Safe Maritime Operations = Environmentally Sound Maritime Operations Jim Butler Managing Director Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network Anchorage Alaska – August 13,

Introduction Overview of Presentation What is “Safety” Overview of Arctic Shipping Why is “Safety” so difficult Examples of “Safety” or risk reduction New risk reduction technology

What is “Safety?” the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss. the quality of averting or not causing injury, danger, or loss. a contrivance or device to prevent injury or avert danger. the action of keeping safe.

Overview of Arctic ship traffic Oct 2012-Oct 2013

Ship number Southbound Northbound Ship passage tracks

Coast Guard Chief of Marine Safety Rear Admiral North Testimony to Congress re OPA 90 "Once the oil is spilled, the environment will be affected no matter how well the response is orchestrated. Simply put, prevention is still the best response"

§ Applicability. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, this subpart applies to each self-propelled vessel that— (1) Carries oil of any kind as fuel for main propulsion; (2) Is not a tank vessel or is not certificated as a tank vessel; (3) Operates upon the navigable waters of the United States, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(17a); and (4) Is 400 gross tons or more as measured under the convention measurement system in 46 U.S.C or the regulatory measurement system of 46 U.S.C for vessels not measured under 46 U.S.C Safety v. Response? Safety v. Response

33 CFR § Alternative planning criteria. (a) When the owner or operator of a nontank vessel believes that national planning criteria contained elsewhere in this part are inappropriate for the areas in which the vessel intends to operate, the vessel owner or operator may submit an alternative planning criteria request to the Coast Guard. What is an APC? Inappropriate - not appropriate, not proper or suitable Opportunity - a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success

33 CFR The request should contain at a minimum— Reason(s) and supporting information for the alternative planning criteria request; Identification of regulations necessitating the alternative planning criteria request; Proposals for alternative procedures, methods, or equipment standards, where applicable, to provide for an equivalent level of planning, response, or pollution mitigation strategies; Prevention and mitigation strategies that ensure low risk of spills and adequate response measures as a result of the alternative planning criteria; and Environmental and economic impact assessments of the effects

Nonprofit corporation administering “APC” throughout WAK and PWS Captain of the Port Zones to aid safe and environmentally sound maritime operations. What is the “Network?

Network Board Reflects Maritime Industry Ed Page, President – Marine Exchange Alaska (Ports and vessels) David DeVilbiss, V.P. – Global Diving & Salvage (Response) Mike Moore, Sec / Tres - Pacific Maritime Shipping Assn (West coast shipping) Mike Inman – Holland America Lines (Cruise ships) Danny Ellis - Horizon Lines (Domestic cargo vessels) Mark Remijan – APL Shipping (Foreign / U.S. cargo vessels) Frank Vargas - American Seafoods (Fishing industry) Don Martin – Delta Western (Tank Vessel Operator; Western Alaska)

Network APC reduces risk / enhance capability based on reality of WAK operational environment Information Capabilities Time INFORMATION Notice of Incident, Location of vessels in distress, Location of assist vessels. TIME Distance offshore provides time for assist vessels or tools to arrive Early detection and immediate location of assist resources buys more time CAPABILITIES Monitoring locations of Assist vessels, Emergency Towing Systems, Vessels of Opportunity, Oil Spill Response Resources New technologies Safety!

 Remote Approx entire west coast  Lack of infrastructure Ports, air, support services  Harsh operating environment Cold, wind, dark  Economic pressure Invest v. sustain  Very sensitive cultural and environmental factors Subsistence and heritage  Unfamiliar operators Transient vessels Why is “Safety” difficult in the Arctic and “Prevention” so important?

Western Alaska– APC program creates opportunities and incentives to reduce risk with demonstrated success after 18 months … Risk reduction … routing and deviations Monitoring … 24x7x365  Information  Time  Capability Strategic enhancement of response resources  Must work with locals New technology / approaches … Look for examples to import / reinforce in Arctic maritime operations – leverage lessons learned.

Before and After Routing Measures

24 x 7 Monitoring Creates Results – Reduces Risks

APC Risk Reduction in Action

Ocean going ship arrestor project overview Show field test video Example of industry supported new technology to Reduce Risk of Marine Casualty

Continue dialogue of all interested parties Ship operators, Responders (SMFF / OSRO, locals), Agencies, Stakeholders Think “in the box” in addition to “out of the box” Look for success in other areas Leverage experience and temper with new perspectives Don’t let inappropriate regulatory regimes control options to reduce risk A new area ~ era should benefit from new approaches Conclusion