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1 1 STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIPS Inland Rivers and Gulf Coast 2013 Section 3
2 Results of Partnerships Partnerships Through People A Coast Guard initiative of a few years ago Houston Ship Channel Brochure Houston Pilots, barge industry, and Coast Guard Emergency Response Torm Mary Citgo Lake Charles Calcasieu Lock flooding Colorado River Lock flooding New Orleans Oil Spill Mississippi River High Water Events Hurricane Preparation and Response 2
3 Results of Partnerships River Crisis Action Plan Waterways Action Plan on Mississippi River Barge Fleeting Memorandum of Understanding Coast Guard and industry Joint Hurricane Team Memorandum of Understanding NOAA, Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard, industry 3
4 Communicating with Industry Homeport How to access information quickly MSIBs, BNTMs Limited audience Build relationships quickly Reach out to trade associations works! Industry is willing to help! 4
5 American Waterways Operators 5 M A R K W R I G H T V I C E P R E S I D E N T S O U T H E R N R E G I O N
6 About AWO Member Companies Industry Advocate Safety Leader Government Partner Trusted Resource
7 About AWO 7 All U.S. Regions Atlantic, Pacific, Midwest, Ohio Valley, Southern All Industry Sectors Coastal, Inland Liquid, Inland Dry, Harbor Services
8 The U.S. Tugboat, Towboat & Barge Industry 8 Largest segment of the domestic maritime fleet Over 30,000 mariners Inland, coastal and harbor service 800 million+ tons of domestic commerce annually
9 AWO Mission 9 AWO promotes the industry s value to the nation as a driver of the U.S. economy with a positive impact on the American quality of life, moving vital products safely, providing family-wage jobs, reducing air and water pollution, relieving highway congestion, and protecting homeland security.
10 AWO Values 10 AWO Members: Operate ethically Care for their employees Care for the environment Meet customer transportation needs Provide value to the nation Value member diversity Work with government partners
11 Foundational to National Prosperity 11 U.S. maritime industry is uniquely American, underpinned by the Jones Act Supports nearly 500,000 U.S. jobs Provides more than $100 billion in annual economic output Generates $11 billion in state and federal treasury revenue
12 What Moves on the Nation s Waterways? 12 Agricultural Products Corn, grain, soybeans, fertilizer critical for domestic use as well as export, with 60% of U.S. export grain travelling down the Mississippi River every year
13 Petroleum What Moves on the Nation s Waterways? Gas, heating oil, and other petroleum products, to the tune of 350 million tons annually, or 22% of total domestic petroleum shipments 13
14 What Moves on the Nation s Waterways? 14 Coal How do utilities receive coal products? 227 million tons annually, or 20% of the coal destined for power plants, travels on the water.
15 Safety Leadership 15 Coast Guard-AWO Safety Partnership Responsible Carrier Program Towing Vessel Inspection Fatigue and Crew Alertness Lessons Learned
16 Environmental Stewardship 16 Proven Continuous Improvement Oil spills OPA 90 implementation Safety Management Air emissions Engine remanufacturing Best practices in tank barge loading Vessel discharges Recommended practice guide, template Support for effective national standards
17 Major Challenges 17 Raising Public Awareness Addressing Aging Infrastructure Managing Inland Waterways as a System Preserving Integrity of Jones Act Avoiding Overlapping State/Federal Regulations
18 Great Opportunities 18 Integral link in multimodal system Chance for growth as exports expand Can t forget industry s role in supporting national security Uniquely American industry providing family wage jobs and opportunity for career advancement
19 The Heart of the Domestic Maritime Industry 19
20 Using the Latest Vessel Technology 20 Hybrid Tugs Advanced ATBs
21 Moving the Building Blocks of Our Economy 21 Corn, grain, soybeans, petroleum, coal, chemicals, sand, gravel, lumber, containers, and more
22 Moving the Building Blocks of Our Economy 22 ATBs and barges ply our coasts, carrying an array of cargoes for domestic use
23 Facilitating International Trade 23 Shipdocking, tug escort, bunkering and other harbor services in ports and harbors around the country
24 The Jones Act 24 Requires all transport of goods between U.S. ports on U.S. built hulls, U.S. flagged, crewed by U.S. citizens Ensures a uniquely American industry Prerogative of a maritime nation
25 Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association 25 J I M S T A R K E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R
26 GICA Mission 26..to ensure the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is maintained, operated and improved to provide the safest, most efficient, economical and environmentallysound water transportation route in our nation, serving petrochemical facilities, refineries, farms, mines, ports, commercial fisheries, recreation and more. VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY ON THE GIWW
27 Accomplishing the GICA Mission 27 Identify, analyze and address GIWW issues Educate and inform members of issues affecting navigation Educate and inform the public of GIWW s importance to the nation Advocate for adequate capital and maintenance funding (Federal and State) Coordinate and partner with other industry groups/associations on waterways issues Assist CG and USACE in identifying and rectifying hazards and improvements to the waterway (e.g. Joint Hurricane Team)
28 Closely Partner with Sister Associations & Orgs 28 American Waterways Operators (AWO) Texas Waterways Operators Association (TWOA) Louisiana Association of Waterway Operators and Shipyards (LAWS) Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) Red River Valley Authority Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Authority Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association Others
29 Partners 29 USACE Galveston, New Orleans, Mobile USCG Eighth District and all Sectors TXDOT Texas GLO LADOTD LA Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority MS DOT Gulf states Ports and Ports Authorities Others
30 GICA Members Members, Associates, Stakeholders and Partners mostly Gulf states but practically all inland waterways states represented: Towing Companies, Barge Lines, Barge Owners Shipyards, Suppliers, Equipment Providers Ports, Fleeters, Fuelers Shippers, Refiners, Producers Individuals and Various Professionals
31 Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee 31 T O M M A R I A N
32 Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee 32 Federal Advisory Committee Act 1972 Ensure Advice from various advisory committees formed over the years is objective & accessible to public Over 1400 federal advisory committees in 1973 report. Gov t in the Sunshine Act (1976) Termination & Limitation of FACs (1993) OMB Circular on FAC management (1994) FACA exemptions (1995) to promote free comms btwn gov t entities.
33 Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee 33 FACA Management FIDO From Biodefense to Railroads to Navigation HOGANSAC, Inland Waterways User Board, NAVSAC, TSAC, NOSAC, TSAC, USNA Board of Visitors & numerous subcommittees.
34 Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee 34 H S C s A Local Port Coordinating Body Over 80. USCG divides them regionally Great Lakes Gulf Inland Waters Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest A key to safe, efficient & environmentally sound port operations. Geared towards the needs of the port at hand.
35 Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee 35 Harbor Safety Committees Local committees that address safety, security, mobility & environmental protection of a port or waterway USCG HSC Desk Reference AKA Waterway Task Forces ; Safety Groups; Safety Councils; Coalitions; Management Fora; Marine Action Teams; Port Safety Councils; Safety Associations; Reaction Teams; Coordination Committees.
36 Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee Harbor Safety Committees Potential Stakeholders 36 Port Authorities Vessel owners and operators (tankers, dry; cargo, barges, ferries) Harbor pilots and pilot associations Marine Exchanges Docking pilots / tug and tow operators Shipping agents Terminal operators Industry associations (national, state, and local) Organized Labor Commercial Fishing Industry Associations State / Local Government agencies Federal Government representatives
37 Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee 37 Comprised of the ports of: Houston Texas City Galveston Freeport Works closely with SETWAC & other HSCs. 29 Voting Members & 5 Non-Voting 4 Active subcommittees Nav Ops; Waterways Utilization; Dredging & Marine Construction; Maritime Training & Outreach. Full Committee meetings every quarter Last one 8/2/13. Next one Houston Pilots.
38 Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee Expiring Terms Brazos Pilot s Association** John Gunning Non-Liquid/Dry Cargo Vessel Operators Ricky Raven Bulk Liquid Storage Adib Nasir Non-Liquid Terminal Operators Vacant Commercial Fishing Vessels Vacant Passenger Vessels Vacant Container Ships Thomas Sulkowski Port Freeport** Al Durel Galveston-Texas City Pilot s Association** Christos Sotirelis Port of Houston Authority** Marcus Woodring Houston Pilot s Association** Robert Thompson Recreational Boaters Chuck Maricle Line Handlers John Taylor Stevedore/Labor Christopher Troy Gouger
39 Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee Expiring terms Brazos Pilot s Association** John Gunning Non-Liquid/Dry Cargo Vessel Operators Ricky Raven Bulk Liquid Storage Miguel Escoto Non-Liquid Terminal Operators Vacant Commercial Fishing Vessels Vacant Passenger Vessels Vacant Container Ships Thomas Sulkowski Port Freeport** Al Durel Galveston-Texas City Pilot s Association** Christos Sotirelis Port of Houston Authority** Marcus Woodring Houston Pilot s Association** Robert Thompson Recreational Boaters Philip Kropf Line Handlers John Taylor Stevedore/Labor Eric Gustafson
40 Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee 40
41 Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) 41
42 Towing Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) 42 Federal Appointed Committee under Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) One of several FACA Committee Consist of 18 members with knowledge and expertise in various sectors of the industry shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety
43 Purpose of TSAC 33 USC Sec. 1231a 43 The Committee shall advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary on matters relating to shallow-draft inland and coastal waterway navigation and towing safety.
44 Membership from barge and towing industry 1- from the offshore mineral/oil supply vessel s 1-holder of active licensed Master/Pilots of towing vessels on GIWW & WR 1- representing the holders of active licensed Masters of towing vessels in offshore service. 1- Masters who are active ship-docking or harbor towing vessel. 1- licensed or unlicensed towing vessel engineers 2- representing each of the following groups: (A) Port districts/authorities, or terminals (B) Shippers (one of barge oil/haz. materials). 2- representing the general public.
45 Current Membership Slate 45 USCG Home Port website
46 TSAC - How Does It Work? 46 Issue Identified Normally USCG generates a TASK Full TSAC Committee Votes to assign a chair person TSAC appoints a chair/vice of the sub committee Sub Committee Chair/s seek (begs) for industry expertise & subject manner experts to assist Sub Committee Chair brings report to full TSAC committee Review/ask for Revision/Accept/Reject
47 Past TSAC Task with Final Report Meetings Task # Title Chair/ Vice Chair Recommendations for the Prevention of Towing Vessel Crewmember Falls Overboard Review and recommendations for the revision of NVIC 1-95, Voluntary Training Standards for Entry-Level Personnel on Towing Industry Vessels Recommendations for Safety Standards of Portable Facility Vapor Control Systems Used for Marine Operations. FINAL FINAL FINAL
48 Past TSAC Task with Final Report Meetings 2013 (Cont) 48 Task # Title Chair/ Vice Chair Recommendations to Enhance Fire Prevention and Containment Aboard Towing Vessels. FINAL Recommendations for the Enhancement of Towing Vessel Stability. Final Recommendations Regarding Manning of Inspected Towing Vessels. Part A Final Part B still open
49 Current Task Assigned 49 Task # Title Chair/ Vice Chair Automatic Identification System Encoding for Towing Vessels Recommendations Regarding Manning of Inspected Towing Vessels Recommendation to Create Standardized Terminology for Towing Vessels Mr. Dan Nutt Part B Mike Vitt Mr. Eric Johansson
50 New Tasking assigned F Task # Title Facility Permitting & Construction not to Impeded Vessel Navigation Designation of Narrow Channels Repair/Maintenance/ & Utilization of Towing Gear Steel Hull Repair for Towing Vessels LNG/CNG Marine Fuels Marine Casualty Reporting Establish Criteria Air Draft for Vessels and Towed Vessels
51 Agenda Items for Next Meeting Tasking Possibly to Vote on for Final TSAC Report 51 (1) Recommendations on the Designation of Narrow Channels; (2) Recommendations for the Standardization of Tug/Towboat Definitions (3) Recommendations for Facility Permitting and Construction so as to not Impede Commercial Vessel Navigation. (4) Part B of Manning
52 How is a Tasking Generated 52 Contact USCG Contact TSAC FDO Contact TSAC Chair Contact a TSAC Member
53 Presentations for TSAC F (2) The Coast Guard s Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise; (3) The Coast Guard s Investigations National Center of Expertise; (4) The National Maritime Center concerning Medical Screening for Licensure; and (5) The Use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a Commercial Marine Fuel.
54 Next Meeting July-August Spring?? New Orleans Area???
55 Contact Information Mr. Thomas O. McWhorter Position: Chairman Maritime Services Group of Louisiana Phone: Ms. Cathy S. Hammond Position: Vice Chair Inland Marine Service Phone: (859) CDR Rob Smith Position: Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters; CommandantCG-OES-2 Chief Vessel and Facility Operating Standards Division Office: (202)
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