Richard Hill

Maritime Safety Co-ordinator

Maritime Policy: Sources of Project Ideas

Maritime SafetyUmbrella Operation

“Co-operating to create, maintain and implement a

safer maritime environment”

Overview• MSUO: Goals and Outcomes

• Project-to-Project Co-operation on Project Development

• Maritime Policy: Source of Projects?

• Future Role of MSUO

• Contacts

MSUO: The Goal (2005-2006)

• Providing a European and International Network for co-operation on maritime safety;

• Promoting project outcomes to establish Europe and partners at the forefront of maritime safety activity;

• Increasing project competence in maritime safety by closing gaps in knowledge and encouraging cooperation;

• Assisting programmes to become a collective driving force for maritime safety on the European and international agenda

An INTERREG cross programme enhancement that assists Interreg Maritime Safety projects by:

Safety @Sea (NS)

NMC & NMCII

Save the North Sea

POWER

Forum Skagerrak

EMDI

Cycleau

COREPOINT

SAIL

FINESSEMAYA II

MESH

NEW! DELTA

Safety @ Sea (NP)

Eurobaltic

Baltic MaSTER

COASTMAN

BALANCE

InterBaltic

Associate:

Summari I & II, OILECO (A)

EROCIPS (Atlantic)

Umbrella Outcomes

• Communication of Information- between projects- national, European and international level

• Project to Project Cooperation (PPC)- Prevention- Preparedness and Response- Integration

• Project Development

Project Development PPC

Objectives and Outputs:

Phase 1: – Identify maritime themes for new programme period– Identify potential partners– Identify transnational areas for undertaking projects – Produce Phase 1 report

Phase 2: – review project themes against Transnational

programme guidance issued by DG Regio– Identify which project themes are suitable for

funding– Suggest funding methods– Produce Phase 2 report

Future Projects: Sources of Information and Ideas

• DG Regio Guidance for future transnational programme• EU Maritime Policy Green Paper• Regional Seas Programme (UNEP)• Marine Strategy Directive COM(2005) 505 Final• Third Maritime Safety Package (and previous Erika I and II

packages)• IMO Conventions and Guidance• Motorways of the Sea Initiative • Existing Projects

See MSUO Future Options Report, due end June 2006

Future territorial co-operation Transnational / Cross-Border (2007-13)

Integrated territorial development:

•Current suggested budget: 7.8 bill Euro

•Partners from at two or more countries

•Strand A: Cross-border co-operation (73.86%)-for solving local problems-strategic projects along maritime borders

•Strand B: Transnational Co-operation (20.95%)- no longer studies and plans but concrete, strategic projects important for whole area.

MSUO Question: Strategic Project= Practical implementation of maritime

policy?

Future territorial co-operaion Transnational / Cross-Border (2007-13)

Focus on:

• Innovation, RTD, enterprises

• Environment, water management, risk prevention – incl. maritime safety

• Improved accessibility, transport, information and communication technology

• Sustainable urban development

Future territorial co-operation Transnational / Cross-Border (2007-13)

Proposals for Funding Projects:

• Current Maritime Projects: Average Euro 3-8 Million

• 50%- 75% (possibly 85%) ERDF Cofinancing Funding

• 20% Transprogramme

• 10% Outside EU

EU Maritime Policy Green Paper

• Sustainable development• Co-operation (member & non-member states)• Holistic approach- integration of policy• Protect biodiversity• Build upon EU Policy (Marine Strategy, Lisbon,

etc.)- stimulate growth & improve marine resources

• Ecosystem Approach• Link to UNEP?

http://ec.europa/maritimeaffairs

EU Maritime Policy Green PaperGreen Paper built around series of questions

• How can maritime policy contribute to maintaining our ocean resources and environment?

• How can a maritime policy further the aims of the Marine Thematic Strategy (Marine Strategy Directive)?

• How can risk assessment best be used to further safety at sea? (S@S and MSUO PPC 1a)

• What are the principles and mechanisms that should underpin maritime spatial planning systems?

• How can systems for planning on land and sea be made compatible?• Others: Climate Change, jobs, technology, etc.

MSUO: Can Transnational & Crossborder Projects be used to answer these questions?

Regional Seas Programme (UNEP)

• Sustainable management of marine & coastal resources

• Joint cooperation and actions by coastal states• Function through ‘Action Plans’• OSPAR (NE Atlantic), HELCOM (Baltic) & MAP

(Mediterranean)• Projects should function within

framework--partnerships, policies, -projects should implement actions

HELCOM: http://www.helcom.fi/

• The Monitoring and Assessment Group (HELCOM MONAS)

• The Land-based Pollution Group (HELCOM LAND)

• The Nature Protection and Biodiversity Group (HELCOM HABITAT)

• The Maritime Group (HELCOM MARITIME)• The Response Group (HELCOM RESPONSE)

Marine Strategy Directive• Establishes Marine Regions (NE Atlantic, Baltic

& Mediterranean)• Develop marine strategies within each region

- assessment, good environmental status, targets, monitoring programmes

• Programme of cost effective measures= Projects?

• Link to UNEP Regional Seas Programme• Led at Member State level- need competent

national authority partners

Third Maritime Safety PackageWhat is Spatial?• Places of Refuge (link to IMO Guidance)• Vessel Traffic Monitoring (AIS) linked to

Safeseanet

See:• Vessel traffic monitoring and information system

Directive- COM (2005) 589 Final• EMSA http://www.emsa.europa.eu/• DG TREN

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/maritime/index_en.htm

IMO Conventions and Guidance• Oil Spill/ Hazardous Noxious Substances-

Preparedness, Response & Co-operation (OPRC’90 & OPRC HNS)

-Art. 8 & 9= R&D + Cooperation between countries and regional bodies;

• Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs)- development of Associated Protection Measures;

• Places of Refuge Guidance

Regional Shipping Pollution Agreements

• Bonn Agreement (North Sea & Channel)• Emerg. Protocol to Barcelona

Convention (Mediterranean-REMPEC)• Copenhagen Declaration (Baltic-

HELCOM)• Lisbon Agreement (France, Spain,

Portugal & Morocco)• Contingency, Observation, Assessment

& Response

HELCOM/Copenhagen• Maritime Group (HELCOM MARITIME)

- ensure adopted regulations are observed & enforced effectively & uniformly through close international co-operation -to identify and promote actions to limit sea-based pollution while ensuring safe navigation.

• Response Group (HELCOM RESPONSE)- ensure swift national & international response to maritime pollution incidents - ensure in an accident the right equipment is available & routines are in place to respond immediately in co-operation with neighbouring states -analyse developments in maritime transportation around the Baltic & investigate possible impacts on international cooperation with regard to pollution response -to coordinate the aerial surveillance of maritime shipping routes to provide a complete picture of sea-based pollution around the Baltic, and to help identify suspected polluters

Sources of Information & IdeasMSUO Reports• MSUO Future Options report – June 06• Project Development reports – Aug/Nov 06• Project to Project Co-operation reports

Upcoming MSUO Events:• Motorways of the Sea Conference, Helsinki 2nd/3rd

Oct 06• Passenger Vessel Safety seminar 2, Scotland Oct 06

DG Regio Guidelines & Programme requirementsLook at websites!

Future Role of MSUO (2007-2013)• Expand to cover all A-Strand & B-Strand

Maritime Safety & Sustainable Development of Marine Areas?

• Advice and Assistance to ProjectsProvide topics, technical content, partnership search & inclusion, policy framework, communication & dissemination, gaps in knowledge (PPC)

• Advice and Assistance to Programmes & CommissionStructure & design to include maritime topics, support development of guidance and priority texts, assessment of applications, dissemination

• FeedbackProvide information on programme and project effectiveness to policy framework

Future Project Requirements

• “Strategic”: High level projects which deliver maritime safety and sustainable development;

• “Eligible” Ensure Interreg projects meet eligibility criteria of Programmes (development and operational phases);

• “Compatible” Maritime Projects should be developed in agreement with existing framework of maritime governance at international, European and member state level, and;

• “Responsibility” Regional Organisations, Competent National Authorities and relevant European Authorities and Agencies should be involved and/or kept informed during project development.

Sources of Information & Ideas

Contact person Project Development report:

Karen Sumser-LupsonUniversity of Plymouth, UKTlf: +44 (0) 1752 232747Email: karen.sumser-lupson@plymouth.ac.uk

Get involved!

Contact

Maritime Safety Co-ordination UnitCo. Interreg IIIB North Sea Programme, Viborg, DK

Richard Hill – Maritime Safety Co-ordinatorEmail: crbrh@vibamt.dk

Trine B. Solevågseide - Maritime Safety OfficerEmail: crbtbs@vibamt.dk

Website: www.maritime-safety.org

Project to Project Cooperation (PPC)

• Risk Assessment and Acceptance

• Available Maritime Data

• Passenger Vessel Safety

• Information Technology (modelling, monitoring and GIS)

• AIS best practice

• Impact of Small Oil Spills

• Themed Seminars-Refuge Areas-At Sea & Onshore Response-Involving Stakeholders and Decision-makers

• Training

• Protection Measures for Motorways of the Sea

• Project Development

PPC1a: Risk Assessment & Acceptance

Objectives:

1.Common methodologies to assess risk

2.Common protocol for acceptable risk

3.Potential for project development

Outputs:

•Report on risk assessment and acceptance

•Link methodologies to MSUO guide and and website

•Goal and objectives for future project & potential partners

PPC2c:

Passenger Vessel Safety

Objectives:

1.Exchange information

2.Exercise/ simulation best practice

3.Raise awareness/ promote participation

Outputs:

•Desk study of best practice

•Project meetings to exchange information

•Seminar and associated exercise

•Leaflet and webpage

PPC2b: Information Technology and GIS: Common Protocols and Procedures

Objectives:1. Common protocols for the movement of information

generated by maritime safety projects2. Disseminate protocols for existing and future projects

Outputs: 1. Common IT Procedures for inclusion in Maritime Safety

Guide or separate document2. Report documenting the work to advise other

programmes, operations and EU initiatives3. Scoping study to determine potential for project

development 2007 to 2013

Umbrella Topics

Institutional Preparednes

s

Interreg Programme 2000 - 2006

• Stimulate to interregional co-operation

• Strengthen economic and social cohesion

• Financed under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

• Three strands:– Strand A: Cross-border co-operation– Strand B: Transnational co-operation– Strand C: Interregional co-operation

Interreg Programme 2000 - 2006

• Interreg IIIB: 13 programme areas

• Interreg IIIB Baltic Sea Region: – Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia,

Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden

• Interreg IIIB CADSES:– Among others Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia,

Hungary and Slovenia– Candidate countries and non-members: among

others Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia and Ukraine

Existing Interreg ProjectsBaltic Master

• 41 Partners from seven countries in the BSR• Project running from July 2005 – Dec 2007• Budget: 3.6 Euro

4 Work Packages:– Preparedness and Division of Responsibility– Safe Transportation at Sea– Sustainable Spatial and Regional Development– Communication and Dissemination

Existing Interreg Projects

Interbaltic

• 43 partners from 10 countries• Project running 2006-2007• Budget: about 3 mill Euro

4 Work Packages:– Project Administration– Mega trends and strategies– Intermodal toolbox development and deployment– Actions and business development

Existing Interreg Projects

Interreg IIIA: SUMMARI I&II, GOFMEC

• Network of Crisis Management Simulator Centres (CMSCs):- Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy in St.

Petersburg, Russia- Estonian Maritime Academy in Tallin- Maritime Training Institute in Kotka, Finland

• Main objectives:– Simultaneously training of contingency, response and

clean up personnel– Harmonize oil spill related training courses– Share training scenarios, databases and expertise

• Use MSUO to:

• Disseminate and request information

• Promote your project at Programme, European and International level

• Develop new projects for the future (2007-2013)

• Ensure Strategy, Eligibility, Compatibility and Responsibility

• Link Existing & Proposed Projects to new Programme:

• Risk Assessment/Prevention (Maritime Safety);

• Coastal Zone Management

• Marine Area Planning/ Development? (EU marine policy)

• Evolve your partnership from Interreg IIIB +A to new Programme (2007-2013)

Conclusion

EU New Maritime Policy• Green Paper aims for an all embracing

Maritime Policy due 31st May 2006• One year consultation process • Cross-sectoral approach – 7 DGs involved• Links to the Marine Environment Thematic

Strategy and Maritime Safetey Packages• Regions will play important role in

implementation processes• Suggests using existing mechanisms and

funding (e.g. Interreg B and A strand)

Third Maritime Safety Package

• Nov. 05: 3rd Maritime Safety Package launched

• Two major themes containing 7 proposals:

• 1. Improved accident and pollution prevention– Improve conditions for granting Member States’ flags– Strengthen legislation on classification societies and

port state controls– Establish a Community vessel traffic monitoring and

information system

Third Maritime Safety Package

• 2. Dealing with the aftermaths of accidents– Establish a harmonised European framework for

investigation following accidents– Make the investigating bodies more independent– Improve framework of liability and damage repair

• MSUO has reviewed the 3rd Maritime Safety Package and identified spatial project themes

Thematic Strategy on the Protection of the Marine Environment

• Adopted 24th October 2005 by the Commission

• Main aim: to achieve good environmental status for marine resources by 2021

• European Marine Regions and subregions identified

• Marine Strategies to be developed within each region

• Close correlation between Marine Regions/ Subregions and proposed A and B strand Programme Areas

Third Maritime Safety Package

• Potential project themes:– Places of Refuge– Vessel Traffic Monitoring – Integration between member states

• Potential projects to provide added value to the Package:– Pollution Contingency Planning – at sea and on shore– Investigation of Accidents

Motorways of the Sea

• April 2004: Motorways of the Sea concept included in Trans-European Transport Network

• Key corridors for development of Motorways of the Sea:– Baltic Sea– Western Europe (Atlantic Ocean – North Sea/Irish Sea)– South-western Europe (western Mediterranean Sea)– South-eastern Europe (Adriatic, Ionian and eastern

Mediterranean Sea)

• In addition: extension to neighbouring countries

Motorways of the Sea

• MSUO/Baltic Sea Programme Conference: Motorways of the Sea: 2nd/3rd Oct, Helsinki

• Issues: MoS Transportation, Sustainabilitiy, Safety

• Call for papers – deadline 31st May!

Safety at Sea

• AIS• Places of Refuge• Information and Training• Others?

Identification & Monitoring of Resources & Activities

Port

Amenity Beaches & Bathing Waters

Saltmarsh & Mudflat(SPA, Ramsar, etc.)

Marina & Fishing Harbour

Seabird colony (SPA)

Sensitive Marine Site (SAC)

Offshore fisheries

Sand and Gravel Extraction

Sailing

Possible Wind farm

Jetski & Windsurfing

Shipping Route

Methods:•Mapping- linked to GIS/databases•Aerial Surveillance•Satellite Surveillance

•AIS

Risk AssessmentSpecific Issues:•Traffic levels/predicted increase•Cargo type pollution/safety risks: REBCO, VHFO, Chemicals, harmful, etc.•Operation Risks: port operations, navigation, STS, etc.•Seasonality (fishing / recreation activity)•Databases e.g. navigational hazards, wrecks, lost cargo, ‘mystery spills’,etc.

Wildlife Disturbance

Stakeholder Conflict

Grounding

Collision

Grounding & Collision

Habitat Damage

Amenity Loss

Economic Loss

Loss of Life?

Risk Management & PreventionSpatial and temporal zoning

Relocation

Rerouting

Refuge Areas Vessel Traffic Management Systems

Link to other methods:

•Training & Education

•Marine/ Sea area planning

•Integrated Coastal Zone Management

•Environmental Impact Assessment

Traffic Separation

Rerouting

Institutional Preparedness & Response

At Sea Response & SAR PlansPort Oil Spill Preparedness

Shoreline Response Plans incl:- habitat/ sensitivity mapping- priorities- protection strategy (booms)- clean up strategy- waste disposal

Link to other methods:

•Training & Education

•Marine/ Sea area planning

•Integrated Coastal Zone Management

•Environmental Impact Assessment