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Joint IWC/ACCOBAMS workshop on ship strikes

21-24 September 2010

 

CONTENTS

Background Information on the IWC/ACCOBAMS Workshop
Report Report of the Workshop (pdf)
Venue Workshop venue and timings
Downloads Documents and Presentations to download

 


JOINT IWC/ACCOBAMS WORKSHOP ON reducing risk of collisions between vessels and cetaceans

Background
In the last few years, the Scientific Committee has been developing a centralised database on ship strikes with cetaceans. The ACCOBAMS Scientific Committee has agreed to participate in the process. To date, the database contains more than 700 validated records. An online version has been developed this year that has been recently accessible (since May 2009) for consultation and direct input of new data HERE. The objective of developing such a global database was to obtain reliable data to contribute towards an objective assessment of the extent of the problem at the population level in order to: better understand factors that contribute to ship strikes; and thus to be able to prioritise mitigation measures and regions. The purpose of the Workshop is to bring together the various stakeholders (including scientists, technicians, ship owners, regulators, etc.) that will be involved in developing and implementing successful mitigation measures.

Mitigation can be addressed through a series of approaches: technical (detection, eg. REPCET), regulatory (national and international measures, including reporting, vessel speed, shipping lanes, etc.) and informative/educational (awareness raising and crew training). While many of the issues discussed at the workshop will be of broad application, it will be valuable to choose some areas as case studies. It is proposed to focus on the Mediterranean Sea and the Canary Islands given the amount of data and information already available for these regions.

Terms of reference
The general terms of reference are to:

  1. Exchange, evaluate and analyse data on temporal and geographical distribution of cetaceans, shipping and reported collision incidents, with a view to: identifying priorities for mitigation in terms of species, populations and areas; and identifying ways to improve data collection and assignment of cause of death;
  2. Examine and evaluate existing mitigation approaches/regulations, identify and assess the likely efficacy of potential new ones and make recommendations for further work, including identifying mitigation measures for priority populations/areas as appropriate and methods to examine efficacy;
  3. Develop scientific and conservation recommendations and a two-year work plan for consideration by the IWC, ACCOBAMS, IMO and others.

Steering Group
de Lichtervelde (co-convenor, Belgian chair of the IWC Ship strikes Working group), Grillo (co-convenor, ACCOBAMS), Asencio (Spain), Donovan (IWC Secretariat), Donoghue (New Zealand), Gallego (Luxemburg), Gidding (Australia), Leaper (IFAW), Lonsdale (United Kingdom), Panigada (Italy), Sequeira (Portugal), Silber (USA) and Hinchliffe (International Chamber of Shipping).

Venue and timing
The workshop was held 21-24 September 2010 at the Carlton Hotel, Beaulieu-sur-Mer.

DOCUMENTS

Report
Report of the Joint IWC/ACCOBAMS Workshop on reducing risk of collisions between vessels and cetaceans ðReport

 

Documents
Transfer information from Nice airport to Beaulieu sur Mer Airport - Beaulieu.pdf
Abstracts to workshop presentations SS abstracts Rev3.pdf
3. Cotttam. Information on shipping density and data integration on the web 3 Cottam.pdf
3 Cottam.pptx
4. Evans et al. Cetaceans & Ship Strike Risk in the ASCOBANS Agreement Area 4 Evans.pdf
5. Panigada et al. Regional case studies: the Mediterranean Sea and Canary Islands
5. Carrillo et al. Collisions between ship and whales in the Canary islands. The case of Tenerife
5. Tejedor et al. Regional Case Studies: The Alborán Sea
5 Panigada.pdf

5 Carrillo.pdf

5 Tejedor.pdf
6. Mazzariol et al. Reporting cetacean mortality related to ships strikes: the Italian experience 6 Mazzariol .pdf
7. Leaper et al. Modelling risk and evaluating mitigation measures 7 Leaper.pdf
7 Leaper.pptxx
8. Capoulade et al. Worldwide actions aiming to reduce the risk of ship collisions with large cetaceans 8 Capoulade et al.pdf
8 Capoulade et al.ppt
9. Silber et al. Overview of technological developments to reduce ship strikes of large whales 9 Silber.pdf
9 Silber.ppt
10.2 Kozhuharov. Cetaceans Strikes Avoidance–Cruise Industry Perspective 10.2 Kozhuharov.pdf
10.2 Kozhuharov.pptx
11. Lonsdale. A Review of Strikes of Whales by Sailing Yachts: A serious problem for whales, sailors and yachts
11. Ritter et al. Collisions and near miss events between sailing vessels and cetaceans
11 Lonsdale.pdf

11 Ritter.pdf
12. Asmutis-Silva et al. Whale Watch Vessel Strikes: High Risk or More Accurate Reporting? 12 Asmutis Silvia.pdf
Meglio et al. Evaluation des solutions techniques et mesures de gestion mises en place à l’échelle internationale pour limiter l’impact du trafic maritime sur les cétacés Souffleurs decume.pdf
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