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Looking for solutions for a new era." On 22nd October 1999 the Coalition on Maritime Education presented a one day seminar at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver. Thetitle for the seminar was "What are we sailing into? Lookingfor solutions for a new era." The presentations were responses to a scenario which includeda large bulk carrier approaching the Straits of Juan de Fuca latein the evening of 31st December 1999. A steering gear failurewas followed by an engine control failure, a near grounding, acollision with a tug and an oil spill. A number of panels addressed such topics as STCW95, Y2K, ISM Code,manning issues, oil spill preparedness, tugs of opportunity, marineaccident investigations, and marine insurance. The seminar was attended by approximately 120 people, includingthe entire Deck Officer cadet class from PMTC. The entire scenario is reproduced below. Can you identify allthe issues? "The large bulk carrier MIDNIGHT MADNESS was approachingthe Strait of Juan de Fuca bound for Vancouver where she was charteredto load a cargo of wood and paper products. At her last port,San Francisco, there had been a crew change with the exceptionof the Master who was directly employed by the owner of the vesselwhereas the remainder were employed by a European manning agencywho had contracted to man the vessel on behalf of the charterer.They arrived shortly before the vessel completed discharge andafter the hand-over and a boat and fire drill the vessel sailedimmediately. Also, the price of bunker fuel being very favourablein San Francisco, the vessel took on maximum bunkers in anticipationof the long voyage across the North pacific from Vancouver toJapan. The weather en route to Vancouver had deteriorated rapidly. Therewere a substantial number of distress calls received via the GMDSSwhich had necessitated the attention of the watch keeping officersand gave rise to many calls on the Master, who at the same timewas busy completing his year end reports. The problems were compoundedby the fact that the Chief Officer had injured his back whileattempting to secure a piece of equipment the previous day andwas unable to stand his watch. New Year's Day, being a Saturday,the Master was looking forward to the weekend in port before commencingloading on the Monday morning. He and the crew were hoping totake in some of the festivities being planned for the new millenniumin Vancouver including the world famous polar bear swim on NewYear's Day. The 2000 hrs. watch had taken over the bridge as the vessel roundedCape Flattery. Captain Henry Hudson had ordered the helm to starboardto make the turn. At the same time, 3rd officer Fernando Galianowas checking yet another incoming distress call. The wheelman, cursing softly, announced to Captain Hudson thatthe ship's head would not come around to starboard even thoughtthe rudder indicator was at 30(. No amount of effort on the bridgeor in the engine room would get the vessel to turn and so aftera number of minutes Captain Hudson asked the duty engineer toreduce the vessel's speed. The fuel levers were reset withoutapparent effect and therefore the second engineer had to manuallyshut off the oil supply. This shut down the vessel's engines butdid not change her forward way to a great degree, given the 50knot southeast wind which was causing the ship to move rapidlytowards Carmanagh Point on the south shore of Vancouver Island. Captain Hudson advised Tofino Traffic of his difficulty and VTSimmediately put out a call to members of ITOS to have any availabletug proceed to assist the MIDNIGHT MADNESS as quickly as possible.Captain Hudson also attempted to contact the owner and the charterersbut found this impossible due to the time differences and thefact that it was already well into New Year's Day in their areasand all communication systems were overloaded by the many messagesbeing exchanged on this special occasion. Before any tug arrivedit became necessary for the vessel to drop her anchors approximatelyone mile off the southern shore of Vancouver Island. As the intensityof the wind increased the vessel began to drag close to the shore.Fortunately, the salvage tug BLACK SHARK arrives on the scenebut in anticipation of a significant salvage award, fails to reduceits speed sufficiently as it comes alongside. The tug strikesthe MIDNIGHT MADNESS, puncturing the side plate in the area ofa day tank which results in oil being spilled over the side. Theoilproceeds with the tide back towards the American side of the Strait. The vessel's owners have, in accordance with the Canadian andthe U.S. legislation, entered into arrangements with the appropriateresponse organizations. The ship makes a direct call to Mr. MarvinBlack to request that his equipment and people be dispatched immediatelyto deal with the oil. Unfortunately, Mr. Black advises that hiscompany will not respond until the New Year's party is over. CaptainHudson advises that if the response is not undertaken forthwithsignificant damage will be done by the oil along the Americancoastline and elsewhere. Eventually the vessel is towed to Vancouver and put alongsideat the repair berth. The investigations that followed reachedthe finding that the computer controlling the steering motorsdid not operate as required nor did the engine room controls performas expected. Vessel owner conceded that they had ignored the bulletinsand other material from the manufacturer on possible Y2K problems.They also conceded that they had received some material from theirunderwriters but had simply put it into the file. MINUTES OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARITIME COALITION ON EDUCATION MEETING -Held December 4, 2002 at 1200 hours At The Chamber of Shipping Present: Mr. A. Roper Chair Capt. D. Bremner - Company of Master Mariners Capt. D. Whitaker - Nautical Professional Ed. Soc. Of Canada Capt. M. Cormier - Vancouver Port Authority Mr. G. Adams - G. Adams Capt. S. Bowles - International. Institute of Marine Surveyors Mr. P. Wright - VMAA Mr. R. Bryant - CSBC Mr. A. Walls - Global Marine Mr. P. Woodward - Council of Marine Carriers In Attendance - Mr. A. Yeo (CSBC) 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1218 hours. 2. Adoption of Minutes The minutes of meeting held on October 3, 2002 were adopted as circulated. 3. Matters Arising 3.1 The agreement with HRDC has been signed by WMCC and is awaiting signature by HRDC. 3.2 Port Education, Training and Recruitment Conference Capt. Whitaker attended the conference held November 12 and 13, 2002 in London, England, in which the 35 or more attendees were from Belgium, China, Cyprus, France, Kuwait, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, Tanzania, USA and the UK. Day one was focused on training for dockworkers. Day two was more on education and training in the containerized market. It was near the end of the morning before anyone spoke on anything approaching MCE s concerns, when a paper on the subject of recruiting and retaining personnel was presented. This was interesting although it seemed to be aimed at the recruitment of management types. A paper presented by the Project Manager of the Shipping and Transport College in Rotterdam appears to coincide with what we hope that BCIT can do for the Coalition. Rotterdam does have a larger market and are also equipped with simulators, which may be used to train dockworkers from as far away as Gothenburg. Finally there were two papers on the advantages and disadvantages of Distance Learning. The first paper suggested E-Learning is less expensive than sending people to a but, because everyone learns at a different pace, E-Learning is not always successful. The second paper was entirely about Distance Learning. It was presented by Lloyd s List, whose organisation produces numerous courses. The courses are mostly generic although they may be customized for a client. If necessary their programs can be taken to the workplace to reinforce the course. On a request for names of interested recipients for future conference notices, Capt. Whitaker named Rick Bryant, Tony Roper and Frank Pasacreta. Finally, meeting packages from the conference were distributed to this meeting. The Chair thanked Capt. Whitaker for the report. Mr. Woodward informed the meeting that the ILO would be organizing a convention on marine training sometime in 2004 and that Mr. Bryant and himself are members of the organizing committee. 4. Action Plan/HRDC Project The Steering Committee (SC) has been formalized, comprising of Messrs. Frank Pasacreta, Rick Bryant, Andrew Walls, Jim Basterfield, Brian Siemens, Capt. John Clarkson, Capt. David Avey, Ms. Deborah Batemen and Ms. Bonnie Gee. A list of these members and their affiliates was distributed. It was suggested that a representative from VPA should be co-opted into the SC, and Capt. Cormier will look into a suitable person. The SC met with HRDC on November 25, 2002 and below are some high lights of that meeting: 1. The Terms of Reference were reviewed and accepted by the Steering Committee. It was unanimously agreed that the process be driven by industry. 2. Despite going through a departmental budget freeze, HRDC does not anticipate that this study will be affected. It is estimated that the study may require $20K for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003 with the balance of the $50,5000 incurring in the next fiscal year. The estimated completion time is August 2003. 3. The proposed Agreement between HRDC and the Western Marine Community Coalition was reviewed in detail. 4. Time sheets recording industry members time spent on the MSHRPS will be required once the Agreement has been signed. This will include any effort for preparing financial statements and records, reviewing documents, travel, and discussions related to the MSHRPS. 5. A Chairperson, other than an SC member, is to be appointed to head the SC, paid for by HRDC out of the budgeted $50K. Three possible candidates were available, and Mr. Kerry Jothen qualified. 6. Members of the Steering Committee have scheduled an introductory meeting with Mr. Jothen on December 5, 2002. 7. In case of any over run, there is clause in agreement to cover over budget. The Coalition will be contacting shipping agencies to set up interviews. It is anticipated that over 40 establishments will be requested for interviews. A workshop is planned for next year. 5. Any Other Business 5.1 The meeting reviewed a Nautical Training Course conducted by North Island College in Campbell River, B.C. 5.2 Mr. Peter Wright informed the meeting of a forthcoming presentation by Dr. Edgar Gold on Current Issues in International maritime Law and Dispute Resolution scheduled for February 26, 2003. 5.3 The meeting selected a new logo for the Coalition. The Chair thanked the Chamber s web-master, Aaron Smith, for the well thought design. 6. Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 1200 hours. 7. Adjournment This being the final meeting of year 2002, the Chair wished all participants Happy Holidays. The meeting was adjourned at 1320 hrs. Tony Roper, Chair Andrew Yeo, Recorder Marine Transportation Security Newsletter - APRIL, 2004 VOLUME VII We are pleased to provide you with the seventh issue of the West Coast Marine Security Newsletter, sponsored by the Western Marine Community, the B.C. Maritime Employers Association and the Vancouver Port Authority. Marine Transport Security Regulations (MTSR) - Update A redraft of the MTSR was published in the Canada Gazette Part I on April 3, 2004. Revisions and exemptions based on comments and concerns from stakeholder groups, and modifications deemed necessary by Transport Canada, appear in this latest version. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the changes. If you have concerns regarding the revised content, submit your comments in writing to Transport Canada at the address noted on page 1054 of the Gazette (PDF version). The deadline to submit comments is 30 days from the publication date of Gazette 1. In order to meet the deadline, comments should be sent to Transport Canada no later than Friday, April 30th. To view the regulations, please go to: www.tc.gc.ca/vigilance/sep/marine_security/ regulatory/menu.htm (for the HTML version, refer to the bottom of the screen) At this time, it is not known when Canada Gazette Part II will be published. Once we receive this information, we will advise you of the publication date. We will continue to provide updates on the status of the MTSR in future issues of this newsletter. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) During the recent Security Stakeholder Meeting on April 6, representatives from the CBSA provided an overview of two programs they are sponsoring: 1. Radiation Detection Program Presented by W. Ferris, A/Chief, Marine Operations Under development in Eastern Canada since early 2003, this program s goal is to enhance and assist Customs Officers and port communities by implementing the use of a radiation detection measuring device that will improve the detection and subsequent seizure of contraband and dangerous goods arriving to, or passing through, the Canadian port system. The program consists of three phases currently in varying stages of completion and development: 1. A vehicular (Carborne) mounted system that allows mobile detection capabilities; 2. A portal system that enables the monitoring of rail containers, rail choke points, truck gate or dock-side traffic ; and 3. A gantry system that facilitates the monitoring of marine containers during vessel loading and offloading. Presently four Carborne units have been purchased for use in Vancouver, Montreal, Halifax and St. John. It is anticipated that these four units will be implemented within the next two months. The portal and gantry monitoring systems will be introduced in the future. As the rollout dates near, the CBSA will work with their staff and local working groups to discuss implementation details and issues associated with these programs. For more information contact Wes Ferris at: wes.ferris@ccra-adrc.gc.ca Security Newsletter Now Online For current issues and an archive of past newsletters, go to: www.pacificgtewayportal.com/pgpsite/ and click on: West Coast Marine Security Newsletter Marine Transportation Security Newsletter - APRIL, 2004 VOLUME VII Security Committees The following is a list of security committees and people you can contact for information about the committee. Port Security Stakeholder Committee The mandate and goal of this committee is to promote security initiatives for the Port of Vancouver and enhance Port efficiency in a completive global market. This will be achieved through increased communication between the Port Community, terminal operators and regulatory agencies. Contact: LeeAnn.Ryan@portvancouver.com ISPS Committee The goal of this committee is to ensure completion and compliance of tasks as mandated by Transport Canada and to inform the stakeholder community accordingly. Contact: Linda.Provost@portvancouver.com Port Pass Review Committee Recently established to review the Port Pass rules of use and compliance procedures. Contact: Melanie.Costley@portvancouver.com ISPS Steering Committee The committee s goal is to ensure the entire western marine community is aware of the ISPS code and its implications, help develop a security management system and climate for the WMC that meets or exceeds ISPS code requirements. Contact: rick@chamber-of-shipping.com 2. Partners In Protection (PIP) Presented by J.J. Chayeski, Regional Intelligence Officer PIP is a collaborative effort between the CBSA and private industry that encourages the sharing of information. Through greater communication and education, the PIP program will help prevent various forms of criminal activity. The CBSA is also working closely with their American counterpart, the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), to share information, resources and enhance border security. Businesses benefit from membership to PIP by gaining a better understanding of customs processes, accelerating the movement of goods, and enhancing company status. Membership is free and based on goodwill, however your organization will be asked to sign a partnership agreement with the CBSA. Information on how to register, as well as links to other information, may be found on the CBSA s website: www.cbsa.gc.ca/general/enforcement/partner s/menu-e.html Vancouver Port Authority s (VPA) New Control Room If you wish to tour VPA s new control room, please submit your company information, including names and the number of individuals, interested to Linda Provost at Linda.Provost@portvancouver.com . We will then coordinate a schedule of dates and times based on interest and response. We welcome your comments, suggestions and articles. Please forward them to: anitra.singh@portvancouver.com The Nautical Institute & Lloyd s List Shipmaster of the Year Award 2004 1 The Nautical Institute and Lloyd s List Shipmaster of the Year Award 2004 Now in its 4th year, this prestigious award will be presented to a shipmaster nominated by colleagues on board or in the company ashore or by others within the maritime industry. Previous recipients of the Award are Captain Arne Rinnen of the MV Tampa, Captain Ahmed Zubair MNI of the Maldive Islands and Commodore Ron Warwick FNI of the RMS Queen Mary 2. Each had displayed exemplary professional conduct, both in the year in question and during their respective careers. Criteria The Award is open to those within the commercial shipping industry who have been actively in command of a ship during the 2004 calendar year. The nomination may be based upon a particular incident within the year, during which, for example, the nominee demonstrated exceptional seamanship and leadership skills, or it may be based upon the nominee s longer term record of outstanding professional conduct. The judges will be assessing the relative merits of the nominees in accordance with one or more of the following criteria: The nominees should: Possess special qualities which have been recognised as contributing to the well-being of the crew and the commercial interests of the company; Have applied initiative to improve such aspects as the safety and quality of operational performance of the ship and/or company; Have carried out an outstanding feat of seamanship and/or leadership; Have demonstrated a particular contribution to training and the encouragement of those on board. Judging Panel This will consist of senior representatives of The Nautical Institute, Lloyd s List and other respected maritime industry organisations. Nominations Please complete the Nomination Form available from The Nautical Institute s website, www.nautinst.org , or by email application to sec@nautinst.org and supply no more than 500 words for each of the specified criteria which are met by the nominee. Relevant supporting material may also be submitted to substantiate the nomination. The nomination documentation should be mailed to: The Chief Executive or emailed to: cpw@nautinst.org The Nautical Institute 202 Lambeth Road London, SE1 7LQ, UK Deadline The deadline for receipt of nominations is Friday, 21st January 2005 The Nautical Institute & Lloyd s List Shipmaster of the Year Award 2004 2 The Nautical Institute and Lloyd s List Shipmaster of the Year Award 2004 NOMINATION FORM Name of Nominee: Company Name: Current Command: Year of 1st Command (if known): Years with current Company (if known): Citation (up to 500 words for each relevant section) 1. Special qualities contributing to the well-being of the crew and the commercial interests of the company: 2. Improvement initiatives e.g. for the safety and quality of operational performance of the ship and/or company: 3. Outstanding feat of seamanship and/or leadership within 2004: 4. Particular contribution to training and encouragement of those on board: Name of Nominator: Signature: Company: Date: Position: Tel: Email: Newsletter of the Nautical Institute, British Columbia Branch Volume 15 Issue 1 April 2004 www.nauticalinstitute.ca . 2004 AGM Held in Nanaimo 2004 finds the BC Branch approaching 15 years in age with a productive history. In his opening remarks, Branch Chairman Captain Stan Bowles remarked our success has been due in no small part to the efforts of those who freely give of their time and talents to ensure that the Branch is a visible entity in the marine industry. He then thanked the Board of Directors and in particular those members who work hard at maintaining the delivery of first class seminars on a regular basis. Special mention was made of the sterling work of Captain Andy Patterson, the Treasurer who maintained the checks and balances of the Branch's financial wellbeing. In conclusion, he noted that business is what the AGM is all about and that it was now time to hear reports from those tasked with Branch operation. He stated that he believed that we have had a successful year and are on a roll. However, much remains to be done. Secretary's Report The Hon Sec, Captain Jim Steele reported on his work during the year just passed and expressed some concern that communications with members of the Branch were not as they should be. This is partly because there seems to be no satisfactory method of determining exactly who are members once membership is accepted by headquarters in London. The Branch is not informed of the details of the new member in terms of address and telephone number etc. This has caused some new members to feel unwelcome as no one contacts them from the Branch. The Secretary further pointed out that the response from members to the invitation to the AGM is also cause for concern. His mailout to 131 potential attendees resulted in 6 envelopes returned by the Post Office, 8 regrets and 18 acceptances. The Secretary indicated that it is his intention to work on improving this situation in the year to come. On a brighter note, the Secretary reported that the past year had resulted in the raising to Fellow status Captain David Whitaker of Vancouver. He had great pleasure in pointing out that one of our lady members. Ms T. Edwards had advanced her certification qualifications to merit full Member status from AMNI. (Secretarial Note: The Secretary deeply regrets that by an oversight he omitted to mention that Captain David Snider MNI , the Branch Communications Director, was the runner-up for the Lloyd s / Nautical Institute Shipmaster of the Year Award this year and that Captain Mike Fothergill of Nanaimo has also been appointed a Fellow. The Secretary offers his apologies to the gentlemen concerned.) He mentioned the monthly Directors meetings that occur aboard one of the BC Ferries vessels and invited all members to attend and observe their Board of Directors in action. One meeting this past year had been held via email and had proved successful, although this was not an ideal method where extensive discussion was needed. Treasurer's Report The Hon Treasurer, Captain Andy Patterson reported that the Branch had enjoyed a sound financial year as a result of changing financial institutions and excellent sponsorship levels for our seminars. In reviewing the details of the 2004 Budget that he was proposing, Captain Patterson pointed out that as a result of the Directors' decision to waive the registration fee for the AGM, there will be no revenue for this event where he had originally expected some $700. The Spring seminar on Marine Security was presently in a loss situation with only 25 people signed up so far. He reminded everyone that the 24th March was the deadline for early bird registration. He went on to report that the annual subvention from NI HQ had been received and thanks to a favorable exchange rate, the Branch had banked $2300. Webmaster's Report Captain Richard Smith, the webmaster for the Branch reported that the website has had some 5000 hits so far and is showing considerable activity. Members will soon see changes to the cosmetics of the site designed to encourage them to revisit from time to time. He asked that if members found their details on the membership page incorrect to call him to make appropriate changes and to let the Secretary know as well. To keep the site interesting, Captain Smith requested articles and pictures from members as often as possible. He stressed that articles should not be lengthy as this usually nullifies their value. His plans for 2004 include contacting other sites such as the Chamber of Shipping, to establish links to our website. He asked for feedback on the site, especially those items that should be removed and replaced when stale. Captain Turpin asked if it was possible to advertise nautical training on the website and he was told that the Branch policy has been that if the item will potentially generate revenue, then the Branch would ask for a small financial contribution toward the cost of keeping the site going. General information is considered to be a service to the marine community and would not be charged for. Election of Officers and Directors The Chairman and Board of Directors then stepped down. Captain Fothergill, as the Nominations Chairman, then took the Chair and informed the meeting of the slate of Officers and Directors proposed for the coming year. Officers and Directors for 2004 are listed on the last page of BowWave. The new Chairman, Captain Bowles, then took the Chair for the remainder of the meeting. Commenting on the new slate, he explained that it had been the wish of the past Board that Lt Cdr Stanford's long and outstanding contribution to the Branch be recognized and it was proposed that this could be accomplished by making him an Honorary Life Director. This position had been created within the Branch some years ago and it was entirely within the purview of the membership to make this appointment. Captain Bowles moved that Lieutenant Commander Gerry Stanford be elected as an Honorary Life Director of the British Columbia Branch of the Nautical Institute in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of the Branch and the nautical profession in general. This motion was seconded by Captain Shard. Carried. Nautical Professional Education Society of Canada Report. As Captain Whitaker, the Secretary/Treasurer of the NPESC was unable to be present, Captain Brian Johnston read his report to the meeting. In essence, Captain Whitaker's report cited another busy year for the Society. with an appeal to members to forward their dues to him if they have not already done so. As he pointed out, the Society needs to continue adding to the funds it has invested with the two Foundations in order to generate awards that keep pace with the costs of education. The Society would also like to create new scholarships if possible because there is certainly no shortage of need for them. Copies of the NPESC newsletter "SEATIMES" were circulated so that members could read the details of the winners of the scholarships and to see the new entrants into our profession receiving credit for their efforts. In answer to a question from the floor, Captain Johnston introduced Captain David Avey as the Branch's representative to the Maritime Coalition on Education which is sponsored by the Western Marine Community and the Chamber of Shipping. Captain Avey gave a brief overview of the Task Force that has been assembled to look at the needs for the west coast marine industry in terms of trained personnel over the next decade or so. It appears that there will be significant shortages of senior shore managers in all sectors of the industry unless something is done and done soon to bring more people into the industry and to persuade them to stay. He invited those interested to attend a seminar on these Human Resources issues that has as its aim making key managers aware of both the potential problem and the work of the Task Force. Branch Business Plan At the request of the Chairman, the Secretary introduced this item by explaining that the Board of Directors had decided that to ensure that the Branch resources match its goals and aims there needed to be a Branch Business Plan. This would contain, inter alia, the goals for the short, medium and long term in terms of projects to be undertaken by the Branch. It would become standard procedure for the membership to review the accomplishments of the past year at each AGM and approve the projects for the coming year. In this way, it was hoped that the Branch's progress could be measured and value for effort determined. The Secretary stressed that the projects listed in the draft Plan that the meeting had before it were only suggestions that had been inserted for discussion purposes and the membership should decide whether they wanted to do all, some or none of them when deciding to approve the Business Plan. He pointed out that the members of the Branch were in the best position to make this decision, knowing their own work schedules. Captain Brian Silvester pointed out that a medium term project that might be of merit was the exploration with colleges and universities the question of credit for holding higher certificates of competency. When mariners might choose to further their academic education, holding a Master Mariner's qualification and with years of experience, should entitle them to some academic credits perhaps. Some members reported having achieved this on a personal basis in South Africa and the UK and suggested that it would be most appropriate to explore this matter with Canadian academic institutions. Captain Joachim Ruether pointed out that the short-term projects chosen for the draft Business Plan all fell within the mandate of the Branch and indeed the Nautical Institute in general and should therefore be embarked upon without delay. Guest Speaker The Harbourmaster for the Port of Nanaimo being unable to come at the last moment to make a presentation, the Chairman prevailed upon Captain Alan Shard FNI (An excerpt of Capt Shard s report follows in this issue Ed.), one of the Branch founders to speak informally on his recent trip in RMS "Queen Mary 2" on her maiden voyage. Captain Shard's first -hand account of the trip from Southampton across the Atlantic in this remarkable vessel was fascinating, particularly for members who remember the halcyon days when transatlantic travel resulted in one's arrival relaxed, refreshed and ready for whatever was to follow; a contrast from to-day's state of dehydration, severe leg cramp and an internal disorder! Captain Shard's sharp eye noticed a great deal and he was able to provide a mariner's view of the ship and to answer many questions concerning her layout, lifesaving equipment, manning, security procedures etc, Chairman's Closing Remarks The Chairman voiced his disappointment at the small numbers who turned out, but considered that the content of the meeting has been excellent with a lot of work accomplished. The AGM is not just the conclusion of a year's work but provides an insight into the wider issues with which the Branch deals. He expressed hope that all the members were happy with what the Branch is doing and the plans for the future. He concluded by thanking Captain Frappell for organizing the meeting venue and making the arrangements for transporting the Mainland contingent to and from the ferry terminal. Spring Seminar Marine Security and the ISPS Code 24 April 2004 Delta Ocean Pointe Victoria, BC For Registration Contact Capt Zak Farid 250 652 3886 zak_farid@telus.net Capt David Smiley 250 384 4191 dsmiley@marinedesign.net 0900 1730 Registration Fee (10 April to 24 April): $70 Speakers: Captain Myles Boothe Chief Marine Safety Division USCG District 13 Mr. Brian Bramah Regional Director Security & Emergency Preparedness Transport Canada Captain Michael Cormier, MNI General Manager Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Captain (N) Nigel Greenwood Chief of Staff Maritime Forces Pacific Mr. Paul MacGillivary Manager, Health Safety and Quality Teekay Shipping (Canada) Ltd. Captain Douglas Scattergood, MNI Lecturer BCIT Marine Campus West Coast port businesses face $50-million maritime security bill Peter Mitham Maritime security is going to cost local facilities millions but failure to upgrade could mean losing business to other ports. West Coast businesses are looking at a $50-million tab for upgrading their security protocols and infrastructure under the International Maritime Organization's International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, said Onkar Athwal, spokesman for the Canadian Coalition for Maritime Security in Vancouver. The IMO code requires all ships greater than 500 tons operating internationally, and their ports of call, adopt and implement formal security plans by July 1, 2004. Transport Canada has extended the requirement to include ships greater than 100 tons. Compliance with the code will reduce hassles for the shippers using facilities and ensure ports keep pace with other facilities, Athwal said. But he added that competitiveness could be compromised anyway, because while the U.S. has committed funds to improving its ports' security, Ottawa expects Canadian facilities to bear the costs themselves. "Money that's being spent on security upgrades is money that won't be available for other infrastructure," Athwal said. "Those costs are going to be passed either to the importers of the goods, or the exporters." He said the new security measures will make exported products less competitive internationally, while consumers in North America may see higher prices for products imported through ports. "If the U.S. wasn't funding our competitors down south, it's not an issue," Athwal said. "If our terminals become uncompetitive with U.S. terminals, that can affect the trade flowing through Vancouver." The U.S. allocated US$700 million to security upgrades in 2003, with 14 ports receiving a total of US$75 million. Of the US$800 million the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is requesting in 2004, US$62 million is earmarked for placing customs officers and new equipment at 20 ports that handle over 65 per cent of U.S. container and cargo traffic. Nationally, Canadian businesses will spend approximately $100 million to meet the initial requirements of the code, an amount Athwal's organization believes Ottawa should be covering. "This is a Canadian government commitment to the international marine community," he said. "The costs of that are being downloaded onto industry. So what we're saying is, 'It's your commitment. You need to fund our cost.' Because it's a cost to the bottom line." Athwal added that the long-term costs of the new security measures are unclear. "There's a considerable ongoing cost just to keep the thing running," he said, citing infrastructure management, identification cards and monitoring costs. "Every ship and every facility has to have security officers who liaise with each other. Someone has to meet every ship, go through the protocols, they have to co-ordinate ... These are ongoing administration and infrastructure costs." Athwal said he hoped to hear of funding in the federal budget, expected within the month. For John Reid, vice-president responsible for health, safety, environment and quality with Teekay Shipping Corp., the new security protocols are simply part of business. Teekay's Vancouver office manages 58 to 60 of the company's approximately 100 vessels. While the entire process might have cost a few thousand dollars a ship, Reid said the cost of enhancing ship security was difficult to determine because much of the work was handled in-house. "We don't charge that separately," Reid said. "It's something that's just absorbed into normal operational budgets." Reid believes the new code largely formalizes Teekay's existing security protocols. "It's given more structure to it and there are now defined security levels and you've got to document what the ship does at these different levels of security. In many ways, it is merely proceduralizing what was already in place, but at the higher levels of security there will be some new measures," he said. For Chris Badger, vice-president responsible for operations with the Vancouver Port Authority - which is investing $12 million in security enhancements - the IMO requirements are defining a direction the port was moving in anyway. Draft plans submitted to Transport Canada by members of the Western Marine Community, a working group including the major stakeholders in Canada's west coast ports, include the appointment of security officers, implementation of infrastructure required under the IMO code, monitoring and surveillance measures and a hierarchy of security levels. Members of the working group co-operated to draft consistent security plans that will support their implementation and associated training requirements. "It cut out a lot of steps that would normally be required in a process like this. And it also meant that everybody was together supporting each other in the completion of the plan," Badger said. 24 Feb 04 Business in Vancouver ISPS Code: ports the weak link in chain By Hugh O'Mahony PRESSURE is building to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code by July 1, but the implementation process indicates that ports are lagging behind ships even among the keenest supporters of the tool designed to combat maritime terrorism. John Grubb, deputy director of Transec, the UK transport security authority, termed progress towards compliance excellent. "The UK is on course to meet its international obligations," he said. On security grounds, he declined to quantify the level of compliance achieved so far for 700 UK-flagged ships and 500 ports and wharves in the UK identified as within the scope of ISPS. He said only that Transec expected to have considered security plans for "close to 100%" of port facilities for approval by the end of May. However, Grit Tungler, of the shipping department of Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrography Office (BSH), said that, while coastal states had designated authorities to oversee implementation of the ISPS Code, the same could not be said for states along the Rhine. Furthermore, while BSH had approved security plans for 70 out of 490 ships under its jurisdiction, with 15 certificates issued so far, only 5% of 291 ports in five states had submitted plans. All main container ports had submitted plans, she said. Ms Tungler said that BSH expected implementation to be "mainly achieved, but there may be problems with smaller ports that seldom serve international traffic". It was concerned that documents presented to authorities by port agents appeared to be acceptable. It would prefer the use of original documents held on the ship. Again, some ports did not support using identity cards among their own employees. Ms Tungler added: "Germany supports a two-step process in the port respect". Asked to elaborate, she said: "No comment". Matthew Lee, assistant director of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, said that the 1,000 ships registered in Singapore and 123 port facilities were "largely on track" to comply with the ISPS Code by July 1. More than 600 Singapore-flagged ships had either been assessed, their security plans approved, or certificates issued. In the case of ports, he only said that 70 ports had submitted plans for approval. However, in a move exceeding ISPS Code strictures, Mr Lee added that, from July 1, harbour craft would also be subject to new security measures, to avoid "contamination". MPA was studying whether it was feasible to install low-cost transponders aboard such craft. Tadayuki Uemura, first secretary of the London Embassy of Japan, said that around 200 ships flagged in Japan would need to comply with the ISPS Code. Of 57 security plans submitted to recognised security organisation Class NK, 23 had been approved, with verification completed on three ships. Mr Uemura said that "all legal procedures" would be in place so that 1,400 facilities at 110 ports would comply with the code. The Japanese government had approved $2.1m to fund new security measures at ports, including fencing and cctv. Lloyds List 18 March 04 Speakers Cover Wide Range of Security Issues Eight speakers confirmed for the Branch Seminar Marine Security and ISPS Issues for the Mariner to be held 24 April at the Delta Ocean Pointe Hotel in downtown Victoria cover a broad spectrum of groups that are and will be affected by the pending implementation of the ISPS. The long list of speakers assure as complete coverage of potential issues from both the shore and at sea perspective as possible in a one day event. Representing two of the government agencies responsible for the implementation of ISPS requirements in North America are Mr. Brian Bramah, Transport Canada Regional Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness and Captain Myles Boothe, Chief Marine Safety Division, USCG District 13. The port perspective will be addressed by member Captain Michael Cormier, General Manager Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. Already Captain Cormier has implemented many of the requirements locally in order to be well up to speed for the July implementation date. The seagoing perspective is covered by Mr. Paul MacGillivary, Manager Health, Safety and Quality at Teekay Shipping (Canada) ltd, speaking from the ship operators viewpoint and member Captain Harry Silvester a serving Staff Captain on passenger vessels. The training aspect of marine security and ISPS will be discussed by Mr. Serge Vidalis of 3Si Risk Strategies, a security specialist company that is on the vanguard of training development, and member Captain Douglas Scattergood, lecturer at BCIT Marine Campus. Member Captain (N) Nigel Greenwood, Chief of Staff, Maritime Forces Pacific will address the impact that the new marine security culture has on the Canadian Navy. QUEEN MARY 2 MAIDEN VOYAGE JAN 12TH-26TH, 2004. A SEAMAN S VIEW. Captain Alan Shard sailed with his wife on the Maiden Voyage of the QM2 this spring, celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Capt. Shard spoke on his voyage at the Branch AGM in March. Excerpts from his diary follow Ed. We flew from Vancouver 0715 Jan 12th with ETA Heathrow 0715/13th, the ship sailing at 1730 from Southampton. We had to change in Montreal and had a delay of 5 hours due to engine trouble and arrived at the Cunard coach at 1330. Through security and ID photos, we stepped onboard at 1630 one hour before ETD. The cards are used for stateroom, shore pass and purchases onboard. It was chilly and windy as QM 2 eased off the pier amid salutes from fireboats, a spectacular fireworks display and a regimental band playing nostalgic songs on the quay, such as Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia. There was not a dry eye onboard amongst the Brits. Euphoria swept the ship and the rails were crowded with people holding champagne glasses, throwing streamers and waving the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes. The Cunard Line is owned by Carnival Lines, Miami. QM 2 slipped out easily, without the aid of tugs. She is powered by 4 diesels and 2 gas turbines. The gas turbines are situated below and behind the funnel because of their requirement for large air intake, burn gas fuel oil and generally only run when the ship needs to achieve higher speeds. The 4 diesels that are located low down in the ship due to size and weight (217 tons each) run on conventional heavy fuel oil. QM 2 features 4 Rolls Royce Mermaid Pods and is the first passenger ship to be driven by 4 pods. There is no conventional propeller and no rudder. Each pod weighs 250 tons with a highly skewed fixed pitch. The 2 forward pods are fixed in place while the aft 2 are able to turn 360 degrees to steer and maneuver the ship. Three thrusters in the bow allow the ship to turn in its own length in port without the use of tugs. These operate with a fingertip touch by an Officer on the bridge. The total plant has twice the power of a 100,000 ton cruise ship. Normal cruising speed 24-26 knots from the 4 diesels and maximum speed approx 30+ knots from both diesel and gas turbines. Four stabilizers are fitted which reduce the ship s roll by 90%. They extend 6.25 metres and take approx 30 seconds to extend or re-house. QM 2 is the most technically advanced ship ever built with regard to maneuver control. She is capable of being maneuvered by a single joystick on the bridge that can move the ship sideways or at an angle or even keep station over a fixed spot on the earth by use of satellite and wind gauges. The system involves the pods at the stern and the thrusters forward. The Bridge is almost 50 metres wide. Equipment was provided by Kelvin Hughes. Flat screens show radar, navigation displays, safety management systems, maneuvering systems, power management displays, water consumption, ballast transfer and weather systems. All the screens can be inter-switched at the operator s discretion. Two traditional Typhoon style whistles are located forward side of the funnel. The starboard whistle is an original from Queen Mary which was mounted on that ship s middle funnel. It was found in storage and re-furbished by the original manufacturer.. Both sound a characteristic deep bass A driven by compressed air from the diesel engine start air system rather than by steam. The sound can be heard up to 10 miles away. The funnel has very large air scoops on either side at the base which directs the fumes away from the deck. So what is like to be onboard the longest, widest ship in the world?. In a word, magic . She is not a cruise ship, but a Super Transatlantic Liner built to withstand anything the North Atlantic throws at her. 1,132 feet long and 135 feet beam, 237 feet from keel to funnel top. QM2 carries 2,620 guests in degrees of comfort and style ranging from pampered elegance to unimaginable luxury. The QM 2 is graced with grand spaces, including the largest ballroom at sea, domed salons, sweeping staircases and majestic promenades. The American media said she was glitzy but she is far from it. In fact I thought the general decor was a bit subdued with various shades of brown. Officers are British and the deck and engine ratings Filipino. There is a total of 39 different nationalities onboard. Total crew 1,253. We rounded Ushant during darkness to meet a Gale Force 8-9 gusting to 10 according to Staff Captain Chris Bell and the Bay lived up to its reputation. With stabilizers out she rolled 5 degrees and pitched somewhat, giving her a slight corkscrew motion. We were down in the bowels of Deck 2 Forward in the Computer Room and it was uncomfortable so proceeded back to our stateroom passing senior citizens staggering all over the place like drunken sailors. The whole of the next day 900 passengers didn t show for meals. 70% of the housekeeping staff were first trippers and did not yet know their way around. It took a week for the passengers to find which way was forward. There could have been more deck plans located at the elevators. Many times we came out and turned the wrong way. The Naval Architect Stephen Payne was onboard and expressed satisfaction that she came up to expectations. He had estimated within 1000tons of her final GRT and she came in at 200 tons differential. The ship was on a shakedown cruise and minor irritations were to be expected, but complaints were loud and clear. The first formal night there was no hot water for the showers. Several people got stuck in an elevator. Computer keyboards in some staterooms were without batteries. The Cyber Centre was down with a malfunction. Several clocks on the Promenade Deck were out of sync some by hours. After the 14th it was Slight Sea and Moderate Swell wth Temperatures in the 25-27 range as we approached Madeira. This was the weather that I signed on for. Average Speed 24.8k. The meals were fantastic under the eye of one of the world s top chefs. That evening in the Royal Court Theatre Dame Shirley Bassey sung for us receiving 2 standing ovations. We arrived at Funchal, Madeira at 0800 to be met by half the town, dancers and band on the quay and fireboats doing their thing. Armed maritime police on the quayside and Zodiacs patrolling the perimeter. As we cleared the gangway for the shore tour, the men were given small bottles of Madeira wine and a doll for the ladies. This kind of welcome and farewell was repeated at all the 4 other Islands. At Santa Cruz de Teneriffe where Lord Nelson lost that battle along with his arm. HMS Endeavour from the movie Master & Commander was tied up at the inner dock wall. Our dinner companion (American) today beefed about getting his breakfast order and delivery time wrong. He was going to get his lawyer to write a letter!! Really! There is no pleasing some people. We now have several days at sea and these were taken up by attending lectures by Oxford University professors. Four of them were on Lord Nelson and I learn that he never wore a black eye patch that artists portray. Also his body was pickled in French brandy not Rum. The battles of Trafalgar, Teneriffe and West Indies were covered in great depth. A piece of trivia, the word Blazer comes from the captain of HMS Blazer who designed it for his crew. Sunday Jan, 18th, and now for the piece de resistance. I receive a letter from the Master s secretary inviting me to a private meeting with Commodore Warwick in the Boardroom. Along with 7 top US journalists (NY Times, Boston Globe etc) we had him to ourselves for one hour and twenty minutes. He is a very approachable gentleman and we covered a lot of territory, about his background (he started with Port Line) and his time with Cunard and his impressions of QM 2. His father was Master of the old Queen Mary and they had both sailed together on the QE 2. Attended 2 lectures by Kate Adie the BBC war correspondent in Afghanistan, Croatia & Iraq. A very brave lady. Other Courses included Computer - Power Point and the wife took Microsoft Spanish lessons. Other lectures were When China Ruled the Seas and Threat and Tensions for North Atlantic Nations by Sir John Johnson. Very good. Met Ben Lyon 3rd Officer from Baltimore. 1600 passengers were Cunard addicts and they had a special meeting with the Master. Strangely enough most of them preferred the QE 2 as a more friendly ambience ship. Our room steward and he said his working hours were 14/day. 0730-1030, 1130-1600, 1730-midnight !!! January 22nd arrived Barbados at 0630. All passengers on deck and as she closed the quay the strains of Harry Belafonte s Island in the Sun drifted across. Magic.. They still drive on the left. In port with us, European Vision (under arrest), Seven Seas Navigator , Costa Classica , & Carnival Spirit . Commodore Warwick had a Q&A session for anyone to attend in the theatre and Naval Architect Stephen Payne gave a lecture on The Genesis of QM 2 . Both excellent. January 23rd, received an invite from the Master along with a select group for an in depth tour of the bridge. Wings are enclosed so unable to use a sextant there. Met another 3rd Officer Tom Conway from Wexford and 1st Officer Othello Goshroy from India. There are 5 K&H Radars and 2 ECDIS displays. Height of eye is 43 metres. January 24th we arrive at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI where security was tight. Besides the usual parade of pleasure craft and fireboats, we are escorted in by helicopters circling and armed soldiers in rubber boats. A Zodiac attempted to breach the perimeter barrier and was swooped on by a gun-ship. It contained 2 men and kept on coming, so the helicopter went down to a couple of feet above their heads and the maelstrom from the rotors almost flipped them out of their boat. They stopped and were escorted away to their fate. In port were Adventure of the Seas , Galaxy and Dawn Princess . The ship anchored here and Tenders with a capacity of 120 (150 when used as a lifeboat) were put to use driven by Filipino quartermasters. We see Morgan s Bay one of the 10 best beaches in the world according to National Geographic. The British 4-master Legacy and 3-master Active lie at anchor. January 25th Robbie Burns night with haggis and Glenfidich on the house. Disneyland s Disney Magic passes to port one mile. Av.Speed 26.2k January 26th we arrived at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, her U.S. winter home port. The usual offshore salute followed by the US Coast Guard cutter Gannet and the impressive USS Carney a Navy Guided-missile Destroyer. The QM 2 is welcomed by Florida Governor Jeb Bush in a quayside ceremony. Also in attendance Cunard s President Pamela Conover, Micky Arison, Chairman of Cunard s parent Carnival Corporation and assorted local dinatories. Commodore Warwick saw everyone off the gangway to say goodbye. A fabulous man. The QM 2 will make several short cruises in the Caribbean and 13 Transatlantic voyages this year. The highlight will be April 25th when she is berthed in New York with the QE 2 and both will sail in tandem to Southampton. That should be a great sight. It will be the first time that two Cunard Queens have been in New York since 1940. Submitted by Alan Shard FNI. The Nautical Professional Education Society of Canada The BC Branch of the Nautical Institute formed the Nautical Professional Education Society of Canada in 1995. At that time, its purpose was to support Canadians with Watchkeeping Mates Certificates or Fourth Engineers Certificates as they gained experience and sea time on foreign-going vessels. The priorities have now changed and today the Society provides Scholarships with funds invested with the BCIT Foundation and with the Vancouver Foundation. To date, two scholarships have been awarded through the BCIT Foundation to cadets in the first year of their Four Year Course. In July of 2003, the Society advertised its first Scholarship derived from funds invested with the Vancouver Foundation. Applicants for the Scholarship had to be Second or Third Year cadets participating in the Engineering or Nautical Science Cadet programs at the Marine Campus of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Nine cadets submitted applications, including one Second Year Engineering, one Third Year Engineering, four Second Year Nautical Science and three Third Year Nautical Science Cadets. The Society s Scholarship Selection Committee met early in December to determine who should receive this award. The committee consisted of three members of the BC Branch of the Nautical Institute, one member of the Company of Master Mariners of Canada and one member of the Canadian Institute of Marine Engineers. All three of these organisations are Affiliated Members of the Society. The successful applicant was Engineer Cadet Kamalpreet Gill. Captain Bob Kitching presented the award, worth $1000.00, to Ms. Gill on February 20th upon her return from a period of work experience on board the P&O Princess cruise ship, Dawn Princess . Captain Kitching is the retired Associate Dean of BCIT s Marine Campus and was instrumental in starting the cadet program. Capt Bob Kitching presents Cadet Gill her Award Tax-deductible contributions to help support the aims of the Society are welcome. Your donation should be made payable to NPESC and addressed to the Nautical Professional Education Society of Canada, 13375 14A. Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V4A 7P9 PAID ADVERTISING SilCat Marine Consultants Serving You 24/7 1250 Alderman Road Victoria, BC, V9A 4A9 Tel: 250-382-3423 Fax: 250-382-3421 E.Mail: silcatmarine@aol.com We specialize in all types of Marine Surveys, Safety & Security Training. Call Captain Harry Silvester to discuss your nautical needs or visit our website at www.silcatmarine.com To Contact Members of the Executive Capt. Stan Bowles FNI Chairperson Telephone (604) 929-2667 Fax (604) 929-2746 E-mail sbowles@direct.caCapt. Zak Farid FNI Vice-chair, Vancouver Island Telephone (250) 652 - 3886 Fax. (250) 652 - 8087 E-mail zak_farid@telus.net Capt. Geoff Drewery MNI Vice-chair, Mainland Telephone (604) 435-2561 E-mail drewery@telus.net Capt. Andy Patterson MNI Treasurer Telephone (604) 463-4707 Fax (604) 275-2915 E-mail Andy.Patterson@bcferries.com Capt. Jim Steele MNI Secretary Telephone (250) 592-6188 Fax (250) 592-6188 E-mail jamessteeleconsulting@shaw.ca Capt. David Snider MNI Communications Telephone (250) 652-6201 Fax (250) 652-6205 E-mail sniderda@shaw.ca 2004 DIRECTORS Captain D. Avey MNI Captain J. Clarkson FNI Captain C. Frappell MNI Captain B. Johnston FNI Captain A. Lee MNI Captain J. Lewis MNI Captain A. Shard FNI (Hon Life Director) Captain B. Silvester FNI Captain H. Silvester MNI Captain D. Smiley MNI Captain R. Smith MNI Lt Cdr G. Stanford FNI (Hon Life Director) Members News Keeping track of Branch Member s activities, accomplishments and achievements can be a challenging task. Any members who would like to see their own or others accomplishments identified in the BowWave, please feel free to email the editor sniderda@shaw.ca or fax 250 652 6205 Advertising in the BowWave At a recent Director s Meeting, the Editor s request for consideration and approval to accept limited advertising in the BowWave was approved. Future editions will allow for interested parties to place small advertisements no greater than ? page in size for a nominal fee of $25. At this time only digital ready copy advertisements will be accepted due to time graphic production constraints of a part time amateur publication. All advertisements must be delivered to the Editor in digital ready copy. Advertisements will only be placed once payment to the Treasurer, Captain Andy Patterson is confirmed. Branch Web Site www.nauticalinstitute.ca Captain Stan Bowles, FNI has done a stand up job bringing the BC Branch into the cyber century with his continuing work on the Branch s website. 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Please either check out the Branch website section on members and follow instructions to update information if your posted contact information is incorrect or out of date or contact the Branch Secretary, Captain Jim Steele at Jim.Steele@jamessteelconsulting@shaw.ca or phone (250) 978-1217. We are particularly interested in getting email addresses and phone contact lists updated. Email post of the BowWave and Seminar announcements enables the Branch to reduce the high cost of mailouts. Newsletter of the Nautical Institute, British Columbia Branch Volume 15 Issue 2 August 2004 www.nauticalinstitute.ca . 2004 Spring Seminar on ISPS and Security a Resounding Success First of July? Sure, parties, a day off and fireworks celebrating Canada Day! Not entirely true this year. That's the day the ISPS Code comes into force and that's not necessarily going to mean a day off (although if you haven't got your certificate, it could mean fireworks!) The British Columbia Branch of the Nautical Institute, knowing that the issue of marine security is a hot topic and likely to get hotter, decided to take as its 2004 Spring Seminar theme, "Marine Security and the ISPS Code - Issues for the Mariner" Thanks to the aggressive advertising campaign and the support of our local trade magazines, the turnout was excellent. Some 62 people from all corners of the marine profession came to the Ocean Pointe Hotel in Victoria to hear eight speakers and to decide among themselves what it all means and what they were facing in the very, very near future. The seminar participants were welcomed by the Branch Chairman, Captain Stan Bowles FNI. He set the scene by discussing how life has changed since the events of September 11th 2001 and the equilibrium previously sustained between efficiency in shipping economics and safety was thrown to the wind. He went on to point out that even though there are those who regard the ISPS Code as an add-on to the ISM Code, there are a myriad of unanswered questions at this point. If the ship's security plan was drawn up, submitted and approved last month in one port, is it still valid in another part of the world this month? By their nature, threat assessments are living documents and one has to ask if the Ship's Security Officer is capable of keeping up, given how fast things change. Not to mention that fact that he or she may just be very busy doing their primary job anyway! Assuming they attempt to do this, are they trained well enough and where does the raw threat information come from? As the speaker from Transport Canada had to cancel, the seminar heard from Captain (N) Nigel Greenwood, Chief of Staff, Maritime Forces Pacific on the strategic picture and the audience was reminded that Canadian security is both maritime and global. From the navy's perspective, there is a need to regard marine security as a defence in depth, starting many miles away from the Canadian land mass and ending up literally in our ports. He reviewed the initiatives being taken by the Canadian Government to ensure all departments are fully integrated in terms of intelligence-sharing and planning. While the Canadian Navy of the 21st Century is well-versed in anti-terrorism operations overseas, it is participating energetically in improving coastal surveillance. Captain Greenwood made it very clear that the adversary will conduct his battles using new methods and new equipment and only constant vigilance on all our part will defeat him. To present the US view, the seminar was most fortunate in having Captain Myles Booth USCG, Chief of Maritime Safety Division, 13th Coast Guard District as the speaker. Captain Booth reviewed some of the events leading up to the present emphasis on marine security within the role of the US Coast Guard and admitted that it has been an "all hands evolution" to get where they are to-day. The shift from being a part of the Department of Transportation to part of Homeland Security has been a big lift for the USCG, not to mention the requirement for extensive liaison with many other government departments. He went on to list the goals of the USCG as awareness, development of an international security regime, increased operational presence, an improved response capability and prevention of unlawful acts. To accomplish this daunting task, the USCG is undertaking major recapitalization of its surface and air fleet over the next 20 years as well as making significant improvements to its intelligence gathering and analysis capability. To date, it has been necessary to call up more than 4000 reservists to cope with the extra tasking. The Maritime Transport Security Act expands on the ISPS Code and makes both Parts A and B of the latter mandatory with significant effect on shipping visiting US ports. To provide some idea of the magnitude, he quoted the figures of 9,000 US and 8,000 foreign vessels visiting some 4,000 facilities. In practical terms, Captain Boothe explained that the USCG prefers to use performance-based regulatory principles rather than prescriptive rules and it encourages each stakeholder to choose the best means to counter their particular version of the threat. Indeed, where a company can show that it has met the spirit of the law via alternate security programs from other groups or agencies, and it meets national standards, it will receive full support and approval. He was pleased to inform the group that the USCG has been working closely with Transport Canada Marine Security to establish bilateral agreements and recognize each other's certificates and plans. Knowing that everyone will benefit from some prior planning, and to ease the load on the 1st July the USCG has been conducting prescreening since January for some countries and for some vessels. He was happy to report that some 99% of affected facilities and vessels in the US have submitted their security plans for review; a most positive start. In conclusion, Captain Boothe reminded the audience that partnerships are the key; no one agency, company or country can meet this challenge and succeed on their own. He looked forward to a concerted effort by everyone, afloat and ashore. The third speaker was Mr. Serge Vidalis, President and CEO of 3Si Risk Strategies whose topic was Security - A Look Beyond July 1st . As both an experience mariner and a security professional, Mr. Vidalis spoke of his experiences in the Middle East and some of the security activities his group undertook in providing protection to marine assets in the area. Moving closer to home, he expressed the opinion that those in the room and their colleagues in the marine industry were now entering the security profession by virtue of what they will be required to do for the foreseeable future. He pointed out that notwithstanding IMO-mandated courses, they lacked formal security training at this point and the assistance of security professionals will be required. To allay fears that he might not have taken into account the real reason shipping exists, he went on to say that the balance between security and business will be a delicate one and should be constantly under review. Any shortcut will be exploited and even petty crime exposes a weak link in the security system. In terms of day-to-day operations, he emphasized that drills and exercises must be realistic and take into account that people will probably be initially reluctant to get involved with training that might subsequently put them at risk. Any plan must recognize this and a team and interest-based approach fostered. Once the team achieves a level of confidence through good training, the fear engendered by ignorance dwindles. In closing, he mentioned that the BC Government is in the process of amending legislation that deals with those involved in security duties with a view to having them all licensed. Those in shipping companies and port facilities who are charged with implementation of security plans will quite possibly fall under these rules, and the consequences in training alone could be significant. He cautioned that this initiative should be watched carefully. To provide a seagoing Master s view, the other side of the scuttle , as it were, Captain Harry Silvester MNI presented his experiences before, during and after September 11th 2001 as he was at sea as Staff Captain in a Floating University vessel at the time. Long before the advent of the ISPS code, his ship, fully supported by the owners and charterers took steps to improve security aboard. Many small and inexpensive actions dramatically improved their security such as overboard lighting in port, night deck patrols and of course meaningful drills and exercises. He pointed out that none of their actions took a lot of money or time to implement but were the result of common sense thinking on board and recommendations acted upon by the owners right away. While the effect of 9/11 on various ports they visited around the world tended to vary from slight increases in security to polite indifference, he had the most difficulty in Miami where, before the advent of the Homeland Security Department, each government agency was initiating new procedures independently and often very slowly. The effect on a visiting ship was to create immense frustration, especially in attempting to carry out normal crew rotation. Crew leave remains an unresolved and critical issue. There are difficulties meeting some of the requirements laid on cruise ships, such as patrols to seaward when berthed and the provision of a 50-foot cordon away from the ship on the dock side. In some ports, this puts the ships no-go barrier inside the local stores! As with most new codes or regulations, there is a training requirement to be met and the seminar was fortunate to have Captain Douglas Scattergood MNI of the BCIT Marine Campus in Vancouver to speak on this aspect. Captain Scattergood has an extensive marine background in the RCMP and brings many years of security experience with him as well. When asked by Captain John Clarkson FNI , the Associate Dean of the Campus, to develop a course to meet the needs of industry, Captain Scattergood drew on the IMO Model course and produced courses for Ship Security Officers (2 days) and a combined Company and Port Facility Security Officers (3 days) Covering a wide range of marine security-related subjects such as Security Plan Development, Security Responsibilities and others , the training aims to both provide heightened awareness and familiarity with the Code. It does not turn those attending into security specialists! The BMC Course has been endorsed by the US Coast Guard as meeting the IMO standard but Transport Canada at this stage is only recognizing the training as meeting the spirit of the ISPS Code. Lest all this seem another bureaucratic e