Presentation Piel WG IMP 4th meeting 10 11 23

FinlandFinlandFinnish Valtion Teknillinen TutkimuskeskusSpread of oil spill in average autumn weatherφφφAutumn1 day32 E 54 °6° E 2 7Estonia 10EstoniaSource: HelcomPPrrooggnnoossiissThe transportation of oil and other(cid:128)potentially hazardous cargoes is growing. Theoil being shipped on the Baltic reached 170million tonnes in 2008 and is expected toincrease about 40% by the year 2015.The use of much bigger tankers 100,000-(cid:128)150,000 tonnes of oil is also expected to rise.The amounts of cargo shipped on the Baltic(cid:128)will grow 64% by 2020 from a level of 731million tonnes in 2003.PPrreeccoonnddiittiioonnss ffoorr VVTTMM SSyysstteemmssDevelopment of economics(cid:128)› Construction of new oil terminals› Increase of transportation of oil products andother chemical products› Increase of vessel trafficHELCOM Copenhagen Declaration(cid:128)10. September 2001 Helsinki Commission (Baltic Marine EnvironmentProtection)Estonia, Finland and Russia declared thepreparedness to support a joint submission to IMOregarding the need for a new mandatory routeingand reporting system in the Gulf of Finland.Some PoliciesBalancing Efficiency & Effectiveness...• Cooperation – with institutions having thesimilar infrastructure• Harmonization of procedures andstandards• Modernization of infrastructure andintegration into the relevant Europeanmaritime structures• Increasing reliability of technical systems• Continuous training of personellMissionTo prevent accidents at SeaTo provide useful information to relevantTo exchange information withinstitutions (traffic, vessel, cargo.....)stakeholdersin emergency situations & for SARTo enhance marine environment protectionTo contribute to the safety of life at sea(65 000 includingwest bound traffic)Port Calls3767 4499 4258 4437 19157 17872 15211 11556 20848 24860 24865 18261Yearly Change (%)Fin Rus Est TotalTotal movements43772 0 0 0 0(2006)47231 ‐1 62 ‐10 8(2007)44334 ‐8 6 ‐16 ‐6(2008)34254 ‐21 ‐24 ‐24 ‐23(2009)Total since 2006 ‐29 31 ‐43 ‐22Development of VTMVTS –Vessel Traffic ServicesMarch 1976 – Береговая Радиолокационная Станция (БРЛС)1988 – Olympic Yacht Center31. May 2002 – Port of Hundipea15. August 2003 – Modern VTS systeem (HITT)1. April 2008 – New version of VTS system (HITT)GOFREP-Gulf of Finland Reporting system - 1. July 2004Helcom statistics-1. July 2005NNeeww VVTTSS CCeenntteerr ((22000077))(cid:137) VTS & GOFREP(cid:137) Ministry’s Crises Management CenterPremises for VTS simulator and technical systemsVessel Traffic Services - VTSInformation Services Navigational Assistance Traffic OrganisationTo ensure that essential information is To assist the navigational decision To prevent the development ofavailable in good time to assist the making process on board and to dangerous situations within the VTSshipboard navigational decision monitor the effects, especially in area (forward planning ofmaking process. difficult navigational or movements).meteorological circumstances or in(cid:128)the positions, intentions and case of defects or deficiencies. (cid:128)establishing and operating a systemdestinations of vessels of traffic clearances in respect of the(cid:128)course and speed made good by a priority of movements(cid:128)amendments and changes in vessel (cid:128)the allocation of spacepromulgated information: (cid:128)position relative to fairway axis and (cid:128)the mandatory reporting of› boundaries, procedures, radio way-points movementschannels or frequencies, (cid:128)positions, identities and intentions of (cid:128)establishing routes to be followedreporting points etc.surrounding traffic (cid:128)speed limits to be observed and(cid:128)warnings to individual vessels such other measures as may be(cid:128)the variables influencing the(cid:128)participation in the decision making considered necessary andnavigation of vessels:process by giving navigational advice appropriate by the VTS.› meteorological andhydrologicalconditions› status of aids to navigation The beginning and the end of The instructions should be “result› traffic congestion and special navigational assistance should be orientated” only and leave thevesselswith limitedclearly stated by the vessel or the VTS details of the execution to the vessel.manoeuvrability› other potential hindrancesSailing PlansThe estimated time of arrival in theVTS area or the departure from aberth or an anchorage.SSiillllaammääeeGGOOFFRREEPP OOrrggaanniissaattssiioonnTrilateral WGStrategy & Decision makingOperational TechnicalProcedures, TechnicsSub-Committee Sub-CommitteeTraffic Centres Personnel WGProblem analyses, ideas, brainstormingAIS, (Radar), VHF, CoverageVaindlooJumindaViimsiValastePakriSillamäeOsmussaarTahkunaKõpuDirectionsSSiillllaammääeeGOFREP Document of Joint ProceduresGOFREPMandatory Ship Reporting System in the Gulf of FinlandDocument of Joint ProceduresTraffic Centres operator’s ManualDJPVersion 2.0GOFREP systemGOFREP informatsionBases on full reportsMade byFull reportShort reporAt IS or VHFBefore departure or(Ch 61 or 81 reserv) entering to the GOFREParea)Full report(Ch 61 or 81 reserv)RReeppoorrttss ffrroomm sshhiippss ((IIMMOO))DesigFunction Information requirednatorA Ship Vessel’s name, call sign and IMO identification. MMSI may be reported.C Position Geographical position by two 6 digit groups; or ShortD Position Bearing and distance in nautical miles from a clearly identified landmarkReportE Course True course in three (3) digit group(by AIS)(F) Speed Speed in knots with one decimal(H) Entry Time (UTC) and point of entry into the GOFREP areaDestination FullI Destination and expected time of arrivaland ETAO Draught Vessel’s present draught in metres with one decimal ReportDangerous goods on board, main classes and total quantity in metric tons with up to two decimals.P Cargo *) (mainlyThe amount of classes 1 and 7, if any, shall be reported separately.Q Deficiencies Brief details of defects or restrictions of manoeuvrabilityby AIS)R Pollution Description of pollution or dangerous goods lost overboardOwner orT Contact information of agent in the Gulf of Finlandagent VTSU Size and type Ship’s type and length in metersGOFREPW Persons Total number of persons onboardBunkers andCharacteristics and estimated quantity of bunker fuel for ships carrying more than 5000 tons of bunkerX navigationaland navigational statusstatusGOFREPInformation ExchangeHelsinkiShort-AIS ReportsFull-(VHF)St. PeterburgXML file transferA ShipC PositionD PositionE Course(F) Speed(H) EntryDestination andIETAO Draught TallinnP CargoQ DeficienciesR Pollution Violation+T Owner or agentreportsU Size and typeW PersonsBunkers andXnavigational statusGeneral Operational Concept1. To gather information(AIS data, traffic situation, weather,obstacles, dangerous goods...)2. To distribute information to avoid collisions betweenships and obstacles(including shallow waters)3. To monitor vessel traffic copmpliance with regulations4. To respond adequatly to emergency situationsHELCOM Statistics & Monitoring SystemSafeSeaNet&Single WindowIIMMOO MMaannddaattoorryy SShhiipp RReeppoorrttiinngg SSyysstteemmssSSSSNN -- SSaaffee SSeeaa NNeettSafeSeaNet enables the “receipt, storage, retrieval(cid:128)and exchange of information for the purpose ofmaritime safety, port and maritime security, marineenvironment protection and the efficiency ofmaritime traffic and maritime transport”.This information is gathered:(cid:128)› by Automatic Identification System (AIS) based position reports -which are sent by vessels and received by coastal stations› on notification messages (such as pre-arrival, ship’s voyage,HAZMAT and Incident Report notifications) sent by designatedauthorities in participating countriesSafeSeaNet distribution processTTooddaayy’’ss iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn fflloowwSome of it !... and still not enough !SSiinnggllee WWiinnddoowwHHWWGG –– HHaarrmmoonniizzaattiioonn WWoorrkkiinngg GGrroouuppHWG on Ship Reporting Systems (SRS) andVessel Traffic Services (VTS) was established in2007. It is a forum where authorities andpartners can discuss matters in relation to shipreporting systems and vessel traffic servicesand share best practice in order to make theBaltic Sea region and the Norwegian waterssafer and give the shipping the feeling of oneunited sea area with the same level of serviceand procedures.MARSUNO – Maritime Surveillance NorthMARSUNO –Maritime Surveillance North (2010 – 2011)The pilot project supports the policy process of the EuropeanCommission to create a Common Information Sharing Environmentfor the EU maritime domain. The MARSUNO project consists of 24authorities from 10 countries.Work groups:(cid:128) Integrated Border Management – Law Enforcement(cid:128) Vessel Traffic Monitoring Information Systems(cid:128) Maritime Pollution Response(cid:128) Search and Rescue(cid:128) Fisheries Control(cid:128) Maritime Situational AwarenessEExxppeecctteedd RReessuullttss• Harmonization of SRS, VTSand training – incl.regulations, proceduresand quality measures - inorder to• Reduce burden to ship masters,• Raise the quality of vessel trafficmanagement and• Focus more on vessel traffic safetyand environmental protectionmatters.• Share Best PracticesIIff YYoouu tthhiinnkk ssaaffeettyy iiss eexxppeennssiivvee,, ttrryy hhaavviinngg aann aacccciiddeenntt