INTERTANKO Latin American Panel 13 March 2008

INTERTANKO Latin American Panel

13 March 2008

United States Coast Guard

Jeff LantzDirector of Commercial Vessel Regulations

and Standards

United States Coast Guard2

Scope of Port State Control Exams

Substantial

“…ship will not sail until it can proceed to sea without presenting a danger to the ship or

persons on board, or without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine

environment, whether or not such action will affect the normal schedule of the departure

of the ship.”

IMO Resolution A.787(19), Chapter 2, 1.6.3

Substandard Quality Standard


USCG Port State Control Exams Conduct Navigation Safety Checks Evaluate the Safety Management System Evaluate the Vessel’s Security System Conduct a Deck Walk and Evaluate the Vessel’s Structure Conduct Steering Gear Tests Test the Oily Water Separator and Bilge Monitor Test the Fire Detection System Test the Fixed Deck Foam System (Oil Tankers Only, use water) Operate the Main and Emergency Fire Pump Examine Emergency Lighting Test the Emergency Generator Witness Fire & Boat Drills Evaluate ILO Conditions That May Be Unacceptable


MARPOL Annex I EnforcementMARPOL Annex I Enforcement• U.S. Coast Guard enforcement of MARPOL Annex I has been

enhanced by issuance of policy guidance, G-PCV Policy Letter 06-01.

• U.S. Government criminal investigations into MARPOL Annex I violations show vessel and crew concealment of pollution discharge caused by poorly maintained or faulty equipment, or by vessels taking short cuts to save money.

• U.S. Coast Guard continues to partner with IMO and other Port State Control regimes to ensure consistent enforcement of MARPOL Annex I requirements.

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Rate of Detention by Vessel TypeDetention Rate by Vessel Type 2003-2006

0.00%

1.00%

2.00%

3.00%

4.00%

5.00%

6.00%

7.00%

*All Tanker(crude oil, oil

products, chem,chem/oil)

Bulk Carrier Container Ship General CargoShip

LPG/LNG Tanker RefrigeratedCargo Ship

DayCruise/Gambling

Vessel

Ro-Ro CargoShip/Vehicle

carrier

2003 Detentions

2004 Detentions

2005 Detentions

2006 Detentions

2003-2006 Average = 1.83%


Rates of Vessel Arrivals vs. Detentionsby Age of Vessel

4.47%

0.81%0.37% 1.57% 2.50%

10.92%

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

0-4 years 5-9 years 10-14 years 15-19 years 20-24 years 24+ years

Vessel Age (Years)

Rate Detention Rate

Total Arrivals

5 Year Average for Flag State Targeting = 2.14%


USCG, Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU Detention Rates

0.00%

2.00%

4.00%

6.00%

8.00%

10.00%

12.00%

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

USCG Detention RateParis MOU Detention RateTokyo MOU Detention Rate


Summary of PSC Performance 2006 2007 % increase

Safety Detentions 110 152 28%

Major Control Actions 35 42 17%

Safety Rolling Detention Ratio 2006: 1.78%Safety Rolling Detention Ratio 2007: 1.60% 1

Security Major Control Action Ratio 2006: 0.43% 2

Security Major Control Action Ratio 2007: 0.53 1 & 2

Note 1: 2007 preliminary data, subject to changeNote 2: In 2006, the CAR targeting level was fixed at

1.50% for all flag registries.


QUALSHIP 21- “Quality Shipping for the 21st Century”

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must not have an IMO Detention in U.S. waters within the previous 36-months

• Must not have any marine violations (civil or criminal) and no more than one paid Notice of Violation (ticket) case, within the previous 36-month period

• Must not have a reportable marine casualty that meets the criteria of a serious marine incident (46CFR4.03-2) in U.S. waters within the previous 36-months.

• Must have completed a successful, U.S. Port State Control exam within the previous 12-month period.

• Must not be classed by or have their statutory Convention Certificates issued by a targeted class society.

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Eligibility Requirements (Cont):

• Must not be registered with a Flag State that has an overall U.S. IMO detention percentage of more than 1% over the previous three-year period. Also, the vessel’s Flag State must have at least 10 distinct arrivals in each of the previous 3 years.

• Vessel’s Flag State must have submitted their Self-Assessment of Flag State Performance to the IMO and provided a copy to the USCG.

Qualship 21 Certificates: - Qualship 21 certificates are good for 2 years and the issue date is based on the vessel’s last successful U.S. PSC exam.



Qualifying Registries for 2007:

Barbados China Marshall IslandsBelize Greece PhilippinesBermuda Hong Kong Republic of Korea Canada Israel United Kingdom Cayman Islands

Qualifying Registries for 2008 will be announced in May 2008 and vessel flying their flag will be eligible until May 2009.

Due to excellent performance from certain flag States, there will likely be additions to the current qualified flag States.

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ISPS/MTSA Security Compliance

Vessel Security Level Verify ISSC Verify Ship Security Performance Review the CSR and other Records Ship ID (IMO number) Manning Non-Convention Vessel Security

Compliance Examination

Objective - determine whether vessel meets International Conventions and U.S. Domestic Law


Verify Ship Security Performance

Verify Ship Security Plan (SSP) is onboard and safeguarded

SSP not subject to direct inspection

If clear grounds exist that required security procedures are not in place, the PSCO will investigate.

PSCO may examine the relevant sections of the plan after exhausting other means to determine compliance.

PSCO must obtain the consent of the vessel’s flag State, or the master of the vessel as specified in ISPS Code Part A, 9.8.1 before examining relevant portions of the SSP.


Security Records

Training, drills, & exercises

Reports of security incidents/breaches

Changes in Security levels

External communications related to Ship Security

Internal audits/reviews

Periodic reviews of ship security assessments/plans

Maintenance, calibration, & testing of security equipment


Conditions of Entry Additional security measures may be imposed on ships

arriving to U.S. ports from countries not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures as a Condition of Entry

Concerns are discussed with country Conditions of Entry are a last resort Advance public notice given Specific facilities or ports in a country may be exempted if adequate security

is found in that particular facility

Countries for which Conditions of Entry are imposedCameroon LiberiaEquatorial Guinea MauritaniaGuinea-Bissau SyriaIndonesia

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Conditions of Entry Requirements – Vessels must…

While in the foreign port with inadequate anti-terrorism measures: Implement measures per the ship’s security plan equivalent to Security Level 2; Ensure that each access point to the ship is guarded and that the guards have total

visibility of the exterior (both landside and waterside) of the vessel. Attempt to execute a Declaration of Security; Log all security actions in the ship’s log; and Report actions taken to the cognizant U.S. Coast Guard Sector Commander prior to

arrival in the U.S.

While in U.S. ports, after arriving from a foreign port with inadequate anti-terrorism measures: Ensure that each access point to the ship is guarded by armed security guards and that

they have total visibility of the exterior (both landside and waterside) of the vessel. The number and location of the guards must be acceptable to the cognizant U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port.


Vessel Boardings Industry feedback

Frequency and redundancy of inspections/boardings. Consistent application of examination and boarding policy. Appropriate interactions with maritime professionals. Maritime security requires cooperation and partnership.

CBP Commissioner and USCG Commandant approved the national implementation of the following five collaborative efforts nationwide in November, 2006: Information Sharing – Both agencies will share relevant info/intel that could lead

to a joint enforcement initiative Joint Vessel Targeting - Co-located maritime targeting unit, daily interagency

targeting briefings Dual-Agency Vessel Boardings - When risk factors warrant a boarding by both

CBP & USCG, a dual-agency boarding team will be used. Training – Agencies will meet & exchange curriculums & local training

opportunities. Such as boarding practices, fraudulent document ID, etc. Professional Exchange – 90 day officer exchange program in order to familiarize

both agencies with operational protocol and procedures.


Positive Policy Impact HIV - revised (June 07)

decreased boardings by 50% 1st time US arrivals not

automatic HIV No double jeopardy for Certain

Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) vessels

COTP flexibility to downgrade

PSC - revised (June 07) Smarter targeting = Fewer

random *(how much…50%...what are the numbers)

Modification to targeting rules = less redundancy (LPOC rules)

2007 HIV Summary

020406080

100120140160180

Month

Num

ber o

f HIV

s135,240 Vessel Arrivals


Interaction with marine industryALCOAST 108/08, 6 March 2008

Restore professionalism, respect and trust

Openness and transparency will be our hallmarks

Boarding members, marine inspectors, PSCOs will encourage open communication with mariners

Senior leadership contact information will be provided

Resolve issues at lowest level possible – encourage, facilitate and expedite appeals

Identify and resolve pending issues, identify best practices and recommendations

Actions that restrict vessel movement will be affirmed

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Environmental issues – IMO

Ballast Water Management Convention Entry into force Technology development

Air emissions – revision of MARPOL Annex VI MEPC 58 (April 2008)

Greenhouse gas emissions MEPC 59 (October 2008) Assembly 26 (November 2009) EU

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Environmental issues - USCG

Dry Cargo Residue in the Great Lakes - TBD

Ballast Water Management – NPRM (09/2008)

Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans – NPRM (11/08)

Salvage and Marine Firefighting – FR (12/08)

Vessel and Response Plans for Oil – FR (02/08)

Tank Level Pressure Monitoring – FR (07/08)

Tank Vessel Response Plans for Hazardous Substance – SNPRM (TBD)

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23United States Coast Guard

http://homeport.uscg.mil


USEFUL SITES1. HOMEPORT -http://homeport.uscg.mil

2. CFR - http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html

3. NVIC – http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/nvic/index.htm

4. E-NOA - www.nvmc.uscg.gov

5. COFR - http://www.uscg.mil/npfc/COFRs/index.htm

6. VRP Info - http://www.uscg.mil/vrp/

7. E-VRP Database – http://www.e-vrp.com

8. Ballast Water - http://invasions.si.edu/nbic/submit.html

9. PSIX - http://cgmix.uscg.mil/psix/


Thank you

INTERTANKO Latin American Panel 13 March 2008

Documents

marpol annex i violations

safety management system

vessels security system

emergency lighting test

port state control regimes

detection system

emergency generator

imo resolution