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Presented by: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
April 27, 2017
Vessel slowdown trial: Info session breakfast
Morning Overview
• Welcome
• Overview of ECHO program and vessel slowdown trial
• Overview of industry considerations
• Trial operational procedures
• Trial participation
• Discussion & Q&A
Welcome
Robin Silvester President and CEO
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
(Video message not included)
Overview of ECHO program and trial
Orla RobinsonECHO Program Manager
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Whales in our waters
• Canadian and US Species at Risk recovery strategies identify key threats
• Whales use sound to find food, communicate and navigate
• Only 78 southern resident killer whales (SKRW) remaining
• Critical habitat overlaps with shipping lanes
Photo
: Beam
Reach
Whale-vessel interactions - emerging issues internationally
Ports with vessel speed restrictions to reduce whale
strike risk/air emissions
Guidelines for measuring and reducing underwater noise
St. Lawrence River Estuary
What? A collaboration with marine transportation industries, conservation and environmental groups, First Nations, governments and scientists
Why? To better understand and reduce the cumulative impacts of commercial vessel activities on at-risk whales throughout the southwest coast of British Columbia, Canada
Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Program
Photo
: Jo
an L
opez
*Cetacean: order of whales, dolphins and porpoises
ECHO Program work areas
Advancing projects and initiatives to inform threat reduction
Physical Disturbance
Environmental Contaminants
Acoustic Disturbance
Photo
: Jo
an L
opez
Quiet operating options
How can vessel underwater noise be reduced?
Quiet design, technology
and maintenance options
EcoActionincentives
Vessel slow
down trial
Trial overview
SRKW studies indicate:
Southern resident killer whale – vessel interactions
Relative SRKW density May – Sept SRKW behavioural response to noise
• 94% of SRKW behavioural responses in model area occur between May-Nov
• 26% of them take place in Haro Strait• Highest abundance July-Sept
Initial evaluation of vessel slow down options (from pilot station to port)
18 slow down scenarios were
compared and ranked for a range of different speeds and sub-areas
• Biological Impact = behaviouralresponse (lost foraging time) in each sub-area
• Industry Impact = % of pilot transits > 8hr
• Final mitigation value balances biological and industry impact scores equally
11kn, 12kn, 14kn, 16km,
80%,90%
Biological impact (B)
Industry impact (I)
Mitigation value
• Top four ranking scenarios examined
• Haro Strait slow down to 11 knots (rank #2) was the AWG’s preferred scenario
• A voluntary vessel slow down trial was proposed to gather real world data
• Vessel operator committee proposed
• Economic impact assessment recommended
Haro Strait
11kn
Conclusion: vessel slow down options
Voluntary vessel slow down trial
Trial parameters
Why: To study the relationship between vessel speed and underwater noise in a real world environment
Where: ~16 nautical miles through critical whale foraging habitat in Haro Strait
When: Two month trial, Aug 7-Oct 6, 2017
What speed: 11 kn through the water
11kn
What does a successful trial look like?
• High vessel participation rates with minimum impacts to industry
• Robust data with which to:
• confirm the relationship between speed and underwater noise
• confirm the relationship between reduced underwater noise and threats to at-risk whales
Industry considerations
Chris HallVessel Slowdown Trial Project Manager
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
How will participating vessel transits be affected?
How much longer will each 11 kn transit take?
Vessel Type Allow
Bulk 30 minutes
Car Carrier 60 minutes
Container 60 minutes
General Cargo 30 minutes
Passenger 60 minutes
Tanker 30 minutes
Calculations based on 2015 PPA dataset, additional time through transition zones and 11kn speed zone
Includes contingency
No allowance for tidal current
Already over 8 hr, 34, 3.7%
New over 8 hrs, 37 ,
4.1%
Under 8 hours, 827,
How will vessel transits be affected?
How many vessels will be within the 8 hour pilot threshold?
Source: 2015 Transits for August/September
92.1%Bulk
Carrier, 24
Contain
er, 2
General
Cargo, 4
Passang
er, 1
Tanker ,
6
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
How will trial participation affect pilotage cost?
Additional Pilotage Cost
TotalNo. Calls
No Additional
Cost
Additional1 Hour
> 8hrs
Bulk 427 60% 28% 12%
Car Carrier 77 25% 75% 0%
Container 250 22% 77% 1%
General Cargo 61 59% 30% 11%
Passenger 27 70% 30% 0%
Tanker 56 64% 20% 16%
Total 898 47% 45% 8%
Average $0 $208 $1,440
We do not expect participation of vessels where the transit time is assessed by the Pilot and Master to be at risk of triggering
excess charges (i.e. >8hrs).
How will trial participation affect fuel costs?
Bulk & Tanker: Additional fuel and ship time costsassuming delay time make-up is not required
VoyageNo.
Calls%
Ship Time
Fuel Savings
Net Cost
Bulk & General Cargo 488 90% $ 180 -$ 229 -$49
Tanker 56 10% 270 256 14
Total 544 100%
We do not expect participation of vessels where the transit time is assessed by the Pilot and Master to be at risk of triggering
excess charges (i.e. >8hrs).
Container Ships: Additional fuel costs assuming delay time make-up is required
VoyageNo.
Calls%
Makeup Fuel
Cost
Fuel Saving
Net Cost
To/from Asia 96 38% $1,876 -$1,061 $815
Out to California 15 6% 2,772 -1,061 1,711
In from Prince Rupert
11 4% 3,350 -1,061 2,289
To/from PNW Ports 128 51% 2,466 -1,061 1,405
Total/Average 250 100% $2,296 $1,061 $1,235
We do not expect participation where transits are expected to result in
delayed arrival for scheduled gangs, tugs etc.
How will trial participation affect fuel costs?
Cruise ships: additional fuel costs assuming delay time make-up is required
Voyage No. Calls NumberMakeup
Fuel CostFuel
SavingsNet Cost
Seattle/Victoria 14 47%-
-1,125 -1,125
West Coast 10 33% 3,301 -1,125 2,176
Hawaii 6 20% 3,301 -1,125 2,176
Total 30 100%
We do not expect participation where transits are expected to result in
delayed arrival for scheduled gangs, tugs etc.
How will trial participation affect fuel costs?
Concern Investigation Response
Overall Costs
Economic Impact Analysisconducted by Seaport Consulting
Likely stipend for participation in ECHOresearch project
Pilot time cost
PPA and BCCP engagement, review of data and confirmation of data findings
Transits over 8 hours are not expected to participate
Scheduled Arrival
Interviews with industry Transits resulting in possible late arrivals for scheduled gangs, tugs etc. are not expected to participate
Tidalcurrent
Engagement with BCCP May be favourable or unfavourable. Pilots will provide “Favourable Windows” sheet ahead of the trial
Addressing industry concerns
Trial operational communications, procedures and tracking
Jeff PeltonMarine Operations Specialist
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
INDUSTRY CONSIDERATIONS:
How can we encourage & measure participation?
Issue Notices to Mariners
Meet with agents & industry
On-going communications & engagements
Steps prior to trial
Notices When Who
Temporary and preliminary (T&P) notice
14 days prior(July 24)
VFPA
Notice to Industry 14 days prior(July 24)
PPA
Notice to ShippingFirst day of trial (Aug 7)
VPFA
Trial operational communications, procedures and tracking plan
Step 1: At time of nomination, agent to inform master about trial (Decision matrix checklist)
3-7 days before ETA to Brotchie
24 hours before ETA to Brotchie
Steps prior to vessel arrival at Brotchie
4 days before ETA to Brotchie
Step 2: PPA to request if vessel intends to participate
Step 3: Master may radio MCTS operator re: trial
DECISION MATRIX CHECKLIST
How can we mitigate delays to scheduled arrivals?
• Container: Am I going to meet my ETA for gangs?
• Bulkers: Am I going to arrive within my pilot window?
• Optimized windows
• Arrange for earlier arrival at Brotchie Pt.
• One-page Checklist for PPA Dispatch
• Prepared 2-3 days in Advance
• Showing Planned ETA at terminal/anchorage
• Signalling Intention to Participate – Yes, Yes if ETA not affected, No
• Used by Pilot/Master at Bridge Watch Start to plan the transit
Trial operational communications, procedures and tracking plan
Step 4: VFPA to remind agent of trial & gauge intent to participate
24 hours before ETA to Brotchie
Steps prior to vessel arrival at Brotchie (con’t)
Step 5: Master to confirm pilot boarding time to allow for early arrival to BrotchieBCCP may remind pilot of trial
Approaching the 12nm limit / Juan de Fuca
Step 6: Pilot & Master decide to participate, VFPA to log
The pilot arrives on board
Trial operational communications, procedures and tracking plan
Step 7: Vessel participates in the trial by slowing down to 11kn through water in HaroStrait
Trial operational communications, procedures and tracking plan
Step I: Report on participation & reasons for opt-out
Within 10 days of trial start & ongoing throughout trial
Step II: Provide feedback to agencies or companies that are participating
Within 10 days of trial start & ongoing throughout trial
Upon completion of the trial
Step III: Cancel Notices, ECHO team to communicate results
Steps throughout trial
Trial participation
Why participate?
• Critically endangered species
• Support evidence based decision making
• Join world leading initiative
• Support corporate social responsibility goals
• Be recognized for participation
• Receive potential stipend for participation
• Varies based on vessel type
Confirmed intent to participate subject to conditions
Container Lines
• Zim
• COSCO
Bulk Carriers
• Oldendorff
Ferries
• Washington State Ferries
Cruise Lines
• Carnival
• Celebrity
• Crystal
• Disney
• Holland America
• Norwegian
• Princess
• Ponant
• Royal Caribbean
• Regent
• Seabourn
The following companies have confirmed their intent to participate, where operationally and economically feasible, on a transit by transit basis.
Discussion and Q&A
• What other materials and/or support do you need prior or during the trial?
• What are your recommendations to maximize participation?
• Any other suggestions to maximize trial success?
How do we further support industry participation?
Next steps
• Participation survey
• Additional information will be shared through associations
• Continued exploration of recognition program and stipend
• Development of Participation Checklist
• Preparation of Favourable Windows sheet
• Notices to Mariners – late July
Find out more about the trial
Photo
: Vancouver
Aquarium
/NO
AA
For more information about the trial please contact us:
echo@portvancouver.com
portvancouver.com/echo