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| ONE OCEAN INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES Orphan Basin Information Overview 1.0 One Ocean Study Tour (October 2002) From October 15th to October 24th, 2002, a delegation representing the industry board of One Ocean participated in a study tour of Norway and the United Kingdom. The group participated in meetings and facility tours in Bergen and Stavanger, Norway, the Shetland Islands and Aberdeen, Scotland. The purpose of the study tour was to explore how similar inter-industry groups in other parts of the world operate, with the hope of taking lessons learned from these jurisdictions and implementing them into the functioning of the One Ocean organization. 1.1 One Ocean Workshop (February 2003) The One Ocean Industry Workshop was held at the Fairmont Hotel, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from February 17-19, 2003. The Workshop convened more than 85 representatives from the fishing and petroleum sectors including private sector firms, members of the Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) union, the former Fishery Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (FANL), Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), government officials and faculty and staff from the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland (Marine Institute). Workshop delegates gathered to identify industry challenges, expand knowledge bases on operational activities, and contribute to prioritizing One Ocean objectives and initiatives as the liaison organization for both sectors. 1.2 Oil Spill Information Session (March 2003) On March 13 2003, One Ocean hosted an information session on the ML Prestige oil spill in Spain. The East Coast Response Corporation (ECRC) and the FFAW had representatives attending to present photos and observations from their trip to Galicia, Spain in December 2002. 1.3 Seismic Issues in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region (April 2003) As part of its work plan and research priority mandate with specific focus on the identification of research priorities, One Ocean held an informal discussion on April 25 2003, on seismic issues in the Newfoundland and Labrador region. The meeting was interesting and informative. It resulted in a compendium of recommendations by participants for research areas of interest regarding the relationship between seismic hydrocarbon exploration and the fishing industry. 1.4 On-site Tour of Whiffen Head Transshipment Facility (June 2003) Representatives of One Ocean met with Howard Kelly at the Whiffen Head Transshipment Terminal (Newfoundland Transshipment Limited) on June 10, 2003. Mr. Kelly provided an in-depth overview of the facility inclusive of a full on-site tour. One Ocean representatives witnessed a tug escort of a tanker and portions of an off-loading procedure. Mr. Kelly was very supportive of joining a sub-committee for downstream oil facilities. 1.5 Strategic Environmental Assessments (May 14 and October 16 2003) The Laurentian Subasin and Orphan Basin SEAs were undertaken to provide an overview of the existing environment of the areas, to identify the likely environmental effects associated with exploration activities and possible mitigation measures and monitoring options. The SEA is not a replacement for the more detailed and specific environmental assessment that must be submitted to the regulatory Boards as part of all work authorization applications in offshore areas. One Ocean reviewed the Strategic Environmental Assessments for the Laurentian Subbasin and Orphan Basin put forth by the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NOPB) and submitted its findings to the agency. 1.6 Grand Banks Project for World Wildlife Fund (October 2003) Dr. Bob Rangeley (Atlantic Canada Region) and Margaret Moore (Australia) of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) contacted One Ocean to arrange meetings with public and private sector representatives with an interest in ocean uses, with specific focus on the Grand Banks region. The purpose of the visit was to promote their recent work on the implementation of sustainable practices in the Grand Banks region of Newfoundland and Labrador. 1.7 Exercise Synergy 2003 (September) Representatives of One Ocean took part in Exercise Synergy 2003 on September 8 2003. The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the combined oil spill response capability that currently exists on Canada’s east coast. Participants included regulatory agencies, response organizations, industry representatives and contactors. The exercise started at 7 a.m. and consisted of a full day of on-water containment and recovery in the context of a managed response effort. Two vessels were deployed from St. John’s Harbour to demonstrate containment and recovery systems that are available at the Grand Banks production sites on a permanent basis. Oil spill trajectory modeling and aerial surveillance were used to locate the exercise spill and guide the response vessels to the exercise spill site. 1.8 On-site Tour of the Come by Chance Facility (October 2003) M. Murphy and G. Slade visited the Come by Chance Facility on October 9. The on-site tour was arranged by Gloria Slade (Public Relations-North Atlantic) who accompanied the One Ocean Secretariat with Jerry Stacy, Manager, Economics and Marine Services North Atlantic Refinery Limited. The tour included an on-site visit to the storage tanks, jetty where sulphur is loaded for export, view of tugboats, pipelines and refining buildings and the oil spill response centre. John Lane, Environmental Coordinator for North Atlantic took us through the facility and gave an overview of response capability at the refinery and its arrangements with external response organizations. The tour was informative and provided valuable insight to the downstream oil and gas sector. 1.9 On-site tour of Newfoundland Hydro Thermal Generating Station (February 2004) M. Murphy was given an on-site tour of the Holyrood plant on February 10, 2004. Terry LeDrew, Plant Manager, gave an overview of operational activities explaining that the station used Bunker C fuel oil at a rate of approximately 291,666 gallons per day, per unit at full load, to produce steam at full load of 538º at a rate of 1.1million pounds per hour. Holyrood uses over 211,960 gallons of seawater per minute for cooling on each unit and 200,000 gallons of fresh water per day for makeup purposes. Mr. LeDrew explained that the plant used 2.5 million barrels of Bunker C oil this year, which was received at the site from tankers with a 300,000-barrel capacity. The fuel oil is located and bought through an American broker and delivered to Holyrood. Mr. Le Drew gave Murphy a guided tour of the plant facilities, which was informative and useful for One Ocean research and analysis. There are several community groups that meet with plant representatives at various times of the year to discuss environment quality issues and concerns. 2.0 Conferences and Presentations 2.1 Viking Trail Tourism Association (March 2003) In late March representatives of One Ocean attended the Annual General Meeting of the Viking Trail Tourism Association that gathered members from Bonne Bay to St. Anthony. Gordon gave a brief overview of ONE OCEAN goals and objectives as well as present and future activities. 2.2 Offshore Oil and Gas Team (May 2003) On May 2, 2003, representatives of One Ocean attended met with Dr. David Strong of LearningWise and Ms. Jean Dragushan of the British Columbia Offshore Oil and Gas Team, in Victoria B.C. One Ocean Representatives briefed participants of the meeting on protocols for the development of a cooperative relationship between the fishing and petroleum industries on the West coast of the nation. 2.3 VOWR Radio (May 2003) The Executive Director of ONE OCEAN, participated in an on air radio interview by VOWR Radio in St. John’s on May 13. The segment was aired on June 28 and 29, 2003. 2.4 Offshore Oil and Gas Environmental Effects Monitoring Workshop (May 2003) From May 26-30, representatives of One Ocean attended the Offshore Oil and Gas Environmental Effects Monitoring Workshop at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Nova Scotia. The workshop convened speakers and participants from Canada, USA, Asia and Europe and presented 62 papers regarding the approaches and technologies for oil and gas production and monitoring. 2.5 Newfoundland Offshore Industries Association (June 2003) Representatives of One Ocean attended the NOIA conference in St. John’s from June 16-19, 2003. 2.6 Change Islands Workshop (August 2003) From August 23-25, representatives of One Ocean attended the Change Islands Workshop to discuss community-based approaches for future sustainable practices in rural communities. The workshop convened a network of national and international experts, academics and students, government policy makers and managers, as well as industry and coastal community representatives. 2.7 Ocean Management Research Network (OMRN) Sustainability Workshop (August 2003) Representatives of One Ocean were invited to the OMRN Sustainability Workshop as a Panel Participant and also to present an overview of ONE OCEAN. Dr. Peter Sinclair and Dr. Sean Cadigan, of the Department of Sociology, Memorial University of Newfoundland hosted the Workshop. G. Chidley, member of the ONE OCEAN Industry Board also participated in this workshop. 2.8 The 3rd Annual Oil and Gas Summit (September 2003) The 3rd Annual Oil and Gas Summit (September 15-16) assembled a roster of leading experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the petroleum industry in the Atlantic region. The One Ocean Secretariat submitted a paper, The Newfoundland and Labrador Fishing and Petroleum Industries: Operating in One Ocean, to the summit as well as a Power Point version of the paper’s key points. The summit took place in St. John’s, and was attended by industry, academic, and government representatives from Canada, Europe and the US. 2.9 Newfoundland Offshore Industries Association (NOIA) (September 2003) Representatives of the One Ocean Secretariat attended the Newfoundland Offshore Industries Association (NOIA): Labrador Gas Revisited (St. John’s, September 30). This conference that was based on: “In 1981, the North Bjarni field was discovered, holding 2.3 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas. Along with the other significant natural gas discoveries in the area such as Gudrid, Bjarni, Hopedale and Snored, the Labrador region is rich with potential natural gas developments.” 2.10 Canadian Centre for Marine Communications (CCMC) Ocean Innovation Conference (October 2003) Representatives of the One Ocean Secretariat attended the Ocean Innovation Conference in St. John’s on November 20 –21. This event focused on various aspects of innovation in the ocean environment, including issues related to technology, investments, partnerships and human resource requirements. The event was the first time that Canadian industry, academia and government people met as a group to discuss innovation for the oceans in a national context with a view to improving Canada’s competitiveness internationally. 2.11 Newfoundland Environmental Industries Association (NOIA) (October 2003) The One Ocean Executive Director was invited to speak at a Newfoundland Environmental Industries Association (NEIA) luncheon on October 2 2003. Gordon Slade provided a 30-minute slide presentation on One Ocean activities and future endeavors. 2.12 Coastal Zone Management Series (October 2003) Dr. Jon Lien invited Mr. Gordon Slade to speak at the monthly Coastal Zone Management Series at MUN on October 28 2003. Slade presented an overview of One Ocean activities and attended a lively question and answer session following the presentation. 2.13 Canadian Adventure Tourism Congress (November 2003) Gordon Slade was invited to the Canadian Adventure Tourism Congress in Bonne Bay, NL (Novemebr 13-15 2003). Mr. Slade was a member of, and presented to, the congress panel entitled “Partners in our Environment”. John Henley, of Newfoundland Transshipment Limited was also a panel member and gave a presentation of the company’s terminal operations in the province. The theme of this year’s congress was "Canada's Outdoor Experiences ... On the Right Track." More than 30 Canadian and international presenters convened to discuss and share practical business applications, current innovation in outdoor tourism, the latest information on industry and market trends, and professional education, in plenary, workshop and/or panel sessions. Destination Stewardship and Business Development in outdoor tourism were the two main tracks of interest. 2.14 Ocean Management Research Network (November 2003) Representatives of the One Ocean Secretariat participated in the Ocean Management Research Network conference (OMRN) in Ottawa, November 13-15. Maureen Murphy attended the conference as a Presenter for One Ocean and as a Workshop Panel member. The conference convened Canada’s ocean and coastal researchers, managers, and policy-makers. In association with this year’s conference there was a set of interactive workshops to assess the state of knowledge, research gaps and priorities on human uses of Canada’s oceans and coasts. Participants worked on modifying background information made available before the conference began. 2.15 NRC Newfoundland-Ireland Mission (November 2003) Representatives of the One Ocean Secretariat participated as a delegate in the NRC Newfoundland-Ireland Mission. Maureen Murphy met with Irish R&D performing firms and organizations that have an interest in sharing expertise and building partnerships in ocean technologies. The mission spanned Dublin, and Galway and Cork. The objectives of the mission were specific to technology transfer, strategic alliances, collaborative R&D, business opportunities, market access. 2.16 Newfoundland Environmental Industries Association Conference (November 2003) Representatives of One Ocean attended the NEIA conference, Learning from Experience-Fostering Leadership. Maureen Murphy participated as a Rapporteur at the first Break-out Session. The goal of the conference was to bring experienced and lessons learned of the world’s marine oil spills and identify the significance of contingency planning and preparedness. 2.17 Atlantic Energy Roundtable (November 2003) Gordon Slade was invited to attend the Atlantic Energy Roundtable Session, From Regulatory Issues Steering Committee &Industrial Opportunities Task Force in St. John’s, November 20-21 2003. Mr. Slade was invited to participate in the Roundtable Session by the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council. Slade participated as a delegate and Facilitator at the Break-out Sessions. This was an excellent opportunity to promote the work of One Ocean to convened political and industry delegates. 2.18 Oil and Gas in the Caspian Sea (December 2003) The Executive Director of One Ocean attended an information session on oil response training in the Caspian Sea, hosted by Greg Warbanski on December 5 2003. The session discussed opportunities for the Marine Institute to develop training models for this region. Slade provided an overview of the One Ocean initiative to train fisherpersons in oil counter-measures in the Newfoundland region. 2.19 Maritime Awards Society of Canada (MASC), The Marine Affairs Program (MAP), and the Marine & Environmental Law Programme (MELP) of Dalhousie University, hosted Oil &Gas Development in the Canadian Offshore: Tri-Coastal Experiences (Halifax, Nova Scotia - March 12, 2004) G. Slade was invited to speak at this MASC Workshop on Eastern Canada- Transferring Lessons from the Offshore: Same Ocean Different Provinces, Approaches to Decision Making in Transitional Economies. Slade reported on the balance between politically mandated policies and practical business realities from outside the regulatory board. Mr. Fred Way (C-NOPB) also presented at this workshop from a regulator perspective. 2.20 OFFSHORE, Potential and Problems: A MASC Workshop for Lawyers (Victoria, British Columbia – March 18-22, 2004) G. Slade was invited to speak at this Workshop and as part of the “Legal Issues in the Environment” session with a focus on the fishery. The country’s top lawyers and experts in science, industry, governance models and Aboriginal issues were active participants at the workshop. Slade’s presentation of the One Ocean model was of particular interest to participants because of its a non-government status and industry driven nature. Slade has been actively involved in issues surrounding the BC offshore at events in Newfoundland as well as in the province of British Columbia. Slade has been invited back to BC to speak at the OMAE 23rd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering in June of this year. 2.21 Newfoundland Association of Offshore Industries Oil and Gas Week (St. John’s – February 25, 2004 In recognition of the growing importance of the oil and gas industry in Newfoundland and Labrador, February 22 to February 28 was proclaimed Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Week. The theme of this year’s Oil and Gas Week was “Exploring Our Future.” “The oil and gas industry is a significant contributor to our province’s economy through employment opportunities, skills enhancement and new infrastructure. Oil and Gas Week provides us with the opportunity to reflect on the benefits this industry provides to our province, while encouraging us to look to the future and new developments,” said Ed Byrne, provincial Minister of Natural Resources. One Ocean representatives attended the various activities hosted by NOIA. 2.22 Canadian Centre for Marine Communications (CCMC) (St. John’s, March 3-4, 2004) M. Murphy participated in stakeholder workshop hosted by CCMC on March 3 – 4, 2004 in St. John’s. The workshop objectives were to define user desires, requirements and perceptions of the Placentia Bay Information Seaway pilot project. Input acquired through the workshop will serve to define the Terms of Reference of the project that will be detailed in the subsequent feasibility study. CCMC, with the assistance of Industry Canada (Energy and Marine Branch) the National Research Council-IRAP and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development) is currently undertaking a feasibility study as an initial step toward implementation of an Information Seaway demonstration project for Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. This report builds on the results of the stakeholder workshop. 2.23 Newfoundland Environmental Industries Association (St. John’s, - March 4-5, 2004) M. Murphy attended NEIA's AGM, Conference and Trade Show, "Facing Challenges - Finding Solutions" from March 40-5, 2004. The conference highlighted topics such as: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro's energy development and alternative
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2.24 C-NOPB and C-CORE Host Oil and Ice Workshop (St. John’s – March 16, 2004) Dr. Arthur May chaired an Oil and Ice workshop sponsored by C-NOPB and C-CORE in St. John’s on March 16, 2004. The focus of the workshop was to convene professionals to discuss the current understanding of ice risk and ice management for offshore petroleum activities off Canada’s east coast, including current methods for managing icebergs. Ultimately, the workshop sought alternative approaches to exploration and identification of priorities for research, while maintaining a commitment to safety and environmental protection in the Offshore area. 2.25 Arnold’s Cove and Area Chamber of Commerce (Arnold’s Cove – March 29,2004) Fred Framp, President of the Arnold’s Cove and Area Chamber of Commerce extended an invitation to One Ocean to attend their meeting. G. Slade traveled to Arnold’s Cove on March 29, 2004 to address the region’s Chamber of Commerce on One Ocean. Slade presented a PowerPoint overview of the One Ocean structure, mandate, objectives, activities and initiatives. The meeting convened representatives from Come by Chance, Whiffen Head, National Sea Products and local area businesses. 3.0 One Ocean Meetings 3.1 Environmental Studies Research Fund Advisory Board Meeting (Halifax, Nova Scotia – January 5-6, 2004) Slade participated in the ESRF Advisory Board meeting in an effort to finalize the 2004 research priorities in the Atlantic Canada region and to discuss project ideas for the 2005 priority list. One Ocean did submit a suggested 2004 Identified Priority List. 3.2 One Ocean Meeting with Minister Ed Byrne, Department of Mines and Energy (St. John’s – February 2, 2004) The One Ocean Secretariat met with Minister Byrne and his entourage at the department of Mines and Energy to provide he and his staff with an overview of One Ocean and its current activities and initiatives. Minister Byrne was very receptive to the liaison model and requested copies of both the Study Tour and Workshop Reports. The minister assured the secretariat that his department would make itself available for future meetings and updates of One Ocean activities. 3.3 One Ocean meets with Federal Departments and Agencies in Ottawa and Quebec (March 2004) Members of the One Ocean Industry Board and Secretariat traveled to Ottawa and Quebec in March 2004, to meet with federal departments with ocean related interests. The objective of these meetings was to promulgate the One Ocean model and address and discuss mutual issues of concern for the petroleum and fishing sectors. The delegation met with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Environment Canada, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Transport Canada, and the Eastern Canada Response Corporation. 3.4 One Ocean Meeting with Fisheries and Oceans Canada Minister Reagan (St. John’s – March 16, 2004) The One Ocean Secretariat and members of Board and Ottawa delegation (Mr. Urban Williams, Mr. Ted O’Keefe, and Mr. Wilson Fudge) attended a meeting with the federal Fisheries Minister and his staff in St. John’s on March 16, 2004. One Ocean representatives gave a broad overview of the organization’s mandate, objectives and current initiatives. Items discussed at the meeting included the Species at Risk Act, single-well exploration being a trigger for the Comprehensive Study List, Habitat Compensation Program, and South coast Risk Analysis. The Minister was very pleased that a DFO representative had been invited to sit at One Ocean Board meetings in the capacity as an Official Observer, and members from One Ocean stated the importance of DFO, as a regulator, being a part of its initiatives. 4.0 One Ocean Initiatives Orphan Basin Information Overview 5.0 One Ocean Board and Committee Memberships 5.1 Coastal Zone Canada Conference (CZCC) The One Ocean Secretariat was invited to sit on the CZCC Organizing Committee for the 2004 conference that will be held in St. John’s from June 25-30 2004. The conference is comprised of a Youth Forum and Main Conference to discuss cooperation in sustainable coastal and ocean management. One Ocean is planning an initiative for the Youth Forum to convene graduate students from European Union countries and Canada to discuss the ecosystem of the Newfoundland Grand Banks. This is conceived as an opportunity to promulgate sustainable ocean governance and collaborative arrangements between Canada and Europe. Because the focus is to provide a forum for younger academic stakeholders, the symposium will highlight innovative and non-conformist initiatives. 5.2 Environmental Studies Research Fund The Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF) is a program that sponsors environmental and social studies. It is designed to assist in the decision-making process related to oil and gas exploration and development on Canada’s frontier lands. ESRF was initiated in 1983, receives its legislative mandate through the Petroleum Resources Act, and is funded through levies on frontier lands paid by interested holders such as oil and gas companies. The One Ocean Secretariat sits on the ESRF research Priority Advisory Board.
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