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Vessel slowdown trial: Info session breakfast Presented by: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority April 27, 2017 Morning Overview Welcome Overview of ECHO program and vessel slowdown trial Overview of industry considerations Trial
Presented by: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority April 27, 2017
Morning Overview
and vessel slowdown trial
considerations
Robin Silvester President and CEO Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
(Video message not included)
Orla Robinson ECHO Program Manager Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Whales in our waters
recovery strategies identify key threats
communicate and navigate
whales (SKRW) remaining
shipping lanes
Photo: BeamReach
Whale-vessel interactions - emerging issues internationally
Ports with vessel speed restrictions to reduce whale strike risk/air emissions Guidelines for measuring and reducing underwater noise
River Estuary
What? A collaboration with marine transportation industries, conservation and environmental groups, First Nations, governments and scientists Why? T
reduce the cumulative impacts of commercial vessel activities on at-risk whales throughout the southwest coast
Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Program
Photo: Joan Lopez
*Cetacean: order of whales, dolphins and porpoises
ECHO Program work areas
Advancing projects and initiatives to inform threat reduction
Physical Disturbance Environmental Contaminants Acoustic Disturbance
Photo: Joan Lopez
Quiet operating
How can vessel underwater noise be reduced?
Quiet design, technology and maintenance
EcoAction incentives Vessel slow down trial
SRKW studies indicate: Southern resident killer whale – vessel interactions
Relative SRKW density May – Sept SRKW behavioural response to noise
model area occur between May-Nov
Initial evaluation of vessel slow down options (from pilot station to port) 18 slow down scenarios were
compared and ranked for a range
response (lost foraging time) in each sub-area
transits > 8hr
biological and industry impact scores equally
11kn, 12kn, 14kn, 16km, 80%,90%
Biological impact (B) Industry impact (I)
Mitigation value
examined
knots (rank #2) was the AWG’s preferred scenario
down trial was proposed to gather real world data
proposed
assessment recommended
Haro Strait
11kn Conclusion: vessel slow down options
Voluntary vessel slow down trial
Trial parameters
Why: T
between vessel speed and underwater noise in a real world environment Where: ~16 nautical miles through critical whale foraging habitat in Haro Strait When: T wo month trial, Aug 7-Oct 6, 2017 What speed: 11 kn through the water
11kn
What does a successful trial look like?
with minimum impacts to industry
between speed and underwater noise
between reduced underwater noise and threats to at-risk whales
Chris Hall Vessel Slowdown T rial Project Manager Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
How will participating vessel transits be affected?
How much longer will each 11 kn transit take?
Vessel Type Allow Bulk 30 minutes Car Carrier 60 minutes Container 60 minutes General Cargo 30 minutes Passenger 60 minutes Tanker 30 minutes
Calculations based on 2015 PPA dataset, additional time through transition zones and 11kn speed zone Includes contingency No allowance for tidal current
Already over 8 hr, 34, 3.7% New over 8 hrs, 37 , 4.1% Under 8 hours, 827,
How will vessel transits be affected?
How many vessels will be within the 8 hour pilot threshold?
Source: 2015 Transits for August/September
Bulk Carrier, 24 Contain er, 2 General Cargo, 4 Passang er, 1 Tanker , 6 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
How will trial participation affect pilotage cost?
Additional Pilotage Cost
Total
No Additional Cost Additional 1 Hour > 8hrs Bulk 427 60% 28% 12% Car Carrier 77 25% 75% 0% Container 250 22% 77% 1% General Cargo 61 59% 30% 11% Passenger 27 70% 30% 0% Tanker 56 64% 20% 16% Total 898 47% 45% 8% Average $0 $208 $1,440
We do not expect participation of vessels where the transit time is assessed by the Pilot and Master to be at risk of triggering excess charges (i.e. >8hrs).
How will trial participation affect fuel costs?
Bulk & Tanker: Additional fuel and ship time costs assuming delay time make-up is not required
Voyage No. Calls % Ship Time Fuel Savings Net Cost Bulk & General Cargo 488 90% $ 180
Tanker 56 10% 270 256 14 Total 544 100%
We do not expect participation of vessels where the transit time is assessed by the Pilot and Master to be at risk of triggering excess charges (i.e. >8hrs).
Container Ships: Additional fuel costs assuming delay time make-up is required
Voyage No. Calls % Make up Fuel Cost Fuel Saving Net Cost To/from Asia 96 38% $1,876
$815 Out to California 15 6% 2,772
1,711 In from Prince Rupert 11 4% 3,350
2,289 To/from PNW Ports 128 51% 2,466
1,405 Total/Average 250 100% $2,296 $1,061 $1,235
We do not expect participation where transits are expected to result in delayed arrival for scheduled gangs, tugs etc.
How will trial participation affect fuel costs?
Cruise ships: additional fuel costs assuming delay time make-up is required
Voyage
Number Makeup Fuel Cost Fuel Savings Net Cost Seattle/Victoria 14 47%
West Coast 10 33% 3,301
2,176 Hawaii 6 20% 3,301
2,176 Total 30 100%
We do not expect participation where transits are expected to result in delayed arrival for scheduled gangs, tugs etc.
How will trial participation affect fuel costs?
Concern Investigation Response
Overall Costs Economic Impact Analysis conducted by Seaport Consulting Likely stipend for participation in ECHO research project Pilot time cost PPA and BCCP engagement, review of data and confirmation
Transits over 8 hours are not expected to participate Scheduled Arrival Interviews with industry Transits resulting in possible late arrivals for scheduled gangs, tugs etc. are not expected to participate Tidal current Engagement with BCCP May be favourable or
provide “Favourable Windows” sheet ahead of the trial
Addressing industry concerns
Jeff Pelton Marine Operations Specialist Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
INDUSTRY CONSIDERATIONS:
How can we encourage & measure participation?
Issue Notices to Mariners Meet with agents & industry On-going communications & engagements
Steps prior to trial
Notices When Who Temporary and preliminary (T&P) notice 14 days prior (July 24) VFPA Notice to Industry 14 days prior (July 24) PPA Notice to Shipping First day of trial (Aug 7) VPFA
Trial operational communications, procedures and tracking plan Step 1: At time of nomination, agent to inform master about trial (Decision matrix checklist) 3-7 days before ETA to Brotchie 24 hours before ETA to Brotchie
Steps prior to vessel arrival at Brotchie
4 days before ETA to Brotchie Step 2: PPA to request if vessel intends to participate Step 3: Master may radio MCTS operator re: trial
DECISION MATRIX CHECKLIST
How can we mitigate delays to scheduled arrivals?
Trial operational communications, procedures and tracking plan Step 4: VFPA to remind agent of trial & gauge intent to participate 24 hours before ETA to Brotchie
Steps prior to vessel arrival at Brotchie (con’t)
Step 5: Master to confirm pilot boarding time to allow for early arrival to Brotchie
BCCP may remind pilot of trial
Approaching the 12nm limit / Juan de Fuca Step 6: Pilot & Master decide to participate, VFPA to log The pilot arrives
Trial operational communications, procedures and tracking plan Step 7: Vessel participates in the trial by slowing down to 11kn through water in Haro Strait
Trial operational communications, procedures and tracking plan Step I: Report on participation & reasons for opt-out Within 10 days of trial start & ongoing throughout trial Step II: Provide feedback to agencies or companies that are participating Within 10 days of trial start & ongoing throughout trial Upon completion of the trial Step III: Cancel Notices, ECHO team to communicate results
Steps throughout trial
Why participate?
decision making
responsibility goals
participation
Confirmed intent to participate subject to conditions Container Lines
Bulk Carriers
Ferries
Ferries
Cruise Lines
The following companies have confirmed their intent to participate, where operationally and economically feasible, on a transit by transit basis.
support do you need prior or during the trial?
recommendations to maximize participation?
maximize trial success?
How do we further support industry participation?
Next steps
through associations
program and stipend
sheet
Find out more about the trial
Photo: Vancouver Aquarium/NOAA
For more information about the trial please contact us:
echo@portvancouver.com portvancouver.com/echo