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The British Virgin Islands Agency Report

The British Virgin Islands Agency Report. HazMat Events . CRRT December 2009. Sheniah Armstrong Department of Disaster Management British Virgin Islands. 2009 HazMat Incidents. 2009 HazMat Incidents Cont. Road Harbour , January 9 th. Road Harbour, April 9 th.

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The British Virgin Islands Agency Report

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  1. The British Virgin Islands Agency Report HazMat Events CRRT December 2009 Sheniah Armstrong Department of Disaster Management British Virgin Islands

  2. 2009 HazMat Incidents

  3. 2009 HazMat Incidents Cont.

  4. Road Harbour, January 9th

  5. Road Harbour, April 9th

  6. Baugher’s Bay Spill, June 12th

  7. 2009 Follow Up Grounding of the M/V Sichem Princess BACKGROUND Grounding of the M/V Sichem Princess: On 27 August 2008, the M/V Sichem Princess made what was believed to be a “soft grounding” at Pockwood Pond. However, a preliminary assessment of the actual damage on the 14th of September indicated that a pathway through the patch reefs of an area covering approximately 200 feet long and 40 feet wide was clearly visible due to severely crushed corals and carbonate rock structure, red anti-fouling paint left on the substrate and numerous broken coral and rock fragments.

  8. 2009 Follow Up Grounding of the M/V Sichem Princess Area marked by red “x” is the area in which a swath of reef was cut by the Sichem Princess. Buoys were placed 14 September 2008 at points depicting the location and extent of damage.

  9. 2009 Follow Up Grounding of the M/V Sichem Princess Arial photo of Pockwood Pond with fuel tanker properly moored. Arrow points to the reef that was damaged on 27 August 2007.

  10. 2009 Follow Up Grounding of the M/V Sichem Princess A Look at the Damage to the Coral Reefs

  11. 2009 Success Stories MV VAGABOND DATE OF INCIDENT: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 2006 20,000 gal of oil was leaked into the sea.

  12. 2009 Success Stories MV ISLAND SEAL DATE OF INCIDENT: 25TH AUGUST 2006 7 containers and 5 crew members were thrown overboard.

  13. Focus for 2010 and BeyondImportation of Petroleum Products Issues • Integrity of Vessels – many vessels do not have insurance and requisite safety equipment on board • Effects on Petroleum Industry – illegitimate imports have the potential to destabilize land based businesses that import fuel.

  14. Focus on 2010 and BeyondImportation of Petroleum Products What Is Being Done to Address the Problem • Several meetings were held with HM Customs, BVI Ports Authority, VI Shipping Registry, Marine Police, Environmental Health and Conservation & Fisheries • Discussions were held to identify the issues surrounding the arrival and inspection of vessels and cargo; to determine how resources can be better used; overseeing the pumping of petroleum products; and how information sharing can be improved.

  15. Focus on 2010 and Beyond Draft BVI Oil Spill Prevention Act, 2009 • Contracted the services of a consultant to assist in re-drafting the BVI Petroleum Regulations: Draft of the BVI Oil Spill Prevention Act, 2009.

  16. Focus on 2010 and Beyond Draft BVI Oil Spill Contingency Plan • A Consultant has been contracted to review the existing plan; • Held stakeholder meetings; • Currently received the final drafts which will go before cabinet for approval in the first quarter of 2010.

  17. Thank You for listening!

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