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APEC Port Experts GroupAPEC Port Experts GroupSeptember 1-5, 2003 - Busan, KoreaSeptember 1-5, 2003 - Busan, Korea
Technical Standards for Ferry Facilities
Mr. Paul-Émile Drapeau
Director, Port Divestiture and Operations
Transport Canada
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Overview of Presentation Overview of Presentation
CAN/CSA S826
Ferry Boarding Facilities
Development
The Standard
Applicability
Design
Safety
Operations (Guideline)
Inspection
Maintenance (Guideline)
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The Canadian EnvironmentThe Canadian Environment
3 Oceans The longest coastline in
the world 900,000 km2 of fresh
water lakes and rivers 50 000 islands The highest mean tide in
the world: 16,1m Sea ice freeze-up areas
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Ferry Traffic in CanadaFerry Traffic in Canada
Annual Passenger Traffic 40 Million Annual Vehicular Traffic 15 Million
Montmagny, Québec
Terminals:10 International
19 Inter-provincial
295 Intra-provincial
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RationaleRationale
Why develop a standard?– No existing common
design approach – Several engineering
disciplines involved – Wide variation in
requirements across Canada
Spirit of British Columbia
Howe Sound Queen
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DevelopmentDevelopment
Under the management and direction of Canadian Standards Association (CSA International)
Experts in various disciplines
Commenced in 1995 and published in 2001
The Cat
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CAN/CSA CAN/CSA S826S826
Ferry Boarding Facilities consists of four documents:
S826.1-01 - Design
S826.2-01 - Operations (Guideline)
S826.3-01 - Inspection
S826.4-01 - Maintenance (Guideline)
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ApplicabilityApplicability
Applies to all new facilities Existing installations exempted until
major modifications undertaken Applies only to elements linking shore &
vessel Does not apply to fixed or floating wharf
structures that support boarding facility elements
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S826.1 - DesignS826.1 - Design
Requirements for design of all aspects of ferry boarding facilities:
Structural Mechanical Hydraulics Electrical Ramp Operation,
Monitoring & ControlHydraulic Pump System
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Design AssumptionsDesign Assumptions
Extension of roadway system
Traffic loads same as highway bridge
Loads not included:– transition spans– vessel movements– dynamic effects– ice
Baie-Comeau, Québec
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Design - Operating ConditionsDesign - Operating Conditions
Specific safety requirements for two operating conditions for Ramp Adjustment:
Condition I - without live load
Condition II - with live load
St-Joseph-de-la-Rive, Québec
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Design: Design: Condition ICondition I - - Cable Lift SystemCable Lift System
Cumberland, Ontario
Ramp adjustment without Live Load
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Design: Design: Condition IICondition II - - Hydraulic Lift Hydraulic Lift
Ramp Adjustment with Live Load
Cap-aux-Meules, Québec
Twin cylinders in one tower
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Design - Design - Ramp GeometryRamp Geometry
Clearance problems with gradient changes > 6%
St-Siméon, Québec
Maximum ramp gradient not to exceed 15%
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S826.2 - Operations (Guideline)S826.2 - Operations (Guideline)
Objectives– to ensure safe operation– to prevent injury or loss of life– to avoid damage to property or marine
environment
Ile-aux-Coudres, Québec
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Operations (Guideline)Operations (Guideline) - Issues - Issues
Safety Management System
Operating Procedures Emergency Preparedness Reporting
MV Caribou
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S826.3 - InspectionS826.3 - Inspection
Objectives– to ensure safe, reliable and long duty life for
operation of facilities
Routine Inspections Regular Inspections Structural
Evaluations
Rivière-du-Loup, Québec
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S826.4 - Maintenance (Guideline)S826.4 - Maintenance (Guideline)
Objectives– To ensure safety, reliability, and
longevity through effective maintenance practices
Preventative Maintenance Program
Procedures Records & Reporting
The Confederation
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CAN/CSA S826CAN/CSA S826Ferry Boarding FacilitiesFerry Boarding Facilities
Available from CSA International through the Internet: [email protected]
Tadoussac, Québec