SHIPPING – BUSINESS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS;
CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS &
SERVICES
Gerd Schneider, SGS
SingTel Comcentre, Singapore 10/2014
BACKGROUND
Regulations affecting oceangoing vessels
historically 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
REGULATIONS Increasingly complex,
overlapping , competiting
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)
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CHALLENGES
BWMC
 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
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CHALLENGES
REGULATIONS 14 MARPOL ANNEX VI
Sulfur Oxides (SOx):
1.1.2015 0.1% S in ECAS
 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
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CHALLENGES
REGULATIONS 14 MARPOL ANNEX VI
Sulfur Oxides (SOx):
1.1.2015 0.1% S in ECAS
 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?
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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:
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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
SGS currently operates 622 laboratories in 89
countries with 1,350 offices around the world. 80’000
employees.
47
48
104
Western
Europe
North America
Central
Northwest
Europe
22
South
Eastern
Europe
74
68
South
America
Africa
60
Eastern
Europe &
Middle East
36
53
China/HK
East
Asia
110
South East
Asia &
Pacific
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WORKING ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES
AND GEOGRAPHIES
SGS World’s leading company
 Inspection
 Verification
 Testing
 Certification
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
SGS DEVELOPMENT OF
SAMPLING SYSTEM AND FAST
INDICATIVE TESTING METHODS
ŸAdopted 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
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Onboard BALLAST WATER Sampling
and Analysis
According to IMO Ballast Water
Management Convention 2004
ŸDetailed sampling and analysis
methods
ŸFast indicative sampling and analysis
methods
ŸVerification of BWTS
 Reporting
Consulting
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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.
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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
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FROM HARBOR SHORE
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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.
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On board testing, monitoring and reporting of particulate
loading, particle size

distribution, and chemical analysis of particulate at the
EGCS gas inlet and outlet.
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On board EGCS sound level testing, monitoring and
reporting
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On board analysis of water samples.
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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.
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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
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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 measurements
Purpose 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
 ŸSampling (Materials)
 ŸTesting
 ŸMonitoring (Air)
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
TESTING OF SOLID BULK CARGO
RESIDUES ACCORDING
MARPOL V REQUIREMENTS
 ŸRoutine 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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SGS FOOD CAPABILITIES
THE SGS FOOD TESTING LAB NETWORK
 Over 60 laboratories in 43 countries
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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 clientvendor 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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AND VISION WITH US
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