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The Customers Perspective of Port Authorities

IAPH Seminar, March 20051

Capt. Howard N. Snaith (Master Mariner M.N.I.) Director

Marine, Chemical, Ports, Terminals, Environmental

INTERTANKO



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The The International Association of Independent Tanker OwnersInternational Association of Independent Tanker Owners

INTERTANKOINTERTANKO• 230 230 MembersMembers

2,030 tankers2,030 tankers157 million dwt157 million dwt Average age: 11.8 yearsAverage age: 11.8 years

72 % of the Worlds Independent Tanker Fleet72 % of the Worlds Independent Tanker Fleet81% of the Worlds Chemical Fleet81% of the Worlds Chemical Fleet

• 290 290 Associate MembersAssociate Members• 23 Staff / 8 Consultants23 Staff / 8 Consultants• Joint Secretariat with INTERCARGOJoint Secretariat with INTERCARGO

Oslo

London

Washington

Singapore



1. Under Keel Clearance

2. Communications

3. Port Congestion

4. Security

5. Reception Facilities

6. Pilotage

7. Terminal Safety

8. Port Tariffs

9. Chain of Responsibility



1. Under Keel ClearanceOur members still report that some ports/terminals have less

water than reported and shown on the charts or advised to the local Pilot.

Ship owners comply with strict Under Keel Clearance policies, but these policies are based upon the known water depth.

The next generation of Very Large Ore Carriers are under construction for restricted routes but will entail deeper ports.

Its imperative that charted water depths are as up to date as possible to ensure the environment remains protected



2. Communications Waste reception - International standardisation of Advance

Notification form (ANF).

Increased use and harmonisation of ANF within the shipping community will greatly facilitate communication between ship/shore & streamline procedures for alerting waste reception companies of the ships requirements.



2. Communications Port waste management Plans - Increased availability of port

waste management plans.

Dissemination of these details and cost structure needs to be made available direct to the ship operators, for ease of comparison and arrangements in advance of arrival.



2. CommunicationsBLU code • The development of and wider promulgation of the BLU

(Bulk Loading & Unloading Code) is appreciated by the dry bulk sector, but more work is required.

• The ships need the terminals to agree before hand how the ship will be handled in port, mechanisms in place for in port communications, phone links, designated contact staff, training for terminal staff is important, INTERCARGO is addressing this aspect via IMO (Dry Bulk Terminals Working Group), but assistance in facilitating this is requested from the Port Authorities.



2. Communications

• Communication between the Master & the Pilot. We still receive many reports within European waters that pilots are not communicating in a common language understood by the bridge team.

• Master Pilot exchange of information pertaining to the pilotage not undertaken in advance

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3. Port Congestion

Our sister association (INTERCARGO) advises that one Australian port currently has 40 bulk carriers backed up waiting to load.

Problems with port congestion in general are related to sporadic inland infrastructure, railways, road transport that are inadequate for the customers need, investment and long term plans required.



4. Security

• The implementation of the ISPS & MTSA code was relatively painless, however we are now seeing more and more difficulties associated with security related issues as time goes by.

• Conflicts with SOLAS – Lifeboat testing not allowed under security measures in place.

• Ship operational delays – officers not allowed ashore to read the ships draft .currently addressed via

MSC Circ. 1132



4. Security

• Environmental protestors still appear to be able to gain port access with relative ease.

• Stowaways still persist.• Crew members not allowed shore leave• Spares/stores not allowed onboard the vessels



5. Reception Facilities“Transportation by ship is vital for the integral business

function and supply chain redistribution network of a refinery, ship generated waste needs to be included as an integral component of the waste management stream and business function of the refinery”.

“Independent waste disposal businesses often operate without being part of the refining business. The inflated cost penalizes the ship and encourages ships to dump their waste. In some cases refinery terminals have further profited from disposal of ships generated waste by significant charges for receipt of waste from the independent waste disposal businesses”.

(Transport Canada 2002)



Adequacy

MARPOL - “the reception facilities shall be capable of receiving the types and quantities of ship-generated waste and cargo residues from ships normally using the port”

States must meet their obligations, but ship operators, ports and terminals must assist…


Availability

MARPOL - “Member States shall ensure the availability of port reception facilities adequate to meet the needs of ships normally using the port without causing undue delay to ships”

States must meet their obligations!




Harmonization

Waste Segregation Variations (Garbage)

Standard segregation of waste

Standard labelling and terminology requirements

Fee system structure

Standardised system of cost mechanism

Compulsory Discharge

Standardise the current variation in compulsory discharge application, when such a system is applied.




MEPC 52/9 – Industry submission to IMO (October 2004)

The Chairman stressed that the issue of the provision of adequate port reception facilities is of paramount importance for the successful implementation of the MARPOL Convention.

Having considered document MEPC 52/9 and the comments made in plenary, the Committee:

Strongly encouraged Member States, particularly those Parties to the MARPOL Convention as port States, to fulfil their treaty obligations in providing adequate reception facilities.

INTERTANKO is working closely with its industry colleagues including IAPH on this important issue.



6. Pilotage

Liability; The Master takes the Pilots advise in good faith regarding local knowledge, but if the advice is poor advice the owner pays the bill and the Master takes the blame.

Is this right? ………………What’s the answer? ……….. Closer cooperation between Owners/Pilots?

Establishment of a “User Group” ?Confidential feedback systems?Other………?



7. Terminal Safety

INTERTANKO Terminal Vetting Database

The ship/shore interface takes place at the terminal – this is a critical stage of the load/discharge operation, safety is paramount.

• We continue to build our Terminal Vetting Database system where our members report on terminals visited.

• Feedback is excellent.• Terminals respond well to the approach for improvements• Safety is being enhanced



8. Port Tariffs

Simplification and harmonisation of Port tariffs..

We appreciate the need for a commercial world and to ensure ports are maintained to a high standard but…

At one port in Europe owners pay USD 1.81 per GT if the quantity of Crude or Crude Product discharged is equal to or more than 172.9% of the GT, and a USD 0.81 if it is less) Why ?...



The Safety Chain: The Safety Chain: We all Play a PartWe all Play a Part

SHIPOWNER

SHIPYARDS

INSURERS

BANKS &INVESTORS

CARGO OWNER

CHARTERER

PORTS & TERMINALS

CLASSSOCIETIES

FLAG STATESPORT STATES



INTERTANKO is always open to dialogue, exploring areas of mutual cooperation and willing to work

together with, Regulators, Politicians, Flag States, Classification Societies, Port State Control, and all its

industry partners in order to promote the tanker industry, enhance safety and protect the environment.

Thank You for Your Time

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