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:
- 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;
- 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;
- 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
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| Report of the Joint IWC/ACCOBAMS
Workshop on reducing risk of collisions between vessels and cetaceans |
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| Transfer information from Nice airport
to Beaulieu sur Mer |
Airport - Beaulieu.pdf |
199 |
| Abstracts to workshop presentations |
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abstracts Rev3.pdf |
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| 3. Cotttam. Information on shipping
density and data integration on the web |
3 Cottam.pdf
3 Cottam.pptx |
149 196 |
| 4. Evans et al. Cetaceans & Ship Strike
Risk in the ASCOBANS Agreement Area |
4 Evans.pdf |
4657 |
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
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Panigada.pdf
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Carrillo.pdf
5 Tejedor.pdf
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| 6. Mazzariol et al. Reporting cetacean
mortality related to ships strikes: the Italian experience |
6
Mazzariol .pdf |
1392 |
| 7. Leaper et al. Modelling risk and
evaluating mitigation measures |
7 Leaper.pdf
7 Leaper.pptxx |
718 880 |
| 8. Capoulade et al. Worldwide actions
aiming to reduce the risk of ship collisions with large cetaceans |
8
Capoulade et al.pdf
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Capoulade et al.ppt |
1160 4071 |
| 9. Silber et al. Overview of
technological developments to reduce ship strikes of large whales |
9 Silber.pdf
9 Silber.ppt |
456 1412 |
| 10.2 Kozhuharov. Cetaceans Strikes
Avoidance–Cruise Industry Perspective |
10.2
Kozhuharov.pdf
10.2
Kozhuharov.pptx |
903 2132 |
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 |
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| 12. Asmutis-Silva et al. Whale Watch
Vessel Strikes: High Risk or More Accurate Reporting? |
12
Asmutis Silvia.pdf |
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| 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 |
6.6M |
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