TANKER SAFETY and the ROLE of CLASS Germanischer Lloyd, Hamburg 12 November 2003 Peter M. Swift Notes
TANKER SAFETY and the ROLE of CLASS Tanker record Working together Common perceptions Challenges ahead Notes
Annual Releases, best estimates Oil into the Sea Annual Releases, best estimates
Tanker record Continuous improvement - both in safety and environmental performance But not complacent…………….. In a world of “near zero tolerance” for any tanker accident
Development of tanker oil spills Source: ITOPF 2003
Accidental oil spills from tankers 1970-2003
Tanker incidents by cause All tanker sizes, most incidents without pollution or fatalities
Tanker fleet above 5,000 by hull Number Notes Source: Based on LRFairplay
Tanker fleet above 5,000 dwt by hull m dwt Notes Source: Based on LRFairplay
Working together......... PARTNERSHIP: SHIPOWNER CLASS SOCIETIES CHARTERER PARTNERSHIP: Working closely with regulators and legislators SHIPYARDS CARGO OWNER INSURERS PORTS & TERMINALS BANKS & INVESTORS FLAG STATES
Working together Tanker Industry-IACS:- common issues (Common rules) Tripartite – Shipowners / Class (incl. IACS) / Shipbuilders:- standards on newbuildings, contractual & working relationships, information exchange Greater cooperation in general :- IMO/EC(EU)
Common perceptions - truths and myths FACT : Class is the primary depository of technical knowledge and expertise in the shipping industry ? “IMAGE” is an issue for Class ? Class does not get the recognition it deserves ? Owners rely too heavily on Class – especially when it comes to maintenance and repairs
Challenges ahead Human element in design and operation Machinery reliability Liability – penal sanctions Independence Feedback mechanisms – accidents and EWS Goal-based standards Common rules Competitive positioning
Competitive positioning challenge Competition based on “service” not on “standards” But….. ? On price ? On customer service (responsiveness) ? On technical know-how ? On “unique” competence
It is in our mutual interest….. The tanker industry needs: and benefits from a strong, healthy class to maintain a strong and healthy dialogue with class
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