1. Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate Invaders of the sea Luc van Osch

2. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 2 What are the threats for our oceans ? Shipping industry

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5. 5 Five gyres, with islands of plastic

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7. 7 Dangerous goods

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10. 10 Hull fouling and hull cleaning

11. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 11 Solutions Annex I - Oil Annex II - Chemicals Annex III - Dangerous goods (packaged form) Annex IV - Sewage Annex V - Garbage Annex VI - Air pollution

12. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 12 Anti fouling systems convention Wet Maritiem Beheer Bes (BES Maritime Administration Act) Solutions

13. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 13 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.

14. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 14 Worldwide there are only 14 Particular Sensitive Sea Area’s (PSSA) and one is the …………… ????? Solutions Saba Bank closed for all ships > 300 GT

15. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 15 What are other threats for our oceans Shipping industry Invaders of the sea

16. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 16 The Problem 16 Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment 9 October 2015

17. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 17 For example, the golden mussel Invaders of the sea

18. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 18 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

19. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 19 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

20. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 20 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)

21. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 21 What are the threats for our oceans Shipping industry

22. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 22 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 ?

23. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 23 What is our present position ? 2013  No Ballast water regulation is coming into force, in: 2014  Maybe 2015  Must be

24. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 24 What is our present position ?

25. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 25 Are we a sitting duck ?? …………waiting for the worst to happen………….. or ????

26. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 26 Are we a sitting duck ?? No !!!!! Introduce local legislation which demands an exchange of ballast water before arrival !!!!

27. Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport 27 Thank you and ready for your questions !!