Report on the GloBallast workshop on Risk Assessment and ...

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Subject: Final report

Date: 03 October 2016

To: IMO-GloBallast

From: Raphaël Baumler and Adnan Awad – Consultants

Report on the GloBallast workshop on Risk Assessment and Port Biological Baseline Survey in Kingston, Jamaica (21-22 September 2016)

Title of Training: GloBallast workshop on Risk Assessment and Port Biological Baseline

Survey

Host: The Maritime Authority of Jamaica

Venue and date: Hotel Courtleigh, New Kingston, Jamaica, 21-22 September 2016

Type: Lead Partnering Countries (LPCs) in regions

Organized by: IMO-GloBallast

Supported by: IMO-GloBallast

No. of participants: 22 participants

Two Consultants and the IMO-GloBallast PCU Technical Adviser

The views expressed in this Report are those of the Consultants and cannot be attributed in any way to IMO, GloBallast, IOI and

WMU. Moreover, the designations employed and the presentation of the material in this Report do not imply the expression of

any opinion whatsoever on the part of IMO, GloBallast, IOI and WMU concerning the legal status of any State, Territory, city or

area, or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of their frontiers or boundaries.

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Table of Contents

SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................. 3

1. Basics ............................................................................................................................ 4 Venue ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Training Material and documentation ................................................................................................ 4 Participants .................................................................................................................................... 4 Lecturers and experts ..................................................................................................................... 4

2. Introduction to the topic ................................................................................................... 5 Background ................................................................................................................................... 5 Aim of the Training workshop .......................................................................................................... 5

3. The course ...................................................................................................................... 6 Opening Remarks ........................................................................................................................... 6 Day 1 – September 21st .................................................................................................................... 6 Day 2 – September 22nd ................................................................................................................... 8

4. Feedback and Course conclusion .................................................................................... 10

ANNEX 1 – List of participants ................................................................................................ 11

Annex 2 - Programme for GloBallast workshop on RISK ASSESSMENT AND PORT BIOLOGICAL

BASELINE SURVEY (PBBS) Kingston, Jamaica - 21-22 September 2016..................................... 14 Day 1 – 21 September 2016 ............................................................................................................ 14 Day 2 – 22 September 2016 ............................................................................................................ 14

ANNEX 3 - Opening speeches by Rear Admiral Peter Brady and Mr Antoine Blonce (IMO-GloBallast)

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SUMMARY The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention) which aims at preventing the risks arising from the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens (HAOP) through the control and management of ships’ Ballast water and sediments, will enter into force on 8 September 2017. Therefore, State Parties and their Administrations have to be prepared to meet the requirements and obligations of the Convention. This workshop, the first of its kind, constituted a pilot course to introduce the theory and practices of Risk Assessment (RA) and Port Biological Baseline Surveys (PBBS), as integrated management approaches tied to the BWM Convention and GloBallast Monograph Series publications numbers 21 and 22. The feedback collected during the training supports the further development and finalization of an integrated training package covering RA and PBBS as requested by the Lead Partnering Countries (LPCs) of the GloBallast Project during its 4th Global Project Task Force (GPTF) meeting that was held in Brazil in 2014. This seminar was organized by GloBallast and the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, it was supported by the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Information and Training Centre for the Wider Caribbean (RAC/REMPEITC-Carib) and the Permanent Commission for the South Pacific (CPPS), and it was funded by the GEF-UNDP-IMO GloBallast Partnerships Project. The workshop discussed the practice and theory of RA and PBBS as inter-related management approaches. It was structured as a pilot training programme, which aimed to also provide case studies and examples from GloBallast activities around the world. In addition, the role of the national authorities was highlighted, with an emphasis on cooperation between sectors. The two-day workshop provided an effective platform for participants to exchange views and information on the topics. The participants highly appreciated the delivery and the content of the presentations. However, they regretted the lack of hand-on exercises and on-site visits. A complete feedback was produced in order to adjust the training package to the needs and requests emitted by LPCs representatives and to improve its next delivery.

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1. Basics

Venue

The seminar took place at the Hotel Courtleigh, Kingston. The GloBallast Project Coordination Unit (PCU)

Technical Adviser, consultant and participants were hosted in the Hotel (except Jamaican participants).

The meeting was held in English. The training room was equipped with adequate video and audio

systems.

Training Material and documentation

The GloBallast monographs 21 and 22 were distributed to participants. During the closing ceremony, a

complete set of documents, including the presentations, was provided on a GloBallast USB stick to each

participant.

Participants

Representatives from all LPCs located in the Caribbean and CPPS regions (namely from Argentina,

Colombia and Chile, and from The Bahamas, Jamaica, Venezuela, Panama and Trinidad and Tobago)

attended the seminar. The majority of participants came from Maritime Administrations and

Environmental institutions.

Lecturers and experts

Two consultants delivered presentations and the GloBallast PCU Technical Adviser introduced and

facilitated the discussions.

A list containing details about the participants and lecturers is available in Annex 1.

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2. Introduction to the topic

Background Twelve years after its adoption in 2004, the International Convention for the Control and Management

of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWMC) reached its entry into force (EIF) criteria on 8 September

2016. Consequently, the Convention will enter into force on 8 September 2017.

The aim of this Convention is to avoid the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens (HAOP)

via ballast water carried by ships. In order to control the risk of spreading HAOP, the Convention details

two standards to comply with:

The first standard (D-1) concerns Ballast Water Exchange (BWE). Considered as an interim

response, D-1 has been extended with the amendments to regulation B-3.

The D-2 Ballast Water Performance Standard constitutes the second standard. D-2 set limits on

organism allowed to discharge during ballast water operations. It is a goal-based standard and

to attain D-2, ships have to be equipped with approved Ballast Water Management System

(BWMS).

As the entry into force gets closer, the promotion of the Convention and its related practices becomes

vital to assist States in building a strong system to implement the Convention in order to preserve

marine environment.

Aim of the Training workshop The main objective was to present the first version of the training package on RA and PBBS. This pilot

course constitutes a unique opportunity to test the package and collect feedback. Consequently, the

final training package will be adjusted and finalized according to the recommendations and remarks of

participants. The final version of the training package will be presented in Croatia in November 2016.

Despite not being binding, PBBS constitute an essential tool to collect data about ships and port

environment on which pre-arrival RA and exemptions can be established. Such data collection is vital to:

Create an inventory and baseline of the species present in port area

Initiate port environment surveillance

Drive ships to comply with national/international requirements

Identify high-risk ships and facilitate targeting of ships

Support Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

Issue exemptions in the context of the Convention

Although the course’s content was new, it elaborated on existing IMO-GloBallast documentation and

principles (monographs 21 and 22 and the GloBallast 1st Phase Ballast Water Risk Assessment - BWRA -

methodology). This content was used by the experts to develop a dedicated training package and share

their experience about RA and PBBS.

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3. The course

Opening Remarks After a short introduction by Bertrand Smith, director of Legal-affairs the Maritime authority of Jamaica

and GloBallast Focal Point for Jamaica, the Director General Rear Admiral (R.A) Peter Brady welcomed

the participants on behalf of the administration. The R.A Peter Brady recalls the importance of this

workshop - first of its kind and the first held since the BWM Convention reached its EIF criteria. He

highlighted the positive role of shipping for trade but also its negative externalities. In this respect, the

R.A. Peter Brady presented the detrimental impacts of some emblematic invasive species that affected

the oceans and Jamaica. Finally, he recalls the importance of risk assessment to identify high-risk ballast

water and the role of strong protocol to prepare PBBS.

Following these remarks by the R.A Peter Brady, the IMO-GloBallast PCU Technical Adviser Antoine

Blonce presented its welcome remarks on behalf the IMO-GloBallast project and its partners. The

training package under construction responds to countries’ requests formulated during the 4th GPTF

held in Brazil in 2014. Mr. Blonce emphasized the need to collect feedback at the end of this first

delivery to adjust the training to the needs of the countries. The PCU Technical Adviser acknowledged

the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, the Consultants, the LPCs representatives, the CPPS and REMPEITC

for supporting and participating in the event.

Day 1 – September 21st

From 0935 to 1000, Mr. Antoine Blonce presented the situation of the Convention which has

been ratified by 52 countries representing 35.14% of world GT. He highlighted that 55 BWMS

received Basic Approval by the IMO and 40 have Final Approval, while 65 have received Type

Approval. He recalls the existence of the Port State Control (PSC) guidelines developed by the

IMO to support Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement (CME). Mr. Blonce underlined that the

issue of sampling is described in the IMO circular BWM.2/Circ.42. The review of the G8 initiated

at MEPC 67 should be completed during MEPC 70 (Oct.2016). He also recalls that principle such

as no penalization of early movers and refraining criminal sanction based on sampling have been

agreed by IMO Member States. He highlighted the discrepancy between G8 and ETV standard

defined by USCG, but recalled a G8 Review Group will discuss at MEPC 70.

Mr. Blonce emphasized the new publication on BWM by IMarEST: “how to do it” as well as new

resources available on GloBallast website such as the learning portal

(http://globallastlearning.com).

He also presented new developments related to the BWM Convention such as:

Amendment to Regulation B-3

Notion of “same risk area” to discuss during MEPC 70

Barge/ships in ports to conduct BWM (e.g. Damen Shipyard)

Finally, Mr. Blonce recalled that the IMO-GloBallast Project will end in June 2017 and the last

GPTF meeting will be held in India in March 2017. However, the IMO Integrated Technical

Cooperation Programme (ITCP) will continue the training and capacity building on the BWM

Convention.

From 1000 to 1040, Mr. Adnan Awad made a background presentation on the origins and

objectives of the BWM Convention. He introduced the notion of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS)

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and he emphasized on the stages leading to invasions. Then, Mr. Awad recalled the financial,

ecological and health impacts of invasive species. He shortly provided examples such as Lionfish

in Caribbean Sea. He highlighted that shipping evolution reinforce the risks related to ballast

water (big ships with large BW tanks, fast ships, etc.). Mr. Awad introduced the importance of

shipping as a pathway for invasion able to crossover natural barriers. However, he also recalled

that other vectors of HAOP have been identified such as canals, floating debris, pleasure craft,

aquarium, offshore platforms, fisheries and aquaculture and dry-docks. The origin of the IMO

framework has been presented and particularly its link with the Convention on Biological

Diversity (CBD). While environmental surveys in ports were not systematically performed in the

past, the rate of marine invasions imposes the consideration for regular Port Biological Baseline

Surveys (PBBS). The article 6 of the BWM Convention reinforces the need to conduct scientific

research and such assessments. The initial role of PBBS is to assess the existing situation in the

port and create a baseline to monitor its evolution.

After a short break, the workshop resumed at 1105 with two presentations by Dr. Raphaël

Baumler. The presentations focused on the notion of risk and its introduction within the context

of BWM Convention and were completed at 1235.

In his first presentation, Dr. Baumler presented the key words to establish a common vocabulary

and understanding of the notion. He particularly emphasized the notions of hazard, exposure,

vulnerability, consequences and risk. After this initial clarification of the vocabulary, he

presented the notion of risk assessment and its link with risk management. The risk assessment

as a scientific process to evaluate risks has been presented together with the need to use

appropriate methods. Dr. Baumler highlighted that adequate risk assessment is needed to

develop appropriate risk mitigation measures, which establish barriers around the hazards.

Finally in his first presentation, he particularly emphasized the limitations of the risk approach.

In the second presentation, he placed the notion of risk in the context of the BWM Convention.

In this respect, he recalled that protective measures cannot be a solution in marine ecosystem

and strong preventive measures have to be developed to control HAOP risks related to the

discharge of ballast water. Because the present fleet cannot operate without ballast water, it is

impossible to completely eradicate the risk. Consequently, Dr. Baumler recalled the importance

of strong risk management. In this respect, the BWM Convention constitutes a comprehensive

risk management tool with provisions such as: reduction of HAOP to an acceptable level (D-1

and D-2 Standards), risk assessment related to BWM techniques and supporting systems (G6

and G8/G9), control measures (FSI and PSC) and protective measures to manage high-risk water

in ports (reception facilities, contingency plan, etc.). Finally, Dr. Baumler recalled the role of the

State to implement control measures using its prerogatives as Flag State, Port State and Coastal

State.

After lunch, Mr. Adnan Awad reopened the workshop at 1405. Focused on the role of PBBS, the

presentation established the main objectives and issues related to the practice of PBBS. Mr.

Awad emphasized the specificities of port environment and the importance to study such

locations. Four purposes are identified in the context of the BWM Convention:

provide information to port authorities and lead agencies about the state of NIS;

prepare an inventory;

guide the development of BWM strategies and measures to apply; and

provide a baseline of biological data to assess the evolution of NIS and Alien

Invasive Species (AIS).

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Mr. Awad emphasized that PBBS need to rely on existing resources and do not need to be excessively

costly and complex. Despite the availability of protocols (e.g. CRIMP Protocol – Australia), Mr. Awad

highlighted that each PBBS must be adjusted to the specificities of the location. The PBBS intends to

measure: presence/absence of species, species diversity within habitats and changes in species diversity

between habitats. Finally, Mr. Awad presented the common difficulties in conducting PBBS: availability

of sampling equipment, diving availability, vessels available, polluted/hazardous waters, lack of

taxonomists, funding and institutional support.

At 1450, Dr. Raphaël Baumler began a presentation on ballast water Risk assessment in the

context of pre-arrival of ships. He highlighted the importance to develop pre-arrival risk

assessment. In order to develop a consistent biosecurity policy, pre/at and post-arrival

measures have to be established. Pre-arrival risk assessment aims to:

Assess risks related to ballast water discharge before ships enter the port,

Target high-risk ships and ballast water tanks,

Focus resources and control on high-risk vessels,

Prepare management and mitigation options.

In short, the pre-arrival risk assessment intends to prevent and avoid troubles of having ships in

port with unmanaged ballast water. Dr. Baumler highlighted the data needed to conduct such

pre-assessment. The core of the data collection is performed by ships and recorded in the

Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB). Upon port authority request, the ships provide such data to

port authority or agency in charge via a Ballast Water Reporting Form (BWRF). The information

provided by the ship will be assessed in association with port abiotic and biological conditions

through environmental matching and species-specific verifications. The request of BWRF has

been used by all countries that implemented national ballast water requirements. Dr. Baumler

recalled that BWRF remains a cost effective way to pre-assess the risks of each vessel and to

check that the requirements in terms of BWE or Treatment have been performed prior arrival.

The BWRF is completed by an inspection on vessels’ arrival at the entry port. A PSC Officer or a

Quarantine Officer may conduct the inspection.

After the afternoon break, Mr. Awad and Dr. Baumler delivered their last presentation of the

day. The presentation introduced a selected number of case studies to highlight the issue of pre-

arrival risk assessment tools, which have been developed around the world. Mr. Awad detailed

the system he developed in the Indian Ocean for Mauritius. He particularly emphasized aspects

related to its simplicity and link with PBBS. Following this case study, Dr. Baumler particularly

focused on the system developed by TÜBITAK in Turkey because it represents a particularly

advance system integrating numerous features and resulted from a large programme initiated

by the country on BWM.

Day 2 – September 22nd Before the first presentation of the day, Dr. Baumler wrapped up shortly the main issues that

rose the day before.

At 0910, Mr. Adnan Awad initiated a presentation on planning, design and preparation of PBBS.

He focused on the various steps required to conduct an efficient and reliable PBBS:

determination of the scope of the survey, definition of the survey area, identification and

justification of types of sites to sample, determination of types and numbers of samples to

collect. Considering the complexity and diversity of each port location, a clear determination of

the areas to sample is particularly important because the resources, equipment and teams may

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be limited. A well-planned sampling for PBBS facilitates the on-site data collection and enhances

the relevance of the process. Mr. Awad recalled the importance of engaging numerous

stakeholders who will support the overall process and issue appropriate authorizations. The

survey plan containing all geographical details of the habitats and zone constitute a major

document to select the sampling sites and to identify the various sampling techniques to deploy.

Mr. Awad emphasized the importance of considering taxonomist because of their scarcity and

costs involved. Finally, he recalled the need to establish detailed plans, schedules, role and

responsibilities of team members, contingency plans, occupational safety and health procedures,

identification of material/equipment/supply.

From 0945 to 1045, Dr. Baumler presented risk assessment for exemptions. Regulation A-4 of

the BWM Convention offers the possibility for shipowners to require exemption of D-1 and D-2

standards under certain conditions. The exemption can be issued between specified ports or

locations. In order to issue exemption, the authorities have to verify that it will not cause any

harm. Dr. Baumler recalled that the regulation is completed by comprehensive guidelines

proposing the methods to comply with before issuing exemptions. Three methods have been

established to support the risk assessment under regulation A-4: environmental matching risk

assessment, species’ biogeographical risk assessment and species-specific risk assessment. As

specified in the guideline, the methods may be combined to enhance the quality of the RA. Each

method require the collection of data and laboratory work. Dr. Baumler provided the practice

determined by OSPAR-HELCOM to conduct this RA. The Joint Harmonized procedures developed

by OSPAR-HELCOM elaborate on six areas: port survey protocol, target species, data storage,

risk assessment, decision support tool and administrative procedures.

From 1115 to 1235, Mr. Adnan Awad introduced the practice of PBBS to collect data for RA. The

core of the practice is based on the CRIMP protocol. Once more, Mr. Awad recalled the

importance to adjust the protocol to the particular situation of each location and resources

available, and looked at a range of options and considerations in this regard. He emphasized

that each sample must be scientifically acceptable and the series of considerations relative to

each category of organisms to collect. The following part of the presentation detailed the

procedures of teamwork, roles and responsibilities, and emphasized the various safety aspects

related to PBBS. Then, Mr. Awad developed the procedures to process samples after their

collection. Four steps constitute this processing: collection and recording, rough sorted in field

laboratory, preservation of samples, sending to experts for precise identification.

After lunch, Mr. Adnan Awad introduced a presentation on recording and optimization of PBBS.

He presented the various techniques to ascertain the identification of samples through

appropriate documentation and labeling. Mr. Awad recalled the importance of sending samples

to taxonomists able to conduct fine identification of species collected. Then, he discussed the

survey results; inter alia, environmental summary and introduced species in the port. He

emphasized on the categorization of species: native species, NIS, cryptogenic species, species

new to science, indeterminate species. Mr. Awad highlighted the limitations of the PBBS (e.g.

capture about 75% of extant species assemblage) and some common findings (e.g. alien species

in all PBBS). After, he discussed the final report and public awareness programme to

disseminate the information. Finally, he also presented the importance of PBBS to collect

scientific data for ports, but also to promote risk assessment for exemption and pre-arrival of

ships. He concluded his presentation by emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring and

additional surveys to enhance knowledge and monitor the implementation of BWM measures.

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After the afternoon break, Dr. Raphaël Baumler presented the last presentation on Integrated

Risk Assessment and Decision Support System (DSS). The presentation elaborated on the

discussions held during the GloBallast Expert workshop (25-26 April 2016). Dr. Baumler

presented the IMO-GloBallast BWRA as determined in 2003 and presented the integrated

versions developed in April 2016.

From 1600 to 1700, the participants presented their feedback as required and discussed the

ways to improve the present training package (as detailed in section 4 below).

At 1700, Mr. Bertrand Smith presented his closing remarks and initiated the closing ceremony.

Each participant received a USB stick with all the training material and reference documents, as

well as a certificate of attendance.

4. Feedback and Course conclusion

At the end of the workshop, each participant was invited to provide his/her feedback and comments on

the course. The participants expressed a high degree of interest in the topic and the content of the

workshop.

Strength of the workshop

Knowledge and proficiency of consultants

Diversity in expertise – marine biology and operation

RA & PBBS as scientific and practical issues

Use of experience to enrich the topics

Easy to understand

Openness to Q/A

Example of achievable BWM practices (RA & PBBS) in the context of EIF

Course material made of monographs and presentations.

Weaknesses of the workshop

Missing hand-on exercises

Could benefit from a field visit

Generic course not region specific to enhance interaction with and between countries

Local trainer to support the course

Internet connection to “play” with database / software

More time on details of PBBS protocols (for scientific participants)

More practical on exemption

Additional time to absorb the knowledge

Lesson-learned from RA failures

Opportunities to enhance the workshop

Practical exercises to focus on the region and a regional approach

Cost involved PBBS and RA

Each country provides data to share

Funding of projects

Importance of monitoring after PBBS

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ANNEX 1 – List of participants

Regional training workshop on practical aspects of

Risk Assessment and Port Biological Baseline Studies (PBBS) related to the

implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention

Kingston, Jamaica, 21-22 September 2016

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

ARGENTINA

1 Ms. Magali Andrea Bobinac

Rescue Station Chief

Prefectura Naval Argentina

Tel: 54-11-4318-7433

Email: [email protected]

2 Mr. Javier Oscar de los Santos

Research Projects Argentine Sea and Antarctica

Prefectura Naval Argentina

Tel: 54-11-4318-7433


BAHAMAS

3 Dr. (Ms) Adelle Thomas

Assistant Professor

College of The Bahamas


4 Mr. Brent Williamson

Maritime Consultant

Ministry of Transport and Aviation

Tel: +1 242 322 1596


CHILE

5 Ms. Leyla Miranda Olivos

Environmental Adviser

DIRECTEMAR

Tel: +56 322208352


6 Ms. Carolina Olivares Varas

Scientific Adviser

DIRECTEMAR


COLOMBIA

7 Mr. Fabian Ramirez Cabrales

International Maritime Affairs Coordinator

DIMAR

Tel: (57-1) 2200490- Ext. 2440


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8 Mr. Jhon Carlos Salon Barros

Biologist

DIMAR


COMISION PERMANENTE DEL PACIFICO SUR (CPPS)

9 Mr. Fernando Felix

GloBallast Regional Coordinator for the South America Region

CPPS

Tel: 593-42221200


JAMAICA

10 Mr. Vivian Blake

Coordinator

Pollution Monitoring and Assessment Branch

Tel: 754-7540

11 Ms. Samantha Grant

Environmental Officer

Ecosystems Management Branch

Tel: 754-7540


12 Ms. Gina-Marie Maddix

Scientific Officer

UWI Centre for Marine Sciences

Tel: 935-8835/5642320


13 Mr. Hugh Small

Chief Scientific Officer

UWI Port Royal Marine Lab

Tel: 967-8344


14 Mr. Bertrand Smith

Director-Legal Affairs

Maritime Authority of Jamaica

Tel: (876)967-1060/65


15 Ms. Vannessia Stewart

Legal Officer

Maritime Authority of Jamaica

Tel: 967-1060-5


16 Mr. Camilo Trench

Chief Scientific Officer

UWI Discovery Bay Marine Lab

Tel: 973-2241


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PANAMA

17 Ms. Sandra Gonzalez

Chief of Prevention and Pollution Control Dpt.

Panama Maritime Authority


18 Mr. Sergio Lopez

Senior Technical Officer

Panama Maritime Authority


RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe

19 Mr. Keith Donohue

GloBallast Regional Coordinator for the Wider Caribbean Region

RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe

Tel: +5999-839-3719


TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

20 Mr. Richmond Basant

Marine Research/Environment Officer

Ministry of Works and Transport


[email protected]

21 Ms. Sarita Emmanuel

Senior Instructor

University of Trinidad and Tobago


VENEZUELA (BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF)

22 Mr. Angel Eduardo Mavarez Arevalo

Professional Officer

National Institute of Aquatic Species


[email protected]

IMO-GloBallast

23 Mr. Adnan Awad

Consultant

IMO-GloBallast

Tel: +27 (0)82 785 9678


24 Mr. Raphael Baumler

Consultant

WMU/IMO-GloBallast

Tel: 4640356376


25 Mr. Antoine Blonce

Technical Adviser

IMO-GloBallast

Tel: +44 (0)20 7463 4127


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Annex 2 - Programme for GloBallast workshop on RISK ASSESSMENT AND PORT BIOLOGICAL BASELINE SURVEY (PBBS) Kingston, Jamaica - 21-22 September 2016

Day 1 – 21 September 2016

08.30 – 09.00 Registration

09.00 – 09.15 Welcome remarks

Rear Admiral Peter Brady, Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica

Antoine Blonce, IMO-GloBallast Technical Adviser

09.15 – 09.45 Update on the GloBallast Project and the BWM Convention

Antoine Blonce, GloBallast Technical Adviser

09.45 – 10.30 Introduction to risk approach

Raphael Baumler, IMO-GloBallast consultant

10.30 – 11.00 Coffee Break

11.00 – 11.30

Risks in the context of BWM


11.30 – 12.00 The role of Port Biological Baseline Survey (PBBS)

Adnan Awad, IMO-GloBallast consultant

12.00 – 13.30 Lunch Break

13.30 – 15.00

15.00 – 15.30

Pre-Arrival RA principle


Coffee Break

15.30 – 16.15

Pre-Arrival RA practice


16.15 – 17.00 RA for exemption


17.00 – 17.30 Plenary: summary of the day and Q&A

Adnan Awad, Raphael Baumler and Antoine Blonce

Day 2 – 22 September 2016

09.00 – 09.15 Review of day 1


09.15 – 10.30 PBBS planning, design & preparation



11.00 – 12.30 Field operations – sampling and processing


12.30 – 13.30 Lunch Break

13.30 – 15.00 Field operations – sampling and processing, cont.


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15.30 – 16.15

Recording and optimization of PBBS


16.15 – 17.00 Integrated risk assessment and DSS


17.00 – 17.30 Closing ceremony

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ANNEX 3 - Opening speeches by Rear Admiral Peter Brady and Mr Antoine Blonce (IMO-GloBallast)

GEF-UNDP-IMO GloBallast Partnerships training on Risk Assessment

and Port Biological Baseline Survey (PBBS)

Kingston, Jamaica, 21-22 September 2016

Opening Remarks, Antoine Blonce, IMO-GloBallast

Rear Admiral Brady, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Participants,

It is such a pleasure being here in Kingston for this training on Risk Assessment and Port

Biological Baseline Survey under the BWM Convention, representing the International Maritime

Organization and the GloBallast Partnerships Programme.

YES, finally we are here and the entry into force criteria of the BWM Convention have been met

with 52 signatories representing 35.14% of the world tonnage! Following the ratification of

Finland a couple of weeks ago, the BWM Convention will enter into force on 8 September 2017.

Therefore, it is very important that the IMO Member States, and in particular the Lead Partnering

Countries of the GloBallast Project, are being trained on the practical aspects of the

implementation of the Convention to be fully ready when this long-awaited date happen next

year.

We are organizing this training on Risk Assessment and Port Biological Baseline Survey

following a specific request from our Lead Partnering Countries to be trained on this topic. This

is the first training on this topic and the first time it will be delivered. In fact, we will deliver a

second similar training in Croatia in November for our other LPCs from the Mediterranean and

Red Sea regions namely Croatia, Turkey, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Jordan and Yemen. So it is

with a great honour that we are now welcoming delegates from South America from Argentina,

Colombia and Chile, and from the Wider Caribbean from The Bahamas, Jamaica, Venezuela,

Panama and Trinidad and Tobago, for this pilot delivery.

It is expected that at the end of this training every one of you will be able to come back to your

country having learned more on the Risk Assessment and Port Biological Baseline Surveys. You

will have improved your understanding of the practical implementation of the BWM Convention

and you will be able to share your knowledge to your colleagues and respective National Task

Forces.

I would like finally to take this opportunity to thank Rear Admiral Brady and our Focal Point

Bert Smith from the Maritime Authority of Jamaica and all his team for hosting us this week.

Thank you to our consultants Captain Raphael Baumler from the World Maritime University and

Mr Adnan Awad from the International Ocean Institute. Thanks also to Commander Keith

Donohue from the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Information and Training Centre for

the Wider Caribbean (or REMPEITC) and to Mr Fernando Felix from the Permanent

Commission for the South Pacific (CPPS) for supporting GloBallast with all the logistics, and to

all of you for attending this event.

I wish you all a very productive workshop for the next two days. Thank you very much.

REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON RISK ASSESSMENT AND PORT

BIOLOGICAL BASELINE SURVEY (PBBS)

COURTLEIGH HOTEL, KINGSTON JAMAICA 21-22 SEPTEMBER 2016

Wednesday September 21, 2016

Salutations

Ladies and gentlemen, from around the Wider Caribbean Region and Latin America, the IMO representative Mr Antoine Blonce; IMO consultants Cdr Keith Donohue from RAC-REMPEITC, Mr. Adnan Awad Director of International Oceans Institute -South Africa and Dr Raphael Baume from the WMU, let me extend a warm Jamaican welcome to Kingston to this very timely workshop.

I trust you all had uneventful j oumeys to Jamaica and that the hotel accommodation and other facilities are suitable.

The Government of Jamaica represented by the Maritime Authority of

Jamaica is pleased to partner with the Globallast Partnership Programme and

RAC REMPEITCCaribe in the delivery of this workshop on Risk

Assessment (RA) and Port Biological Baseline Surveys (PBBS) related to

the implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention.

This workshop, I understand, is the first of its kind not only in the Region

but also globally and so we count it a special privilege to be part of history

in relation to the development and implementation of this activity.

The workshop is not only timely and relevant, but is also a history making

event as it is the first activity delivered under the GloBallast Partnership

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Programme since the accession by the Government of Finland to the Ballast

Water Management Convention on 8 September. This accession means that

the tonnage threshold under the Convention of 35% of the world's gross

merchant shipping tonnage has now been met and the Convention will come

into force in 201 7.

Much credit for this achievement must be given to the IMO through the

Globallast Partnership Programme which has given assistance to a number

of Lead Partner Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to carry out

Legal, Policy and Institutional reforms to implement the Convention.

As we are all aware, shipping plays a key role in the economies of the

Caribbean and Latin America with over 90% of the goods (whether they be

the consumer items, raw materials or the energy we import, or commodities

energy or finished goods which we export) being conveyed by ship.

Shipping however brings with it a number of risks including pollution from

oil, noxious liquid substances, sewage, garbage and air emissions. Ballast

water while playing a critical role in ensuring that a vessel can operate safely

while carrying cargoes and passengers, has contributed to the fourth major

threat to the world's oceans.

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Ballast water and sediments has resulted in the devastation of marine

resources and segments of economies arising from the transfer of invasive

aquatic species carried in an estimated O billion tonnes of ballast water

transferred by ships on an annual basis.

The example of the Zebra Mussels in the Great Lakes of North America is

oft cited example of the deleterious impacts of alien invasive species on an

ecosystem. Some species of lake fish have been all but decimated. There is

also physical damage that is done through the clogging up of raw water

intakes of industrial plants on shorelines. Closer home, it affects us right

here in Jamaica where the Indo-Pacific Green Mussel was discovered

growing on mangrove roots in Kingston Harbour. It is believed that the

Indo-Pacific Green Mussel was introduced via ballast water.

The Maritime Authority as the Focal Point for the International Maritime

Organization (IMO) in Jamaica, and a Lead Partner Country under the

GloBallast Partnership Programme, has led the National Task Force which

has approved a national Strategy on Ballast Water Management and hosted a

number of regional and national workshops on compliance, monitoring and

enforcement.

Only last month the Maritime Authority partnered with the University of the

West Indices to conduct a "train the trainer" course for university lecturers

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who will be delivering courses on the Ballast Water Management

Convention.

The development of polices, strategies and legislation to implement the

Convention are important, but a critical element of implementation is

having in place cost-effective CME systems which are risk based

and allow countries to target high-risk ships for inspections thus

reducing threats posed by the introduction of invasive alien species.

In this regard, the Project has developed a modular training package to

train national experts in the LPCs to plan and conduct a Port Biological

Baseline Survey (PBBS) for introduced marine pests using standardized

protocols, and to conduct a risk assessment for the implementation of the

B WM Convention.

I trust that the training package which is being rolled out during this regional

workshop for the first time will be successful and we look forward to your

feedback and suggestions on this training package at the end of the two

days of your work.

I recogmze that the participants m this workshop are from Argentina,

Bahamas, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela in

addition to the representatives from the UWI and NEPA in Jamaica. With

this broad regional representation, I urge you not only to take advantage of

the presence of experts from the IMO and the region but also to make use of

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the networking opportunities with your colleagues over the next two days.

The latter is key as regional understanding and cooperation especially in the

area of compliance and enforcement are key to the successful

implementation of the Convention.

Before I close let me take the opportunity to thank RAC REMPEITC

CARIBE, the IMO as well the staff of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica for

planning and organizing this workshop. I wish you all successful

deliberations, and on completion, a safe return to your home countries.

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