Ray Botto, External Affairs ManagerSeaRiver Maritime, Inc. - an ExxonMobil marine affiliateOctober 29, 2014

Marine Environmental Protection:Revolution of Evolution?

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A Responsible Party Perspective

"The day that we’ve been fearing is upon us."

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal

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• Prevention

• Preparedness

• Response

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Safe Marine Transportation SystemWhat Makes This Routine?

Houston ShipChannel

Prevention Model

• Prevention• Regulatory: OPA ’90, liability regimes, ISM, STCW, COFRs

• Personnel: Training & competency standards, experience levels

• Technology: Hull design, inspection standards, GPS, ECDIS, Nav & Com Suites

• Waterways Management: Tug Escorts, Vessel Traffic Systems, UKC Strategies

• Industry Standards & Best Practices:

• Comprehensive company policies and procedures

• Proactive loss prevention systems; leading vs lagging indicators

• Specialized training beyond regulatory standards

• Voluntary operational audits and standards

• Robust vetting protocols; Ship Inspection Report Exchange (SIRE – OCIMF)

• Tanker Management & Self-Assessment (TMSA - OCIMF)

• Preparedness

• Response

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Back-up MaterialHistorical

Performance

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Waterborne Trade and Prevention Performance

Waterborne Trade and Prevention Performance

Severity - Historical Incidents – Since 1970

Large Spills

Major Incidents - Worldwide