INTERTANKO Latin American Panel (LAP)

9th Meeting

Maritime AdministrationMexico

28 / October / 2008

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National Development Plan 2007-2012

• Improvement of quality and competitiveness (services), in order to be a leading country in the Maritime Sector.

Objective

• To be competitive , to be able to offer quality services and fair rates, according to international market.

• To develop the national fleet: strengthening the coastal trades.

• To operate ports in better conditions, with regards to security, safety and environmental protection.

Maritime Transport Plan Main Activities

Educaci ó n N á utica

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Seguridad

SeaftyOperaci ó n

Seguridad

SequiryteEducaci ó n

N á uticaMaritime Education

and Training

NormatividadLaw (National and

International Regulations

Rescue and

Salvatage

Navigation and

Harbour Operation

Seguridad

SequiryteMaritime Safety

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Legislation

Legislation

•Ley de Navegación y Comercio Marítimos

•Ley de Puertos y su reglamento (Harbour Master)

•Ley de Seguridad Nacional

• SOLAS (ISPS Code)

•Convenio SCT-SEMAR

•Convenio SCT-SEGOB

•Convenio DGMM-FIDENA

•Convenio SEMAR-SHCP (Customs)

• July 2006. The new Navigation and Maritime Trade Legislation.

• 2008. The Contents of the General Rules of the above.

• 2009-2010. General Review of all national policies and regulations.

Status

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Security

• The ISPS Code is an excellent instrument of National Security.

• Mexico has signed special Agreements in this matter, with the US. Coast Guard and Canada.

• In 2007, the Government acknowledges the Maritime Administration, as a leader in National Security.

Security The National Maritime Administration (Dirección General de Marina Mercante) is responsible for the safety of human life at sea, vessels, traffic, and the protection of the marine environment.

Actions

• 2007. An Agreement between the Maritime Administration and the Navy is signed. Local Centers were set up in different ports for the Assistance in case of maritime and port events.

• Huge investment is made to implement security plans in ports.

• New technological equipment was installed in all ports. 800 millions

APIS: Administraciones Portuarias Integrales

SECURITY MEASURES

Centros de Control de Tráfico Marítimo (CCTM) 13

Equipos de Rayos Gamma 17

Equipos de Rayos "X“ 2

Equipo de Detección de Radiación 15

Detectores de Metal 80

Cámaras de Circuito Cerrado de Televisión (CCTV) 601

Equipo de Radiocomunicación 586

Barda Perimetral Recinto Portuario (metros) 92,397

Personal de Seguridad y Vigilancia 965

Control de Accesos Automatizados 24

Casetas de Control de Personal 48

Centro de Atención de Emergencias Portuarias 16

41Ensenada, Guaymas, Mazatlán, Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas, Acapulco, Salina Cruz, Altamira, Tampico, Tuxpan, Veracruz, Coatzacoalcos, Isla del Carmen y Progreso.

General Information

• ISPS CODE. 171 port facilities certifications and 310 vessels.

• ISPS CODE. 1,755 people trained.

• ISPS CODE. 14 Local Centers.

• ISPS CODE. Special agreement with the USA..

Mexico has signed most of the IMO Conventions.

CUMARES INSTALADOS

Progreso

Lázaro Cárdenas

Manzanillo

Mazatlán

Ensenada

Guaymas

Tuxpan

Tampico

Veracruz

Altamira

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Salina CruzAcapulco

Coatzacoalcos

Isla del Carmen

Altamira: Dic. 03,2007Tampico Ago. 08,2008Tuxpan Abr. 10,2008Veracruz Dic. 03,2007Coatzacoalcos Abr. 25,2008Isla del Carmen Mar. 28,2008Progreso May. 09,2008

FECHAS DE INSTALACIÓNPACÍFICO

Ensenada Mar. 07,2008Guaymas Jul. 11,2008Manzanillo Dic. 03,2007L. Cárdenas Dic. 03,2007Acapulco Jul. 18,2008Salina Cruz Ago. 01,2008

FECHAS DE INSTALACIÓNGOLFO DE MÉXICO

CUMARES INSTALADOS

Progreso

Lázaro Cárdenas

Manzanillo

Mazatlán

Ensenada

Guaymas

Tuxpan

Tampico

Veracruz

Altamira

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Salina CruzAcapulco

Coatzacoalcos

Isla del Carmen

Altamira: Dic. 03,2007Tampico Ago. 08,2008Tuxpan Abr. 10,2008Veracruz Dic. 03,2007Coatzacoalcos Abr. 25,2008Isla del Carmen Mar. 28,2008Progreso May. 09,2008

FECHAS DE INSTALACIÓNPACÍFICO

Ensenada Mar. 07,2008Guaymas Jul. 11,2008Manzanillo Dic. 03,2007L. Cárdenas Dic. 03,2007Acapulco Jul. 18,2008Salina Cruz Ago. 01,2008

FECHAS DE INSTALACIÓNGOLFO DE MÉXICO

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Guidelines

• Update the general guidelines for the operation of the Local Center for the assistance of Port and Maritime events. (with the Navy and Customs Department)

• Legislation on Maritime Security.

• Ammendments to the Mexican Standards.

• Implementation of the Long Range Identification and Tracking Systems of Ships (LRIT).

• Open more Traffic Control Centers (TCC) at main ports.

• Improve training and certification for offshore personnel.

Security The government and the Ministry of Communications and Transport enforces the National Security Law.

7 CCTM operando en API Federales

4 CCTM operando en PEMEX

4 CCTM en proceso de adquisición en (3 API Federales, 1 Estatal)

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Manzanillo

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Lázaro Cárdenas

Salina Cruz

MazatlánTampico

Altamira

Guaymas

Progreso

Veracruz

Pajaritos

Ensenada

Cozumel

(7 estaciones remotas + CCTM)

Dos Bocas

Maritime Traffic Control (MTC)

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Salvatage The National Maritime Administration is responsible for the safety of human life at sea and vessels.

COZUMEL II

In 2005, Hurricane Wilma hit Caribbean coastlines.On October 21, 2005, that the M/V "Cozumel II" stranded on the shores of Mexico.Affecting the West Bank Chinchorro Reef.

Actions Salvatage

Status of the ship: non conformities were detected.Damage quantification.Urgency of vessel removal.Towing of the vessel to a port facility A bail of $ 6 millions was obtained to

guarantee the salvatage.

A dredge was used to remove the sand accumulated on the site.80 tons of water were removed from the after peak tank.Two 8,000 HP tugs assisted the salvatage.A cleanup was done at the place of the accident.

Other procedures

"Cozumel II" is ready for tow-sailing.vessel was moved to safe port.

The Harbour Master supervised:Certification statusThe salvatage payment.Scrapping.

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Salvatage

EL ARCANGEL

Ship-owner: Construcción, Buceo y SalvatajeStranded in the proximity of Puerto Morelos, Q. Roo.Caused by main engine failure.

Actions

Legal status clarification.Scrapping.The vessel was move to a port facility

Salvatage

Rescued by the Insurer (Zurich)The ship was safe at port.Big Hull damage

Status

The Harbour Master supervised thescrapping.

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CEMBAY

Maritime accident on April, 2008vessel was grounded by weather conditions.Stranded in the reef on Punta Nizuc Q. Roo., Damage to a large reef.

Actions

Many inspections were carried out fordetermining the enviromental damage.And some other procedures had to be complied regarding to restore the shipdamagesWe determined a fine of 800,000 dollars.

Salvatage

The vessel was towed to a port facility. Unable to manouvre.Hull was in very bad conditions.Urgency for repair at a shipyard.

Status

After shipyard works, ship will be able tosail again

135 Mts.

Rbo. ±070°

Dirección de la Corriente

Dirección del Viento

Fotografía No. 4

Salvatage

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Salvage and Rescue

OCEAN LEADER

Vessel sunk in December 1st, 2006Owner: Agencia Naviera Consignataria Ruvalsa, Stranding near Lobos Island

Taken Actions

.Many actions to refloat the vessel no successfulRequest to intervene of the Environmental Department

Actual Status

Vessel will remain as a artificial reef,

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Maritime Safety Plan for Yatch and other pleasure crafts

Objective

Promote a Maritime Safety Plan in Marina:

– Special Program of certification. – Special Program of Harbour regulations – Special Program for tourist services

Regulate harbour traffic scheme for every port.

Harbour Master operation Program

Tourist Services permits under restricted Program.

Updating of all Tourist Services.

Supervising Program at different ports.

New Local rules publications .

Supervising Canal and harbour Signaling .

Actions Results

More crafts certification

More Safety equipment.

More secure Tourist Services .

More penalties .

More cancellations.

More training.

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Maritime Education The Maritime Administration is responsible for Maritime Education and Training and Certification.

Antecedent

The maritime education and Training System has its Headquarters in Mexico CityThere are four Maritime Academies located in Mazatlan, Tampico, Veracruz and Ciudad del Carmen.Mexico is in the STCW-IMO “White List”1.

Training Simulators

Simulators:Dynamic Positioning System (DPS)Tanker Cargo Operations.Vessel Traffic System.Global Maritime Distress Safety System.Gallery for Enclosed spaces training.

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careers • Mate (deck officer) • Marine Engineer (engineer officer)Specialized Courses for Officers (STCW IMO Courses)• Deck & Marine Engineer Officer • Specialized vessel operation.• ISPS Code• OthersCrew member training• Basic Safety courses, and other specialized training

.Master of Science.• on Port and Maritime Management

Education offer

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Maritime Education The Maritime Authority try to foment the training and the updating of the professional seamen in the specialties that requires the maritime sector.

General Information

Training of new officers raised 6.4%, 637 students in 2000 to 980 at 2007.Specialized courses for officers and ratings for 9,355 people in 2007.2,250 fishermen were trained in 2007

2007 actions

Buildings:Regarding Campus facilities, some areas were built; as new classrooms, workshops, laboratories, dormitories, Simulator and sport areas.

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Actions for near future

STCW new Amendments regarding the 2009 general review. Study Plan Contents of Deck Officers and Engineer Officers , and new teaching material, methods and objectives. A new Training Ship.A new English Language Program New teaching techniques will be implemented to increase the fluency and understanding of the English Language.More Technical Cooperation Programs at a national and international level.

1 in accordance to the modifications to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW/95)

New Equipment:Four “full mission” ship-handling simulatorsThree “full mission” Engine Room simulators.DP Simulator (basic and advanced)

New training courses:Vessel traffic operator workshopOffshore basic and advance training course.

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Main objectives

• Promote the implementation of the new Navigation Legislation and keep an updating program in order to have better instrument for the Merchant Marine

• To continuing participating in all international meeting and seminars and promote agreements in specific matters.

• To achieve high quality standards in Maritime Education.