Leading the way; making a difference INTERTANKO Asian Seminar 25 October 2013 Dr Phillip Belcher Marine Director INTERTANKO

Leading the way; making a difference

INTERTANKO Asian Seminar25 October 2013

Dr Phillip BelcherMarine DirectorINTERTANKO


Structure of Talk

Human ElementGulf of Guinea piracyPanama Canal Expansion Maritime Labour Convention


Human Element


Our GoalZero fatalitiesZero pollutionZero detentions

Our committee set upISTEC VettingHEiSC


When things go wrong

Human error 80% all accidents100%?

So naturally we focus on peopleNew regulations


Why Rules are not followed

Lack of knowledgeTaking a short-cutLack of surveillance and enforcement Lack of trustDemonstrate professional skill Rule could not cover everything


Seafarers ‘buy into the rule’

They need to understand why it is necessary, why they should follow it and why they should train others to follow it.

And regulators must always be seen to be applying the same rules and enforcing them equally.


Importance of people

Integral part of the system

Rules cannot cover everything, so machines cannot do everything

People can think


Designing for people

Design the human into the systemNot just ergonomicsThink how people will:

work with, use and maintain the system


E-Navigation

Integrating systems for the right reasonNot good enough to stick it in a boxWhen designing, consider Apple

High quality products that you want to use

Integrate the system around the person


Training

Analysis of accidentIdentify the problemsFeeding back operation practiceMonitoring the implementationMonitor the accident and near miss rateBe willing to change again


Enclosed space entry

Seafarers still losing their livesFormal training drill required in SOLASTrain out the short cutting ideaTrain out the natural desire to ‘run in’Empower juniors to question seniors


Beyond mere compliance

Seafarers have the trainingExperienceExpertiseCompany back upEncouraged to question, to give feedbackShow that they have a stake in their safety


Make the human element an asset

Human element is your premier line of defence.

Any Questions?


Gulf of Guinea


Gulf of Guinea

Differences East to WestStructure of piracyRegional activitiesNaval activitiesIndustry activitiesAvoiding the problemNext steps


Somalian Piracy

Effective combatingNaval ForcesDevelopment ashoreArmed guards

BMP5 Spring 2014Self protection measuresSpeedHRA definition


Differences East to West

Not a replication of ‘Business model’Somalia, ransom the people

Incentive to keep seafarers in one piece

GoG, Steal everything, occasional ransomsNo such incentive

Somalia, lack of effective governmentGoG, numerous governments


Guards

Somalia, well established routineArmed guards widely available

GoG, Only unarmed PMSCsArmed guards only from coastal State

Somalia, international naval involvementGoG, reliance on local navies


Nigeria

Oil theft c250,000bbls a dayMENDEffective civil warEndemic corruptionMost pirates Nigerian based


Pirates

Ship hijacked 130’ off coastAble to undertake multiple STS operationsSophisticated support structureTheft of personal effectsTheft of cargoKidnappingUse of extreme and shocking violence


Regional Activities

HoG meeting in Spring 2013Agreement to take actionNo agreement on reporting centreNo tangible changes notedBut.... Nigeria starting to take a more proactive stance


Naval activities

NATO exploring the expansion of remitRegular training missions by French and UK navyHampered by territorial waters


Industry activities

Regular meetings with militaryWorking with PMSCs Liaising with Governments and regional bodiesWorking with Flag StatesUpdating of the interim guidelinesRaising the profile of this issue


Avoiding the problem

Tender NoR earlyConsider waiting 200’ off or use another coastal states’ watersUtilise the best self protection measuresWork only with known contactsKeep flag informed of movementsConsider additional hidden tracking devicesUse security if needed


Next steps

Revise interim guidelinesRaise profile of issueContinue to work with regional partners

Questions:Is the region able to deliver security?Do we need armed guards?


Panama Canal Expansion



New Pricing

Larger locks c15m draft, 50m beam 3 part pricing structure

Tonnage Cargo utilisationVariable factor

Applies to both new and partly to old locksAim to maximise use and variable on demandProbably a 10% increase, but....


Timeline

15 November industry consultation24 February formal one month consultation14 April new charges gazetted1 October new charges implementedSummer 2015 locks open new charges in place


Proposed INTERTANKO position

Recognise that extra payments already madeRequire a clear and simple payment structureLong lead time for any variability of tollsIMO Class II and III ships classed as tankersSmall ships not to face a disproportionate increaseFlexibility in mooring arrangements


Feedback

Need members inputWeekly news item of last weekPCA presentation available on requestEnd of month for feedback


Maritime Labour Convention


Maritime Labour Convention

20 August for first 30 StatesVarious dates after thatOn ratification, Entry into force one year later

PSC very activeParis MoU detained 8 ships in first month12% of those inspected


Resolution XVIIRequests … during a period of one year following the initial entry into … flag and port States give due consideration to allowing ships to continue to operate without the certificate and declaration referred to, provided that their inspectors have no evidence that the ships do not conform to the requirements of the Convention


Paris MoU

“…during a period of one year after 20 August 2013. ILO invited the member States to take a pragmatic approach in this respect during the first year.”

So 12% detention rate is pragmatic!


Deficiencies

Mostly revolve around lack of documentationNo evidence on board of crew contractsAbsence of seaman’s books

No reports of physical problems nor complaints


Flag State rule differences

EMSA head of PSC stated that as long as the flag has gone through its processes, a PSC must accept their interpretations.

Differences between flag and costal state must be accepted


Definition of Seafarer

Area of great concernPanama exclude cadetsSpecial personnelRiding squadsSecurity guards


Definition of Shipowner

Most flags pragmaticFrance, Germany less soConfusion surrounding shipmanager, owner, bareboat and timechartersITF push for beneficial ownerIs the owner the same as for ISM?


Financial support

AbandonmentSocial security


Recruitment companies

How far do the responsibilities go for the owners?


Complaints procedure

Must have the process on boardSeafarer can make complaint to shorePSC can use complaint as justification for detailed inspection


Next steps

Special tri partite meetingIron out some difficultiesCould look at amendments/guidancePlan for INTERTANKO to be part of Ship Owner group Your opportunity to provide feedback


Feedback Break-out

What are your problems?How have you solved them?What needs to be resolved in the convention?Anything else?


Thank you

Phil Belcher

[email protected]

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Leading the way; making a difference INTERTANKO Asian Seminar 25 October 2013 Dr Phillip Belcher Marine Director INTERTANKO