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Page 1: SHIPPING – BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS; CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS & SERVICES Gerd Schneider, SGS SingTel Comcentre, Singapore 10/2014

SHIPPING – BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS; CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS & SERVICES

Gerd Schneider, SGS

SingTel Comcentre, Singapore 10/2014

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© SGS Société Générale de Surveillance Holding (Deutschland) GmbH – 2014 – All rights reserved – SGS is a registered trademark of SGS Group Management SA2

BACKGROUND

Regulations affecting oceangoing vesselshistorically focused on: The safety of the ship Its cargo Welfare of the crew

More recent environmental regulations were implemented , increasing in meaning and numbers, starting from oil spills becoming a growing list including disposal of garbage, transport of invasive species and atmospheric pollution at the top.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

SHIP OWNERS ACTED ACCORDING TO NUMEROUS LEGISLATIONS

Fuel Systems Incinerators Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment Slop tanks and Slop retention Oily Water Separators Sludge and oil waste discharge Oil

Record Book Rain water collection, Residue Tanks

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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

Exhaust Systems Noise pollution, Silencers Flue Gas scrubbers. SOx reduction Selective catalitic Reactors (SCR) NOx

reduction Different fuels High Sulphur, Low Sulphur H.F.O., Marine

Gas Oil, Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil, Multiple tanks

Major increase in pipes, valves and equipment

Engine design Tier I, Tier II, Tier III for Nox reduction.

Inert Gas generators

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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

Garbage Management Garbage Management Plans Bailers, Shredders, Crushers Incineration of solid materials.

Sewage Grey water retention in Port Blackwater retention in Port Sewage discharge at Sea.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

Navigation Systems Bridge Watch Navigation Alarm Systems

BWNAS Electronic Chart Display Information

System (ECDIS)

Others Antifouling Certificate Non asbestos Certificate

SOURCE COLUMBIA

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CHALLENGES

DO ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS CARRY THE RISK OF SEVERELY EFFECTING THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING BUSINESS?

Unpredicteble cost development in an insecure economic environment?

Impact on Trade Routes? Change of composition of the

market? Distortion of competion?

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CHALLENGES

SUPRANATIONAL (IMO) NATIONAL (US EPA a.o.) SUPRA-NATIONAL REGIONAL (EU) STATE (California‘s Air Ressources

Board) SUB-NATIONAL REGIONAL (San

Pedro Bay County) LOCAL (Ports of Los Angeles and Long

Beach)

REGULATIONS Increasingly complex,overlapping , competiting

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CHALLENGES

Implemantation schedule Type Approval vs Compliance US Type approval and UV System Operation, Maintenance,

Spares Planning & Design Installation & downtime Running costs Crew Training & Focus Impact on resale market

BWMC

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CHALLENGES

Little options but to burn DMA 0,1% Sulphur

40-50 % impact on cost 6 % increase in energy LNG and Scrubbers as alternative Depending on operational time in ECAs Opportunity for Liners and short sea

routes

REGULATIONS 14 MARPOL ANNEX VISulfur Oxides (SOx):1.1.2015 0.1% S in ECAS

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CHALLENGES

Where will demand go Where will the price go? Dirty destillates Cross contamination with HFO Refineries Availability Storage Enforcement to weak? Competition distorted? Big players= big

buyers?

REGULATIONS 14 MARPOL ANNEX VISulfur Oxides (SOx):1.1.2015 0.1% S in ECAS

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END-USERS CHOICE

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OUR HISTORY

Founded in 1878 as a grain inspection company

Expanded beyond agriculture in early and mid 20th century to:

· Minerals· Oil, gas and chemicals· Consumer goods· Industrial sector

Listed in 1981

Growth and diversification continued throughout last half of the century

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SGS GROUP WORLD-WIDE

68Africa

53China/HK

48Western Europe

60 Eastern Europe &

Middle East

36East Asia

104North America

74South

America

110South East

Asia & Pacific

22South

Eastern Europe

SGS currently operates 622 laboratories in 89 countries with 1,350 offices around the world. 80’000 employees.

47Central

Northwest Europe

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WORKING ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES AND GEOGRAPHIES

SGS World’s leading company

Inspection

Verification

Testing

Certification

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SGS DEVELOPMENT OF SAMPLING SYSTEM AND FAST INDICATIVE TESTING METHODS

Adopted by IMO at MEPC�  

In three years trial period to be tested by PSC

Tested on 11 different ship types SGS on the way to present data

and uncertainty calculations

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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Onboard BALLAST WATER Sampling and AnalysisAccording to IMO Ballast Water Management Convention 2004

Detailed sampling and analysis �methods

Fast indicative sampling and analysis �methods

Verification of BWTS�  

ReportingConsulting

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

ONBOARD STACK EMISSION TESTING/ MONITORING

Our global service ensures that whenever you need confirmation your vessels are adhering to environmental requirements as set out in the Revised Marpol Annex VI regulations.

Accredited measurements

Checking all (emission) requirements

Determining of flue gas parameters (O2, CO2, CO, NOx, SO2, CxHy) and dust

Certification and verification of continuous online measuring equipment

Technical advice relating to emission-reducing techniques

Measurements on-site, irrespective of whether this is at home or abroad

Reporting

Consulting

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

REMOTE STACK EMISSION SCREENING

Our global service is also offering remote emission screening using Passive Open Path FTIR for ECAS regulations

FROM HARBOR SHORE

FROM AIRCRAFT OR HELICOPTER

USE OF DRONE IS UNDER EVALUATION

Screening can assess high SO2 emission like 500 ppm or low SO2 emission like less than 50 ppm

After screening it is possible to go on board and to perform a classic monitoring of engine emission

Service can be offered to Port Authorities or Environmental Agencies/Cost Guard

Service can be available 24/24 and 365 days

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS SAMPLING AND TESTING

CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System) audit, validation and calibration

Data Management and Data interpretation.

Measuring NOx, SO2, CO, CO2, Oxygen, NH3, Dust and Flow

following IMO revised Annex VI, CARB, US EPA and EN Methods.

On board testing, monitoring and reporting of particulate loading, particle size

distribution, and chemical analysis of particulate at the EGCS gas inlet and outlet.

On board EGCS sound level testing, monitoring and reporting

On board analysis of water samples.

On shore analysis of water and fuel oil samples.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

POTABLE AND RECREATIONAL WATER TESTING

Ensures compliance to WHO guidelines, ILO 178 (2009), MLC (Maritime Labour Convention, 2006) and IHR (International Health Regulations, 2005) requirements. The requirements can be adjusted to the demands of the single flag state demands.

Microbiological drinking water analysis, cold/warm water

Chemical analysis for drinking waters

Laboratory services for routine recreational water quality monitoring

Sampling

Reporting

Consulting

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Additional Water Testing Services

Bilge Water Testing

Waste Water Testing

Grey Water Testing

Sampling

Reporting

Consulting

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Inspection of heating + air conditioning

systems Measurements of allergenes, ozone,

asbestos, and other hazardous substances

Odormeasurement and monitoring VOC- Screening Dust particle pollution Yeasts, moulds and airborne

microbiological contaminations

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Noise Vibration measurementsPurpose of regulation:

Shipboard vibration that interferes with duties or reduces comfort is objectionable and often results in adverse comments from crew and passengers.

Monitoring

Consultancy

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Asbestos

Sampling (Materials)� Testing� Monitoring (Air)�

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

TESTING OF SOLID BULK CARGO RESIDUES ACCORDING MARPOL V REQUIREMENTS

Routine and High-tech laboratory testing on:� Testing of the organic/inorganic composition of all

relevant components

Bioaccumulation/biodegradation testing

Transformation/dissolution testing (for metals and metal compounds only): to check the capacity of ions to be released from the substance in water which provide potential for ecotoxicity » Bioavailability testing

On-site sampling if needed

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FUEL QUANTITY & QUALITY Main ports – presence

· Dedicated full time employees· Bunker teams in

– Panama, Rotterdam– Singapore, Fujairah– Hong Kong

24/7 coordination office coverage

Supported by dedicated laboratories focused on bunkers in Europe, Asia & Americas

We know the product not just the fuels

SGS focus is on Service · ISO 13739 and SS600· ISO 17025

Our strength is our global reach and teamwork which is second to none

OGC & Environmental Services

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FUEL QUANTITY & QUALITY SERVICES Main ports – presence

SGS focus is on Service 24/7 office coverage· ISO 17025 Bunker Quantity · ISO 13739 and SS600

Routine fuel analysis· ISO 8217

De – Bunkering supervision

Routine Bunker Quality Analysis

Forensic Bunker Analysis via SGS Mscan

Sludge / Waste Disposal Monitoring

Loading Measurement

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LUBE CONDITION MONITORING

Focus on risk management and preventative care.

Successful programme requires access to global logistics for sample transfer

We are the leader in this service, with a global brand

SGS Vernolab (UK and France), Singapore and India labs

Global support structure

We have the resources

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WORK SAFETY

Hygiene Services Hospitality Services (HACCP)

Analyses for food health and safety – Aerob mesophil TC, Escherichia coli,

Moulds, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylocoeeus aureus, Bacillus eereus

Online Training in Food Safety (HACCP)

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Over 60 laboratories in 43 countries

SGS FOOD CAPABILITIESTHE SGS FOOD TESTING LAB NETWORK

May 2013

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SAMPLE MANAGEMENT & LOGISTIC SERVICES

Specialise in supporting logistics for hazardous samples, we handle the issuance of dangerous goods declarations, classification services, packing and repacking, and transport and storage among others

Offer tailor-made solutions for samples management allowing you to decide how to structure your logistical chain management

The result of our independent observation, decisive action and expert advice allows you to respond quickly, so you are assured of safe and hassle free storage or transport.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES

Offer global Emergency Response Services that comply with your expectations and functionalities

Operating in over 60 languages, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, guaranteeing involvement within 30 minutes

One global emergency telephone number

Immediate response in local language to the caller on the basis of MSDS and to the client in English is realised by local, trained SGS responders, familiar with transport and handling of dangerous goods

Our Emergency Response expertise includes:· 24/7/365 emergency response service· Independent inspection and reporting· Technical assistance in product recalls· Dangerous goods safety advisors· Review of emergency plans and procedures· Bench top and simulated emergency exercise· Waste management· International chemical logistics incidents support

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DELIVERING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Enhancing quality

Reducing risk

Improving productivity

Ensuring compliance

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BECOME A PARTNER FOR SUCCESS

SGS promotes a “partnership” approach to business, as opposed to a client-vendor relationship.

We view ourself as a provider of solutions, as opposed to just a service.

The bottom line is that if you are so successful, then so are we.

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WE INVITE YOU TO DISCUSS YOUR IDEAS AND VISION WITH US

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