Regional Action Plan for Sustainable Transport of Dangerous Goods along the Mekong River October 2014 Bangkok, Thailand 1 Background of the Regional Action Plan. Why do we need to implement the Regional Action Plan?

Contents 1.Background 2.Regional Action Plan for Sustainable Transport of Dangerous Goods along the Mekong River (Phase 2) 3.Specific Objectives of Regional Action Plan (RAP) 4.Preparation of RAP, Organization and Responsibilities 5.Working Procedure of RAP 6.Projects 7.Why do we need to implement the Regional Action Plan? 8.Conclusion 2

December , the MRC Navigation Programme conducted ‘Phase 1: Risk Analysis of the Carriage, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods’ in each of the MRC Member Countries: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam. The objective of Phase 1 was to identify and determine the magnitude of risks associated with the carriage, handling and storage of dangerous goods along the Mekong River and determine the prevention and mitigation measures required to manage the risks Background

1. Background (Cont.) The outcome of PHASE 1: Volume I - Risk Analysis Volume II - Recommendations. Pilot Project at Chiang Saen Commercial Port (CSCP) Training relevant stakeholders at CSCP and Lao PDR counterparts. The outcomes provide a useful framework to ensure the balance between inland water transport and environmental protection can be achieved in an economically feasible way. 4

Vol. I RISK ANALYSISVol. II RECOMMENDATIONS

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7 Phase 2: National Project Cross Border Project Implement Strategy 2. Regional Action Plan (RAP) for Sustainable Transport of Dangerous Goods along the Mekong River

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9 1.Consolidate the recommendations and priority areas identified in Phase 1: “Risk Analysis- Carriage, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods” to determine how the recommendations can be implemented by MRC Member Countries, national line agencies, private sector and other development partners. 2.Develop cross border and national projects plans detailing the priorities, short, medium and long term actions, costs and resources required for design and implementation of future projects. 3. Phase 2 - Objectives

10 3.Prepare a Regional Action Plan with identified projects and an implementation strategy that determines how the national and regional project plans can be implemented. 4.Present and discuss the Regional Action Plan at regional workshop and have it approved and ready for implementation. 5.Publish and distribute to Member Countries and development partners. 3. Phase 2 - Objectives (Cont.)

4. Preparation of RAP – Organization and Responsibilities 11 NAP JP+Vanareth NWG Camb- odia NWG Thail- and NWG Lao NWG Viet Nam Line Agencies

PREPARE THE STRUCTURE FOR THE REGIONAL ACTION PLAN Cross-border Action Plan National Action Plan Implementation strategy CONSULTATIONS National Working Groups CONSULTATIONS National Working Groups RISK ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATIONS CONSOLIDATED INTO: - National Project Outlines/Descriptions - Cross-border Project Outlines/Descriptions/Project Documents PRESENTATION AT NATIONAL/REGIONAL WORKSHOP REGIONAL ACTION PLAN Cross-border Projects National Projects Implementation strategy/plan IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY/PLAN NATIONAL DETAILED PROJECT DOCUMENTS CROSS-BORDER DETAILED PROJECTS DOCUMENTS NWG CONSULTATIONS FINAL APPROVED REGIONAL ACTION PLAN NAP DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONAL ACTION PLAN CONSULTATIONS National/Regional Workshop (C, L, T, V) 12 CONSULTATIONS National Working Groups ALL RELEVANT LINE AGENCIES 5. Working procedures of RAP

13 6. Projects Based on the Project Description, 12 Project Documents (PDOC) has been prepared. VESSELS: 1: Mekong Tanker Safety Management 2: Minimum Standards for Vessel Design, Construction and Equipment 3: Safe Manning on Inland Waterway Vessels 4: Implementation of the IMDG Code and Provision of the MSDS for Inland Waterway Vessels 5: Emergency Response On Board Vessels

14 6. Projects(Cont.) PORTS AND TERMINALS 6: Standards for the Planning, Design and Construction of Ports and Terminals 7: Maintenance, Inspection and Testing of Critical Equipment 8: Port Safety Health and Environmental Management System (PSHEMS) 9:Emergency and Oil Spill Response in Ports and Terminals

15 6. Projects (Cont.) ENVIRONMENT 10: National Vessel and Port Waste Management 11:Cross-Border Vessel and Port Waste Management WATERWAYS 12: Introducing Geographical Zones in the Mekong River and Related Technical and Operational Requirements for Tankers

16 Video: Tanker fire 7. Why do we need to Implement Regional Action Plan ?

17 Safety of Crew Safety of Cargo Safety of Vessel/Tanker Safety of Navigation Safety of Environment Safety in a Port/terminal 7. Why do we need to Implement Regional Action Plan ? (Cont.)

18 Limited educated crew High risk for crew High risk for navigation Plastic bag used for limited oxygen intake. 7. Why do we need to Implement Regional Action Plan ? (Cont.)

19 LPG in the Mekong River Tanker on fire 7. Why do we need to Implement Regional Action Plan ? (Cont.)

20 Tanker not constructed with a spill belt to collect liquid cargo from overflow. Ropes useless for mooring. 7. Why do we need to Implement Regional Action Plan ? (Cont.)

ELECTRICAL LIGHT Bulwarks are absent on many tankers to prevent crewmembers from falling overboard. 7. Why do we need to Implement Regional Action Plan ? (Cont.)

Container vessels on the Mekong River 22 Double hull for tankers 7. Why do we need to Implement Regional Action Plan ? (Cont.)

23 Ports, terminals and vessels are recognized to generate solid and liquid wastes - both non-hazardous and hazardous waste. Solid and liquid waste generated from these sources are often not separated. 7. Why do we need to Implement Regional Action Plan ? (Cont.)

24 There is a need for efficient waste management in river ports and terminals to prevent that waste generated on-board vessels and in ports and terminals are discharged into the Mekong River and having a negative impact on water quality, fish and aquatic organisms. 7. Why do we need to Implement Regional Action Plan ? (Cont.)

25 Ports and Terminals shall be designed and constructed in a safe and sustainable manner. 7. Why do we need to Implement Regional Action Plan ? (Cont.)

26 The increasing transport of petroleum products and other dangerous goods on the Mekong River is an environmentally sound form of transport. However, it can also have a negative impact on the environment and increase the risk of operations, if not performed according to national and international standards and regulations. This can result in accidents such as fires and explosion as well as spillages. Therefore, implementation of the RAP has to be supported through a strong commitment from MRC Member countries. 8. Conclusion

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