Ray Botto, External Affairs Manager

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Marine Environmental Protection Revolution of
Evolution?
A Responsible Party Perspective
Ray Botto, External Affairs Manager SeaRiver
Maritime, Inc. - an ExxonMobil marine
affiliate October 29, 2014
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"The day that weve been fearing is upon us."
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal
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• Prevention
• Preparedness
• Response

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Safe Marine Transportation System
What Makes This Routine?
Houston Ship Channel
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Prevention Model
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• 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 Material Historical Performance
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Waterborne Trade and Prevention Performance
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Waterborne Trade and Prevention Performance
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Severity - Historical Incidents Since 1970
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Large Spills
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Major Incidents - Worldwide