Ministry of Infrastructureand the Environment

Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate

Invaders of the sea

Luc van Osch

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What are the threats for our oceans ?

Shipping industry

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Five gyres, with islands of plastic

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Dangerous goods

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Hull fouling and hull cleaning

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SolutionsAnnex I - Oil

Annex II - Chemicals

Annex III - Dangerous goods (packaged form)

Annex IV - Sewage

Annex V - Garbage

Annex VI - Air pollution

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Anti fouling systems convention

Wet Maritiem Beheer Bes(BES Maritime Administration Act)

Solutions

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Particular Sensitive Sea Area’s (PSSA)

Solutions

A Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) is an area that needs special protection by the IMO because it is vulnerable to damage by international maritime activities. 

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Worldwide there are only 14 Particular Sensitive Sea Area’s (PSSA) and one is the …………… ?????

Solutions

Saba Bank closed for all ships > 300 GT

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What are other threats for our oceans

Shipping industry

Invaders of the sea

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The Problem

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Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment

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For example, the golden mussel

Invaders of the sea

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Solution

Prevent, minimize and ultimately eliminate the risks to the environment, human health, property and resources arising from the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens through the control and management of ships ballast water and sediments

Pathogen: biological agent that causes disease to its host

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• 1990’s Invasion of the Eurasia Zebra Mussel in the North America the Great Lakes, with devastating effects

• 2004 Febr 13 Ballast Water Management Convention

• 2004-2009, 14 guidelines on ballast water sampling, reception facilities, approval, of ballast water systems

• 2004-2011. Ballast water guidelines,

• 2010 The Netherlands ratifies the Convention

History

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What is our present position ?

Regulation D1 = Ballast water exchange standard. Empty – Refill or Pumping–through method

Regulation D2 = Ballast water performance standard via ballast water management systems (type approved)

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What are the threats for our oceans

Shipping industry

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• Conditions of entry into force: 12 months after the ratification of 30 States, 35% of the world's tonnage

• December 2012: 36 states have ratified, 29,07 % of world tonnage

What is our present position ?

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What is our present position ?

2013 No

Ballast water regulation is coming into force, in:

2014 Maybe

2015 Must be

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What is our present position ?

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Are we a sitting duck ??

…………waiting for the

worst to happen…………..

or ????

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Are we a sitting duck ??

No !!!!!

Introduce local legislation which demands an exchange of ballast water before arrival !!!!

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Thank you and ready for your questions !!