Baltic Pilotage Authorities Commission
2011 Conference
Hotel Sinatur Frederikstal
Copenhagen
2nd & 3rd February 2011
The North European Deep Sea Pilotage
Authorities – NEDSPA
Presentation by Captain Duncan Glass
Director of Pilotage at Trinity House, London
representing
UK Association of Deep Sea Pilotage Authorities
UK ADSPA
The North European Deep Sea Pilotage Authorities
Proposed revision the IMO Resolution concerning Deep
Sea Pilotage……
Recalling the existing documents:
1976
ANTWERP RULES
1978
EC DIRECTIVE 79/115
1981
IMO Resolution A.486 (XII)
ANTWERP RULES
1976
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE GOOD
GOVERNMENT OF DEEP SEA PILOTAGE IN THE NORTH
SEA, ENGLISH CHANNEL AND SKAGERRAK
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standards for qualification; bridge book
examination and certification; pilot card
renewal; suspension
syllabus on general knowledge
working practices; rest periods
information services;
reporting of accidents
common basis for rates and tariffs
EC DIRECTIVE 79/115
1978
PILOTAGE OF VESSELS BY DEEP SEA PILOTS IN THE
NORTH SEA AND ENGLISH CHANNEL
Member States shall:
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Take measures to ensure that vessels availing
themselves of the services of a deep sea pilot be
provided with adequately qualified deep sea pilots
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Take measures to encourage vessels flying its national
flag, when seeking assistance of deep sea pilots, to
avail themselves of the services of only qualified deep
sea pilots
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Bring into force the necessary laws, regulations and
administrative provisions not later than 1 january 1980.
IMO RES. A.486(XII)
1981
USE OF ADEQUATELY QUALIFIED DEEP SEA PILOTS IN
THE NORTH SEA, ENGLISH CHANNEL & SKAGERRAK
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Recommends member governments (…) to
encourage ships flying their flag (…) to make use
only of the services of deep sea pilots in possession
of a deep sea pilot’s card in accordance with the
<antwerp rules>
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Invites the governments of the coastal states of the
north sea, the english channel and the skagerrak to
provide information to IMO on how to secure the
services of adequately qualified deep sea pilots
Annexes:
Example of deep sea pilot’s card
List of competent authorities
DRAFT REVISED IMO Resolution A486(XII)
RECOMMENDATION ON THE USE OF
ADEQUATELY QUALIFIED DEEP-SEA PILOTS IN THE
NORTH SEA, ENGLISH CHANNEL AND SKAGERRAK
THE ASSEMBLY,
RECALLING Article 15(j) of the Convention on the
International Maritime Organisation, concerning the
functions of the Assembly, in relation to regulations and
guidelines concerning maritime safety and the prevention
and control of marine pollution from ships,
RECOGNIZING that navigational safety plays an important
part in reducing the risk of incidents at sea likely to cause
loss of life, personal injury, marine pollution or damage to
property,
DRAFT REVISED IMO Resolution A486(XII)
RECOGNIZING FURTHER that, in appropriate
circumstances, competent Deep-Sea Pilots can make an
effective contribution to the safety of navigation in confined
and busy waters such as the North Sea, the English Channel
and Skagerrak,
NOTING the Rules and Regulations for the Good
Government of Deep-Sea Pilotage in the North Sea, English
Channel and Skagerrak drawn up by the North Sea Pilotage
Commission in 1976,
HAVING REGARD to the Directive EC/79/115 adopted
by the Council of the European Communities on 21
December 1978 concerning pilotage of vessels by Deep-Sea
Pilots in the North Sea and English Channel.
HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendations made by
the Maritime Safety Committee at its [….] session,
DRAFT REVISED IMO Resolution A486(XII)
RECOMMENDS Member Governments to take all
necessary and appropriate measures to encourage
the Masters and Owners of vessels transiting the
North Sea, English Channel and Skagerrak
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to consider the use of a Deep-Sea Pilot,
taking into account the factors included in
Annex 1;
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when choosing to avail themselves of a
Deep-Sea Pilot to make use of adequately
qualified and licensed Deep-Sea Pilots.
DRAFT REVISED IMO Resolution A486(XII)
INVITES the Governments of the coastal states of the
North Sea, English Channel and Skagerrak
.1 to provide information on how to obtain the services
of adequately qualified and licensed Deep-Sea
Pilots, as defined in the Rules and Regulations for
the Good Government of Deep-Sea Pilotage in the
North Sea, English Channel and Skagerrak;
.2 to take all necessary and appropriate measures to
ensure that only adequately qualified and licensed
pilots are available through the Pilotage Services;
.3 to take all necessary and appropriate measures to
ensure that all adequately qualified Deep-Sea Pilots
shall be in possession of a Deep-Sea Pilot’s identity
card, in the form shown in Annex 2 and issued by a
competent pilotage authority listed in Annex 3.
REVOKES Resolution A.486(XII)
DRAFT REVISED IMO Resolution A486(XII)
Annex 1
Factors to be taken into account when considering the
use of a Deep-Sea Pilot
To enhance the effectiveness of the Bridge Team for the safety of
navigation and the protection of the marine environment, the
following factors should be taken into account when considering the
use of a Deep-Sea Pilot:.1
The familiarity of the Bridge Team with the congested
waters of the English Channel, North Sea and Skagerrak.
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The proliferation of navigational hazards, such as oil/gas
installations and offshore renewable energy installations.
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The available depth of water in relation to draft, under keel
clearance and the vessel’s intended route.
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The possibility of adverse weather conditions and/or poor
visibility.
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The port rotation schedule requirements.
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Any other exceptional circumstances.
DRAFT REVISED IMO Resolution A486(XII)
As NEDSPA Members will recall Trinity House has been
developing and co-ordinating the draft revised IMO Resolution
A.486(XII) with the intention of leading a joint submission of
countries bordering the North Sea to the
forthcoming IMO MSC meeting.
NEDSPA Members have agreed to
support the joint submission and their
co-operation is greatly appreciated.
We hope that the Submission will be
co-sponsored by Norway, Sweden,
Denmark, Germany, Netherlands,
Belgium, France and the UK.
Baltic Pilotage Authorities Commission
2011 Conference
Thank you for your attention, we look forward
to your support as this submission goes
through the IMO MSC and NAV.