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Northwest Maritime Trade Summit November 12, 2003 “Commit to Compete”

Northwest Maritime Trade Summit November 12, 2003 “Commit to Compete”. Mike Moore Executive Director Puget Sound Steamship Operators Association. Puget Sound Steamship Operators Association. Vessel owners, operators and agents

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Northwest Maritime Trade Summit November 12, 2003 “Commit to Compete”

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  1. Northwest Maritime Trade Summit November 12, 2003“Commit to Compete” Mike Moore Executive Director Puget Sound Steamship Operators Association

  2. Puget Sound Steamship Operators Association • Vessel owners, operators and agents • Promote maritime trade within safety, security and environmental stewardship framework

  3. Marine Environmental Protection • International & Federal Approach • Report Card • Challenges in Washington • Suggestions

  4. International “Safety Net” • International Maritime Organization Standards (IMO) • Construction, Equipment & Operation Standards • Increased Crew Competency Levels • Shipboard Safety Management Systems Industry Supports This Level Playing Field Approach

  5. U.S. International Role • U.S. Continues Leadership Role in Setting International Standards • Safety • Environmental Protection • Security • Crew Competency • Coast Guard Enforces Standards • Annual Vessel Inspections • Higher Risk Vessels Denied Entry or Boarded More Frequently

  6. Federal “Safety Net” • Domestic Vessel Design & Operation • Crew Competency • Vessel Traffic Operations • Port Safety • Environmental Protection • Security

  7. Over a Ninety Percent Reduction

  8. Regional “Safety Net” • U.S./Canadian Cooperative Vessel Traffic Service • Consistent Approach in Shared Waters

  9. Regional Environmental Record • Lowest commercial vessel oil spill rate in the nation three decades running • Cargo vessel spill volumes in the region are less than outboard motor/personal water craft legal operational discharges

  10. Challenges of Operating in Washington • Sky is Falling Messages Dominate • Good News is Invisible • Environmental Pressure to Regulate International Shipping at the State Level Continues • Regulatory Overlap & Duplication Concerns

  11. Environmental Issues • Oil Spill Prevention - Comprehensive Safety Net • Oil Spill Response - Multi-layered System • Marine Firefighting & Salvage (Proposed Federal Regulation) • Ballast Water - International/Federal/State? • Project Permitting • Air Emissions - Inventories and Strategies

  12. Suggestions • Promote Risk Based, Cost Effective, Level Playing Field Strategies • Maximize Support for International and Federal Standards Development and Implementation • Avoid Ship Fees that Contribute to Competitive Disadvantages • Eliminate Duplication of Regulations • Work with Stakeholders to Address Concerns at the International, Federal or Regional levels

  13. Protect and Compete!

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