7th Project Coordination Committee Meeting under the Co-operative Mechanism in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore 24 September 2014 PCC 7/5 24 September 2014 REPORT OF THE MEETING SEVENTH PROJECT COORDINATION COMMITTEE MEETING UNDER THE COOPERATIVE MECHANISM ON THE STRAITS OF MALACCA AND SINGAPORE HELD AT BERJAYA LANGKAWI ISLAND RESORT, LANGKAWI MALAYSIA ON 24 SEPTEMBER 2014 1.0 OPENING OF THE MEETING 1.1 The Seventh Meeting of the Project Coordination Committee (PCC) under the Cooperative Mechanism on the Straits of Malacca and Singapore between the littoral States and user States was held on 24 September 2014 at Berjaya Langkawi Island Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia. 1.2 The meeting was chaired by Mr. Rossid Musa, Marine Department Malaysia and attended by representatives from the three littoral States, user States, user of the Straits and stakeholders from the shipping industry. The list of participants is attached as Annex 1. 1.3 During the opening of the meeting, the Chairman, Mr. Rossid Musa, Marine Department Malaysia expressed his appreciation and thanked the participants for attending the meeting and the good commitments from all delegations. 1.4 Indonesia and Singapore thanked Malaysia for hosting the meeting and for making all the arrangements. They also thanked and welcomed other participants to the 7 th PCC Meeting and wished for a positive discussion on the implementation of the existing and new projects. 1.5 People s Republic of China, India, and Japan also thanked Malaysia as the host for the meeting. India reiterated commitment to the Cooperative Mechanism and proposed capacity building through workshop on aids to navigation and hydrographic assistance, and considered cash contribution of USD 50,000 to ANF. The littoral States noted the offers from the People s Republic of China and India on the proposal to organize workshops pertaining to safety of navigation and marine environmental protection. 2.0 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Page 1
2.1 The Meeting considered the provisional agenda proposed in document PCC 7/2 and adopted the agenda set out in Annex 2. 3.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE MECHANISM 3.1 The Meeting noted the updates of the projects which were presented at the 7th Cooperation Forum under the Co-operative Mechanism between the littoral States and user States on safety of navigation and environmental protection in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore from 22 nd to 23 rd September 2014. 3.2 Updates on the developments of existing projects as follow: PCC 7/3/1- Indonesia 3.2.1 Project 5: Replacement and maintenance of aids to navigation in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore:- The meeting noted the updates on the regular maintenance and replacement of aids to navigation conducted by the littoral States. 3.2.2 Project 6: Replacement of aids to navigation damaged by the tsunami incidents:- The meeting noted that Indonesia has completed the 2 nd phase of the Project 6 implementation and agreed that the issues covered by Project 6 are considered completed. PCC 7/3/2 -Malaysia 3.2.3 Project 1: Removal of Wrecks in the Traffic Separation Scheme in the Straits. The meeting noted:- The project contributor is from Germany, amount of USD 100,000 through IMO Malacca and Singapore Straits Trust Fund (IMO Trust Fund). (iii) MYWREMS Project had commenced in year 2013 with the consultation between Bundesamt fur Seeschiffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) & Marine Department of Malaysia. Data-Feeding on wrecks information and other necessary data particularly in the Strait of Malacca. 3.2.4 Project 2: Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Preparedness and Response in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. The meeting noted:- Page 2
(iii) (iv) (v) With appreciation the contributions from IMO Straits Trust Fund with an amount of USD 50,000 for Project 2 implementation received in year 2013; 8 participants from the Littoral States participated in the Regional HNS Convention 2010 Workshop organized by Malaysia from 6 to 8 November 2013 at the cost of USD 4,083.00; Malaysia conducted Development of Joint HNS Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and HNS Response Centre Establishment in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, for the littoral States in Johor Bahru, Malaysia from 24 to 26 June 2014 with an amount of USD 14,118.00; The MALACCA HAZMAT Refresh Training Course is expected to be conducted on early November 2014 for the Littoral States with an estimated amount of USD 31,486. In addition, Malaysia explores the cooperation with the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA), People s Republic of China in the conduct of OPRC-HNS Workshop in Beijing scheduled from 29-31 October 2014, with an estimated amount of USD 50,000. PCC 7/3/3 -Singapore 3.2.5 The Meeting noted the completion of Project 3, 4, 7 and 8 supervised by Singapore. 4.0 DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW PROJECTS 4.1 The meeting noted on the number of new proposals that were presented at the 7 th Cooperation Forum. The new proposals from littoral States and user of the Straits are as follow: 4.1.1 Indonesia :- The Study of the Blue Print for Future Development of Safety of Navigation and Marine Environmental Protection in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore; and Development of Supporting Element for Future Sustainable Operation of Marine Electronic Highway (MEH) in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. 4.1.2 Malaysia :- Page 3
(iii) Hydrographic Survey in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore; Concept Paper on the Feasibility Study of the Places of Refuge in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore; and Concept Paper on the Feasibility Study on Identification of Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) in the Malacca Strait. 4.1.3 Singapore :- Test Bedding of Real-Time UKC Monitoring using AIS Communication on Board Deep Draft Vessels Transiting Straits of Malacca and Singapore; and Ship Traffic Management System in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. 4.1.4 ANF Committee Secretariat:- Concept of A Proposed Study of Aids to Navigation in the Straits and publicity of ANF. 4.1.5 Industry Initiative :- ICS Concept for ANF in Straits of Malacca and Singapore Outline Plan by International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). 4.2 The meeting noted offers from the User States, user of the Straits and stakeholders to contribute financially or in-kind to the new projects proposed by the littoral States. Details are as follow: 4.2.1 India proposed following:- Workshop cum training on aids to navigation with an objective to contribute for capacity building for navigational and environmental safety and to acquaint the participants with the latest aids to navigation maintenance and associated skills. Details of program are as follow: a. Scope:- - Maintenance, upkeep and operation of contemporary Aids to Navigation; - IALA Guideline on buoy system; - Introduction to latest electronic navigation system with specific emphasis on National AIS network, VTS and NAVTEX. b. Proposed date / period / venue / participants:- - Six (6) days; - Third week of January 2015; - Mumbai and Kandla, India; Page 4
- Three (3) participants from each littoral States Capacity building in hydrography including following:- a. Assistance in reviewing the multi-beam data at national hydrographic office of India post survey undertaken by littoral States for quality checks; b. Depute hydrographic specialist to assist in the process of survey; c. Assistance in publishing electronic navigation charts (ENC) based on surveyed data; d. Provide theoretical training of hydrography if required; e. Provides survey platform for joint-survey with littoral States if required. (iii) Contribution of USD 50,000 to Aids to Navigation Fund. 4.2.2 People s Republic of China :- Capacity building for OPRC-HNS Workshop. Participating in the test bedding real time UKC monitoring using AIS communication on board deep draft vessels. 4.2.3 IMO Straits Trust Fund :- During 7 th Cooperation Forum held from 22 23 September 2014, IMO Straits Trust Fund pledged to contribute in the project proposed by Malaysia - Concept Paper on the Feasibility Study of the Places of Refuge in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. 4.3 The meeting noted the new projects proposed by the littoral States and ICS are subject to the discussion and approval in the 39 th TTEG Meeting held from 25 to 26 September 2014. 5.0 CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE REPORT 5.1 The Meeting considered and adopted the report of the meeting. Page 5
6.0 CLOSING REMARKS 6.1 On behalf of the three littoral States, the Chairman thanked all delegations for their positive contributions and cooperation for making the 7th PCC meeting a success. The positive indication and commitment from the delegates to contribute to the identified projects demonstrated the success of the Cooperative Mechanism, and in particular the PCC. 6.2 Singapore will host the 8th PCC in 2015. The venue and date will be communicated in due course. 6.3 The participants also thanked and expressed their appreciation to Malaysia for convening the Meeting, for the arrangements and the hospitality, and to Mr. Rossid Musa for chairing the meeting. List of Annexes Annex 1 Annex 2 List of participants Agenda Page 6
ANNEX 1 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS INDONESIA Ir. Adolf R. Tambunan, MSc, Director of Port and Dredging, Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Mr. Raymaod I.H.A Sianturi, Deputy Director of Marine Telecommunications, Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Mr. Soedirman,SE,.MM, Deputy Director of Aids to Navigation, Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Ms. Eka Sukmawati,SH,.MH,Deputy Director of Shipping Order, Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Drs. Tofan Rindoyo, Head of Operation Section, Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Mr. Sindu Rahayu, M.S, Head of Public Relation and International Cooperation, Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Capt. Leonard Siahaan, S.SiT, Head of Operation and Survey Section,Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Mr. Gus Rional,ST,.M.Sc, Head of Port Master Plan and Development Section, Capt. Herbert E.P. Marpaung, Head of Pilot Officer and Pilotage Section, Directorate General of Sea Transportation Indonesia; Capt. Richard Christian, Master Marine-Marine Inspector, Directorate of Marine Safety, Directorate General of Sea Transportation; Mr. Budi Santoso, Officer of Public Relation and International Cooperation, Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Mr. Fathan Muta ali, S, Officer of Shipping and Telecommunication, Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Mr. Lalu Rano Agiansyah, Offcier of Directorate of Navigation, Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Mrs. Aulia Maulidina Badar, Staff Center of Preparation Policy for Indonesia Maritime Security Coordinating Board of the Republic of Indonesia; Ms. Enni Parikawati, Information System, Indonesia Maritime Security Coordinating Board of the Republic of Indonesia; Mr. Bambang Sudaryono, Transportation Attaché for the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Capt. Jonson Manurung, Operation Section, District Of Navigation Dumai; Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Republic Indonesia; Page 7
Mr. Feny Zamsari, Head of Section, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia; MALAYSIA Rear Admiral Dato Pahlawan Zaaim Hasan, Director General, National Hydrographic Center (PHN); Mr. Rossid Musa, Director of Safety of Navigation, Marine Department Malaysia; Mrs. Norhasliza Mat Salleh, Principal Assistant Secretary, National Security Council (MKN), Mr. Abdul Aziz Muhamud, Director, Marine Department Malaysia; Ir. Ahmad Khairuddin Ismail, Director, Marine Department Malaysia; Mr. Rosnan Fathlal, Director, Marine Department Malaysia; Mr. Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar, Director of Water and Marine, Department of Environment; Mr. Ahmad Fajarazam Abdul Jalil, Director, Department of Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Capt. Mohamad Halim Ahmed, Senior Principal Assistant Director, Marine Department Malaysia; Mr. Alimuddin Amirudin, Principal Assistant Director, Marine Department Malaysia; Mr. Mohd Fairoz Rozali, Principal Assistant Director, Marine Department Malaysia; Mr. Norjipin Saidi, Principal Assistant Director, Marine Department Malaysia; Mr. Hairizam Albukhari, Principal Assistant Director, Marine Department Malaysia; Mr. Mohd Amin Ghazali, Principal Assistant Director, Department of Environment; Mr. Mohd Nazri Armar, Marine Officer, Marine Department Malaysia; Mr. Mohd Nizam Basiron, Research Fellow, Malaysia Institute of Maritime (MIMA) Ms. Rina Sharlinda Zabri, Researcher, Malaysia Institute of Maritime (MIMA) Ms. Nur Aliaa Shafie, Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment; Lt. Cdr. Khairul Anuar Abdul Aziz, Staff Officer 2 Hydrography, National Hydrographic Center (PHN); Mrs. Wan Siti Fatimah Wan Ahmad, Senior Admin Officer, Planning and Development, Port Klang Authority; Mr. Muhammad Izroin Saharuddin, Marine Officer, Port Klang Authority; Mr. Zulkeffli Md Desa, marine Officer, Penang Port Commision; SINGAPORE Capt. M. Segar, Assistant Chief Executive (Operations), Maritime and Port Authority of Page 8
Singapore; Dr. Parry Oei, Director (Port Services) / Chief Hydrographer, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Ms. Angela Png, Director (International), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Capt. Charles Alexander DeSouza, Deputy Port Master, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Mr. Lee Weng Choy, Senior Assistant Hydrographer, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Mr. Chong Jia Chyuan, Senior Marine Officer (Vessel Traffic Management), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Ms. Lee Wen Jie, Deputy Manager (International), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Capt. Dilshad Ahmad, Senior Marine Officer (Marine Environment and Safety), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; AUSTRALIA Mr. Gerry Brine, Manager, Aids to Navigation, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Mr. Simon Moore, Manager, International Relations, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Mr. Husaini Abdul Wahab, Operation Officer, National Maritime Coordination Centre; Supt. Matusin Hj. Jumaat, Commanding Officer, Royal Brunei Police Force; Capt. Zulkiflee Abdul Ghani, Marine Officer, Marine Department; GERMANY Ms. Christine Knebel, Executive Officer, Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, INDIA Col. Praveen Chhabra, Defense Advisor, Embassy of India in Malaysia; Capt. Kartik Murthy, Defense Advisor, Embassy of India in Indonesia; Capt. Vineet McCartyhy, Defense Advisor, Embassy of India in Singapore; JAPAN Mr. Tomoyuki Fukuhara, Director for International Shipping Coordination, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; Page 9
CHINA Ms Lu Juan, Director, Division of Asia-pasific Affairs, Ministry of Transport; Mr. Wang XingXing, Section Chief, Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration, Ministry of Transport; Mr.LV Chengguang, Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; THE BALTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL (BIMCO) Mr. Thomas Timlen, Asia Liaison Officer & General Officer; INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATATION OF INDEPENDENT TANKER OWNERS (INTERTANKO) Dr. Phillip Belcher, Marine Director INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF SHIPPING (ICS) Mr. John Murray, Marine Director; INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO) Mr. Ashok Mahapatra, Senior Deputy Director; INTERNATIONAL TANKER OWNERS POLLUTION FEDERATION Ltd. (ITOPF) Mr. Alex Hunt, Technical Team Manager; IPIECA (GISEA) Mr. Joselito Guevarra, Project Manager; JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (JICA) Mr. Akira Ubukata, JICA Expert; Mr. Ryuji Nishibun, JICA Expert; THE NIPPON FOUNDATION Mr. Shunsuke Shirasaki, Managing Director; Capt. Mathew Mathai, Marine Manager; Page 10
MALACCA STRAIT COUNCIL Mr. Eiichi Kato, Managing Director; Mr. Seiji Sasaki,Operation Manager; MALAYSIA MARITIME ACADEMIC (ALAM) Capt. David S. Rajan, Head of Simulation Centre and Communication, Malaysia Maritime Academic; OMC INTERNATIONAL Capt. Jonathan Pearce, Business Development Manager; Mr. Terry O Brien, Managing Director; Mr. Peter O Brien, Chief Executive Officer; Mrs. Pauline O Brien, Publicity and Business; Page 11
ANNEX 2 AGENDA 7 th PROJECT COORDINATION COMMITTEE MEETING UNDER THE COOPERATIVE MECHANISM ON SAFETY OF NAVIGATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE STRAITS OF MALACCA AND SINGAPORE 24 TH SEPTEMBER 2014 BERJAYA LANGKAWI ISLAND RESORT, LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME WEDNESDAY, 24 TH SEPTEMBER 2014 08:00 08:30 Registration 08:30 08:50 Agenda 1 Opening Remarks Welcome Address and Remarks by the Head of Delegation of Malaysia by Mr. Baharin Dato Abdul Hamid, Deputy Director General, Marine Department Malaysia Remarks by The Head of Delegation of The Republic of Indonesia by Mr Adolf R. Tambunan Director for Port and Dredging, Directorate General of Sea Transportation Remarks by the Head of Delegation of the Republic of Singapore by Capt. M. Segar, Assistant Chief Executive(Operations), Maritime and Port Authority Singapore General Remarks by User States and Users of the Straits 08:50 09:20 Agenda 2 Adoption of the Agenda & Business Arrangement Agenda 3 Update on the Development of the Project by the littoral states PCC 7/3/1 - Indonesia Page 12
PCC 7/3/2 - Malaysia PCC 7/3/3 - Singapore 09:20 09:50 Tea / Coffee Break 09:50 12:00 Agenda 4 Development of the New Projects PCC 7/4 New Proposals by the littoral States, user States and user of the Straits 12:00-12:45 Agenda 5 Consideration & Adoption of the Report PCC 7/5 Minutes of Meeting 12:45-13:00 Closing Ceremony Closing Remarks by the Participating User States & User of the Straits (upon request) Closing Remarks by the Head of Delegation of the Republic of Indonesia Closing Remarks by the Head of Delegation of the Republic of Singapore Closing Remarks by the Head of Delegation of Malaysia 13:00 Lunch Meeting End Page 13