Kevin Clarke Fred Christian-Quinton
Universities Share Common Risks Business/Operational Natural Social Political Protection of information Compliance Theft Infringement of Patents/IP Academic Misconduct Discrimination Inadequate Internal Controls Injuries Storms Floods Disease Intruders Bomb Threats Disgruntled Employees Disturbed Students Relationship with Government Relationship with Funders
All Universities have areas of unique RISK
Marine Institute
The Marine Institute is an Institute within a University
Marine Institute's Structure
CSAR - Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources Facilities Flume Tank $8.5 million CDN. (1988) World s largest tank 1.7 m litres of water Fishing gear model design and construction facilities Types of Activities Fishing Gear Performance / Design / Improvement / Selectivity Hydro Dynamic Performance of Equipment Fishing Vessel Design Energy Efficiency Conservation Workshops
CASD - Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development Facilities Aquaculture Research Facility Pilot Processing Facility Types of Activities Process Design Product Formulation Prototype Evaluation / Pilot Scale Production Technical Information Searches / Advisory Services Workshop Design/Delivery Fish Nutrition Water Recirculation/Treatment Shellfish / Finfish Culture Development Fish Health
OSSC - Offshore Safety and Survival Centre Facilities Foxtrap Southside Marine Base Safety and Emergency Response (SERT) Centre Programs and Services Offshore Safety and Survival Training Emergency Response Training Firefighting Training
CMS Centre for Marine Simulation Simulation Capabilities Full Mission Bridge Simulator Dynamic Positioning Simulators Ballast Control Simulator Blind Pilotage Simulators Propulsion Plant Simulator Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Simulator Ice Navigation Simulator ROV Simulator Programs and Services Industry Response Training Transport Canada mandated training Applied Research and Technology Transfer
School of Ocean Technology Applied R&D Ocean Instrumentation Smart Ocean Sensors Underwater Intervention ROV s, AUV s, gliders Ocean Mapping Sonar Lidar Ocean Observing Systems SmartBay Communication and Outreach Journal of Ocean Technology Ocean Innovation
MI International Quick Facts To date 150+ projects in 40+ countries Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Americas Funding: CIDA, AfDB, World Bank, ADB, KFAED, UNDP, foreign governments, NL Government, contract training More than 30 CIDA Partnership Branch Projects including 20 ACCC projects! Current projects: Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Senegal, Botswana, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, China, Papua New Guinea, Ireland, Denmark, France, UK, US, Mexico
Unique Risks
Safety and Survival Training
Specialized Training
Cougar 491
Training and Research in the North
Fire
Firefighters performing practical tests First firefighter graduation at SERT
Research and Training Ship
Specialized Training
Contracted Services Discovered in 1979 Project Operator: Hibernia Management and Development Company First Oil on November 17, 1997 Recoverable Reserves/Resources: 1.24 billion barrels of oil* 202 million barrels of natural gas liquids* 1.794 TCF gas* 2008 production was about 140,000 barrels of oil per day gross average Hibernia Southern Extension: Positive drilling results in southern areas of existing reservoir announced in 2006; next stage is re-submitting a Development Plan Update to get approval from Governments to move forward with development Hibernia Gravity Based Structure * Source: C-NLOPB, Proven and Probable Reserves/Resources
International
Student Placement
Financial Risk 08/09 Total Income: $34,532,406 Tuition & General 3% Ancillary 2% Grant 48% Project 47% 35
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Financial Risk
Financial Risk Assessment Mitigation Dependence on External Funding Diversification Increase Grant (60% goal) Contract Exposure Contracts Expertise Project Management Project Control 38
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Financial Risk General Operations (Dangerous Activities, Contracted Activities)
General Operations Risk (Dangerous activities and contracted activities) Assessment Mitigation Mistakes Quality System Non-Performance Financial and Legal exposure 40
Quality System ISO 9001 Registered to ISO 9001:1994 October 31, 2001 Transition to ISO 9001:2000 November 19, 2003 Re-registration audit October 2007 Re-registration audit June 2009
Relationship between ISO 9000 and Quality Improvements ISO 9000 supports and helps maintain quality improvements ISO MI Quality Improvements
MI S Experience Quality Culture Refinement of roles and responsibilities Clear definition of work procedures Defined outcomes Assessment of results
Dropping of walls MI S Experience Improved relationship with clients Improved service from suppliers Increased business Savings through preventive and corrective action
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Financial Risk General Operations (Dangerous Activities, Contracted Activities) Safety and Survival Training
Safety and Survival Training Assessment Mitigation Physical Exertion Required Medicals Equipment Malfunction At Sea Preventive Maintenance Leasing HR Expertise Caution Low Student/Faculty Ratio Simulation (future) 46
Simulation
Environmental Pool It is easier to stop a simulation than change the weather
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Financial Risk General Operations (Dangerous Activities, Contracted Activities) Safety and Survival Training Off Campus (student placements, international, north)
Off Campus (student placements, international, north) Assessment Mitigation Culture Legal/Immigration Conflicts Preparation Work Placement Awareness Cultural Awareness 24-7 Help Line 50
Questions/Discussion 51