Western Washington University Western CEDAR 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 Follow this and additional works at: https://cedar.wwu.edu/ssec Part of the Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Commons "The Risk Management of Vessel Traffic" (2014). Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference. 282. https://cedar.wwu.edu/ssec/2014ssec/day2/282 This Event is brought to you for free and open access by the Conferences and Events at Western CEDAR. It has been accepted for inclusion in Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference by an authorized administrator of Western CEDAR. For more information, please contact westerncedar@wwu.edu.
2014 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference Risk Management of Vessel Traffic Captain Mike Moore Pacific Merchant Shipping Association May 1, 2014
Risk Based Approach Evaluate Ship Traffic/Waterways Implement Risk Mitigation Measures International and Federal Standards for International and Coastal Shipping Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Implement Continuous Improvement
Vessel Types Auto Carriers Bulk Containerships Cruise General Cargo Refrigeration Roll On/Roll Off Tankers Ocean-Going Tugs Other
Vessel Traffic Volume/Trends 22 YEARS OF VESSEL ARRIVALS AT PUGET SOUND PORTS
Vessel Arrival Traffic Decreased from Peak Puget 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?
How is Vessel Risk Managed? Comprehensive Marine Safety System 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
Example: US/Canada Vessel Traffic Management Continuous Improvement New Entrance Old Entrance Area To Be Avoided
Vessel Approaching Puget Sound Ships Screened, Monitored Inspections/Enforcement STEP 1 Provide 96 Hour Advance Notice of Arrival STEP 2 Risk Based Screening of Vessels prior to Entry STEP 3 Pre-Arrival Safety Tests STEP 4 Check Into Traffic System Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Area to Be Avoided VICTORIA, B.C. PORT ANGELES BELLINGHAM SEATTLE TACOMA
Traffic Routing Scheme Provides Order & Predictability (Joint Ops US/Canada) Pick up Tug Escorts for Laden Tankers Implement Applicable Harbor Safety Plan Standards of Care Pick Up a Pilot Conduct a Port State Control Boarding if Targeted (or farther out) Vessel Entering the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Safety Net Example: Tug Escort of Laden Tankers
Ships Are Changing Example: Mega Container Ships New Technology and Ship Design Improvements like Double Hull Fuel Tanks
Harbor Safety Plan Continuous 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
Volume of Oil and Number of Spills All Vessel Types in U.S. Waters 16,000,000 14,000,000 Average 1973-1979 7,713,753 gal/yr Gallons Spilled 12,000,000 Average 1980-1989 4,988,000 gal/yr G a ll o n s 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 Average 1990-1999 1,674,430 gal/yr Average 1995-2000 515,110 gal/yr 2,000,000 Years 1973 through 2000 PNW Performance: Zero Spills by Cargo Vessels Transiting to/from Puget Sound Ports Since Recordkeeping Started in 1972
Worldwide Oil Spill Trends
Summary 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