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REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER/REGIONAL MARINE POLLUTION EMERGENCY, INFORMATION and

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(RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe)

Seru Mahuma z/n, Aviation and Meteorology Building

Willemstad, Curacao - Netherlands Antilles

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E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: (599-9) 868-4996

Ref: Strategic Plan 10-11/ Activity 4.3.i.1 08 December 2010

Regional Workshop on Ratification, Implementation, and Enforcement of the

MARPOL Convention, Annexes 1 and V for Caribbean Countries

Trip Report

27-28 October 2010

Kingston, Jamaica

Andrew Wood

IMO Consultant

1. Background

1.1 For some time now, the Wider Caribbean States and Territories have expressed

concern over the continuing degradation of the Marine Environment in the region and the

need to reduce marine pollution and it’s negative impact. Of particular concern to

Governments and civil society is the growing unsustainable use of coastal and oceanic

marine resources which, if not reversed, could undermine the very basis of social and

economic development in these coastal states.

Objectives: To facilitate the exchange of information between participants on

legislative, administrative and operating procedures regarding

MARPOL Annex I and V, specifically calling attention to the

issue of waste reception facilities in the Wider Caribbean Region

with a goal to placing the Special Area provisions of MARPOL

V into effect.

Host: Maritime Authority of Jamaica

Output: Fifteen participants attended and received information regarding

MAPROL Annex I and V, how to contribute to the successful

implementation of the Wider Caribbean Region becoming a

Special Area under MARPOL Annex V, as well as an

explanation of the significance of ratification of the LBS

Protocol of the Cartagena Convention.


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1.2 In the last 30 years, several initiatives were developed for the protection of the

marine environment, including the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO)

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified

by the Protocol of 1978 or commonly referred to as the MARPOL 73/78. This

Convention applies to all ships and has six Annexes to minimize all sources of pollution

from vessels.

1.3 Although a majority of States and Territories are a party to MARPOL, have

ratified or acceded to a number of Annexes (in particular Annex I, II, III and V) and have

declared to IMO that they have implemented the regulations in their country’s legislation,

attention must be paid to the enforcement of these Annexes. In particular, the need by

Contracting Parties to implement all that is required as well as provide enforcement in the

event of non-compliance.

1.4 In addition, taking into concern that the Wider Caribbean became a “Special

Area” under MARPOL 73/78 Annex V (Garbage), States and Territories were

encouraged to implement and enforce these regulations. In the early 1990’s the World

Bank, IMO and GEF undertook two initiatives to address Ship-Generated Waste. While

these initiatives and the 24 million US dollar OECS Ship-Generated Waste Management

and Solid Waste Management Project were successful in addressing the Solid Waste

Management issues on many islands, they did not sufficiently develop adequate port

waste reception facilities to put the Special Area provision of MARPOL V into effect for

the Caribbean Sea. The Special Area provision for the Caribbean Sea as a no dumping

area for garbage and will become in effect in May 2011.

1.5 In 2007 and 2008, RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe, together with IMO and the United

Nations Environment Program (UNEP) through its Caribbean Environment Program

(CEP) conducted an outreach program to facilitate the implementation of MARPOL

Annex V. This effort was followed up by a series of seminars held in seven countries and

hosted by the Land-based Sources of Pollution (LBS) Protocol of the Cartagena

Convention, RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe, IMO, and UNEP’s Caribbean Regional

Coordinating Unit. The purpose of these seminars was to offer decision-making

authorities and other stakeholders information regarding the steps needed to implement

the MARPOL Annex V Special Area designation for the Wider Caribbean Region, as

well as to obtain the status of the various countries’ waste reception facilities.


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1.6 This workshop continued the progress of these past seminars. It was conducted

for policy makers, environmental officials, maritime administrators and waste

management authorities and relevant stakeholders in the Wider Caribbean Region. It

focused on the ratification, implementation, and enforcement of MARPOL with an

emphasis on the the status of port reception facilities in the Wider Caribbean Region.

2. Seminar Objectives

2.1 To offer decision making authorities and other stakeholders information regarding

the background and contents of the MARPOL Convention and associated Annexes.


the steps needed to put the Special Area designation of the Wider Caribbean under

MARPOL Annex V into effect.

2.3 To identify the critical steps for stakeholders to ensure they are prepared for the

designation of the Wider Caribbean Region as a Special Area under MARPOL Annex V.


the background and contents of the LBS Protocol to the Cartagena Convention.

2.5 To get an overview of the waste management and port reception facilities in the

different countries.

2.6 To educate and encourage the responsible parties to populate and maintain their

data in the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) Port Reception

Facilities database.

2.7 To share ideas and concerns among the participants to aid them in moving

forward on solutions.

3. Program

3.1 The workshop was organized and hosted by RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe under

Activity 4.3.i.1 of the 2010-2011 Strategic Plan. Funding was provided by the IMO

Programme Implementation Document TC/0218, Activity 3.


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3.2 After determining that The Bahamas was unable to support this activity per

TC/0218, and in consultation with IMO regarding the need to complete the activity in

calendar year 2010, Jamaica agreed on extremely short notice to host the workshop.

Participants sponsored by REMPEITC to attend included members from the following

countries: Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands

were sponsored to attend by RAC/REMPEITC. The Bahamas, Guadeloupe, and

Maritinique were also invited, but they were not able to send any delegates. Trinidad and

Tobago, and Suriname each express an interest but did not attend.

3.3 A two-day workshop program was developed and is included as Annex 1.

3.4 The first day was primarily used to disseminate information regarding background

and contents of the MARPOL Convention and its Annexes, including the rights and

obligations of contacting parties. Presentations were given on the background of IMO,

other IMO conventions as well as upcoming agenda items.

3.5 During the afternoon of the first day, participants viewed the video called “Any

Waste Any Time” about the harmful effects of trash in the marine environment and the

waste reception facilities at the port of Rotterdam. Additionally, an extremely

informative presentation was given about a port reception facility in Nigeria. This

presentation illustrated how it is possible to have a proper waste reception facility with

limited resources.

3.6 The second day was used to disseminate information regarding recent

amendments to MARPOL and the proposed revision of MARPOL Annex V.

Additionally application of the code to small craft was presented along with the details on

the Special Area Provision for the Wider Caribbean Region. Details on the Global

Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) database were presented and the need to

maintain this database with accurate information was stressed.

3.7 During this afternoon, sponsored delegates made short presentations on the

MARPOL activities occurring in their country. These presentations covered, among

other things:

Present handling of waste and in particular of ship generated oily waste and

garbage waste;

Oily waste and garbage processing facilities, capabilities and quantities processed;


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Port reception facility operations such as:

o Current restrictions on waste that can be received

o Operational availability of services (24 hours a day, business hours, etc.)

o Prior notice & lead time

o Cost of services;

List of agencies and stakeholders involved;

Legislation, policies and enforcement procedures available.

Status on the ratification of MARPOL, specially Annex I and V; and

Future plans and challenges.

4. Support

4.1 The Government of Jamaica through the Maritime Authority of Jamaica provided

excellent support in preparation and throughout the workshop. RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe

worked with the staff of Rear Admiral Peter Brady to organize this workshop on

extremely short notice. Specifically, Mr. Bertrand Smith, Director-Legal Affairs and Ms.

Nadine Williams, Office Mangager were most helpful.

4.2 The seminar was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica.

4.3 The following additional personnel attended and made opening and closing

remarks:

Dr. Janine Dawkins, Acting Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Transport and

Works

Rear Admiral Peter Brady, Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica

Mr. Chris Corbin, Program Officer, UNEP-CEP

Mr. Thomas Smith, Director, RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe

4.4 Ms. Marja Tiemens-Idzinga, Maritime Consultancy & Technical Information was

contracted as a presenter to disseminate information on MARPOL.

4.5 Mr. Bertrand Smith was an attendee, but also presented two informative blocks on

the topics specifically relating to activities in the region.

4.6 The detailed participants list can be found in Annex 2.


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5. Future Plans and Recommendations

5.1 Organize additional workshops for countries in the Wider Caribbean Region

specifically addressing shortfalls common amongst many.

5.2 Encourage the regional cooperation of the Member-States in the consistent

implementation and enforcement of the MARPOL Convention.

5.3 Encourage the ratification of the MARPOL Convention and the LBS Protocol of

the Cartagena Convention to the countries that have yet to do so.

5.4 Continue to follow-up with the countries to track the progress of data input into

the GISIS database and regarding the adequacy of their reception facilities.

Annex 1 – Workshop Agenda

Annex 2 – Participants List

Annex 3 – Workshop Evaluation Results

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**DRAFT** WORKSHOP ON THE RATIFICATION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF MARPOL ANNEX I & V

Location: Kingston, Jamaica Host Country: Jamaica Recipient Countries: Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Day one, 27 October 2010 MARPOL ANNEX I & V Workshop Facilitator / Presenter

08:00 – 08:30 Registration of participants C. Bikker, REMPEITC

08:30 – 09:30 Opening

Welcoming Remarks

Group photo

TBD , Maritime Authority Jamaica C. Corbin, Program Officer, UNEP-CEP T. Smith, REMPEITC

09:30 – 10:00 Refreshment

10:00 –1030 Introduction of the Seminar

Introduction of the Presenters

Introduction of the Participants

Objectives of the Seminar

Seminar Program

A.Wood, REMPEITC

10:00 – 11:00 Introduction to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and other relevant Conventions

Overview of the MARPOL Convention

Overview of the MARPOL Annexes

Overview of other Conventions (Ballast Water Management, AFS, Ship Recycling)

M.C Tiemens-Idzinga, MCTI

11:00 – 12:00 The Caribbean Environment Program C. Corbin, UNEP-CEP

12:00 – 13:30 Lunch break

13:30 – 14.15 Implementation & Enforcement

Rights and obligations under MARPOL

Coordination of port & ship requirements

Flag State & port State control

M.C. Tiemens-Idzinga, MCTI

14.15-15.00 IMO and what is on the agenda?

Structure of IMO

Strategic Plan, High Level Action Plan and Planned Outputs

Main PO’s on the agenda for this biennium related to the protection of the marine environment



15:30 – 17:00 Open discussion – Challenges, best practices, additional thoughts.

REMPEITC/Host

**DRAFT**

Day two, 28 October 2010 MARPOL ANNEX I & V Workshop

08:30 – 09:30 Recent amendments to MARPOL Annex I & proposed revision of MARPOL Annex V Overview of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)

Role of MEPC

Importance of Countries’ participation & staying up-to-date with the changes


09:30 – 10:30 Application to Small Craft (Fishing & Pleasure)

Summary of the Code of Conduct for the Prevention of Pollution from Small Ships in Marinas and Anchorages in the Caribbean Region

B. Smith, Maritime Authority of Jamaica


11:00 – 11:45 MARPOL Annex V – Special Area Provisions for the Wider Caribbean Region

Importance of the Special Area Provisions

Implications and benefits of the Special Area Requirements

Current Initiatives by REMPEITC & UNEP CEP

Current Status of the Port Reception Facilities –current initiatives/needs the Wider Caribbean Region

B. Smith, Maritime Authority of Jamaica

11:45 – 12:30 Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS)

Purpose

Administration by Member States

Managing Accounts

Port Reception Facilities Database

Live Demonstration (requires internet connection)


12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break

13:30 – 14:30 Country Reports on MARPOL Activities

Issues regarding the ratification & implementation of the MARPOL Convention and its Annexes

Status of Port Reception Facilities in the Country

Participating Countries: 1) Turks and Caicos 2) Jamaica 3) Haiti


15:00 – 16:00 Country Reports on MARPOL Activities (Continued)

Issues regarding the ratification & implementation of the MARPOL Convention and its Annexes

Status of Port Reception Facilities in the Country

Participating Countries: 1) Grenada 2) Cayman Islands 3) Anguilla

16:00 – 16:30 Closing / End of MARPOL seminar

Closing Remarks

Presentation of Certificates

C. Corbin, Program Officer, UNEP-CEP T. Smith, REMPEITC

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PARTICIPANTS LIST

REGIONAL WORKSHOP on MARPOL 73/78 Annex I and V

KINGSTON, JAMAICA

27 – 28 OCTOBER 2010

ANGUILLA

1 Mr. Era Richardson

Technical Officer Transport

Ministry of Infrastructure

Coronation Avenue

The Valley

Anguilla

Phone: 001-264-497-2651 / 2652

Fax: 001-264-297-3651

Email: [email protected]

2 Mrs. Serena Connor

Parliamentary / Crown Counsel

Attorney General Chamber

P.O. Box 60

The Valley

Anguilla

Phone: 001-264-497-3044

Fax: 001-264-497-3126


mailto:[email protected]


2

CAYMAN ISLANDS

3 Mr. Duncan Currie

Principal Surveyor

Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands

Strathvale House, Second Floor,North Church St.

2256, Grand Cayman KY1-1107

George Town

Cayman Islands

Phone: 001-345-949-8831

Fax: 001-345-949-8849


[email protected]

4 Mr. Scott Slaybaugh

Deputy Director

Department of the Environment

Cayman Islands Environmental Centre

580 North Sound Road

George Town, Grand Cayman KY 1-1106

Cayman Islands

Phone: 001-345-949-8469

Fax: 001-345-949-4020


[email protected]





3

GRENADA

5 Mr. Vaughan Forsyth

Operations Manager

Grenada Solid Waste Authority

Bldg 9 Frequente Industrial Park

1192, GRAND ANSE

St. George’s

Grenada

Phone: 001-473-444-2019

Fax: 001-473-444-0330


6 Mr. Anthony Belmar

Senior Pilot

Grenada Ports Authority

Carenage, St. George’s

St. George’s

Grenada

Phone: 001-473-440-7678

Fax: 001-473-440-3418




4

HAITI

7 Mrs. Myriam Desrosiers Senatus

Cooperation and Maritime Affairs Director

Service Maritime et de Navigation d’HAITI (SEMSNAH)

Delmas 31, Rue Jacques 1er, Rue Montperousse #13

Port-au-Prince

Haiti

Phone: 00509-3-448-9251 / 00509-3-788-4131

Fax:


8 Mr. Wilner Lancivette Doolar

Technician in Environmental and marine Pollution

Service Maritime et de Navigation d’HAITI (SEMSNAH)

Bourdon # 32

Port-au-Prince

Haiti

Phone: 00509-3-488-5434

Fax:




5

TURKS AND CAICOS

9 Mr. Carey Skippings

Deputy Chief Maritime Officer

Maritime Department

Rosita Butterfield Building

Providenciales

Turks and Caicos Islands

Phone: 001-649-941-3148

Fax: 001-649-941-4213


10 Mr. Fernando D.Perez Monteagudo

Coastal Environmental Engineer

Department of Environment and coastal Resources

Church Folly

Grand Turk

Turks and Caicos Islands

Phone: 001-649-946-2801 ext. 10403

Fax: 001-649-946-1895




6

THE NETHERLANDS

11 Mrs. Marja C. Tiemens - Idzinga ( Instructor)

Maritime Consultancy & Technical Information (MCTI)

Abel Tasmanlaan 46

3133 AB Vlaardingen

The Netherlands

Phone: 0031-10-435-2337

Fax:


RAC/REMPEITC-CARIB

12 Mr. Andrew Wood

IMO Consultant

Rac/Rempeitc-carib

Seru Mahuma Z/N\ Aviation Building

Willemstad

Curacao

Phone: 005-999-8683409

Fax: 005-999-8684996


13 Ms. Veronique Moriniere

IMO Consultant

Rac/Rempeitc-carib


Willemstad

Curacao

Phone: 005-999-8683409

Fax: 005-999-8684996





7

14 Mr. Thomas Smith

Director

Rac/Rempeitc-carib


Willemstad

Curacao

Phone: 005-999-8683409

Fax: 005-999-8684996

Email: Thomas.smith@

15 Ms. Carla Bikker

Office Manager / IMO Associate

Rac/Rempeitc-carib


Willemstad

Curacao

Phone: 005-999-8683409

Fax: 005-999-8684996


ARUBA

16 Mr. Rudeloff Pieter Beaujon

Staff Officer Shipping and Maritime Affairs

Coastguard Aruba

MSK Savaneta Z/N

Oranjestad

Aruba

Phone: 00297-5927490

Fax: 00297-5225379




8

JAMAICA

17 Mr. Bertrand Smith (Instructor)

Director Legal Affaires

Maritime Authority of Jamaica

4th Floor Dyoll Building

40 Knutsford Boulevard

Kingston 5

Jamaica

Phone: 001-876-754-7260 / 65

Fax: 001-876-754-7256


18 Mr.Christopher Corbin ( Instructor)

Programme Officer

UNEP

14 – 20 Port Royal Street

Kingston

Jamaica

Phone: 001-876-922-9267 to 9

Fax: 001-876-922-9292


19 Ms. Paulette Kolbusch

Senior Manager

National Environment and Planning Agency

10 Caledonia Avenue

Kingston 5

Jamaica

Phone: 001-876-754-7540 / 65

Fax: 001-876-754-7594


20 Pending

21 Pending

22 Pending

23 Pending

24 Pending

25 Pending




Evaluation results

Regional Workshop on the MARPOL Convention 1 and V

27-28 October 2010 Kingston, Jamaica

Duration of the Workshop

Logistics of the Workshop

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Presentation

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Comprehensiveness

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Evaluation results

Regional Workshop on the MARPOL Convention 1 and V

27-28 October 2010 Kingston, Jamaica

Availability and use of the following resources/techniques

Objectives met?

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Audio visual aids

IMO References

Bibliography

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