Convention and its Oil Spill Protocol and get involvement from government and industry in developing a regional system for preparedness and response to oil spills and in supporting the Regional Activity Center, REMPEITC- Caribe, as a tool to developing such a system. 6

8 Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Establishment on the Island of Curaçao, in the Netherlands Antilles of a Regional Activity Center for Marine Pollution Emergency Information and Training for the Wider Caribbean Region. As a result of the GI Conference, a MOU was signed on 6 September 00 at the RAC/ facility in Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles between the Government of the Netherlands Antilles, UNEP-CAR/RCU and the IMO. The signatories to the MOU agreed to provide the necessary arrangements and instruments to keep the Center operating for the benefit of the nations in the Wider Caribbean Region. Letter of Intent for Continued ing of RAC/ by the Government of Curacao, (dated 7 January 04). The letter, signed by the Honorable Earl Balborda (Minister of Traffic, Transportation and Urban Planning) reflects Curacao s intent to continue hosting the Center under the arrangements and agreement of the 00 Memorandum of Understanding, as well as the intent to establish a new bipartite agreement with UNEP-CAR/RCU for the formal establishment and staffing of RAC/ in Curacao. Pending Framework and Agreements The Government of Curacao and UNEP have completed negotiations and review of proposed agreements between them for the continued establishment and hosting of RAC/ in Curacao, A Memorandum of Understanding regarding the maintenance and administration of the Regional Activity Center for Marine Pollution Emergency Information and Training for the Wider Caribbean Region in Curaçao and A Memorandum of Understanding regarding the financial procedures and reporting of the activities conducted by the Regional Activity Center for Marine Pollution Emergency Information and Training for the Wider Caribbean Region in Curaçao. These documents create a bipartite agreement between UNEP and the Government of Curacao with UNEP responsible for oversight of the center s training and activity operations. The IMO will maintain funding through UNEP for the delivery of IMO model courses throughout the Caribbean Region. A May/June 04 signing of the documents is anticipated. 7

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10 SECTION B. Financial Responsibility To conduct the center s mission, resultant objectives, and related activities, assistance is needed from not only the countries, island states and territories of the region, but also support, in-kind and financial, from donor countries and organizations, and private entities. Several activities need the support of highly experienced persons or specialized organizations. Note: As of this writing, the Center is operating under verbal agreements and the 04 Letter of Intent which continue the precepts MOU referring to the Netherlands Antille. A new MoU is nearing completion and expected to be signed in the next 30 days between UNEP and the Government of Curacao. The Terms of Reference and Functions of a Marine Pollution Emergency Information and Training Regional Activity Center for the Wider Caribbean (Appendix I of MOU dated 6 September 00) states under Section IV Administration and finance of the Center the following:. Netherlands Antilles - The Government of the Netherlands Antilles undertake to provide adequate office space, staffing, material and equipment and to cover the initial and recurring operational costs needed for the work of the Center. 3. Caribbean Trust Fund - Pursuant to the relevant decisions of the Contracting Parties to the Cartagena Convention, RAC/ can also be financed through the Caribbean Trust Fund. 3. Voluntary contributions - Additional resources for the Center from sources other than the Government of the Netherlands Antilles and the Caribbean Trust Fund should come from voluntary contributions. They should come from countries and organizations in and outside the Wider Caribbean region, which will support or co-sponsor RAC/ by financing its program activities or by seconding additional staff or experts. The voluntary contributions should also cover part of the operating costs of the Center. 4. The International Maritime Organization - The International Maritime Organization will use RAC/ for the delivery of projects from its technical co-operation Program relevant to the objectives and functions of the Center. 5. Industry and Private Sector - The Center will foster partnerships from industry and private sector, to carry out activities. Industry and the private sector may also voluntarily contribute funds or in-kind support to augment activities. The new MoU between UNEP-CAR/RCU and the government of Curacao regarding the maintenance and administration of the REMPEITC will maintain the same financial rules and obligations. 9

11 Budgetary Obligation:.. Premises Offices rental Contracting Party: Maintenance and cleaning Security Water and Electricity Account Curacao Heating and Air Conditioning.. Equipment Office equipment Office supplies (incl. Tel, Fax ) Computer Hardware Photocopier Maintenance and repair of office equipment. Communications Telephone/Fax bills / Internet subscription/ web-site Postage / courier / freight.3 Reporting costs Printing of materials, copying, Publications Curacao Curacao Project Activity Number Project Activity Number. Personnel: Director Office Manager Part-time Office Support Seconded Consultant/Expert () Seconded Consultant/Expert () Seconded Consultant/Expert (3). Consultants/Experts Experts available for projects implementation (In kind contribution, no fees) Experts to be recruited for project implementation Curacao USA, Coast Guard - DHS France/TOTAL S.A. TBD NGOs & Governments Assigned to Project Number.3 OPRC Model Courses instructors (no fees) NGO's & Government donated..4 Volunteers NGO's/Government/Civil Volunteers 3. Specific Activity Travel Asssigned to Project Number 3. Representation at CEP meetings UNEP CAR/RCU 4. Studies/reports 4. Training/exercise 4.3 Workshops/seminars 4.4 Meetings/conferences Donor countries / NGOs or financed co-operation with RAC/REMPEITC 0

12 SECTION C. Government agencies, Oil and Shipping Industry, and Non-Governmental Organizations The following is a list of government agencies, Oil and Shipping Industry, and Non- Governmental Organizations that are currently supporting RAC/ and are listed in no specific order: Wild Well Control Waste Management Corp USCG USA UNEP UNDP UKHO TOTAL SA Singapore Royal Caribbean Cruises REPSOL PEMEX Norwegian Cruise Lines Lloyds Register USA Lee Hunt & Helix ESG ITOPF IOPC IADC Environmental Defense Fund DNV COCATRAM CLIA CIP/OAS CCA/OSRL Carnival Cruise Lines Corporation BP Belgium Basel Convention Atlantic LNG Alpina Briggs The Netherlands Brazil

13 Governments ing Venues: Government of Trinidad & Tobago Government of Suriname Government of St Kitts & Nevis Government of Panama Government of Mexico Government of Antigua & Barbuda Government of Curacao Government of Cuba Government of the United States of America Government of Barbados Government of Bahamas

14 SECTION : CENTER S PROGRAM A. Vision: To be the leading Organization in promoting and facilitating international cooperation and regional assistance to States, for the development and maintenance of their full capability to respond effectively to marine pollution incidents involving oil, hazardous and noxious substances, and other marine environmental threats from ships and thus contribute to the sustainability of the marine environment in the Wider Caribbean Region. B. Mission Statement: To assist countries to develop their national capabilities to implement the Cartagena Convention Oil Spill Protocol, the OPRC 990 Convention and other relevant IMO Conventions and Protocols on oil, hazardous and noxious substances, and other marine environmental threats from ships for responding to pollution incidents in the Wider Caribbean Region and to cooperate with other Latin American countries on this matter. C. Values: RAC/ operates to the highest standards in all relationships with customers, suppliers, environment, and the community. RAC/ fosters a climate which encourages innovation and diligence amongst its staff and partners. D. Mission Objectives MANAGING TODAY S RISK TO PREVENT TOMORROWS CASUALTIES To promote the stated objectives, the Center, with input from the countries and territories in the region, develops activities for a two-year work plan, which is submitted to IMO for approval and funding. Additionally, the Center is mandated to operate in the three official languages of the region: English, French, and Spanish. The objectives and associated activities are as follows: Strengthen National Capabilities: Assist governments in establishing national response systems through activities such as training, risk assessments, and exercises. Facilitate Cooperation and Regional Assistance: Promote bilateral and multilateral agreements and government-industry partnerships. Exchange Information: Organize specialized meetings to promote international organizations activities such as testing national contingency plans, sensitivity index mapping, risk assessments, monitoring and participation in Government/ Industry projects. Expand regional communication and internet/ web page as well as develop and maintain regional spill data. Promote and conduct marine pollution education, training, and exercises. Conduct subregional exercises and regional exercises for testing the Caribbean Island and the Mainland OPRC Plans. Upon request from government(s), assist in coordinating response resources for emergencies. Assist in Establishing a Legal Response framework: o Formulate national legislation to facilitate the implementation of international conventions (Cartagena Convention, OPRC (990); o OPRC-HNS Protocol (000); 3

15 o Civil Liability and Fund Conventions; o MARPOL 73/78; o Ballast Water Management Convention; o and other relevant legal instruments E. Key Strategies and Goals For the Center to be considered effective, firm commitments are needed from the Cartagena Convention Contracting Parties, governments of the region, and relevant Intergovernmental Organizations, the petro-chemical and shipping industry, this should be achieved through governmental and intersectoral partnerships. In fulfilling its mission statement, RAC/ will adopt the following key goals over the next two years: Promote multi-country and multi-agency cooperation through shared visions, strategies and action programs; Develop management-related methodologies and working models to strengthen practical efforts in the field; Provide policy support and scientific advice to decision makers; Facilitate integrated implementation of relevant regional and international environmental instruments; Create investment opportunities, sustainable financing mechanisms and institutional arrangements for implementing relevant marine environment related international conventions and action programs; Strengthen the Center s financial sustainability by seeking financial and in-kind support from governments, relevant Intergovernmental Organizations, civil society, academia, and the private sector; Provide Training courses for Spill Response (IMO Model Courses) in collaboration with institutions and industries, including in-kind support; and Promote governmental and intersectoral partnerships for the sustainable use and management of coastal and marine resources. Seek new platforms for delivery of conferences, meetings, and workgroups to maximize return on investment of budgetary funds and reduce potential waste and over cost. Coordinate with sister RACs and regional IMO and UNEP agencies to minimize duplication of efforts in order to more strategically focus and target resource allocation and maximize training opportunities. 4

16 SECTION 3 Progress and Financial reports 0 03 A detailed overview of the activities organized during the 0-03 biennium and associated costs, the operating costs of the center, and the contribution of government agencies, oil and shipping industry and NGOs is presented in this section. Biennium Overview: $,56,486. Total Funding and Cost for the Center: $485,545. funded for staffing and operational costs $670,94.00 funded (Break-down of in kind and various support is depicted in Figure 4) 44 activities completed 30 countries and territories of the Wider Caribbean countries attended one or more activities organized 603 persons attended activities A detailed overview of each activity can be found in the relevant documents submitted for Agenda and review by the seventh Steering Committee Operational Expenses Figure presents the amount spent by the different partners to support RAC/ s operational expenses since 004. It represents the expenses for personnel (including dispatch and housing), premises, equipment and utilities. These figures do not include financial support for the Center s activities, which are accounted for separately. Figure 4

17 Since the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles (0/0/00), the Government of Curacao is supporting the center. Administrative & personnel support of the center consists of: The Government of Curacao hosts the center in the Aviation and Meteorology Building, located in Seru Mahuma and administers telecommunications, utilities, administrative supplies, and office furniture. A full time multi-language Officer Manager and a provisional Director oversee the operations and activities of the center. Current review of the job descriptions is being conducted by the Ministry of Traffic, Transportation, and Urban Renewal with intent to restructure and possibly add an additional administrative assistant dependent upon budgetary constraints. The United States Coast Guard provides a senior level technical officer (O-5) as a secondment through the International Maritime Organization for -year terms. An additional budget has been provided through the support of USCG Sector San Juan for additional travel of the secondee and administrative supplies. Due to the delayed posting of budgetary expenses, the U.S. Coast Guard support for the 0-03 year is illustrated separately in Figure 3. Item: 0 03 ICAS - U.S. Consulate Curacao $7,50.00 $8,7.00 Oversees Housing Allowance $38, $38, Base Salary - O5 $95, $97,46.00 Sector San Juan - USCG MoU $8, $4,44.00 TOTAL SUPPORT $60,38.80 $68, Total does not reflect family medical or moving costs. Figure 3 USCG Seconded Support The Government of France (in cooperation with TOTAL SA) provides a multi-language technical support staff member through secondment to the International Maritime Organization. Terms are 8 months in length with an option for an additional six months. The Venezuelan secondment, through the state oil company PDVSA, ended in 008, and the consultant was never replaced. Cost Breakdown for Personnel and Administration: Figure Center's Operational Cost Support

18 Direct and in-kind support to RAC/REMPEITC activities in 00-0 The chart below shows the partners direct and/or in-kind support to REMPEITC activities for the two past biennia. Included are the new start-up programs for RAC/REMPEITC, the GloBallast Partnership program and the MARPOL VI Feasibility studies for the Wider Caribbean Region. The Wider Caribbean Countries section represents the support received directly by the countries. The oil field section includes the support from all partnering organizations linked with the petroleum industry. IMO and UNEP are the United Nation s partners and are listed separately. Finally, the last section represents all other contributions that do not fit in the previous categories. Figure 4 Direct and in-kind support to RAC/REMPEITC s Strategic Plan 3 The value of in-kind contributions of countries, while not made available to the Centre, was assessed with the following criterions: $,000 for the conference room rental per day (including coffee breaks) $5 per participant per day if two coffee breaks were provided $ 5 per participant per day if lunch was provided Consultants/Experts were accorded traveling fees and professional fees (IMO rate of $400 per day) and a Daily Subsistence Allowance (UN tables). 3 Only training and workshops implemented by the Center are allocated for in the graph. 6

19 0-03 Biennium Activities Activities are listed according to the center s reference system (cf. Document OSC 74-4 for the reference listing). Under the Strategic Plan for the 0-03 biennium, the REMPEITC supported 6 of the 7 program areas. Table summarizes the implementation effort for each program area in terms of number of activities, funding and participants. Development, updating and testing of National 4. Contingency Plans 5 5 $ Development of multilateral Contingency Plans 0 4 $ Training and Workshops $ Regional Meeting with National authorities responsible for prevention, preparedness and response 0 0 $0 4.5 Consulting Services and Supporting of International Conventions, Programs & Activities 8 6 $ Information, Public education & Awareness 0 0 $0 4.7 Miscellaneous 0 $3 98 TOTAL $ Table -Implementation of the Strategic Plan Program areas Represented activities were: OPRC and Contingency planning (9 activities) Ballast Water Management Convention GloBallast ( activities) MARPOL I - VI (6 activities) AFS Workshops ( activities) Conferences: o 5 th IGM o the Senior Maritime administrator workshop o 3 th and 4 th MACHC meeting (Mesoamerican & Caribbean Sea Hydrographic Commission) Table 3 provides a detailed list of the activities organized and attended by the center during the 0-03 biennium. Activities organized in 0 but belonging to the 00-0biennium have been excluded. For further details on each activity, geographical break down, and attendee refer to Document OSC

20 Table 3 Fiscal Year: Activity Title: Ref. # Expenditure: National Oil Spill Contingency Planning Workshop -TCI 4..a. $3 659,50 0 Regional Oil Spill Contingency Planning Workshop -Saba 4..a. $40 745,6 National Oil Spill Contingency Planning Workshop -Antigua & Barbuda 4..a.3 $3 64,84 03 National Oil Spill Contingency Planning Workshop -Curacao National Oil Spill Contingency Planning Workshop -St Kitts & Nevis 4..a.4 $ 00,00 4..a.5 $6 95,00 03 Regional Oil Spill Contingency Planning Workshop -COCATRAM-Nicaragua 4..b. $ 353,00 03 MOBEX 03 -French Guiana 4..e. $3 66,00 0 Regional OPRC Workshop on Oversight of Offshore Units -Mexico 4..f. $35 96,00 03 Regional OPRC Workgroup on Oversight of Offshore Units -Bahamas nd Regional Task Force Meeting on the Ratification & Implementation of the BWM convention -T&T 4..f. $7 338, g. $36 864,5 0 National CME -BWM Convention -Jamaica 4.3.g. $9 57,78 National CME -BWM Convention -Panama 4.3.g.3 $ 507,56 National CME -BWM Convention -T&T 4.3.g.4 $ 90,4 03 National CME -BWM Convention -Bahamas 4.3.g.5 $4 69,30 03 Regional Workshop on MARPOL & PRFs Miami (USA) 4.3.j.3 $8 059,78 03 National workshop on AFS -Cuba 4.3.k. $3 67,44 National workshop on AFS -Panama 4.3.k. $3 6,8 8

21 nd ARPEL Capacity Building Workshop, RETOS -T&T Regional Workshop on Liability and Compensatory Regimes for Pollution Damage - Barbados Workshop on the feasibility study on LNG fuelled shortsea and coastal shipping in the WCR -T&T 4.3.l. $3 6, m. $44 694,8 4.3.n. $35 644,56 03 National Seminar on feasibility of LNG bunkering -Jamaica Meeting and workshop for LNG Pilot Program - T&T 4.3.n. $5 80,5 4.3.n.3 $ 907,47 0 5th IGM -Dominican Republic 4.5.a. $3 04,98 0 Interspill Oil Spill Conference -UK 4.5.f. $3 963,00 0 3th OPRC/HNS TG meeting -IMO London 4.5.g. $4 48, th OPRC/HNS TG Meeting and MEPC 64 - IMO London Senior Administrator Meeting & High Level Symposium -Jamaica 5th OPRC/HNS TG Meeting and MEPC 65 - IMO London 6th OSC Meeting of RAC/ - Curacao 4.5.g. $3 077, g.3 $4 35, g.4 $8 50, h. $5 75,00 0 One Caribbean One Response Conference -T&T 4.5.k. $3 44,0 0 3th MACHC Meeting Guatemala 4.5.k. $ 368,00 0 7th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management -Jamaica 4.5.k.3 $ 443, th MACHC Meeting in St Maarten 4.5.k.4 $ 69,00 9

22 Activity Report 0 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3/ 4.5.g 05-mars- IMO TC/ 08- $4 48,00 09-mars- Activity 5 IMO Meeting: 3th OPRC HNS TG meeting at IMO in London United Kingdom Represent RAC/REMPEITC at the OPRC-HNS Technical Group Meeting. Meet with IMO and GloBallast Partnership Project Coordinating Unit to discuss on going activities. In addition to attending the meeting, met with IMO to discuss future activities: Clean Short Sea shipping consultancy in the WCR, with IMO/USA re further OPRC workshops, status of the revised MOUs, overlap of consultants at RAC, Strategic Plan cycle, etc SP -3 / 4.5.f 3-mars- IMO TC/ 08- $3 963,00 5-mars- Activity 5 Interspill Oil Spill Conference United Kingdom Conference for international spill response organizations to share technical expertise and lessons learned. In addtion I met with USA, IPIECA and OGP re the OPRC Workshops focused on deep water drilling activities. Discuss their involvement, participation, and possible funding of future activities. SP -3 / 4.5.e 0-avr- $0 000,00 Trinidad and Tobago - BWM Convention Consultancies 30-août- Trinidad & Tobago REMPEITC contracted a consutlant to conduct the following activities and provide the requisite output. Legal Review, National BWM Status Assessment, National BWM Strategy, Economic Assessment. XB/ , IMO BWM Trinidad & Tobago Funds The resultant documents will aid Trinidad and Tobage with implementing the BWM Convention. SP -3 / 4.3.g 7-avr- Trinidad & In-kind $3 575,00 8-avr- Tobago Second Regional Task Force Meeting on the Ratification and Implementation of the IMO convention on Ballast Water Mangagement Trinidad & Tobago To receive updates and discuss progress in the region. To review and approve the Regional Strategic Action Plan (SAP) IMO TC/ 6- Activity 9 $33 89,5 Bahamas Jamaica México Nicaragua Panamá Venezuela IMO Trinidad & Tobago 5 The draft plan was approved and the LPCs are moving forward with its implementation. Page of 7

23 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3 / 4.5.h 09-mai- $5 75,00 6th Ordinary Steering Committee Meeting of RAC/REMPEITC Caribe 0-mai- Curaçao To review and approve REMPEITC's biennial Strategic Plan for 0-03 Curaçao Aruba Suriname US - USA UNEP Curaçao Neth - Bonaire IMO ITOPF COCATRAM USCG 4 4 Approved Strategic Plan and developped recommandations for the 5th IGM. SP -3 / 4.5.e -mai- IMO TC/ 08- $480,00 3-mai- Activity BWM meeting of the Dutch Antilles Islands Bonaire To continue the dialogue with regional partnerships to promote a harmonized effort to further the convention in the region. To update the participants on the results of the nd RTF and the Strategic Action Plan. Provided an update on the status in the region, regional activities, and a brief on the Strategic Action Plan that was developed at the nd Regional Task Force meeting in Trinidad and Tobago this past April. SP -3 / 4.3.l -mai- IMO TC/ 08- $3 6,95 3-mai- Activity nd ARPEL Capacity Building Workshop - Oil Spill Response Planning and Readiness Assessment Trinidad & Tobago To introduce the new French IMO Consultant to the delegates and partnering organization from REMPEITC's region of responsibility. To learn more about RETOS and support its future use and potential improvement. Increased knowledge and understanding of RETOS. Introduction of the new French IMO Consultant. Networking SP -3 / 4.7.a 7-juil- IMO TC/ 08- $ 097,00 0-juil- Activity Training on Oil Pollution Response US - Puerto To broaden knowledge on Port State Control, domestic facility regulatory inspections and oil spill preparedness and response Increased knowledge and contact with USCG Page of 7

24 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3 / 4..f 9-août- México $500,00 3-août- Regional OPRC Workshop on Oversight of offshore Units México To provide and exchange information on offshore oil pollution prevention, preparedness, response and cooperation. Wild Well Control BP PEMEX Alpina Briggs $500,00 $500,00 $ 000,00 $ 78,00 Bahamas Cuba Guyana Jamaica México Suriname US - USA Venezuela Brazil ARPEL USCG Increased awareness and cooperation. The very first draft of the Multilateral Technical Operating Procedures for Offshore Oil Pollution Response (MTOP) was posted on the listserv (online forum) after this workshop. DNV USA $ 856,00 OSRL $ 48,00 REPSOL $ 48,00 USCG $4 84,00 US - USA $5 7,00 Environmental Defense Fund $5 000,00 Lee Hunt & Helix ESG $6 000,00 IADC $4 980,00 SP -3/ 4.5.k 3-sept- USCG $ 707,0 One Caribbean One Response Conference 3-sept- Trinidad & Tobago To improve the integration of deep-water drilling with regional regulatory and industry response capabilitites - Procedures and protocols for governments in the Caribbean Sea to mesh with industry standards for safety and pollution prevention IMO TC/ 6- Activity $ 707,0 Exchange of information (MTOP) and lessons learnt, networking Page 3 of 7

25 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3 / 4.5.c 7-sept- IMO Globallast $4 355,00 Bahamas GloBallast Partnerships Global Project Task Force (GPTF) meeting 9-sept- South Africa To present progress, technical and financial reports to the LPCs, RCOs and partners and to decide the strategic action plan for the coming biennium (03-04) Jamaica Panamá Venezuela Extension of the Project until September 06. SP -3 / 4.5.g 4-sept- $3 077,00 4th OPRC HNS TG meeting and MEPC 64 at IMO in London 05-oct- United Kingdom To represent RAC/REMPEITC at the meetings, exchange information, meet with IMO and GloBallast Partnership Project Coordinating Unit to discuss ongoing activities. IMO TC/ 6- Activity In addition to attending the meeting, met with IMO to discuss future activities and status of the revised MOUs. Also met with WCR attending partners and organizations SP -3 / 4..a 0-oct- ITOPF In-kind $ 600,00 04-oct- Consultant National Oil Spill Contingency Planning Workshop UK - Turks and Caicos To bring awareness on oil pollution preparedness and response. To assist the government of Turks and Caicos to review and update their National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. UNDP BarbadosR3i project $30 059,50 UK - Turks and Caicos ITOPF Independent Consultant Increased knowledge on oil spill preparedness and response. Gap analysis of the plan and development of an action plan to update the plan. SP -3 / 4.3.j 6-oct- Suriname In-kind $4 70,00 8-oct- Regional Workshop on MARPOL Suriname To provide information and facilitate the exchange of information between the participants on the legislative, administrative, and enforcement procedures regarding MARPOL. Special attention was also brought to the issue of port reception facilities. IMO TC/ 6- Activity 6 $50 357,68 Belize Bahamas Barbados Dominica Grenada Jamaica Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent & the Gre Suriname Antigua & Barbuda Independent Consultant Trinidad & Tobago 0 Increased understanding of the MARPOL Convention. Assessment of the availability of PRFs in the WCR. The idea of Regional Arrangements for the implementation of PRFs such as garbage, sewage, oil and chemical reception facilities was proposed. SP -3 / 4.5.a 5-oct- Meeting of the Contracting Parties of the IMO TC/ 6- $ 55,49 7-oct- Cartagena Convention Activity 5th Intergovernmental Meeting on the Action Plan for the Caribbean Environment Programme Dominican Republic UNEP $ 55,49 Presented recommendations from REMPEITC's Steering Committee Meeting. All were approved by the Contracting Parties, Presented the new GIS based database for the maritime traffic in the WCR Page 4 of 7

26 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3 / 4.7.a 05-nov- $ 884,86 CCA Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Training Course 09-nov- US - USA To receive oil spill preparedness and response training France - TOTAL Increased knowledge. Meeting with CCA Staff and government and industry representatives SP -3 / 4.3.n 05-nov- Atlantic LNG $930,00 07-nov- Workshop on the feasibility study on LNG fuelled shortsea and coastal shipping in the WCR Trinidad & Tobago To facilitate the exchange of information among participants as they review and vet the feasibility study. To provide guidance into a possible candidate for a future pilot program by the IMO Trinidad & Tobago IMO TC/ 08- Activity 6 $74,00 $34 000,56 Bahamas Jamaica Panamá US - USA Curaçao IMO Independent Consultant Trinidad & Tobago 4 Udate of the study. Trinidad and Tobago should be the lead country for the development of the use of LNG for shipping in the WCR given its existing infrastructure. Consideration of using the ferry service between Trinidad and Tobago for the pilot program. SP -3 / 4.3.j 3-nov- Bahamas In-kind $ 60,00 5-nov- National Workshop on the MARPOL Convention (Annexes I & V) Bahamas To provide information and facilitate the exchange of information between the participants on the legislative, administrative, and enforcement procedures regarding the MARPOL Convention, Annexes I and V, and the issue of port reception facilities IMO TC/ 6- Activity 7 $8 009, Bahamas Independent Consultant 6 Increased understanding of the MARPOL Convention, Annexes I and V. Participants would like to encourage the government of Bahamas to ratify Annex IV (sewage). Highlighted the need to populate GISIS. SP -3 / 4.5.k 9-nov- $ 368,00 3th MACHC Meeting -nov- Guatemala Represent RAC/REMPEITC at the meeting. Exchange of information and co-operation UKHO Presented the GIS based database for the maritime traffic in the WCR. Networking (UKHO, SHOM, country representatives etc). Cooperation initiative with NOAA SP -3 / 4..a 6-nov- ITOPF In-Kind $ 000,00 9-nov- Consultant Regional Oil Spill Contingency Planning Workshop and Exercises Neth - Saba To provide training on oil spill preparedness and response. To exercise the deployment of a current buster. Develop and support regional cooperation. Netherlands UNDP BarbadosR3i Project $3 600,3 $5 45,30 Aruba UK - Turks and Caicos UK - Montserrat Neth - Saint Eustatius Curaçao Netherlands Neth - Bonaire ITOPF Sint Maarten Neth - Saba UK - Anguilla Increased knowledge on oil spill preparedness and response.ability to deploy a current buster. Increased co-operation. Page 5 of 7

27 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3 / 4.5.k 03-déc- $ 443,64 7th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management - Building Disaster Resilience, A Shared Responsibility 03-déc- Jamaica To bring awareness on oil pollution preparedness, response and cooperation and to share the lessons learnt during the last two activities sponsored by UNDP and organized by REMPEITC (Saba and Turks & Caicos) UNDP Barbados REMPEITC made a presentation matching the objectives. Information sharing, distribution of a booklet (Oil spills: How Caribbean disaster managers can prepare and respond) written by Anne Reglain and published by UNDP. Networking SP -3 / 4.3.g 0-déc- IMO TC/ 6- $9 57,78 Jamaica 4 -déc- Activity National Workshop on Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement under the Ballast Water Management Convention Jamaica To provide practical Knowledge and skills to Flag & PSC officers and various other participants in order to support efficient implementation of the BWM Convention and discharge their responsibilities efficiently and effectively under the convention. Increased knowledge and understanding of the BWM Convention. Requested asistance for BWM sediment treatment and disposal. Further training about BWM equipment on-board vessels, BW sampling methods and equipment usage and PSC was also requested. SP -3 / 4.3.g 7-déc- IMO TC/6- $ 507,56 Panamá 8 9-déc- Activity 3 3 National Workshop on Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement under the Ballast Water Management Convention Panamá To provide practical Knowledge and skills to Flag & PSC officers and various other participants in order to support efficient implementation of the BWM Convention and discharge their responsibilities efficiently and effectively under the convention. Independent Consultant Increased knowledge and understanding of the BWM Convention. The Maritime Authority requested assistance in determination, development, and usage of water sampling equipment and development of portable labs. Page 6 of 7

28 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund Total yearly spending, including direct costs, in-direct costs, and in-kind support (valuation), to finance RAC goals $ ,05 0 Alpina Briggs $ 78,00 0 Atlantic LNG $930,00 0 Bahamas $ 60,00 0 BP $500,00 0 Curaçao $5 75,00 0 DNV USA $ 856,00 0 Environmental Defense Fund $5 000,00 0 France - TOTAL $ 884,86 0 IADC $4 980,00 0 IMO $ 953,85 0 ITOPF $3 600,00 0 Lee Hunt & Helix ESG $6 000,00 0 México $500,00 0 Netherlands $3 600,3 0 OSRL $ 48,00 0 PEMEX $ 000,00 0 REPSOL $ 48,00 0 Suriname $4 70,00 0 Trinidad & Tobago $4 89,00 0 UKHO $ 368,00 0 UNDP Barbados $56 648,44 0 UNEP $ 55,49 0 US - USA $5 7,00 0 USCG $5 99,0 0 Wild Well Control $500,00 Page 7 of 7

29 Activity Report 03 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3 / 4.5.g 9-févr-3 UNEP $570,00 Senior Administrator Meeting and High Level Symposium -févr-3 Jamaica To meet with the country representatives, IMO RMA, TCD and secretary general. To present the GIS database, the Globallast Partnership and the outcomes and lessons learnt during our previsous activities (OPRC, MARPOL). IMO TC/ 6- Activity $3 565,30 Presentations given and contacts established. SP -3 / 4..f 9-mars-3 Bahamas In-kind $3 500,00 0-mars-3 Regional OPRC Workgroup on Oversight of offshore Units Bahamas To complete the drafting of Multilateral Technical Operating Procedures for Offshore Oil Pollution Response (MTOP) IMO TC/ 36- Activity $3 838,00 Bahamas Cuba México US - USA USCG Delegates have agreed to a near-final text of the MTOP which will be presented to each government for final review and approval SP -3 / 4.5.g 06-mai-3 IMO TC/ 36- $8 50,00 7-mai-3 Activity 5th OPRC HNS TG meeting and MEPC 65 at IMO in London United Kingdom Represent RAC/REMPEITC at the meetings, exchange information, meet with IMO and GloBallast Partnership Project Coordinating Unit to discuss ongoing activities. In addition to attending the meeting, met with IMO to discuss future activities, status of the revised MOUs, overlap of consultatnts at RAC, Strategic Plan cycle, etc. Also met with WCR attending partners and organizations SP -3 / 4..e 5-mai-3 $3 66,00 MOBEX 03 7-mai-3 France - French Represent the REMPEITC at the meeting, meet with the country representatives and industries. IMO TC/ 36- Activity Exchange of information. Made a presentation about the REMPEITC, the Cartagena Convention and OPCR 90 Convention (rights & obligations). Networking SP -3 / 4.3.n National Seminar on Feasibility of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Bunkering 6-juin-3 6-juin-3 Jamaica To improve participants' knowledge and understanding of MARPOL VI as well as LNG (production, uses, costs etc.). To consider the potential development of a LNG bunkering hub for LNG fuelled vessels transiting in the Caribbean Region. IMO TC/ 08- Activity 6 $5 80,5 Jamaica Independent Consultant USCG Trinidad & Tobago DNV Panama 9 3 Increased knowledge on LNG and the feasibility of LNG Bunkering in Jamaica. Created a momentum to further discuss the development of LNG bunkering in Jamaica. Page of 6

30 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3 / 4.3.j -juil-3 Carnival In-kind $3 500,00 5-juil-3 Corporation Regional workshop on MARPOL & Port Reception Facilities US - USA To provide detailed information with regard to the most recent amendments to MARPOL and the responsibilities of Parties under the Convention. To received practical information on the provision of PRFs and ship-generated waste management. CIP OAS Basel Convention Belgium Singapore Waste Management Royal Caribbean Cruises Norwegian Cruise Lines CLIA In-kind In-kind In-kind In-kind In-kind In-kind In-kind In-kind $5 50,00 $3 500,00 $3 500,00 $4 000,00 $3 50,00 $3 50,00 $ 575,00 $ 575,00 Belize Barbados Dominica Grenada Guyana Haiti Jamaica Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent & the Gre Suriname US - USA IMO Antigua & Barbuda USCG Trinidad & Tobago Singapore Basel Convention Belgium 5 7 Status assessment of PRFs in the participating countries. Increased knowledge on MARPOL. Discussions regarding the reporting of alleged inadequacies of PRFs. Very good networking opportunity (Industries, organizations and government) USCG In-kind $7 800,00 Lloyds Register USA In-kind $ 575,00 US - USA In-kind $6 450,00 IMO TC/ 36- Activity 4 $73 34,78 SP -3 / 4.3.g 4-juil-3 Trinidad & In-kind $4 950,00 6-juil-3 Tobago National Workshop on Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement under the Ballast Water Management Convention Trinidad & Tobago To provide practical knowledge and skills to relevant personnel from the Government of Trinidad, the Maritime Authority, and the Port Authority so as to be able to discharge the functions of Flag, Port and Coastal States in preventing the impact of HAOP. IMO TC/ 6- Activity 9 $7 340,4 Independent Consultant Trinidad & Tobago 4 Increased knowledge and understanding of the BWM Convention. Requested asistance for BWM sediment treatment and disposal. Further training about BWM equipment on-board vessels, BW sampling methods and equipment usage and PSC was also requested. Page of 6

31 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3 / 4..a 3-août-3 CCA In-kind $3 300,00 6-août-3 National Workshop on Contingency Planning Antigua and To bring awareness on oil pollution preparedness and response. To assist the government of Antigua and Barbuda to review and update their National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Antigua & Barbuda IMO In-kind TC/ 36- Activity 6 $3 40,00 $7 084,84 CCA Antigua & Barbuda Polaris Applied Science Increased knowledge on OPRC. Gap analysis of the plan. Need to address oil spill response inland identified. NODS, through its consultant, will carry out the update of the plan. Plan will be presented for cabinet approval before the end of 03. SP -3 / 4.3.g 7-août-3 Bahamas In-kind $3 0,00 9-août-3 National Workshop on Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement under the Ballast Water Management Convention Bahamas To provide practical knowledge and skills to Flag & PSC officers and various other participants in order to discharge their responsibilities efficiently and effectively under the BWM convention. IMO TC/ 6- Activity 9 $ 499,30 Bahamas Independent Consultant 3 Increased knowledge. There appears to be a loss of focus by the Government of Bahamas on the BWM GloBallast Program. SP -3 / 4..b 04-sept-3 Review of the draft contingency plan for IMO TC/ 36- $653,00 Regional Oil Spill 06-sept-3 Central America. Activity Contingency Workshop - Nicaragua COCATRAM $700,00 COCATRAM Detailed presentation of the Caribbean Islands Plan. Presentation of the REMPEITC and our activities. Country representatives wondered why REMPEITC is no longer involved with CA. Necessity to cooperate with COCATRAM. SP -3 / 4..a 6-sept-3 $ 00,00 National Workshop on Contingency Planning 7-sept-3 Curaçao To provide training on oil spill preparedness and response and to assist the government of Curacao to review its National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Curaçao Curaçao Increased knowledge on oil spill preparedness and response. Gap analysis of the plan. All the relevant agencies should take part to the discussions regarding oil spill preparedness and response. Need to determine the organization structure. Meetings and workshop for the LNG Pilot Program 8-sept-3 9-sept-3 Trinidad & Tobago To present the study to the stakeholders in Trinidad & Tobago and identify key issues. To visit of one of NIDCO's water taxi vessels. SP -3 / 4.3.n IMO Globallast $ 907,47 Various options for the LNG supply chain and associated safety issues were discussed. Available space for possible placing of LNG tanks was found limited and the engine rooms also have limited space to accommodate modified or replacement engines for LNG. Page 3 of 6

32 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3 / 4.3.m 4-sept-3 Barbados In-kind $ 500,00 6-sept-3 Regional Workshop on the Liability and Compensatory Regimes for Pollution Damage Barbados To provide information on the importance and benefits of being Party to the international oil pollution compensatory regime instruments ( CLC, Fund and Bunkers Convention) and mechanisms for the implementation of these conventions. ITOPF IOPC Funds IMO In-kind In-kind TC/ 36- Activity 5 $ 000,00 $6 400,00 $34 794,8 Belize Barbados Dominica Grenada Guyana Haiti Jamaica Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent & the Gre Suriname ITOPF IOPC Funds Antigua & Barbuda Trinidad & Tobago 6 Increased knowledge. Found out that some countries do not have the national legislation in place or have not yet incorporated the recent amendments, therefore, it is highly likely that compensation will not be available or only partially. SP -3 / 4.3.k 5-oct-3 Cuba In-kind $6 075,00 7-oct-3 National Workshop on Anti-Fouling Systems Cuba To provide training on the AFS Convention, with a view towards ratification and implementation of this international instrument. To increase awareness on the use of potential harmful anti-fouling systems on ships. IMO TC/ 36- Activity 7 $7 9,44 Cuba Independent Consultant 38 Greater understanding and appreciation on the requirements and implications of ratifying, implementing, and enforcing the AFS Convention. Director of the Maritime Authority announced that it was the political will of Cuba to accede to the AFS Convention. SP -3 / 4.5.c 3-oct-3 $ 7,66 R&D Forum, Globallast 5-oct-3 Republic of Korea To present the work of the Globallast Project in each region and its efforts to bring the Project s countries to a high level of awareness, training and preparation for the challenges that the implementation of the BWM Convention is posing. IMO Globallast Jamaica Panamá Increased awareness and cooperation. Exchange of information SP -3 / 4.5.c 8-oct-3 IMO Globallast $ 7,66 Jamaica GEF Biennial International Waters Conference 3-oct-3 Barbados To present the Globallast Project to other GEF IW Projects. Panamá Increased awareness and cooperation. LPCs and RCOs including RAC/ directly involved in the promotion of the Programme. SP -3 / 4.3.k -nov-3 Panamá In-kind $3 000,00 3-nov-3 National Workshop on Anti-Fouling Systems Panamá To provide training on the AFS Convention, with a view towards ratification and implementation of this international instrument. To increase awareness on the use of potential harmful anti-fouling systems on ships. IMO TC/ 36- Activity 8 $0 6,8 Panamá Independent Consultant 33 Increased awareness and understanding of Anti- Fouling Systems and AFS Convention. Both Government and Commercial personnel expressed strong interest in developing strong and strategic legislation, tools, and regimens to implement the AFS Convention. Page 4 of 6

33 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund SP -3 / 4.3.g 5-nov-3 To provide training on the BWM IMO Globallast $9 087,00 Dominica Globallast Twinning Project 6-nov-3 Convention, develop the government's capacity to implement and enforce the Dominica Convention and bring awareness to Trinidad & Tobago participants of the monographs, tools, and grants available for assessments and national implementation strategies Increased Knowledge. The experience shared by Trinidad and Tobago was very enriching. Responsible ministry to report back with a recommendation for entering into the Globallast program and the required processes for the country. SP -3 / 4.3.g 8-nov-3 To provide training on the BWM IMO Globallast $9 087,00 Saint Lucia 3 Globallast Twinning Project 9-nov-3 Convention, develop the government's capacity to implement and enforce the Saint Lucia Convention and bring awareness to Trinidad & Tobago participants of the monographs, tools, and grants available for assessments and national implementation strategies Increased Knowledge. The experience shared by Trinidad and Tobago was very enriching. Responsible ministry to report back with a recommendation for entering into the Globallast program and the required processes for the country. SP -3 / 4..a 03-déc-3 Saint Kitts and In-kind $3 600,00 05-déc-3 Nevis National Workshop on Oil Spill Contingency Planning Saint Kitts and Nevis To provide training on oil spill preparedness and response and to assist the government of Saint Kitts & Nevis to review its National Oil Spill Contingency Plan IMO TC/ 36- Activity 9 $3 35,00 Saint Kitts and Nevis 8 Increased knowledge on oil spill preparedness and response. Gap analysis of the plan. All the relevant agencies should take part to the discussions regarding oil spill preparedness and response. SP -3 / 4.5.k 09-déc-3 $ 69,00 4th MACHC Meeting 3-déc-3 Sint Maarten Represent RAC/REMPEITC at the meeting. Exchange of information and co-operation. IMO TC/ 36- Activity Made a presentation highlighting the relationship between hydrography and liability for oil pollution damage. Networking (UKHO, SHOM, IALA, country representatives etc). Data sharing with NOAA. Page 5 of 6

34 Project Name and Code Dates country Objectives Source of financing Participants Out Put Organisation Fund Total yearly spending, including direct costs, in-direct costs, and in-kind support (valuation), to finance RAC goals $36 345,94 03 Antigua & Barbuda $3 40,00 03 Bahamas $6 60,00 03 Barbados $ 500,00 03 Basel Convention $3 500,00 03 Belgium $3 500,00 03 Carnival Corporation $3 500,00 03 CCA $3 300,00 03 CIP OAS $5 50,00 03 CLIA $ 575,00 03 COCATRAM $700,00 03 Cuba $6 075,00 03 Curaçao $ 00,00 03 IMO $38 65,94 03 IOPC Funds $6 400,00 03 ITOPF $ 000,00 03 Lloyds Register USA $ 575,00 03 Norwegian Cruise Lines $ 575,00 03 Panamá $3 000,00 03 Royal Caribbean Cruises $3 50,00 03 Saint Kitts and Nevis $3 600,00 03 Singapore $4 000,00 03 Trinidad & Tobago $4 950,00 03 UNEP $570,00 03 US - USA $6 450,00 03 USCG $7 800,00 03 Waste Management Corp $3 50,00 Page 6 of 6

35 SECTION 4: Work program and budget RAC/ s activities can be visualized utilizing the following diagram. The foundation of activities is facilitation of the implementation of international agreements by countries in the region. The next layer of activities involve the identification and assessment of risk of oil, hazardous materials and noxious substance spills, chemical releases, release of invasive species in ballast water, or the threat of emissions and greenhouse gases from vessels. The third area of activity is the mapping of the associated risk and potential impacts through Environmental Sensitivity Index Mapping, utilization of a GIS risk assessment tool, or other indices. Contingency plans, monitoring and enforcement systesm are developed at the local and national levels, which are then implemented through training and exercises. Gaps, which are identified in the training and/ or exercises, are addressed using the same process as shown by the arrow. Once fully developed, national strategies are developed into law and assimilated into regional plans. Thematic framework for the Centre s work program Section 4.A presents the Strategic Plan Program and the Sub Programs for the Centre. The numbering of the Activities follows the Programs and Sub-programs convention. For example, the Program and Sub- program denoted by 4. - details activities under the Program of Development, Updating and Testing National Contingency Plans. The activities under this Program are further divided into Sub Programs with an alphabetic character. For example; 4..a denotes activities under the Development of Sub-regional Contingency Plans for the Island States and Territories under the Azure Seas Project. Individual activities or missions are numbered sequentially under the Sub Programs. Section 4.B of the Plan details the schedule of activities to be conducted under the Work Program, as well as the estimated funding required to conduct them. Assumptions are made that the appropriate level of funding and in-kind support for the activity is provided. Assumptions are also made that Countries provide inkind support under the Country Requirements within the timeframes indicated. 33