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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
April 21, 2023
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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 !!