TheCustomersPerspectiveofPortAuthorities.pptVIP

The International Association of Independent Tanker OwnersINTERTANKO Safe Transport Cleaner Seas Free Competition The International Association of Independent Tanker OwnersINTERTANKO 230 Members 2,030 tankers 157 million dwt Average age: 11.8 years 72 % of the Worlds Independent Tanker Fleet 81% of the Worlds Chemical Fleet 290 Associate Members 23 Staff / 8 Consultants Joint Secretariat with INTERCARGO The Safety Chain: We all Play a Part The Customers Perspective of Port Authorities IAPH Seminar, March 2005 * Capt. Howard N. Snaith (Master Mariner M.N.I.) Director Marine, Chemical, Ports, Terminals, Environmental INTERTANKO Oslo London Washington Singapore Under Keel Clearance Communications Port Congestion Security Reception Facilities Pilotage Terminal Safety Port Tariffs Chain of Responsibility Under Keel Clearance Our members still report that some ports/terminals have less water than reported and shown on the charts or advised to the local Pilot. Ship owners comply with strict Under Keel Clearance policies, but these policies are based upon the known water depth. The next generation of Very Large Ore Carriers are under construction for restricted routes but will entail deeper ports. Its imperative that charted water depths are as up to date as possible to ensure the environment remains protected 2. Communications Waste reception - International standardisation of Advance Notification form (ANF). Increased use and harmonisation of ANF within the shipping community will greatly facilitate communication between ship/shore streamline procedures for alerting waste reception companies of the ships requirements. 2. Communications Port waste management Plans - Increased availability of port waste management plans. Dissemination of these details and cost structure needs to be made available direct to the ship operators, for ease of comparison and arrangements in adv