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OPINION
8 Flame-defying maritime
pilots recognized with IMO
bravery accolade
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Development Goals (SDGs). decarbonizing the shipping sector”. Company Ltd, Silverstream Technologies,
“What we are witnessing today is the Following the announcement by the Stena AB, Wärtsilä Corporation, Total Marine
formal start of a tried and tested partnership GloMEEP Project of its intention to establish Fuels Pte Ltd, and Winterthur Gas &
concept which has the potential to boost still the GIA, thirteen companies have agreed to Diesel Ltd.
further our efforts to kick-start the change that become the founding members of the GIA, These companies are supporting the
society demands and create a firm, tangible although it is expected that more companies overall goals of the GIA by providing their
basis to transform the shipping sector for the may join the GIA even after the launch. expertise and know-how in the area of
better,” Mr Lim said. The thirteen members that have formally maritime fuel efficiency, as well as contributing
“Under this new public-private partnership committed to joining the alliance are: financially towards the GIA Fund from which
initiative, these “industry champions”, which ABB Engineering (Shanghai) Ltd, DNV GL GIA activities will be funded.
come from different sectors of the industry SE, Lloyd’s Register EMEA, MarineTraffic, Following the official GIA launch, the first
and may have different business strategies MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., GIA Task Force meeting was convened to
within the same sector, are coming together Ricardo UK Ltd, Royal Caribbean Cruises discuss work modalities and kick-off the
to contribute to tackling the challenges of Ltd, Shell International Trading and Shipping GIA work.
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Flame-defying maritime
pilots recognized with
IMO bravery accolade
T wo members of the Houston Pilots in the
United States are to receive the 2017 IMO
Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The
IMO Council at its 118th session (24-27 July).
The 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional
Bravery at Sea will be presented during a
at sea, two involving search and rescue
professionals and three in which the crews of
merchant ships played a crucial role.
pair will be recognized for their role in averting ceremony to be held during the 30th session
a major tragedy when the ship they were of the IMO Assembly in November.
IMO Award for Exceptional
piloting broke down and burst into flames after Of a total of 33 nominations, received from Bravery at Sea
colliding with mooring dolphins. 16 Member States and 5 non-governmental This annual Award was established by
Despite being surrounded by a towering organizations, a further three will receive IMO to provide international recognition for
wall of burning fuel for nearly 90 minutes, Certificates of Commendation and five will those who, at the risk of losing their own life,
pilots Captain Michael G. McGee and Captain receive Letters of Commendation. perform acts of exceptional bravery, displaying
Michael C. Phillips showed decisiveness, outstanding courage in attempting to save life
dedication and ship-handling expertise. As
Rescue of migrants at sea at sea or in attempting to prevent or mitigate
a result of their courageous actions, no lives The Council also agreed that all those damage to the marine environment.
were lost, serious damage to pier structures involved in rescuing migrants at sea should Nominations are scrutinized by an
and petro-chemical facilities were prevented be recognized by the Secretary-General for assessment panel made up of members
and a major marine pollution incident their outstanding humanitarian efforts, and of non governmental organizations in
was avoided. that crews of merchant vessels involved consultative status with IMO, under the
The incident occurred shortly after midnight should receive the commendation of the IMO chairmanship of the Secretary-General.
on 6 September 2016, when Captain McGee Assembly through certificates of Subsequently, a panel of judges (made up
and Captain Phillips were piloting the 247 special recognition. of the Chairs of several IMO bodies) meets
meters-long tanker Aframax River in the There were five specific nominations for to consider the recommendations of the
Houston Ship Channel. The size of the tanker incidents involving the rescue of migrants assessment panel and to select the recipients.
meant it required two pilots.
A sudden mechanical failure of the engines
resulted in a loss of control and led to the
ship striking two mooring dolphins. A fuel
tank ruptured, causing a spill of diesel fuel
that quickly ignited. The ship was engulfed
in flames which reached up to 90 metres
high. The raging fire quickly spread across
the channel, threatening other tank ships and
nearby waterfront facilities, and enveloped the
area in thick toxic smoke.
Despite the imminent danger, at great risk
to their own lives, both pilots remained at their
stations on the bridge of the ship during the
fire. Captain McGee managed to manoeuvre
the stricken and blazing vessel away from
surrounding ships and facilities. Captain
Phillips coordinated communications and
firefighting efforts with the United States Coast
Guard and numerous local fireboats. Captain
Phillips rushed to grab a fire extinguisher and
put out a fire raging on the port bridge wing.
The inferno was finally extinguished after
90 minutes, leaving both pilots exhausted and
suffering minor burns. Captain McGee, using
tugs, was then able to bring the damaged
tanker safely to a mooring facility.
Captain McGee and Captain Phillips were
nominated by the International Maritime Pilots’
Association (IMPA). The Award was decided
by a Panel of Judges and endorsed by the
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MSC
Passenger ship
stability amendments
T he MSC adopted a set of amendments
to SOLAS chapter II-1, with an expected
entry into force of 1 January 2020, relating to
subdivision and damage stability.
The amendments were developed following
a substantive review of SOLAS chapter II-1,
focusing in particular on new passenger
ships. The review has taken into account
recommendations arising from the investigation
into the 2012 Costa Concordia incident.
In conjunction with the adoption of the
aforementioned amendments, MSC adopted
the Revised Explanatory Notes to SOLAS
chapter II-1 subdivision and damage
stability regulations.
The MSC also approved the revised
guidance for watertight doors on passenger
ships which may be opened during navigation.
Unsafe mixed
migration by sea
M ember States and international
organizations affirmed their concern
for the humanitarian situation and the loss
of migrants at sea and agreed that the way
forward was to promote appropriate and
effective action at the United Nations.
The Committee encouraged Member
States and organizations in consultative
status to participate in the Global Compact
on Migration process underway following
the adoption of the New York Declaration for
Cyber security will take additional importance as ships
Refugees and Migrants adopted on become more dependant on technology. Pic: Rolls Royce
19 September 2016.
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To address these and other challenges, central to the functioning of global trade by address a wide range of issues including
in September 2015, the 193 Member States connecting producers, manufacturers and public health, revenue protection, security,
of the United Nations (including 170 Member consumers and, as such, provides a way for immigration, enforcing controls on importing
States of IMO) unanimously adopted the IMO Member States to enhance trade with and exporting prohibited and restricted items,
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, one-another. Indeed, this was reflected in the and sanctions enforcement.
including 17 SDGs and 169 related targets. 2016 theme “Shipping: indispensable to Some of these controls may be specific
The SDGs apply to all countries and, through the world”. to the ship itself, some to crewmembers,
the adoption of the Agenda, States have As the 2030 Agenda and SDGs will be some to passengers, some to the cargoes
committed to mobilize efforts to end all forms implemented principally at the State level, carried, and some to more than one of
of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate IMO will act to help Member States to these categories. However, in addition to the
change, while ensuring that no one is left develop and formulate innovative policies and regulatory controls traditionally associated with
behind – by 2030. The Agenda emphasizes strategies taking into account cross-cutting customs, immigration, law enforcement and
the need to simultaneously consider the social, issues to respond to the needs of countries security, there are also a range of practical
economic and environmental aspects of at the national, regional and global levels. In procedures and processes that must be
sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda the words of the IMO Secretary-General, Mr. followed in relation to the enhancement of
is supported by other UN strategies such as Kitack Lim, “Ultimately, more efficient shipping, maritime safety as well as to the provision of
the prevention of violent extremism, as well as working in partnership with a port sector general port services to ships. As with the
many regional initiatives. supported by governments, will be a major regulatory controls, these may be due to
Although some may feel that the maritime driver towards global stability and sustainable national requirements or may be mandated by
development for the good of
contribution to many of the SDGs is peripheral, international conventions and agreements.
all people.”
the truth is that the world relies on international All these controls and procedures, be
shipping and benefits from its smooth Enhancing efficiency they local, national or international, regulatory
operation, by which food, commodities, raw Ships, crewmembers and the goods and or commercial, have features in common –
materials, energy and consumer goods are passengers that they carry across borders are they all require provision of information to a
moved reliably and effectively around the globe subject to a range of government controls, range of different agencies and entities, they
at low cost. International shipping is, therefore, both on arrival and departure. These controls require action to be taken by ships, crews
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security’ were about reassuring the port States at sea, as mandated in IMO conventions and enhancing the port and maritime sector as
that the ships entering their waters did not other international instruments. wealth creators both on land and, through
pose a threat; and reassuring flag States that The maritime security focus for 2017 developing a sustainable blue economy,
the ships flying their flag would be protected is, therefore, to help national governments at sea.
while in other States’ ports and develop their national oversight capability for For this to succeed, the full support of
territorial waters. safety and security and promote application of the port sector will be needed. A port sector
In terms of the practical implementation of the ISPS Code and ILO/IMO Code of practice supported by government, able to streamline
SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code, the on security in ports. Key to this is promoting procedures and remove excessive barriers
main challenges are in the port facilities. Unlike the establishment of port security and to trade, to embrace new technologies,
on ships, where an existing safety culture was facilitation advisory committees as vehicles for to root out corruption and to treat safety,
relatively easy to evolve into a security culture, inter agency cooperation for wider security – security and reputation as both desirable and
the security structure in ports is generally far addressing all security-related threats including marketable, will be a major driver towards
more complex – involving many players from theft, drugs, illegal wildlife, stowaways, migrant stability and sustainable development.
different governmental, law enforcement and smuggling, terrorism. Over the past half century, IMO has had
private entities. Many countries view ports as As an example, in January 2017, States from a huge beneficial impact on shipping and
critical infrastructure and their security as a the western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden this has been felt by all those who rely on
facet of national security. However, without area, taking inspiration from the success of the industry. Looking ahead, the positive
clear national and local legislation, policies the Djibouti and Yaoundé Codes of Conduct, benefits of IMO’s work should be felt further,
and direction coordinating the activities of all adopted the Jeddah Amendment to the throughout the supply chain. IMO can, and
key stakeholders, security responses in port Djibouti Code of Conduct, which expands the should, be the catalyst for dialogue and
facilities are, at best, fragmented. scope of the original Code from countering communication – not just at the governmental
A well-coordinated, risk based preventive piracy only to addressing maritime crime level but within and throughout the shipping
strategy is critical to the success of port and maritime governance in general. This industry, the transport industry and the
and port facility security regimes, be they for also supports IMO’s role within the wider logistics industry – in short, the entire global
protecting port infrastructure against terrorist UN family’s efforts to meet the sustainable supply chain and everything that affects it.
attack, countering theft and other criminal development goals and to prevent violent The search for synergies and the
activity, or preventing access to ships by extremism and mixed migration by tackling promotion of partnerships across the
terrorists, drug smugglers or stowaways. their root causes. maritime and logistics sectors are worthy
objectives. Ultimately, more efficient shipping,
Emerging issues Conclusion working in partnership with a port sector
The world has changed since the Investment, growth and improvement in the
supported by governments, will be a major
introduction of the special measures to shipping and ports sectors is a clear indication
driver towards global stability and sustainable
enhance maritime security in SOLAS chapter of a country or a region that is enjoying
development for the good of all people.
XI-2 and the ISPS Code. Ongoing threats success in the present and planning for more
to the port and shipping sectors continue success in the future.
to evolve and so does IMO’s response. By promoting trade by sea, nurturing
Emerging issues include the fallout from piracy national shipping lines and promoting
and armed robbery, including challenges seafaring as a career; by improving port
posed by the embarkation and carriage of infrastructure and efficiency, by developing and
privately contracted armed security personnel, strengthening inter-modal links and hinterland
their weapons, ammunition and licensable connections; by managing and protecting
equipment; cyber threats; more widespread fisheries, exploring offshore energy production
terrorism and violent extremism; the and even by fostering tourism – maritime
increasingly urgent need to address destructive activity can both drive and support a growing
and unsustainable levels of illegal, unreported national economy.
and unregulated fishing; trafficking in weapons, Improved economic development,
drugs and people; the uncontrolled export of supported by sustainable maritime
illegal wildlife and illegal wildlife products that development and underpinned by good
threatens ecosystems and sustainable tourism maritime security, will support the Post-2015
ashore; and the need to sensitize ports, Development Agenda and complement United
develop tools and implement programmes for Nations initiatives on the prevention of violent
climate change mitigation. extremism by addressing some of the stress
As with facilitation, maritime security factors that lead to instability, insecurity and
needs a multi-agency response. However, uncontrolled mixed migration.
it also needs a multi-functional approach to IMO’s 2017 theme “Connecting Ships,
encourage governments of land-focussed Ports and People” was chosen to provide
countries to engage. In many countries, an opportunity to focus on the many diverse
security is about protecting the government actors involved in the shipping and
and infrastructure, rather than creating the logistics areas.
stability that allows for economic development. The maritime sector, which includes
The IMO maritime security strategy is, shipping, ports and the people that operate
therefore, focussed on working with other them, can and should play a significant role
United Nations agencies and international helping to create conditions for increased
organizations to encourage and help employment, prosperity and stability
governments to meet all their responsibilities ashore through promoting trade by sea;
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MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE • 71st SESSION • 3-7 JULY 2017
Implementation of the
global sulphur limit
T he MEPC agreed the scope of
work needed to achieve consistent
implementation of the 0.50% m/m global limit
of the sulphur content of ships’ fuel oil, which
will come into effect from 1 January 2020.
The 0.50% limit is prescribed in regulation
14.1.3 of MARPOL Annex VI.
The Sub-Committee on Pollution
Prevention and Response (PPR) has been
instructed to explore what actions may be
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MEPC
T he MEPC agreed to add a new output in its work programme on the development of
measures to reduce risks of use and carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) as fuel by ships in
Arctic waters. This new output will appear on the agenda for its next session (MEPC 72) in
Global MTCC Network (GMN) project has
successfully established maritime technology
cooperation centres (MTTCs) in its five target
April 2018. regions - Asia, Africa, Caribbean, Latin
Member Governments and international organizations were invited to submit concrete America and Pacific. With the goal to support
proposals on what type of measures should be developed, including the scope of the work, the move towards low-carbon shipping, the
to MEPC 72, so that clear instructions can be given to the PPR Sub-Committee which will MTTCs will focus on capacity-building efforts
carry out the detailed technical work, starting at PPR 6. and implementing pilot projects involving
The use and carriage of heavy fuel oil is banned in Antarctic waters under MARPOL and fuel oil consumption data collection and
the IMO Polar Code recommends that States follow the same practice in the Arctic. developing low-carbon technologies.
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Looking at long-range
identification and tracking
T he Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system provides for the global
identification and tracking of ships. During a recent workshop in Tunis, Tunisia,
(17-18 July), held on the request of the Government of Tunisia, participants were briefed
on the functioning, operation and use of the LRIT system, taking into account the
provisions in IMO’s Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention and relevant standards
and guidance. The obligations of ships to transmit LRIT information and the rights
and obligations of Governments and of search and rescue services to receive LRIT
information are established in the SOLAS Convention.
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part played by merchant ships in coming to tudents from the International Association
these policies. the aid of persons in distress at sea. During of Maritime Universities (IAMU) visited
The event also looked at the Net the second workshop of the International IMO Headquarters for their student forum (11-
Environmental Benefit Analysis – a decision- Dialogue on Migration (IDM), held in Geneva 12 July). Its theme was that of IMO’s World
making concept used to help ensure that (18-19 July), IMO reported that the number of Maritime Day – “Connecting Ships, Ports and
the response to an incident does not result merchant ships involved in rescue operations People”. The visit, which brought over 60
in greater harm to the environment than may has remained relatively constant since 2015. students from all over the world, provided a
have already occurred. The average number of persons rescued unique opportunity for young people to learn
The Dakar workshop was organized under by each merchant ship remains over 110. more about IMO and the maritime industry.
the Global Initiative for West, Central and In 2016, a total of 381 merchant ships were The students also took part in workshops
Southern Africa (GI WACAF) – a joint IMO- diverted from their routes and 121 ships were where they tackled real industry issues such
IPIECA project – and hosted by HASSMAR – involved in the rescue of 13,888 people. Of as attracting and retaining seafarers, quality
the Senegalese authority in charge of maritime particular concern is the upward trend in training on board and gender equality in the
safety and security, and the protection of the migrants reported dead or missing at sea in maritime industry. They then had to write
marine environment. 2016 and during 2017 to date, which, based short reports on the topics discussed during
on current statistics, can be expected to each workshop. These reports will form
continue during the rest of 2017 and beyond. an official student forum publication. The
The Geneva meeting offered a global students also had the chance to listen to
platform to discuss and analyse migrants’ IMO’s Secretary-General Kitack Lim’s own
vulnerabilities and capacities, guide testimony during his opening remarks, as he
appropriate policy programmatic and shared insightful anecdotes of his student
operational responses to address them, and days and what led him to choose a maritime
enhance resilience through protection and career. The visit was supported by the
assistance services. Nippon Foundation.
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Empowering port women
A n IMO training course for female officials Caribbean cooperation for A regional workshop focusing on this year’s
World Maritime Day theme - Connecting
from maritime and/or port authorities of
developing countries to improve management
low-carbon shipping Ships, Ports and People – was held in Buenos
Aires, Argentina (26-29 June). The event,
W
and operational efficiency of their ports has ork to promote energy-efficient shipping organized by IMO in collaboration with the
taken place in Le Havre, France (26 June – 7 got underway at the newly-established Argentine Maritime Authority (Prefectura Naval
July). Participants from 20 countries took part Caribbean Maritime Technology Cooperation Argentina), promoted cooperation between
in the two-week “Women in Port Management” Centre (MTCC) with a conference at the ports and designated authorities of participating
course, which included lectures on subjects Centre’s headquarters at the University of countries through an open discussion and
such as port management, port security, port Trinidad and Tobago (27-28 June). The Centre by sharing experiences and best practices
marine environment, facilitation of maritime is part of the global network for energy- related to maritime security. The workshop also
traffic, the ship/port interface and organization efficient shipping under the GMN project, reviewed the implementation of maritime security
of a container terminal. funded by the European Union and run in the region and evaluating new or evolving
Visits were organized to the Port of Le by IMO. threats. Specific subjects addressed included
Havre, the Port of Rouen and the Harbour The conference is the first regional event the establishment of national maritime security
Master’s Office, enabling the participants to to take place under the project, which has committees; application of the International Ship
experience for themselves the day-to-day established a network of five such regional and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in areas
operations of a port with a view to applying this MTCCs. Together, they are promoting other than port facilities; training and certification
knowledge back in their respective countries. technologies and operations to improve of port facility security officers (PFSOs); drills and
The event was held under IMO’s energy efficiency in the maritime sector exercises; maritime cyber risk management; and
gender and capacity-building programme, and help navigate shipping into a best practices and recommendations related to
in collaboration with the Le Havre Port low-carbon future. the implementation of security measures in
Authority, and held at the Institut Portuaire The Trinidad and Tobago event brought port facilities.
d’Enseignement et de Recherche (IPER). It together senior maritime administrators, legal The workshop included a security exercise in
comes as part of IMO’s ongoing efforts to officers and technical specialists from twelve a port facility with participation of different national
support the UN Sustainable Development Caribbean States including Trinidad and authorities, organized as part of activities related
Goal number five: achieve gender equality and Tobago. Speakers provided an overview of to the national day of the Argentine Coast Guard.
empower all women and girls. MTCC-Caribbean and its mandate for climate A representative of the Inter-American Committee
change mitigation, and the role of national on Ports of the Organization of American States
maritime administrations. It also focussed on (OAS-CIP), the President of the International ISPS
the region’s ratification and implementation forum based in Mexico (RED PBIP) and the Head
of IMO regulations for preventing air pollution of the International Port Security Program of the
from ships. A regional steering committee is United States Coast Guard participated, along
being established to help achieve the MTCC- with national representatives of 17 States from
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