NAVIGATION OF VESSELS IN FRASER RIVER

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1 L p NAVIGATION OF VESSELS IN FRASER RIVER Date: Location: Time: Introduction: Presentation: Monday, October 6,2014 Annacis Room 4:45-5:30 pm Sean McGill, Director of Human Resources and Corporate Planning Chris WeI/stood, Harbour Master, Pori Metro Vancouver Kevin Obermeyer, Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Pilotage Authority Mike Armstrong, Fraser River Pilots, i Background Materials: Memorandum from the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Planning dated September 30,2014 Copy of PowerPoint Presentation

2 The Corporation of Delta Human Resources and Corporate Planning MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: CC: Mayor and Council Sean McGill, Director of Human Resources and Corporate Planning September 30, 2014 October 6, 2014 Council Workshop Navigation of Vessels in Fraser River George V. Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer In response to Council's request for information related to navigational issues within the Fraser River the following individuals will be providing a presentation at a Council Workshop on October 6,2014: Mr. Chris Wellstood, Harbour Master, Port Metro Vancouver The Harbour Master is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in all facets of port marine logistics and operations; ensuring secure, safe, efficient freight flow and environmental protection within Port Metro Vancouver's marine jurisdiction. Mr. Kevin Obermeyer, CEO, Pacific Pilotage Authority The Pacific Pilotage Authority (the Authority) is a federal Crown corporation whose mandate is to administer marine pilot services to international vessels travelling in the waters of western Canada, including the Fraser River. Mr. Mike Armstrong, Fraser River Pilots The Fraser River Pilots are employees of the Authority and are responsible for pilotage services within the Fraser River. The BC Coast Pilots are a separate company that contracts pilotage services to the Authority. Fraser River Pilots bring "Local Knowledge" and expert ship handling ability on board vessels that are navigating in the river, ensuring a safe and efficient transit. " Please contact me at if you have any questions. ~c~ Director of Human Resources and Corporate Planning

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4 Page 2 of 21 Objective Provide insight on Port Metro Vancouver's and Pacific Pilotage Authority's roles in -relation to navigational safety on the Fraser River fd ~atnco'l.ver portmetrovan c ouve r.com

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6 Page 4 of 21 Port Metro Vancouver's Responsibilities Mandated by Canada Marine Act Responsible for safe, efficient and reliable movement of marine traffic and cargo within our jurisdiction Work in partnership with a broad range of municipal, provincial and federal stakeholders (i) va'n"couver p o rtmetrovancouver.com

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8 Page 6 of 21 Pacific Pilotage Authority's Responsibilities Federal Crown corporation Pilotage is mandatory for a ll deep sea vessels over 350 gross tons Over 100 pilots in British Columbia. Pi lots board vessel at Sa nds Head for Fraser River vessels (~) ~a-nco~ver portmetrovancouver.com

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10 . '.. ' Page 8 of 21 Current Traffic Deep sea vessels Tugs and tows Barges (aggregate, chip, 109, crane) Dredges Ferries Tour Boats Fishing vessels Pleasure craft Log operations fi) \fatncouver portmetrov ancouver.com

11 Page 9 of 21 Amount of Vessel Traffic.. -\.IS Base- Data - "Cpd ver * Route 2.2 Deep Ulater Vessel 538 Cargo F'enj' 2288 Dredger 358 FishinG l\1illtary Ops 3 Pa<ssenger 38 Pilot Vesse1 2 Pleasure 26 Sailing V essel 2 SAR 67 Tug 2604 Unspecified 4 Source: Fraser River Tanker Traffic Study, 2011 fl PORT ME- RO vancouver portmetrova ncouver.com

12 Page 10 of 21 Deep Sea Traffic Table 9 - CWTent Deep 'Vater Yesse' Tr affic (2011) Numbe. of Destination Traffic Y(>ssels Cargo Trade (F ad Jit}"y Auto 107 Cars A Laden inbound & outboluld Auto ]75 Cars D Laden inbound & outbound Break Bulk. 100 Steel/lumber E L'tden inbound ContameJr 120 Mix:ed E Laden inbound & outbound Dr)i Bullr 36 Grain E Laden outbound Source: Fraser River Tanker Traffic Study, 2011 fl PORT IV'ETRO vancouver portmetrovancouve r.com

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14 Page 12 of 21 Navigation Channels - Map Navigation Channels Port Metro Vancouver Legend: c::=j Deep-Sea Shipping Channel c=j Domestic Navigation Channels _ Local Navigation Channels c::=j Channel Reserve Bu VancoOJvcr New West Ii. - e SIr/Hi or S/IIIJ:... '()11!lim/.: STEVh~ o Langley GCOrf!/~1, 0;... - at,,'f"d n... t s...nu"'l.a"~ ~'City~ angleyl ~~ AI)O Ro/1I.'/1S H,m!. Gmada N t;"',..... na~1c BOllne/:11) B<~l..... ~ -' 'ii!.

15 ---~-.. ~ Page 13 of 21 Marine Communication and Traffic Services (MCTS) & Pilots Vessel reporting Pre-Arrival Information Report (96 hours prior) Vessel Traffic Services Offshore Report (24 hours prior) MCTS monitors and manages vessel traffic on the Fraser River Fraser River Pilots navigate the vessel from Sandheads to the terminal Harbour Master has overriding authority and can direct any vessel if required E& PORT METRO tf1 vancouver por t m etrov ancouve r.com

16 Page 14 of 21 Agency Collaboration The lower Fraser River is jointly managed by several agencies: Service Hydrographic Surveys Aids to Navigation Dredging Marine Communications River Training Structures Water Level/Velocity Predictions Water Level/Velocity Gauges Disposal at Sea Agency Port Metro Vancouver Canada Coast Guard Public Works and Government Services Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada Environment Canada El\ PORT METRO t~1 vancouver portmetrovancouver.com

17 Page 15 of 21 Requirements for Ship Safety Flag State - country of origin Port State Control - destination Classification Societies - for different types of vessels Ship Owner/Operator International Safety Management (ISM) code. cr"\ f!l1 PORT "'ET"O vancouver portmetrovancouve r.com

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19 Page 17 of 21 Current Canadian Approach Major elements to Canada's current approach to ship-source oil pollution: Prevention Preparedness and Response Liability and Compensation Federal players Transport Canada => Regulator Canadian Coast Guard = > Response lead Environment Canada = > Scientific support,t ~irnco~ver portmetrova n c ouve r.com 17

20 Page 18 of 21 Spill response Canada Shipping Act requires all liquid bulk vessels to have full membership with a Transport Canada certified Response Organization. West Coast Marine Response Corporation has 26,000 tons spill response capacity Canadian Marine Liability Act: Canada has a "polluter pays" principle. Canada's domestic fund: Ship-source Oil Pollution Fund (SOPF) is Canada's domestic fund for claims relating to oil pollution damage, costs and expenses of oil spill clean up from all classes of vessels. (fz\ PORT METRO f~1 vancouver p o rtmetrov an c ouve r.com

21 Page 19 of 21 aying for an Oil Spill I nrernchlon.f)1 Oil Pollution ComQ. D~_atioo Fund.Civil Liabili Funds are paid for through mandatory industry contributions flb ('11 PORT METRO vancouver portmetrovancouver.com

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