Navigation Sub-Committee Report Captain Mike Egan, Sabine Pilots PORTS Update Clayton Henderson, JCWND USCG
FOULING HAZARDS IN STANOLIND ANCHORAGE
UPDATE ON SIMULATOR
REPORT ON IMAGERY OF WATERWAY
Port Welfare Sub-Committee Report Southeast Texas Waterway Advisory Committee Fr. Sinclair Oubre, Apostleship of the Sea
Port Welfare Subcommittee Southeast Texas Waterway Advisory Committee October 6, 2016
Abandonment Seafarers Rights International M/V Newlead Castellano Hanjin Bankruptcy
SeafarerHelp: The Lifeline for Seafarers Annual Review 2015 Seafarers Help Network Report 2,240 new cases involving 9,786 seafarers and families, from 86 different nationalities. 16.6% rise in new cases from 2014, and 26.9% in number of seafarers assisted. Most contacts referred to: ITF Coordinators/inspectors ITF Seafarers Support Teams Apostleship of the Sea Missions to Seafarers
SeafarerHelp: The Lifeline for Seafarers Annual Review 2015 Seafarers Help Network Report 2,240 new cases involving 9,786 seafarers and families, from 86 different nationalities. 16.6% rise in new cases from 2014, and 26.9% in number of seafarers assisted. Most contacts referred to: ITF Coordinators/inspectors ITF Seafarers Support Teams Apostleship of the Sea Missions to Seafarers
SeafarerHelp: The Lifeline for Seafarers Annual Review 2015 Seafarers Help Network Report Top Reasons for Contacting SeafarsHelp: Requests for employment Failure to pay wages Seeking employment Problems over Repatriation Cases of Bullying/harassment increased from 2.8% to 3.8% Abandonment of ships and crews increased from 0.6% to 0.9%: Failure to pay wages, repatriation, & Abandonment reflect industries financial difficulties.
Managing Traumatic Stress: Guidance for Maritime Organizations Human Rights at Sea & Nautical Institute Little evidence about seafarers PTSD, but it is thought: 1/3 of survivors of fatal accidents may suffer PTSD Higher rates for piracy survivors and their families Seafarers who work on individual contracts are reluctant to reveal psychological difficulties Untreated, PTSD may increase: Risk of accidents Poor decision-making Promoting psychological resilience Preventing development of trauma-related mental health problems Treating and managing mental health problems
Procedures for handling of Retaliation Complaints Under SPA Occupational Safety & Health Administration New Rule grew out of 5th Circuit decision in Donovan v. Texaco A seafarer has 180 days to file complaint after alleged event A violation can only be found if complaint demonstrates protected activity was a contributing fact in adverse action If employer demonstrates that same actions would have happened in the absence of protected activity, then there can be no complaint Within 60 days of receipt of complaint, the secretary must conduct an investigation If sufficient evidence is gathered, a hearing scheduled The secretary will issue a final settlement
Final Items Ports and Seafarers Welfare Committees International Maritime Human Rights Conference 50th Anniversary of T/S Gulfstag explosion, fire, and sinking Conversation with local maritime stakeholders & seafarer welfare centers: Things being done well Things needing attention
Waterway Maintenance and Improvement Sub-Committee Report Randy Reese, Sabine-Neches Navigation District
Report on WRDA / Deepening Project
Sabine-Neches Waterway Operations and Maintenance Update CPT(P) Haley E. Mercer Operations Manager USACE Galveston District SETWAC Meeting October 27, 2016 US Army Corps of Engineers BUILDING STRONG
FY 2017 Dredging Contracts Sabine-Neches Waterway BUILDING STRONG
SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY NECHES RIVER NAVIGATION CHANNEL PIPELINE DREDGING Project: Sabine-Neches Waterway Neches River Navigation Channel Pipeline Dredge Dredging Depth: 42 ft. Required Depth Dredging Width: 400-900 ft. Dredging Length: Varies Dredging Quantity: Est. 1.6 MCYs Material Type: Silt/Clay Placement Area: PA 8, 12,13,17,18,24,25, Distance to Place Area: 1.5-2 Miles Avg. Type of Equipment: Pipeline Env. Window: NA Reason for Window: NA Award: 21 March 2017 NOTE: Plans and Specs submitted and currently in ITR Review. We plan to advertise the contract on 20 Jan 2017. BUILDING STRONG
SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY Buoy Maintenance BUILDING STRONG
Questions? CPT (P) Haley E. Mercer CESWG-OD-N 409-766-3948 Haley.e.mercer@usace.army.mil BUILDING STRONG
Current Dredging Operations SNWW
SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY PORT ARTHUR CANAL,TURNING BASIN, JUNCTION AREA AND TAYLORS BAYOU Port Arthur Turning Basins Port Arthur Project: Dredging Depth: Sabine-Neches Waterway Upper Neches, Port of Port Arthur, Port Arthur Canal, Turning Basin, Junction Area and Taylors Bayou 42 ft. Required Depth 9 Junction Area 8 Dredging Width: 400-1200 ft. Dredging Length: Varies Dredging Quantity: 2.6 MCYs Material Type: Silt/Clay Placement Area: PA 25, PA 8 Distance to Place Area: 1.5-2 Miles Avg. Type of Equipment: Cutter Head/Pipeline Env. Window: NA Reason for Window: NA Award/KTR: Sep 2016 / RLB - Hooks Contract Completion: 26 Feb 2017
SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY OUTER BAR AND BANK CHANNEL 4 3 2 1 Project: Dredging Depth: Dredging Width: Dredging Length: Dredging Quantity: Material Type: Sabine Neches Waterway Outer Bar and Bank Channel 44 ft. Required Depth 800 ft. Varies Est. 3.2 MCYs Silt/Clay Placement Area: ODMDS 1-4 Distance to Placement Area: Type of Equipment: 3 Mile Avg. Hopper Env. Window April 1 thru Nov. 30 Reason for Window: Award/KTR: Sea Turtles Sep 2016 / Manson Contract Completion: 8 Jan 2017
Private Industry Work Company Application Submitted Permit Signed Work Start CuYds Golden Pass Pending 807,500 9 Valero (PI Dock) 9/13/16 97,000 9 TOTAL 3/2/16 Pending 25000 16 Motiva LLC PA
Pipeline Conflicts and SNWW Background: Recent contract identified issues with existing elevations of various pipelines crossing the SNWW Safety and environmental issues should a line be hit. Result was the dredging was not conducted but waterway along centerline remains navigable. Actions: Galveston District (ACOE) are going through the appropriate justifications and legal reviews that will be coordinated with USCG.
ANY QUESTIONS?
Waterway Security Sub-Committee Report 29
TWIC Reader Final Rule 33CFR101, 103, 104, 105 & 106 MSTC Jamie Merriman MSU Port Arthur
Abbreviated Highlights: Applicability: All facilities and vessels designated Risk Group A - Vessels certificated to carry more than 1,000 passengers - Vessels that carry CDCs in bulk - Vessels engaged in towing Risk Group A vessels - Facilities that handle CDCs in bulk - Facilities that receive vessels certificated to carry more than 1,000 passengers
Abbreviated Highlights: 101.105 Definitions- Bulk or in bulk means a commodity that is loaded or carried without containers or labels, and that is received and handled without mark or count. This includes cargo transferred using hoses, conveyors or vacuum systems. New definition removed the verbiage associated with vessels.
Abbreviated Highlights: 101.520 Electronic TWIC inspection- (a) Card authentication: checked with reader to ensure the is real (b) Card validity check: not expired or on the CCL (c) Identity verification: one of the biometrics stored on the card must be matched to the holder -If holder is unable to provide a biometric match, holder must enter a PIN and pass a visual inspection
Abbreviated Highlights: 101.525 TSA list of cancelled TWICs: -MARSEC 1 every 7 days -MARSEC 2 and 3 every 24 hours -Updated within 12 hours of a MARSEC change
Abbreviated Highlights: 101.530 PACS requirements for Risk Group A- Don t have to use readers off of the approved list anymore as long as the PACS can perform all of the required functions.
Abbreviated Highlights: 101.535 Electronic TWIC inspection requirements- -Vessels: Electronic check prior to each boarding for anyone needing unescorted access to secure areas of the vessel -Facilities: Electronic check prior to each entry into a secure area for anyone needing unescorted access *Emergency access rule does not change*
Abbreviated Highlights: 104.115 & 105.115 Compliance (Vessels/Facilities) -Must amend their VSP/FSP to include new rule and how they will implement by August 23, 2018 -Must be fully implemented by August 23, 2018
Abbreviated Highlights: 101.550 Special circumstances 101.555 Recurring Unescorted Access 104.235 & 105.225 Recordkeeping Barge Fleeting Backups Can it be turned on and off? QUESTIONS???
MSTC Jamie Merriman Facility Division MSU Port Arthur (409) 719-5033 Jamie.L.Merriman@USCG.Mil
ANT SABINE ATON REPORT as of Oct 2016
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR COAST GUARD CITY LETTER OF DESIGNATION
To: Coast Guard City Application Review Board On behalf of the Southeast Texas Waterway Advisory Council (SETWAC), it is my pleasure to write in support of the City of Port Arthur, TX as they seek to earn the "Coast Guard City" designation. SETWAC values the presence of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in our community and recognizes the strong partnerships that exist between the local community and the U. S. Coast Guard. These partnerships are both necessary and mutually beneficial. It is obvious from our position that the City of Port Arthur recognizes the devotion and sacrifice of the women and men of the U. S. Coast Guard. It is their desire, and those of the community at large, to both recognize and support this great organization. The City of Port Arthur's relationship with the Coast Guard began in 1942 with the creation of the Marine Safety Inspection Office and has since evolved into the present day Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Port Arthur which has an area of responsibility that includes Southeastern Texas, Southwestern Louisiana and the offshore waters up to 200 miles offshore. Designating Port Arthur as a Coast Guard City would provide even greater opportunity for our community to recognize the tremendous contributions of this great organization. We ask for your serious consideration of the City of Port Arthur's application for the Coast Guard City designation. Sincerely, Larry Kelley Chairman
National Transportation Safety Board An Assessment of the Effectiveness of the U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service System Released: 13 Sep 2016
Overview A Vessel Traffic Service provides active monitoring and navigational advice for vessels in particularly confined and busy waterways. The Coast Guard fully supported this study and appreciates the comprehensive work done by the NTSB. The study team visited all 12 VTS and interviewed more than 100 VTS personnel and VTS system users.
The Study The study contains 14 conclusions and 21 recommendations aimed at further reducing the risk of maritime accidents in VTS areas. Focus: Improved Training Standardized and Assertive Communication Establishing a Risk Assessment and Risk Management Program
The Study In general, the Coast Guard is supportive of the study s results, conclusions and recommendations. The Coast Guard will respond in detail to the NTSB on each of their recommendations. The Coast Guard will use the results of this study to improve the effectiveness of VTS nationwide.
Mark Your Calendars Upcoming SETWAC Meetings Working Group Meeting Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:00 am Sabine-Neches Navigation District Office Full Committee Meeting Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:00 am MSU Port Arthur