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Reacting to and coordinating the November 26oil spill response consumed a lot of time and ener-gy on the part of the Delaware River communityin December. On January 18, U.S. CongressmanFrank A. LoBiondo, Chairman of the HouseSubcommittee on Coast Guard and MaritimeTransportation, convened a hearing on the spill atIndepdendence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia.Following is an extract of Exchange PresidentDennis Rochford’s testimony. Shown above,Congressman LoBiondo and Rochford at the con-clusion of the hearing.

As a non-profit association, the Exchange servesas a �Chamber of Commerce� for the maritime industry.Much like my presence at today�s hearing demonstrates,the Exchange serves as the unified voice of the port ona variety of federal legislative, administrative and regu-latory matters. But our work goes beyond an advocacyrole. Since our founding in 1875, the Exchange hasoperated the region�s 24-hour vessel reporting system.Our role as the electronic communications hub is tocoordinate and communicate the specific vessel move-ment information between those partners in the trans-portation chain � both public and private sector � with aright and a need to know. Over the years, this servicehas expanded dramatically, and in addition to providinginformation on scheduled vessel arrivals and depar-tures, for example, it also now includes among otherdata the mass distribution of safety and security notices,weather bulletins, and a host of other critical informationwhich helps ensure the safety, security and efficiency ofthe Delaware River port business complex.

In keeping with this mission, throughout the spillcontainment and cleanup operations, the Exchange act-ed as the liaison between the Coast Guard, Mariner�sAdvisory Committee and the port business community.The Exchange promptly distributed and posted informa-tion provided by the Coast Guard, Pilots� Association,and O�Briens, the contractor hired by the steamship linefor cleanup operations. From an operating perspective,the ability to quickly broadcast information on restric-tions � and more importantly, the lifting of restrictions �is paramount to our members� ability to make criticaldecisions.

We also coordinated the development and releaseof joint statements issued by the Coast Guard, Pilots�Association and Maritime Exchange on the current oper-ational status of the Delaware River. These statementswere used more for purposes of providing positive out-reach to port customers overseas in an effort to limit anyunnecessary ship diversions to competing ports.

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We are pleased to an-nounce that the Maritime Exchangewill celebrate a milestone anniversary onFebruary 28, 2005 when we celebrate 130 yearsas the Delaware Valley’s regional port informa-tion and communication center. Initially char-

tered just ten years after Lee had surrendered toGrant at Appomattox, ending the Civil war, the orga-nization was then named The Philadelphia MaritimeExchange. Philadelphia was not yet lighted by elec-tricity and telephone service did not exist – twoinventions that were to be showcased at thePhiladelphia Centennial Exposition one year later in1876.

While our regional port complex today is differ-ent in so many ways from what it was in 1875, the

similarities are so striking that it is appropriate torestate here the purpose for which the MaritimeExchange was organized as expressed in its corpo-rate charter:

“The objects of the corporation shall be to pro-vide and regulate a suitable room or rooms for aMaritime Exchange, to acquire, preserve and dis-seminate all maritime and other business informa-tion, and to do such other lawful acts as will tend topromote and encourage the trade and commerce ofthe Port of Philadelphia.”

Since its inception, the Exchange has communi-cated instructions to ships passing the shores of theDelaware. In the 1870’s, Philadelphia was a city ofclose to one million people. It was the country’sthird largest city and home to the country’s second

Maritime Exchange VP Lisa Himber Appointed toNational Maritime Security Advisory Committee

The Maritime Exchange ispleased to announce that VicePresident Lisa B. Himber hasbeen appointed by DHSSecretary Tom Ridge to serve onthe National Maritime SecurityAdvisory Committee. The com-mittee, as mandated by theMaritime Transportation Se-curity Act of 2002, is charged toprovide advice to the Depart-ment of Homeland Security on

matters such as national mar-itime security strategy and poli-cy, actions required to meet cur-rent and future security threats,international cooperation onsecurity issues, and securityconcerns of the maritime trans-portation industry.

“This appointment willundoubtedly be of great benefitto the Maritime Exchange, itsmembers, and the DelawareRiver port business communityas a whole,” said ExchangeChairman Richard DeGennaro.“In addition, Lisa’s participationin this group will help ensure theDHS is well apprised of mar-itime industry concerns.”

“Maritime Exchange mem-bers have a great deal at stake inhomeland security issues…eachnew regulation enacted in thename of security brings with it ahost of challenges that industry

and government must worktogether to overcome. I amextremely pleased to have theopportunity to work with CoastGuard and DHS on these impor-tant issues,” Himber said.

The committee will consist of21 members, and Himber willrepresent the Port Management/Port Authority Sector. Her termexpires in December 2008.

“I am certain Ms. Himber’sknowledge and vast experiencein the maritime industry willprovide Secretary Ridge withessential insight into the issue ofport security,” said Congress-man Frank A. LoBiondo (R-NJ),who chairs the House Subcom-mittee On Coast Guard AndMaritime Transportation.

In addition, Delaware Sen-ators Joe Biden (D-DE) and

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Maritime Exchange staff in 1895 at the Bourse Building,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Lisa Himber

The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules,proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organiza-tions, as well as executive orders and other presidential docu-ments.The Federal Register Highlights is daily synopsis of this publi-cation - focusing on those items of interest to the maritimeindustry. The Highlights, emailed to members and subscribers,includes Internet links to the full register notices. To subscribe to the Federal Register Highlights (Cost: $20 permonth), contact Jim Lombardo at 215-925-2615 or jlombar-do@maritimedelriv.com.Members receive the Highlights as part of their membership package.

Like our members, the Maritime Exchangehas felt the effects of the economic recessionthis country has faced over the last severalyears. Although we are a non-profit organiza-tion, the Exchange has had to deal with thesame soaring health care, technology and othercosts just as any other for-profit or public orga-nization.

However, the Exchange has been able toseek partnerships with private companies, pub-lic agencies, and other non-profit associationswhich help us invest in technologies to supportnew programs and services that directly benefitport operators and their customers.

The Delaware River Port Authority and theState of Delaware have long partnered with theExchange for program development and opera-tion. More recently, the State of New Jersey,the Ben Franklin Technology Partnership inPennsylvania, and the federal government,through the port security grant program, haveprovided funding to support our informationtechnology projects. We’ve also partneredwith companies like Lockheed Martin, Sony, and Ingersoll Rand — and the 130-year-old

partnership with the Pilots Association hasbeen a critical component of our operation.Lately, our partnerships with our sister mar-itime exchanges under the MISNA umbrellahave provided the potential for significantgrowth in both revenues that finance operatingexpenses and for new services to Exchangemembers. And of course, we can’t neglect tomention how our strong relationships with theCoast Guard, Customs and Border Protection,the Transportation Security Administration, theArmy Corps of Engineers, and the NationalOcean Service have helped us chart a coursetoward success.

We and our partners can take great pride inwhat we’ve accomplished over the last severalyears. Yet a lot remains to be done. We arestill seeking opportunities to implement pro-grams, such as the regional video surveillanceprogram for example, which are neededimprovements to our maritime infrastructure.So, while we have had strong support in thepast from a variety of associations, and ourphilosophy of partnering to reduce everyone’scosts remains unchanged, we recognize thatthe availability of public funds is becomingincreasingly limited due to the fiscal con-straints under which we are all operating today.

As a result, like our members and our part-ners, the Exchange has been forced to makesome difficult financial decisions. Through theleadership and support of our Board ofDirectors and the hard work of our staff, wehave weathered a difficult storm.

The Exchange is moving in new directions– we will need to if we are going to be able togenerate the resources necessary to continue toserve our members today and in the future.For example, we are actively seeking newmembers and customers who will use ourproducts. In the last year, we have expandedour revenue base by providing TRACS ser-vices to carriers and agents throughout thecountry, and by licensing our Ship Reportingsoftware to other exchanges. This has dramati-cally increased our visibility, and we have beencontacted by other organizations in other portswho have expressed an interest in obtainingthis type of service.

This is something entirely new for a 130-year old organization, but if we are going to beable to continue to work to achieve our coremission – to promote and protect DelawareRiver maritime commerce – it is an adjustmentwe will have to make.

So as we enter a new year, and a new erafor the Exchange, please allow me to take thisopportunity to thank those who continue tosupport our efforts through financial partner-ships and even just by relying on the Exchangeas your “voice of the port” on critical issuesfacing our industry.

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After 130 Years, a Radical Change in Outlook

The American Institute ofInternational Steel (AIIS) will hold its2005 Annual Convention at theSociety Hill Sheraton in Philadelphiaon May 2 and 3. The conferenceagenda will include Customs andBorder Protection issues of impor-tance to steel importers and exporters,international and domestic steel mar-ket developments and related port andlogistics issues.

“This will be an important confer-ence for port operators here on theDelaware River, as well as at otherports around the country where largevolumes of steel imports cross theirdocks,” stated BARTHCOInternational Vice President JackMallough who also serves on the AIISand Exchange Board of Directors.

“I am encouraged by the fact thatour regional port community ispulling together with both their time

and financial resources to make surethis conference is an outstandingsuccess,” said Mallough. It is antici-pated over 200 attendees will partici-pate in this year’s conference.

One key agenda item will deal withU.S. Customs and Border Protection(CBP) and an array of issuesrelated to security concerns,commercial operations andimport licensing. StevenW. Baker, Esq., Chairmanof the AIIS CustomsCommittee, stated that thespotlight will be on the pro-posed updates and revisions to theCustoms and Trade PartnershipAgainst Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.

“Given the pending changes to C-TPAT,” Baker said, “I expect therewill be a lot of discussion and ques-tions involving current and plannedbenefits, the costs of becoming C-

TPAT compliant, the risks of not par-ticipating and how any plannedchanges might affect current partici-pants.”

The changing dynamics of the steelmarketplace will also be a prominenttopic of conversation. “This annual

conference follows the firsttwelve-month period wherethe steel import market hasnot been burdened by theSection 201 tariffs and dur-ing which time the U.S. hasseen sustained economic

growth,” observed DavePhelps, AIIS President.

“It remains a volatile world marketout there,” said Phelps, “so I am surewe will have our usually lively discus-sion surrounding the economicassumptions and predictions regardingwhere the steel market is going overthe next year.”

In addition to the annual meeting, anumber of other events have beenplanned for the two-day session. On

Monday, May 2, a golf tournamentwill be held at the DuPont CountryClub in Wilmington, Delaware. Thatevening, the Delaware River portcommunity will host a receptionaboard the battleship USS New Jerseyanchored adjacent to the South JerseyPort Corporation in Camden, NewJersey.

“We want to take this opportunityto showcase to all the conference par-ticipants that the Delaware River portcommunity values the importance ofsteel imports,” said Marty Masculli,Exchange Director and InternationalLongshoreman Association Local1291 Secretary/Treasurer, “and that asa port we can and do work together tobest serve our customers.”

A reception and dinner will be heldon Tuesday, May 3 following the con-ference.

For more information, contactAIIS at (202) 628-3878 or visithttp://www.aiis.org.Video Camera Project

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Regional Port to Host International Steel Industry

The Exchange is pleased toannounce that Ingersoll-RandCompany has donated a high-endremote control camera for use at theShip Reporting station in CapeHenlopen, Delaware. The camera, aSony RZ30N pan/tilt/zoom model,will operate in extreme low light con-

ditions with visibility optical at 25xtranslation. On a clear day, CapeMay, New Jersey across the bay isclearly visible.

The Exchange staff and CoastGuard personnel will use the camerato remotely view ship traffic in theDelaware Bay via a web interfacewhich includes the capability to lockon and track a target.

“Remote camera capabilities atour Delaware station will give ourPhiladelphia staff visibility to the bayand its inbound and outbound traf-fic,” said Exchange President DennisRochford. “Not only does this aid usin our vessel reporting mission byproviding visual confirmation, but wecan also aid the Coast Guard in theirMaritime Domain Awareness mission

by providing them with access to theinterface.”

In addition to providing enhancedservices and capabilities to theExchange and Coast Guard, the cam-era also serves as a test of capabilitiesand requirements for the RegionalVideo Surveillance Project headed by

the Area Maritime SecurityCommittee. The Exchange, togetherwith the U.S. Coast Guard and itsworking group of participating gov-ernment agencies and facilities, areworking to identify funding sourcesfor this project which will provideintegrated video surveillance capabil-ity for Delaware River terminals. Inthe meantime, individual facilityoperators are continuing to deployequipment based on the standards setby the Area Maritime SecurityCommittee IT Sub-committee. Thiswill allow the integration of the videoimages through a central site at suchtime as funding becomes available.

For more information, contactGlenn Hann at 215-925-2615 orghann@maritimedelriv.com.

Exchange Member Ingersoll-Rand Company donates camerafor use at Delaware Bay Ship Reporting Station.

A view of the mouth of the Delaware Bay from the inside of the Cape Henlopen ShipReporting Station in Lewes, Delaware where the Exchange is co-located with thePilots’ Association for the Bay & River Delaware.

While the core mission of theMaritime Exchange has changed littlesince its incorporation on February28, 1875, the founders of this dynam-ic organization could little havedreamed of the innovations in ship-building technology, the advent ofpersonal computers, and the unwa-vering support of the maritime com-munity to bring the Exchange towhere it is today. But what hasn’tchanged is that protecting and pro-moting the businesses of DelawareRiver port industries remains theunderlying premise through which

we develop and implement programsand services – services to the mem-bership that continue to make theExchange a vibrant component of theDelaware River port business com-munity.

Recording vessel movementsand disseminating that information tothe community as a tool to enhanceand facilitate port operations remainsone of the highest priorities of theExchange, just as it did 130 yearsago. And as the requirements toreport information beyond vesselmovements evolved to cargo and

crew, the Exchange, with the supportof the community, expanded its sys-tems to develop one of the most com-prehensive and complex port infor-mation systems in the country.Maritime On-Line, which includesthe Ship Reporting, TRACS, Noticeof Arrival and Sensitive Cargo mod-ules, is now in use by over 700 regis-tered subscribers and members toenhance their own operations andmeet the ever-growing needs of portsecurity and federal reportingrequirements.

Logically complementing theseefforts, the Exchange’s governmentaffairs program serves and continual-ly evolves to protect and promote ourport at a local and national level.Through the support of the member-ship, we have successfully affectedand influenced policy and regulatorydecisions over the many years to thebenefit of the community as a whole.The Exchange’s committees – theAgents/Operators Committee, theCredentialing Workgroup, the Non-Federal Dredge Committee, theTRACS Technical Committee, andother ad hoc committees – providethe membership with a chance tomeet directly with government offi-cials, business partners, and evencompetitors to discuss port issues andprovide developmental direction tothe Exchange’s services and systems.

Likewise, the Exchange’s publi-cations – The Beacon, Port Directory,monthly President’s Report to themembers, Federal RegisterHighlights, web site, and the variousnavigation and security alerts – com-plement the other services to keep themembership informed of initiatives,meetings, and issues that directlyaffects the port industry. This yearthe Federal Register Highlights, adaily synopsis of the official dailypublication for federal rules andnotices, is now included in the basicmembership package.

Because of the unique role inthe region, the Exchange’s answeringservice provides a cost effective andspecialized alternative to traditionalservices. The Exchange staff’s insti-

tutional knowledge of port operationsand its business network provide thebackbone to a service that goesbeyond just “taking a message.” The24 hour support staff can often fieldgeneral questions about ship sched-ules, navigational restrictions, andother port related information onbehalf of subscribers.

The Exchange offers HAZMATand online Port Security trainingcourses to help members meet feder-al requirements. As an association,the Exchange is able to provide thesecourses at a discounted rate to mem-bers and will expand course offeringsas the needs of the membershipgrows.

New this year, the Exchange isplanning to provide a resume referraland maritime job posting servicethrough its web site. As the port com-munity grows, so does the demandfor new talent that will keep our portmoving through the next 130 yearsand beyond. As the communicationhub for the region, the Exchange isoften contacted by individuals seek-ing employment in the industry – andby prospective employers. The newservice will help the membershipmatch their requirements to individu-als with specialized maritime trainingand/or experience.

The Exchange’s membership pro-grams and services continuallyevolve to meet the demands of thetime. Some of the services providedover 100 years ago, or even 25 yearsago, are no longer applicable or indemand, and have been retired. Butat the same time, innovations intechnology and the ever-changingbusiness and political climate haveopened the door to the many new ser-vices now offered.

A trade association is only as suc-cessful as the prosperity enjoyed byits membership. The Exchange willalways remain sensitive to the currentneeds of the membership and willcontinue to develop programs thatserve the Exchange’s mission of pro-tecting and promoting the DelawareRiver port community.

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Exchange Services and Programs: Expanding andEvolving to Meet Members� Needs

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HAZMAT a Core Part of Overall Maritime TrainingThe recent events surrounding the November 26,

2004 oil spill on the Delaware River cannot under-score enough the need for proper HAZMAT trainingto first and foremost reduce the likelihood of such anincident, and second to ensure that responsible enti-ties and/or individuals are prepared to respond in fullcompliance with federal regulations and avoid cost-ly penalties.

The Federal Hazardous Materials TransportationLaw is the basic statute regulating the transportationof HAZMAT in the United States. The Office ofHazardous Materials Safety of the Research andSpecial Programs Administration, U.S. Department ofTransportation formulates, issues and revisesHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) under thislaw. The HMR cover hazardous materials definitionsand classifications, hazard communications, shipperand carrier operations, training and security require-ments, and packaging and container specifications.

Employers are required under Title 49, Code ofFederal Regulations 172, Subpart H to provide train-ing to all personnel handling hazardous materials orinvolved in documentation for these materials.According to the regulations, HAZMAT training fornew hires must be completed within 90 days ofemployment or change in job function. The regula-tion also requires re-certification every three years.

According to OHM’s Hazardous MaterialsShipments report, hazardous materials traffic levelsin the U.S. now exceed 800,000 shipments per dayand result in the transport of more than 3.1 billiontons of hazardous materials annually.

It reports that “more than one-third of theDepartment’s enforcement actions pertaining to vio-lations of the hazardous materials transportation reg-ulations involve the failure of hazmat employers toprovide training or maintain test records. In mostcases violations are attributed to failure to provide

function specific training. For example, an investi-gator questions incorrect entries on a shipping paperprepared by a hazmat employee who responds thathe was not instructed, nor tested, by his hazmatemployer regarding the preparation of shippingpapers.”

The Exchange regularly offers HAZMAT trainingcourses to both members and non-members. Thetwo-day course covers all pertinent material to satis-fy the federal regulations, including the documentpreparation and handling of shippers responsible forHAZMAT cargo.

For more information on OHM, federal regula-tions, and training requirements, visit http://haz-mat.dot.gov. For more information or to registerfor the Exchange’s HAZMAT course, contact JimLombardo at jlombardo@maritimedelriv.com or215-925-2615.

In Memoriam The Exchange regrets to announce that G. Fred

DiBona Jr., President and CEO of Independence BlueCross, passed on January 11, 2005 after a courageousfight with cancer. He was 53.

Mr. DiBona�s career in the business of the Philadelphiaregion was a remarkable combination of public and privateservice. We in the maritime community knew him when hewas head of the Philadelphia Port Corporation, predeces-

sor to the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority. Since that time, he worked tountangle the stifling bureaucracy of the city�s zoning board, invigorate the localChamber of Commerce, and transform a struggling health insurance plan into oneof the nation�s leading managed care companies. Mr. DiBona gained a reputationas a decisive leader who fearlessly championed � with equal passion � the bestinterests of his businesses and his community.

The Exchange extends its deepest sympathy to Mr. DiBona�s family, friendsand colleagues.

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It is not uncommonfor a vessel arriving inone of the ports along theDelaware River to bringwith it an occasionalunwelcome guest -- stow-away. The statutory defi-nition of a stowaway is�any alien who obtainstransportation without theconsent of the . . . personin command of any ves-sel . . . through conceal-ment aboard such ves-sel.� The reasons for

flight will vary. They could include entry for purposes offinding work because of poverty and lack of opportunity inhis home country, or they could also include a dangerouscriminal or terrorist seeking to bring harm to the shores ofour country.

Stowaways have been found secreted within shippingcontainers, within the holds hidden with the cargo, inlifeboats, steering engine rooms, paint lockers and anyplace aboard a vessel where they believe they will avoiddetection. In doing so, they expose themselves to dan-gerous and life threatening environments due to lack ofwater and food, oxygen depletion, and extremes of tem-perature. Precautions, policies and procedures can andshould be in place to minimize the risk of stowaways;however, once detected the immediate question is whatdo you do with them. They may be injured or ill, and insome cases deceased.

What to DoWhen a stowaway is discovered, there are a number

of actions that should be taken:

Immediately notify your owner and port agent thatstowaways have been found aboard the vessel;Immediately notify the U.S. Coast Guard CommandDuty Officer at (215) 271-4800;Immediately notify the U.S. Customs and BorderProtection (CBP) at Vessel Central (215) 597-4595,Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Airport E & C Desk(215) 863-4271/4272 daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., or usethe 24-hour telephone number 1-800 -X-SECTOR(when using 24 hour number specify location of theincident, e.g., Camden, New Jersey; Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, or Wilmington, Delaware, etc.);Immediately notify your P&I representative;Immediately notify the terminal at which the vessel isexpected to berth and have them alert the local police

authorities as it may be necessary to have police ser-vice available to apprehend and take custody of thestowaway to prevent escape;In the event of death, the coroner at the docking termi-nal area must be notified to investigate and secure thebody;In the event of injury or illness, emergency EMT ser-vices may be required and they should be contacted;andIf you are suspicious of criminal and/or terroristinvolvement, the local and State Police, FBI, CoastGuard, CBP, and Department of Homeland Securityshould be placed on notice.(The phone numbers listed above are for Delaware

River agencies. For appropriate phone numbers in otherports, you should contact your local Coast Guard andCBP offices.)

Once found and under control, stowaways should besearched for weapons. All items in their possessionincluding passport, drivers license, wallet, and any bag-gage should be confiscated. Baggage should besearched. Stowaways should be interviewed to ascertainnationality, identity and port of origin. They should bequestioned concerning potential accomplices and/or otherpersons with them. The stowaway should be locked in asecure cabin with a seaman standing guard at all times.Stowaways should be treated humanely at all times.

If the stowaway is injured or ill, first aid must be pro-vided and the authorities must be appraised of the extentof the injury and/or illness and assessment made as towhether special medical services must be considered.

ResponsibilitiesThe responsibility of the vessel owner is to safely con-

fine and identify the stowaway(s), prevent their escape,and repatriate them. The owner is required to provide forsecurity up until the repatriation of the stowaway to theport of origin.

If the stowaway cannot be promptly removed from thevessel and circumstances preclude keeping him onboard, a CBP Officer will take custody of the stowaway.The vessel owner is responsible for the cost of maintain-ing and detaining the individual, including those for astowaway seeking asylum. Customs and BorderProtection may require the posting of a bond to ensurepayment of the costs of detention.

An alien stowaway may be permitted entry into theU.S. for purposes of medical care and treatment.However, the stowaway is to be repatriated once themedical treatment has been completed � all of the fore-going is at the expense of the vessel owner.

If the stowaway is deceased, the local coroner in theport of entry must be notified, and the body transferred tothe morgue for preparation and processing. If the body ofstowaway has been identified, the owner must contactthe next of kin for direction as to disposal of the body.The body may have to be repatriated, but in someinstances it may be permissible to bury and/or crematethe remains in the U.S.

Asylum and RepatriationA stowaway who indicates a credible fear of persecu-

tion and intends to apply for asylum shall be removedfrom the vessel and detained in the custody of a CBPOfficer. If a credible fear of persecution is not found orasylum is not granted, it is the owner�s responsibility toarrange and pay for repatriation. The asylum procedureis an expedited procedure, and if adjudication does notoccur within a specified time frame the cost of mainte-nance is the government�s responsibility until such timeas the validity of the asylum request is determined.Consultation may be required with an immigration spe-cialist to safely mitigate the costs under these circum-stances.

However, the Master of a vessel is required to detainthe stowaway on board the vessel until a CBP Officerinterviews him. If this is not feasible, the Master mustrequest authorization from the CBP Officer to remove thestowaway from the vessel to another designated locationuntil the officer arrives. Failure to detain the stowawaywill subject the Master to a civil penalty. The Master mustprovide any documents or evidence of the identity of thestowaway and any information concerning his point of ori-gin, nationality, boarding and apprehension.

If the stowaway, after having has been interviewed bythe CBP Officer, is not allowed entry into the U.S., it is theresponsibility of the Master to return the stowaway to hisport of origin on the same vessel unless impractical to doso or other factors exist such as sanitation, health, andwhether the stowaway is a female or juvenile. If repatria-tion is by other than via the same vessel, the Mastermust obtain necessary travel documents and make alltransportation arrangements. Secure escort must be pro-vided to ensure that the stowaway departs the U.S. Allexpense of removal is borne by the owner of the vessel.Failure to comply with an order to repatriate the alien canresult in a civil penalty.

Stowaways present a formidable logistical problemand potential costly expense of maintenance, detention,fines and finally repatriation. In particular, secure deten-tion of the stowaway is a significant aspect of the prob-lem. Vessel crew members are not well suited or trainedto act as guards. Even traditional civilian guard servicesare not well suited for this task. In addition, the stow-away issue often surfaces during a holiday or weekendwhen it is difficult to find trained personnel to guard stow-aways pending turnover to CBP personnel. Owners andagents should contact and have available access totrained law enforcement professionals to act in the capac-ity as guards during the time a stowaway is in the own-er�s custody and control. There do exist private inves-tigative services that have the training and expertise totake custody of a stowaway.

Many security professionals believe our country is vul-nerable to attack via sea borne containers � and in partic-ular as a means of infiltration by potential terrorists. Assuch, stowaways must be considered a serious matter.Vigilance and a protocol must be in place to detect andapprehend them and turn them over to the responsiblegovernmental agencies.

A Stowaway - What Do You Do?

By: Eugene Mattioni, Esq.Partner, Mattioni, Ltd.

Within a very short time frame, shipmovements were commencing. From abusiness perspective, the issues wefaced were several: ships in port had towait for the contractor and subsequentCoast Guard inspection before theycould depart (by Wednesday, December1, Coast Guard announced it wouldallow companies to use private contrac-tors to accelerate the clean up process).This limited the ability of ships waitingat anchorage to make their way to theirultimate destinations. In addition,despite the full willingness of TsakosShipping, the owner of the T/S Athos I,to take responsibility for the spill and itsexpenses, several ship operators had

concerns about entering a contaminatedwaterway. Fortunately, these were few,and for the most part we were able toeffectively allay any concerns.

It goes without saying that we allacknowledged the foremost priority wasto contain and clean the spilled oil.However, in recognition of the fact thatgetting products to store shelves is alsoimportant, it must be noted that theCoast Guard as incident commander,immediately invited the business com-munity into the Unified Commandstructure and worked diligently withindustry in an effort to minimize theimpact on port operations. On behalf ofthe Mariner’s Advisory Committee(MAC), Capt. Michael Linton,President of the Pilots’ Association forthe Bay and River Delaware, workedwith the Coast Guard to help identifymeasures that could be taken to get the

port back open for business and priori-tize the movement of vessels whilerestrictions were in place.

In addition to its role in mass com-municating region-wide updates, as partof its vessel dispatching activities theMaritime Exchange is responsible toprovide information on individual shipmovements, such as estimated and actu-al arrival and departure times to the ter-minal operators, tug companies, linehandlers, and the nearly 40 other busi-nesses which “go into action” everytime a ship arrives on the DelawareRiver. Through the involvement of theMAC in the command structure, wewere able to quickly disseminate infor-mation on which ships were authorizedto move to those port businesses whichneeded to be able to respond quickly toa continually changing schedule.

There is no doubt in my mind that

the spill had far less negative impactthat might have been the case because ofthe strong and close working relation-ships among governmental agencies,between government and industry, andamong industry partners. Our ability toachieve this level of success in a geopo-litical environment that involves threestates and multiple overlapping federaljurisdictions should not go unrecog-nized.

Given the magnitude of the event, itis clear that the framework needed toeffectively respond to the oil spill waswell in place at the Delaware River. Thefact that the port was 100% open forbusiness by December 8 is a testamentto the training and preparedness of theCoast Guard, federal and state environ-mental agencies, the environmentalresponse community and industry.

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Exchange Testifies atAthos I Hearingcontinued from page 1

BARTHCO Opens New Facility

In December 2004, BARTHCO International held an open house to inaugurate itsnew South Philadelphia office. Among the hundreds of attendees at the event were (l-r) Exchange President Dennis Rochford, Dennis J. Colgan, BARTHCO CEO, andThomas J. Holt, Sr., Holt Oversight.

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biggest port, with more than 7,000 vessels arriv-ing and departing annually. According to recordsfrom the period, in 1878 over 1,600 foreign tradevessels, comprised of 500 American flag vesselsand 1,100 foreign flag vessels, called onPhiladelphia. During this same year, there wereover 5,800 arrivals in the coastwise trade, 4,000of which were schooners. This was also an erawhich saw sail slowly giving way to steam.

Then, as today, the shipping industry had a sig-nificant impact on the city’s economy and on thelivelihoods of many of its residents. And forthose who follow the 45’ foot main channel deep-ening project debate, we’d like to take this oppor-tunity to note that the depth of the main shippingchannel at that time – the natural depth of theDelaware – was 17 feet.

In 1885, the first comprehensive project toimprove the Delaware River from Philadelphia tothe sea was undertaken and took the depth of thechannel down to 26 feet. It took another fifty-three years to deepen the channel to its currentauthorized depth of 40 feet. As we are today, theMaritime Exchange was as involved in the threeprevious efforts to deepen the shipping channel inorder to accommodate the larger cargo ships andkeep our port competitive.

The language in the Maritime Exchange char-ter is equally applicable to the services we provideto our tri-state regional port complex where publicand private facilities dot the Delaware Rivershoreline from Trenton, New Jersey to the sea.Perhaps this is best captured in a PhiladelphiaInquirer editorial written on May 9, 1975 in recog-nition of the Maritime Exchange’s 100th anniver-sary. It stated in part “[the Exchange] was found-ed … on the premise that, despite intense compe-tition among shipping interests, they all had thecommon purpose in promoting and improving the

Port of Philadelphia.” The Maritime Exchangecontinues to serve as a unifying force so that com-peting port interests can come together to supportthose initiatives that will promote and encourageexpanding trade on the Delaware River.

According to Exchange President DennisRochford, “It is interesting to note that in a130-year-old organization, I have only six predeces-sors. As even the tenures of our staff todaydemonstrate, the Maritime Exchange is a placethat engenders loyalty and dedication to the orga-nization’s mission.” He noted that most recentExchange retirees, Bill Harrison and EileenCollins had 25 and 35 years with the organizationrespectively; and of the current 14-member staff,nine have between 8-20 years of service.

Although the port has certainly changed, theoverall mission of the Exchange has remainedconstant. And although we’ve significantlyexpanded the scope of services provided to mem-bers today, our number one priority remains thesame.

The U.S. Department ofAgriculture’s Animal and PlantHealth Inspection Service (APHIS)is amending its fruit and vegetableregulations to allow the importationof clementines, mandarins and tan-gerines from Chile into the U.S.under certain conditions.

Based on the evidence in arecent pest risk assessment and anaccompanying risk managementdocument, APHIS believes thesearticles can be safely imported from

all provinces of Chile, while contin-uing to protect the U.S. against theintroduction of plant pests, such asBrevipalpus chilensis, a mite that isnot easily detected through visualinspection.

To ensure that plant pests do notenter this country through theimportation of these commodities,APHIS is requiring that the fruit beimported from Mediterranean fruitfly-free areas using the systemsapproach method. Under the sys-

tems approach, the clementines,mandarins or tangerines must passthrough a series of pest mitigationmeasures, including phytosanitaryinspection.

Once fruit has passed throughthis series of mitigation measures,the Chilean plant inspectors willissue a phytosanitary certificatestating that the fruit has beeninspected and found free of plantpests. This certificate must accom-pany each shipment of clementines,

mandarins and tangerines offeredfor importation into the U.S fromChile. Citrus products that does notmeet any of these conditions mustbe fumigated with methyl bromideor cold treated to ensure they arefree of pests. APHIS selected thesemeasures, among others, to miti-gate the risk of introducing plantpests.

The final rule became effectiveJanuary 10, 2005.

USDA Issues Final Rule for Citrus Imports from Chile

Exchange Celebrates 130Year Anniversarycontinued from page 1

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Tom Carper (D-DE) and Con-gressman Mike Castle (R-DE)signed a joint letter supporting hernomination to the committee, say-ing “Ms. Himber has been a strongadvocate for the business commu-nity along the Delaware River,particularly through her efforts inleading the implementation of anumber of new security mea-sures.”

And in Pennsylvania, Con-gressman Curt Weldon (R-PA) cit-ed the need for the ideal candidateto have a practical understanding

of the complexity of working withvarious federal, state, and localagencies as well as national cus-toms and security affairs. “Ms.Himber [will] bring to theCommitter her wealth of experi-ence in these areas …” he said.

On behalf of Secretary TomRidge, Admiral Thomas H.Collins, Commandant of the CoastGuard said, “We look forward toworking with the Committee tocontinue strengthening our effortsto protect our ports and waterwayswhile keeping them open for com-merce.”

The Exchange will be sure tokeep its members informed ofcommittee activity.

Himber Appointedto NMSACcontinued from page 1

In the wake of the November 26 oilspill, the Unified Command — the mul-ti-agency team that coordinated theresponse — worked closely with theMariners’ Advisory Committee andDelaware Bay and River Pilots’Association to develop protocols formanaging and authorizing vessel move-ments. The Maritime Exchange for theDelaware River and Bay quickly dis-seminated information to the port com-munity. On the evening of November26, 2004 and throughout November 27,2004, the port was closed to deep draftvessel traffic. On November 28, 2004,the Unified Command permitted com-mercial inbound vessels to transitthrough the safety zone with certainrestrictions.

By December 8, 2004, the river wasopen to all marine traffic, with theexception of wake restrictions, and achannel survey had been completed,validating that the channel was clear ofobstructions.

The groundwork for mounting a suc-cessful response began long before theincident. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990(OPA-90) was key to the preparedness

of the port in responding to this verydynamic and challenging oil spill.Among other mandates, OPA-90required the establishment of an AreaCommittee for the port, development ofan Area Contingency Plan, and partici-pation in the National Preparedness forResponse Exercise Program. In addi-tion to port preparedness, OPA 90required tank vessels to create vesselresponse plans detailing actions to betaken to mitigate the impact of an inci-dent such as what occurred to the T/SATHOS I.

In addition to OPA-90, the NationalOil and Hazardous Substances PollutionContingency Plan, under which theCaptain of the Port and DistrictCommander have the authority andresponsibility to direct oil spill responseoperations, provides for special teamsthat can be called upon for technicalassistance. These teams were invalu-able to the T/S ATHOS I response; theyrapidly responded to our request forsupport and performed exceptionally.

Over the past few years theDelaware Bay and River port communi-ty, which includes federal, state and

local government agencies, the mar-itime industry, and other interested par-ties has come together in an unprece-dented way to work as a team in prepar-ing to respond to incidents threateningthe marine environment, public healthand safety, and maritime commerce.There are three significant actions theport community took prior to theATHOS I incident that are noteworthy.

First, and most important, was theunwavering commitment by all portpartners to invest their time in buildingrelationships with one another. Twovery important committees, the AreaCommittee and the Area MaritimeSecurity Committee, provided theopportunity to bring together a widerange of port partners on a regular basisto conduct joint training, discuss issuesof the port, and develop comprehensiveport response and security plans.

Second, the National IncidentManagement System IncidentCommand System (ICS) was the cor-nerstone in bringing together the 1800person organization that was necessaryto respond to this incident. Twentyagencies and numerous commercialentities committed to using ICS enabledthe Unified Command to rapidly buildan integrated team that had a commonset of objectives and priorities.

The strength of ICS is that it tran-scends the different organizationalstructures and unique terminology andprocesses that agencies use internallyand provides a common model thatenables those in the response communi-ty to join forces. Without a strong com-mitment from all response entities touse ICS, the Unified Command would

not have been able to leverage theresources necessary to manage the mul-titude of operational issues that the inci-dent presented, nor could the UnifiedCommand provide the public with aclear and cohesive message.

Third, through an aggressive exer-cise program, we developed and honedcritical capabilities through collectivetraining during several challenging sce-narios. Our November 2003 exercisehad many similarities to the actual T/SATHOS I incident and we immediatelyset about implementing the manylessons learned in our ACP.

Another key component was oureffective communications during theinitial response. The first press briefingwith the Unified Command was held onNovember 27, and subsequent briefingswere conducted at each. This provideda predictable, consistent release ofinformation from the key members ofthe Unified Command. A website wasestablished November 27, 2004 athttp://www.incidentinfo.com on theMaritime Exchange website. All thedaily news releases, photos and factsheets were posted on the website forpublic viewing. The website receivedmore than 500,000 hits in the first 10days.

The importance of the team and theclose port relationships fostered thecoordination and support of thisresponse. Because we simply cannotafford to work at odds, the use of aUnified Command and a singleresponse management system isabsolutely necessary. Our pre-incidentplanning and port community prepared-ness put us in a position to succeed.

10 The Beacon January/February, 2005

Editorial

Thank you, Advertisers!Through the support of advertisers, the Maritime Exchange is able produce the bi-month-ly issues of The Beacon, which keeps over 5,000 maritime professionals informed ontrade topics of local and national scope. Nearing its 10th year of continuous publicationand service to the maritime community, The Beacon staff is grateful for the support andthe many positive comments we have received over the years. And as we look forwardto yet another successful production year, we wanted to take this opportunity to thankthose who supported our efforts in 2004:

Rapid Emergency Response a Testament to Delaware RiverMaritime Community Cooperation

BARTHCO International

Coleman’s Launch, Inc.

Delaware Bay LaunchService, Inc.

Delaware RiverStevedores, Inc.

Fox Rothschild LLP

General Marine RefrigerationCorporation

General SteamshipCorporation, Inc.

Glacier Supply, Inc.

Hollstein, Keating, Cattell,Johnson & Goldstein, P.C.

Holy Family University

HudsonTrident MaritimeSecurity Services

Ingersoll-Rand Company

Maritime Consulting Solutions

Mar-Vel International, Inc.

Mattioni, Ltd.

McAllister Towing ofPhiladelphia, Inc.

Meredith Management Group

National Cargo Bureau, Inc.

Palmer Biezup & HendersonLLP

Philadelphia RegionalPort Authority

Pilots’ Association for the Bayand River Delaware

Reliable Trailer, Inc.

Royal Fumigation, Inc.

S. T. Hudson Engineers, Inc.

South Jersey Port Corporation

Urban Engineers, Inc.

Walker Diving

Weeks Marine, Inc.

Western Fumigation

Wilmington Tug, Inc.

W. J. Castle, P.E.& Associates, P.C.

The Beacon is the official newsletter of the Maritime Exchange for the DelawareRiver and Bay. The Exchange encourages its readers to submit letters to the editor at any

time in response to articles that appear in The Beacon or to address other topics of interestto the port community. Please direct any correspondence or inquiries regarding

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Charles W. Futcher, IIII. Randall Kenworthy C. William KenworthyArchie W. Lingo Laurence B. Knapp, Jr.J. Stuart Griffin Stephen A. Roberts James R. Roche J. Ward Guilday William D. GlaserDaniel E. MacElreveyDavid A. Potter, Jr. Charles F. Macintire G. Stevens Lyshon, III Herbert Barnes, Jr. James R. HukillHoward M. Teal, Jr.

Carl T. Joseph, III Theodore L. ParishMichael E. Knapp Wayne E. BaileyRobert W. Bailey, Jr. Joseph T. Selph William E. Lowe, III Bradford F. SchellHenry E. HessHoward B. Wyche John P. CuffEdward A. Davis Robert K. Cook, III Patrick C. Beebe Richard L. Beebe Gerry H. Orton Daniel W. Cluff, Jr.

Thomas L. Cluff William H. BuckalooRichard Buckaloo, III Drew J. Hodgens Jonathan C. Kemmerley Chris P. Guilday Colleen L. Moran J. David Johnson Dennis S. Cluff Patrick G. ConroyKelly J. SparksR. Douglas BoesThomas S. BraninStephen J. McGuiness Joseph E. Morrissey Michelle Musto William T. Poulterer III

Thomas M. Sharp Matthew G. SullivanDaniel M. Morgans Andrew B. ParishKevin BarrowRoy C. PinoKenneth W. SouthardRobert G. Medd, Jr. David C.Cluff Brian A. WongEric C. JamesMatthew W KehoeScott A. LandryTerrell A. Mannion, Jr.Jonathan MasonWilliam C. Haggerty

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The Depart-ment of HomelandSecurity (DHS)has announced theupcoming depar-ture of DeputySecretary AdmiralJames Loy, whowill remain atDHS until March

1, or until his suc-cessor is confirmed. Admiral Loyjoined DHS in December 2003 asAdministrator of the TransportationSecurity Administration, where hewas a strong advocate of theTransportation Worker IdentificationCredential (TWIC) program. Prior tothat appointment, Admiral Loy servedas Commandant of the U.S. CoastGuard.

Those of us who worked withAdmiral Loy will miss his forthright-ness and dedication.

The maritimeindustry will losea strong advocatewhen Capt.William Shubertleaves his post asAd-ministrator ofthe U.S. MaritimeAdministration inFebruary. "Capt.Shubert and hisDeputy John Jamian visited theExchange on several occasions overthe last several years," said ExchangePresident Dennis Rochford. "He wasclearly interested in helping solve thechallenges facing U.S. maritime inter-ests and took the time to understandthe issues and help identify solutions.We will miss his leadership."

Deputy Administrator John Jamianwill serve as Acting MaritimeAdministrator during the WhiteHouse selection process for a newAdministrator.

Maritime Industry Says Goodbyeto Two Long-Time Supporters

ADM Loy Capt. Schubert

Loy to Leave DHS Shubert Leaves MarAd

Quotaable Quote“The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you getup in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.”

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Upcoming EventsNotes & NewsFebruary 20052/3 DRPA/Port Authority Transit Corporation Committee Meeting2/4 Area Maritime Security Committee (Main) Meeting

Contact: Soo Klein (215) 271-4870 or srklein@msogruphila.uscg.mil2/9 Maritime Exchange Executive Committee Meeting

Traffic Club of Philadelphia Mega MeetingTopic: Supply Chain Solutions to Improve the Bottom LineWilliam Penn Inn, Route 202 & Sumneytown Pike, Gwyned, PAContact: Avri Dub (610) 649-6952 or aldeutsch51@juno.com

2/15 Delaware River and Bay Authority Board Meeting2/16 World Trade Association of Philadelphia Dinner Meeting

The Omni at Independence ParkContact: Deborah Ingravallo (856) 642-3957DRPA/Port Authority Transit Corporation Committee Meeting

2/17 Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Board Meeting2/22 South Jersey Port Corporation Board MeetingMarch 20053/3 DRPA/Port Authority Transit Corporation Committee Meeting3/8 Tri-State Maritime Safety Association Board Meeting3/10 Maritime Exchange Board Meeting

Maritime Exchange Annual Meeting3/15 Seamen�s Center Wilmington Board Meeting

Delaware River and Bay Authority Board Meeting3/16 DRPA/Port Authority Transit Corporation Committee Meeting 3/17 Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Board Meeting3/29 South Jersey Port Corporation Board MeetingApril 20054/7 DRPA/Port Authority Transit Corporation Committee Meeting4/13 Maritime Exchange Executive Committee Meeting4/15 Seamen�s Church Institute Spirit of the Port Luncheon

Sheet Metals Union Hall, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA4/19 Delaware River and Bay Authority Board Meeting4/20 DRPA/Port Authority Transit Corporation Committee Meeting4/21 Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Board Meeting4/26 South Jersey Port Corporation Board Meeting

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BARTHCO Trade Consultants announced that Stephen F. Krzeminski, Ph.D. hasjoined their firm. BARTHCO Trade Consultants was formed to provide importers andexporters with needed services above and beyond traditional customs brokerage andforwarding. Welcome aboard.

Eula Walden retires from U.S. Customs and Border Protection in January. TheExchange first started working with Eula in 1988, when she was with the AMS ManifestBranch and helped guide us through our AMS certification. Ms. Walden has been withCBP for 41 years. Best wishes on your retirement, Eula, we�ll miss you.

DBA Innovations, Inc., the technology consulting firm who worked with the Exchange todevelop the Maritime On-Line system, has announced that David Ashenfelter hasrejoined the company to head up its Business Development initiatives. In addition to theprogramming work on Maritime On-Line, DBA has recently worked on projects with stateagencies in West Virginia and Connecticut.

Congratulations to Delaware River Port Authority�s Chief Executive Officer John J.Matheussen for being named �Humanitarian of the Year� by the South Jersey Office ofthe Arthritis Foundation, and its Vice Chairman Jeffrey L. Nash for being honored withthe Southern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America 2004 DistinguishedCitizen Award. Great Job!

Welcome New MembersChestnut Hill College9601 Germantown AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19118tel: 215-248-7180

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Citrosuco North America, Inc.1000 Ferry RoadWilmington, DE 19801tel: 302-652-8763fax: 302-652-3607

Ocean and Coastal Consultants811 Church Road, Suite 230Cherry Hill, NJ 08002tel: 856-773-4101fax: 856-773-4106

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