Towards safe offshore operations Sea access. Kwasi Amponsah-Boateng Social Performance and Public Affairs Manager

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1 Towards safe offshore operations Sea access. Kwasi Amponsah-Boateng Social Performance and Public Affairs Manager 14

2 Sea Access Definition & Objective Definition As the process through which the company gains social right and opportunity to secure unfettered passage, occupancy and utilisation of the sea for exploration, development, operations and closure of its offshore/onshore hydro carbon operations. Purpose The overarching purpose of Sea Access is to sustain our offshore/onshore operations by promoting a peaceful coexistence co-existence of the fishing and the oil and gas businesses This requires a multi stakeholder engagement

3 Pictorial View of Canoe Incursions Advisory Zone : 5Nm Exclusion Zone : 843m EZ- 500M by legislation EZ 843M actual FPSO Slide 15

4 Potential Factors of Canoe Incursion Theses factors have been identified but are no where exhaustive; That our operations in these locations attract fish ( light) Speculative ventures into the Jubilee area to secure greater fish catch including trophy fish species Socio- cultural attachment to artisanal fishing for livelihood. Touristic expedition and curiosity Dwindling fish stock in familiar fishing areas. Influences by pressure groups to challenge the exclusion zone Ever-increasing demand for fish Bad weather conditions (which drift canoes to the zones) 4

5 Risks Identified Canoe/vessel incursion into the operational zone could results in a number of risks to the fishermen themselves, the oil companies and the economy of Ghana as a whole. These risks include: Loss of life and serious injury to both fishermen and crew Damage to the FPSO and rig Increased conflicts with project impacted communities Loss of resources i.e. threat to project schedule, increased project cost, loss of revenue, strained community relations Reputational damage : Tullow and JV Partners

6 Data on Incursion Trend Fishing Gear Confiscated (Social Near Miss) Quarter 1-3 Quarter 2-24 C A N O E Canoe Incursions from 2011 to April Advisory Exclusion I N C U R S I O N The trend shows there is stability in the rate of incursion in the EZ and AZ zones. 16

7 Managing the Safety and Advisory Zones Complying with the law and applying best practice Ghanaian and International laws contain provision for establishment of safety zones International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolution A.671 (16) (Safety Zones and Safety of Navigation around Offshore Installations and Structures) Ghana Shipping (protection of Offshore Operations and Assets), Regulations 2012 (LI 2010) TGL has developed a code of practice (based on the UN Voluntary Principles of Security and Human Rights) and training for those responsible for maintaining the safety zones Awareness and Engagement Notification of the presence of the FPSO and other marine operations with safety and advisory areas marked on nautical charts as cautionary advice to all sea-users Quarterly community engagements with all stakeholders particularly, the Fishermen Associations, Canoe Council, Fish Mongers, traditional Authorities, Fisheries Commission, District Assemblies, Ministry of Fisheries, EPA, Petroleum Commission and the Media Regular community engagement to ensure that communities are informed and able to participate in discussions TGL continues to liaise with the Fisheries Commission to identify opportunities to reduce potential conflict between the oil and gas industry and the fishing industry Zone Monitoring Safety zones are monitored with the assistance of the Ghana Government agencies (Ghana Navy) Tullow s Offshore Security plan details the level of security we provide for our facilities in conjunction with the Government of Ghana Affairs Affairs & Social Performance Slide 7

8 Managing the Safety and Advisory Zones Complying with the law and applying best practice Awareness and Engagement Zone Monitoring Ghanaian and International laws contain provision for establishment of safety zones International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolution A.671 (16) (Safety Zones and Safety of Navigation around Offshore Installations and Structures) Ghana Shipping (protection of Offshore Operations and Assets), Regulations 2012 (LI 2010) TGL has developed a code of practice (based on the UN Voluntary Principles of Security and Human Rights) and training for those responsible for maintaining the safety zones Affairs Affairs & Social Performance Slide 8

9 Managing the Safety and Advisory Zones Complying with the law and applying best practice Awareness and Engagement Zone Monitoring Notification of the presence of the FPSO and other marine operations with safety and advisory areas marked on nautical charts as cautionary advice to all sea-users Quarterly community engagements with all stakeholders particularly, the Fishermen Associations, Canoe Council, Fish Mongers, traditional Authorities, Fisheries Commission, District Assemblies, Ministry of Fisheries, EPA, Petroleum Commission and the Media Regular community engagement to ensure that communities are informed and able to participate in discussions TGL continues to liaise with the Fisheries Commission to identify opportunities to reduce potential conflict between the oil and gas industry and the fishing industry Affairs Affairs & Social Performance Slide 9

10 Managing the Safety and Advisory Zones Complying with the law and applying best practice Awareness and Engagement Safety zones are monitored with the assistance of the Ghana Government agencies (Ghana Navy) Tullow s Offshore Security plan details the level of security we provide for our facilities in conjunction with the Government of Ghana Zone Monitoring Affairs Affairs & Social Performance Slide 10

11 Sea Access Strategy Purpose: To sustain our offshore operations by: Supporting peaceful co-existence of the fishing and the oil and gas businesses Securing unfettered sea access for fishermen and Jubilee / TEN Partners Protecting life (Fishermen and FPSO/ Rig crew) and offshore installation Promoting sustainable fishing business through education and strategic interventions Implement initiatives that aim at reducing canoe incursions in the Exclusion Zones Risks Loss of Life Injury Damage to the FPSO & Rig Loss of resources (financial, equipment) - Jubilee Partners and Government Reputational Damage to JV Partners Strategies to mitigate Livelihood Enhancement Education on inherent dangers Engagement with key stakeholders on safety Recognition for compliance Broader Engagement and Discussion on Sea Access PC, EPA & Fisheries Comm. Ghana Navy,Maritime Authority & Marine Police Traditional & Local Authority Canoe Council & Fishermen Fishmongers & Women Group NGOs & Youth Jubilee /TEN Partners 17

12 Toward An Agreed Position Engaged the offices of the Petroleum Commission and Ghana Maritime Authority as well as the IFC on sea access risks to discuss: o Challenges and underlying factors of canoe incursions in the exclusion zones o Frequency and trend of canoe incursions o Sea Access Strategy to manage the risk towards safer operations This feeds into a fisheries management plan supported the Fisheries Ministry Qtr 4, 15 & Qtr 1, 16 End of Qtr 1, 16 Qtr 2, Sea Access Broader Discussion PC, EPA, IFC & Fisheries Comm. Ghana Navy & Maritime Traditional & Local Authority Canoe Council & Fishermen Fishmongers & Women Group NGOs & Youth Asset Protection & Dev / Operations Sea Access Framework Underlying Canoe Incursion Issues To relate Sea Access to Group s Land Access Standards. Implementation Plan Monitoring Process Process for Issue Resolution Implementing Partners & responsibilities Exclusion Zone Adherence recognition Implementation More focus on Major Fishing Towns Other Coastal Villages Implementing Partners 1) Public Agencies 2) JV Partners 3) NGOs Review & Improvement Lessons Learned Success Stories Continuous Improvement Plan Continue with implementation

13 Thank you! Affairs Slide 13