SEMINAR ON IMPROVING MARITIME TRANSPORT SAFETY BANGKOK, DECEMBER 2016

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1 SEMINAR ON IMPROVING MARITIME TRANSPORT SAFETY BANGKOK, DECEMBER 2016 POWER POINT PRESENTATION BY MIRZA SAIFUR RAHMAN ENGINEER & SHIP SURVEYOR DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING, MINISTRY OF SHIPPING GOVT. OF THE PEOPLE S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

3 GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICIAL NAME: The People's Republic of Bangladesh LOCATION : Lat between 20º to 27º Long between 88º to 93º CAPITAL: Dhaka, Area 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 )

4 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: 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: Maritime Boarder: 720 Km Total length of the inland waterways: Km

5 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.)

6 Bangladesh Inland Water Transport System

7 Our Products Made in Bangladesh

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9 RIVERS AND LAKES Being located at the confluence of the rivers Ganga & Brahmaputra, Bangladesh is a littoral, riverine, flood plain and deltaic country having more than 700 rivers crisscrossing the mostly flat territories of the country. They include hundreds of brooks and a good number of big ones. The largest rivers are Padma, Jamuna, Meghna & Brahmaputra.

10 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

11 DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING Offices Under DOS (Contd.) GOVERNMENT SHIPPING OFFICE, CTG REGISTRAR AND SURVEYOR OF INLAND SHIPS, DHAKA/ NARAYANGANJ/ BARISAL/KHULNA INSPECTORATE OF INLAND SHIPS, DHAKA / SADARGHAT / NARAYANGONJ /BARISAL / KHULNA / CHITTAGONG / CHADPUR

12 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.

13 NATIONAL LAW Bangladesh Merchant Shipping Ordinance, (MSO) Bangladesh Inland Shipping Ordinance, (ISO) Bangladesh Maritime Zones Act, Bangladesh Flag Vessel Protection Act, Port Act, Time & Fare Table Approval Rules, Port Rules, 1966.

14 RULES UNDER MSO Merchant Shipping Training, Certification and Examination Rules, 2011 Merchant Shipping Radio Regulations, 2000 Fishing Vessel and Deck Officers Certification Rules, 2003 IMO Convention Implementation Rules, 2006 Merchant Shipping Minimum Safe Manning Order, 1990 Professional Ship Surveyor Certification Rules, 2000 Ship Recruiting Agent Licensing Rules, 2005 Maritime Training Aids Fees Rules, 2006 Fees Rules

15 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 Syllabuses For Inland Master And Driver Examination Stability Rules, 2001

16 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.

17 DOS FUNCTIONS FOR DOMESTIC (INLAND) VESSEL 1. There is no such organization like Mercantile Marine Office. But the establishment of ISSA Inland Ship Safety Administration as per Inland Shipping Ordinance is under progress. 2. No Inland Shipping Office. 3. No Ship s Personnel Welfare Office. 4. Deck And Engine Personnel Training Centre.

18 DOS FUNCTIONS FOR DOMESTIC (INLAND) VESSEL 5. No Academy For The Training Of Inland Ship Masters/Drivers. 6. No Approved Classification Society. 7. Inspectorate Office Of Inland Ships.

19 ONGOING ACTIVITIES ON INLAND SHIP SAFETY Increase number of surveyor and inspector to develop and make the management system more effective. Increase the number of regional offices for the surveyors and other staffs involved. Increase the number of inspectorate offices. Skilled and trained professionals appointment in the department of shipping for standard ship design to ensure ship safety. Compulsory inclusion of reversible gear to the small vessels/ferry to ensure safer shipping. A project has been taken to make a database for all ships and a pilot project has been implemented in order to ensure ship safety.

20 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

21 Passengers carrying by the ships during festivals in Bangladesh

22 ROOT CAUSES AND REMEDIES FOR INLAND VESSELS ACCIDENTS IN BANGLADESH

23 Inland water and ships of Bangladesh Length of Inland Waterways: km Registered vessels: 10,000 Unregistered vessels: About 50,000 Out of these many more mechanized country boats and local boats are plying in inland waterways

24 Inland waterways and ships of Bangladesh At this stage the country's population and economic activities have been increased considerably compared to the previous situation resulting the volume of waterways transportation of passengers and goods have increased reasonably/remarkably. Over the last few years several tragic passenger ship accident has taken place which is not acceptable at all at the national level. Furthermore, this kind of repeated accident has tarnished the image of Bangladesh in international maritime shipping premises.

25 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.

26 Accidents of Passenger Vessel, 2009 Ship s Name Ship s Type Place of Accident Casualties Cause of Accident m Padma River, 19 prs Clash, inefficiency Sunken Deck Gozaria, and carelessness of and Munshigonj masters 1 Engine 1½ Deck ML Shahporan & MV Banani ML Fahmida Happy Express MV Koko-4 MV Al Helal-1 Launch and MV Nurus Sunnah Passenger carrier boat Sunken Deck m 1½ Deck 42 m 2 Engine 2½ Deck Sunken Deck m 1 Engine 1½ Deck Kirtonkhola River, Barisal Nazir Launch Station, PS- Lalmohon, Bhola Daira River, Kishoregonj 41 prs Clash with cargo vessel, inefficiency and carelessness of masters 84 prs Balance sketchy vessels, Passenger Overload, inefficiency and carelessness of masters 46 prs Clash, inefficiency and carelessness of masters, foggy weather

27 Accidents of Passenger Vessel, Year Ship s Name Ship s Type Place of Accident 2011 MV Bipasha-1 Sunken Deck m 1 Engine 1½ Deck 2012 MV Shariatpur m 1 Engine 2½ Deck 2013 ML Sharos Sunken Deck m 1 Engine 1½ Deck 2014 MV Shathil-1 Sunken Deck m 1½ Deck Meghna River, B-Baria Meghna River, Gozaria, Munshigonj Meghna River, Gozaria, Narayangonj Ramnabad River, Patuakhali Casualties Cause of Accident 33 prs Hit with the submerged object, inefficiency and carelessness of masters 147 prs Clash with other vessel, inefficiency and carelessness of masters 84 prs Clash with other vessel, inefficiency and carelessness of masters 16 prs Storm, Extra cargo, Strong current in the river, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

28 Accidents of Passenger Vessel, Year Ship s Name Ship s Type Place of Accident 2014 ML Pinak-6 Sunken Deck m 1 Engine 1½ Deck 2014 MV Miraj m 1 Engine 2½ Deck 2015 MV Mostafa Sunken Deck m 1½ Deck Meghna River, Mowa, Munshigonj Meghna River, Rasulpur, Munshigonj Padma River, Paturai, Manikgonj Casualties Cause of Accident 49 prs killed and 61 prs missing Disastrous weather, the driver inefficiency, design error, weaknesses in the management of roads, extra passengers. 54 prs Strong current in the river, Summer Storm, inefficiency and carelessness of masters 90 prs Clash with other cargo vessel, inefficiency and carelessness of masters

29 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;

30 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.

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

32 SERVICE AREA DESCRIPTION: MAWA POINT: CROSSING OF MAIN PADMA RIVER 3.0 KM, (APPROX.)

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

34 Rainy Season & Flood Times Nor'wester (Bangladesh) - Locally known as Kalboishakhi Jhor.

35 PASSENGER LAUNCHES PLYING ON INLAND WATERWAYS

36 SMALL SUNKEN DECK VESSELS PLYING ON INLAND WATERWAYS.

37 MV Shathil-1 (Length : 25 m) Sunken Deck Date of Accident : 3 May 2014 Place of Accident : Casualties : 16 Passengers dead

38 MV Pinak-6 (Length : m) Sunken Deck Date of Accident : 4 august 2014 Place of Accident Casualties : 48 Passengers dead (62 Passengers Missing)

39 SUNKEN DECK VESSEL MV Shathil 1 (Length : 25 m) MV Pinak-6 (Length : m) It is not possible to develop these oldest designed ships by modification. Dept. encourages the owners for the replacement by the latest and big size passenger ships.

40 SUNKEN DECK VESSEL MV Pinak-6 (Length : m) MV Shathil-1 (Length : 25 m) ML Pinak 6 This type of 256 vessels are plying in inland waterways

41 One Engine, 2½ Decker Vessel MV Miraj-4 (Length: 36 Meter) Most of the passenger vessels of m length was made before 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 unwanted accident the extra superstructure can be discarded.

42 1 Engine, 2½ Decker Vessel This type of about 125 vessels are plying on various routes in inland waterways of Bangladesh. 1) Dhaka MV Miraj-4 (Length: 36 Meter)

43 Inland Ship Safety Proposal in accordance with terms Sl. No Vessel accident prevention measures 1. Operation closing of the Sketchy designed vessel Short Term (06 months to 01 Year) 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 halfstory vessel may be cut off on the 3rd floor. Action: DOS & Passenger Carrier Owner s Association Middle Term (02 Years to 03 Years) 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 halfstory vessel can be replaced by the improved passenger vessels.. Action: DOS & Passenger carrier owner association Middle Term (03 Years to 05 Years) Comments In case of replacement by advanced passenger vessels low-interest loans or foreign grants can be arranged.

44 Inland Ship Safety Proposal in accordance with terms Sl. No Vessel accident prevention measures 2. Prevention for loading additional passenger or cargo 3. Vessel traffic control in adverse weather Short Term (06 months to 01 Year) 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 The vessels movement in adverse weather conditions may be strictly controlled by the BIWTA staff Action: BIWTA Middle Term (02 Years to 03 Years) 1. By increasing the resources and capacities of BIWTA, at least 03 inspectors to be assigned on fulltime as shifting duty to each river port, the load of additional passenger / cargo can be prevented. Action: BIWTA By establishing communication device in all vessels, the movement of vessels can be controlled/restricted in adverse weather condition. Middle Term (03 Years to 05 Years) Comments

45 Inland Ship Safety Proposal in accordance with terms Sl. No Vessel accident prevention measures 4. Quality improvement of drivers 5. Vessels fitness confirmation Short Term (06 months to 01 Year) 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 The ship's annual survey responsibility may be given to the Class Surveyors which is under process is to assess its feasibility Action: DOS & Passenger Carrier Middle Term (02 Years to 03 Years) 1. From 2016, examination as well as training certificate may be required for competency certificate. Action: DOS & Ships Crew Association The approval of proposed manpower structure by the Department of Shipping is underway to increase the number of surveyors and inspectors. Middle Term (03 Years to 05 Years) Comments

46 Inland Ship Safety Proposal in accordance with the terms Sl. No Vessel accident prevention measures 6. Establishment of Modern marine safety equipment & shipping traffic system 7. Stopping the vessels plying Illegally or without survey and registration Short Term (06 months to 01 Year) 1. Radar, GPS, Echo-Sounder, hydraulic steering and VHF installation in ships may be made mandatory. Action: DOS & Passenger Carrier Owner s Association 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 Middle Term (02 Years to 03 Years) 1. A project can be taken to install Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) in the busiest ports only. Action: BIWTA 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 Middle Term (03 Years to 05 Years) 1. A project can be taken to install central VTMS. Action: BIWTA Comm ents

47 Project Overview Ministry of Shipping Government of the People s Republic of Bangladesh Department of Shipping Government of the People s Republic of Bangladesh Establishment of GMDSS and Integrated Maritime Navigation System (EGIMNS)

48 Project Overview January, 2014 to December, 2016 Approved Total : 37, Lakh Taka GOB : 8, Lakh Taka Project Aid : 28, Lakh Taka

49 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

50 LOCATION MAP OF EGIMNS EXISTING AND PROPOSED LIGHT HOUSES AND DHAHA COMMAND CENTRE PROPOSED DHAKA COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTRE KUTUBDIA LT HO DUBLAR CHAR LT HO KUAKATA LT HO DHAL CHAR LT HO NIZHUM DWIP LT HO AUTHORITY BUOY COX S BAZAR LT HO ST.MARTIN LT HO

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

52 Project Overview Sl. No. Item Quantity 1 Dhaka ( Commmand and Control Centre) M 2 2 Kuakata (Transmitting Station) 4, M 2 3 Dal Char ( Receiving Station) 22,012.00M 2 4 Cox s Bazar (Upgradation of existing CRS) 26,510.68M 2 5 St. Martin 1,865.04M 2 6 Dublar Char 4,098.91M 2 7 Nizhum Dwip 9,961.35M 2 8 Ktubdia 18,329.44M 2 Total land area M 2

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54 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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