1. Tim Wilkins Helsinki 7th March 2006 tim.wilkins@intertanko.com
Consideration of the HELCOM Thematic Assessment Report on Maritime Transport
Tim Wilkins
Helsinki 7th March 2006

2. International Associaion of Independant Tanker Owners
1. INTERTANKO
International Associaion of Independant Tanker Owners
For Safe Transport, Cleaner Seas and Free Competition
255 Members 40 countries
2,380 tankers 70% of independent fleet
192 million dwt Associate Members
Lead the continuous improvement of the Tanker Industry’s performance in striving to achieve the goals of:
Zero fatalities
Zero pollution
Zero detentions

3. 2. INTERTANKO and the Baltic Sea Region
Tankers and the Baltic Sea Region
High activity in export from the region since 2000
Slower expansion in the region’s oil export
Safety record very good, trade served by modern tonnage

4. 2. INTERTANKO and the Baltic Sea Region
Tankers and the Baltic Sea Region
High activity in export from the region since 2000
Slower expansion in the region’s oil export
Safety record very good, trade served by modern tonnage

5. 2. INTERTANKO and the Baltic Sea Region
Regional oil export
mbd
Source: US EIA

6. 2. INTERTANKO and the Baltic Sea Region
Tankers and the Baltic Sea Region
High activity in export from the region since 2000
Slower expansion in the region’s oil export
Safety record very good, trade served by modern tonnage

7. 2. INTERTANKO and the Baltic Sea Region
Tanker incidents - World wide and Baltic related

8. 2. INTERTANKO and the Baltic Sea Region
Tanker trade by hull - tankers above 50,000 dwt
Baltic Sea %
Black Sea %
Source: Fearnleys

9. Thematic Strategy Four main areas: 3. Thematic Strategy
Safety of Navigation and Response to accidents
Ship generated Waste
Air Emissions (Pollution)
Invasive Species in Ballast Water

10. 1. Safety of Navigation and Response to accidents Goals Indicators
3. Thematic Strategy
1. Safety of Navigation and Response to accidents
Goals
Support objectives to improve navigational safety
Indicators
Qualitative aspects should be included alongside quantitative:
Ship type unclear: ferry, tanker, fishing vessel, leisure craft etc.
Pollution size/type: oil, chemical, edible oil etc.
Accident cause unclear: route cause for grounding, collisions etc.

11. 1. Safety of Navigation and Response to accidents Actions - Navigation
3. Thematic Strategy
1. Safety of Navigation and Response to accidents
Actions - Navigation
In general INTERTANKO would support the navigational actions proposed
Safe and clear waterways important, so in support of positive progress in hydrographic activities in Gulf of Finland
Support recommendation on focus upon human element and pilotage
INTERTANKO/INTERCARGO/BIMCO/ICS and Danish Maritime Authority Joint Pilotage Working Group (Danish Straits)

12. 1. Safety of Navigation and Response to accidents
3. Thematic Strategy
1. Safety of Navigation and Response to accidents
Actions – Response to Accidents
Support continued assessment of Coordination and Management within the region in the event of an accident/spill
Promote continued and immediate investigation into the harmonised use and designation of Places of Refuge

13. 3. Thematic Strategy 2. Ship Generated Waste Goals Indicators
Goal should be zero discharges not ‘negligible’ discharge
Indicators
Recent incidents not encouraging – although majority extremely small ( m3)
So detail (qualitative) of incidents desperately needed to provide clear picture of incidents and cause, e.g. ship type

14. 3. Thematic Strategy 2. Ship Generated Waste
Actions – Port Reception Facilities (PRF)
Definition of adequacy poorly defined and used
Adequacy and Availability need to be distinguished
INTERTANKO propose:
Further study into causes and sources of discharges: reasons for need to discharge
Development of user group for further investigation of the effectiveness (ship/shore interface) of the Baltic Strategy in relation to PRF
Oil/chemical terminal operator involvement
Periodic assessment of facilities by independent body
Harmonised system across Baltic to Europe and Internationally (no-special fee, compulsory discharge criteria etc.)

15. 3. Invasive Species in Ballast Water
3. Thematic Strategy
3. Invasive Species in Ballast Water
Goals
Zero invasions: but also promote risk reduction
Indicators
Support monitoring of problem
Quantity of ballast discharged, source of ballast, number of new invasions
Action
Support assessment, ratification and implementation of the IMO Convention by Baltic States
Maldives, Nigeria, St Kitts and Nevis, Spain, Tuvalu (5)
Uniform implementation of any future ballast management requirements across the region

16. 3. Thematic Strategy 4. Air Emissions Goals Indicators
Support reduction in shipping based air emissions but taking into account international nature of the problem
Indicators
Fuel supplies (quality) and suppliers (certified) monitored
Baseline data to be updated:
ENTEC Study did not take into account Annex VI implementation, e.g. NOx figures
Sulphur in Fuel Directive should be taken into account (0.2% in gas and diesel oils)
Imposed restrictions on user and not supplier (bunker deliveries)
Use of 0.1% at berth
Availability still an issue to be fully addressed

17. 3. Thematic Strategy 4. Air Emissions Action
Support further implementation of emissions reduction measures through IMO
Full consideration of implications of regional air emission initiatives
technical and safety problems for the vessels
Economic incentives: Remain open-minded on international shipping
Fuel quality still remains the risk for customers – suppliers should be assessed

18. 4. Conclusions and Comments
Future Considerations
Recognition of responsibility and cooperation required in maritime transportation
User groups essential: ports, terminals, pilots, equipment manufacturers, ship operators, charterers, all ship-type operators, service providers, insurers, regulators, fuel suppliers, salvors, spill response, tug operators, coastal states, flag states, class etc.
We welcome continued consultation and cooperation with tanker industry

19. …thank you