1G01 VIP Room

ST 2.13: International Symposium on Tsunami Warning and Storm Surge Prediction and Mitigation in the Asia-Pacific Region

Overview

The Asia-Pacific region is highly vulnerable to coastal hazards, particularly tsunamis and storm surges, due to its extensive coastlines and numerous island nations. Recent catastrophic events have highlighted the critical need for improved warning systems and mitigation strategies. This symposium brings together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to address the challenges in predicting and mitigating these devastating natural phenomena.

The focus on tsunami warning systems comes in the wake of several major events that have affected the region in recent decades, emphasizing the need for rapid and accurate detection and notification systems. Similarly, the increasing frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones, exacerbated by climate change, necessitates advanced storm surge forecasting capabilities.

By convening in Xiamen, China, a coastal city with its own experiences of such hazards, participants will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge, discuss recent technological advancements, and forge collaborations to enhance regional resilience against tsunamis and storm surges.

Program Objectives:

To improve tsunami warning and storm surge prediction capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, thereby enhancing disaster mitigation and coastal community resilience. Specific objectives:

1) Analysis of historical tsunami and storm surge events

2) Occurrence and mechanism of earthquakes and tsunamis

3) Cause analysis of non-seismic and complex tsunamis

4) Tsunami and storm surge monitoring and early warning technologies

5) Numerical simulation of tsunami and storm surge

6) Tsunami and storm surge risk assessment

7) The application of artificial intelligence in tsunami and storm surge warning and forecasting

Programme: 

TIME AGENDA
10:00 – 10:20 1. Opening + Group Picture
2. Technical reports
10:20 – 10:35 Numerical simulation of a multi-hazard scenario of tsunami and storm surge in Hong Kong

·         Chan Wai Soen

10:35 – 10:50 Reconstructing typhoon intensity and storm surge simulation using scarce data

Zhan Tian

10:50 – 11:05 Determination of Source Parameters and its Global Application in Earthquake Hazard Mitigation

·         Dun Wang

11:05 – 11:20 Automatic finite-fault inversion for large earthquakes and the application to tsunami early warning

·         Chenyu Xu

11:20 – 11:35 Application of regional deep learning model for typhoon-induced storm surge through construction of synthetic typhoon in Northwest Pacific Ocean

·         Hui Shen

11:35 – 11:45 Break
11:45 – 12:00 Probabilistic Tsunami Hazard Assessment for the Southeast Coast of China Considering Inundation Scenarios

·         Yefei Ren

12:00 – 12:15 Analysis of Earthquake and Tsunami Characteristics in West Malaysia

·         Yip Weng Sang

12:15 – 12:30 Analysis Of Tsunami Mechanism Triggered By Ile Des Cendres Volcano In 1923

·         Kan Zhang

12:30 – 12:45 Tsunami Characteristics in Semi-enclosed Seas

·         Jiaying Cui

12:45 – 13:00 3. Closing

 

ST 1.8: Biofouling Management in the East Asian Seas (EAS) Region

Overview

A workshop to raise awareness on the status, socio-economic impacts and regional strategy  to manage biofouling and prevent invasive aquatic species  in the East Asian Seas

The introduction and establishment of Invasive Aquatic Species (IAS) is considered as one of the threats to the biodiversity of the world’s freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems. The global economic impacts of IAS, including disruption to fisheries, damage to coastal industry and infrastructure, shipping industry, tourism industry and marine ecosystem services, have been estimated at several hundred million dollars per year (IMO). The main vectors of the unintentional transfer of non-indigenous species are ships’ ballast water, biofouling of mobile marine structures and aquaculture practices.

Biofouling is the accumulation of aquatic microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animals on the surfaces and structures immersed or exposed to the aquatic environment. Significant research during the last 25 years have confirmed that biofouling had been underestimated as a possible vector for non-indigenous species and may in fact be one of the main mechanisms for their introduction or expansion of species into new marine or freshwater habitats. Improving or minimizing biofouling on ships has the added benefit of improving their energy efficiency. As a result, biofouling has been identified as one of the potential key resources that may contribute in the short term to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry.

In order to improve the management of biofouling, minimize its role as a potential vector for the introduction of IAS and help maritime industries to reduce their carbon footprint, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) launched the  GloFouling Partnerships Project in 2019. PEMSEA is the regional coordinating mechanism in the ASEAN/East Asian Seas region. The project includes a conscious effort to seek the expertise accumulated by the private sector, from maritime, shipping, ocean energy, aquaculture and other ocean-based industries as well as academe and policy makers to help identify common difficulties and solutions, facilitate innovative solutions and developed a regional strategy to manage biofouling in the region.

As  part of the awareness raising and stakeholder consultation on the regional strategy, PEMSEA Resource Facility conducts stakeholder and awareness raising dialogue on Biofouling Management and Invasive Aquatic Species during the EAS Congress on  6th November 2024 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Programme

Moderator: Ms. Diane Factuar

TIME AGENDA
1430 – 1445 Welcome and Introduction to Invasive Aquatic Species and Biofouling Management in the EAS region

●    Ms. Diana C. Factuar, Consultant, PEMSEA Resource Facility

1445 – 1520 Sharing of Biofouling Management Initiatives at the Global and National Level (China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, and the Philippines)

Economic Costs of Marine Invasive Species at the Global Scale and China’s Experience on Invasive Aquatic Species

●    Prof. Liu Chunlong, Professor of Fisheries, Ocean University of China

National Status Assessment of Biofouling Management to Minimise the Introduction of Invasive Aquatic Species

●    Assoc. Prof. Eur. Ing. Ts. Ir. Dr. Syuhaida Binti Ismail, Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA), Malaysia

Biofouling Management – MLIT of Japan Initiatives

●    Mr. Masashi Kawabe, Director, International Ocean Affairs

Ocean Policy Division, Policy Bureau, MLIT, Japan

Challenges in Implementing Biofouling Policies and Programs in the Philippines

●    Ms. Diana C. Factuar, PEMSEA Resource Facility

1520 – 1540 National Rapid Economic Assessment on Biofouling Management and Invasive Aquatic Species of Indonesia

  • Dr. Mochammad Riyanto, IPB, Indonesia

Economic Impacts of IAS and Biofouling Management in the Philippines

  • Mr. Renato C. Cardinal, Consultant, PEMSEA Resource Facility
1540 – 1545 Regional Strategy on Biofouling Management in the EAS Region

●    Ms. Aimee T. Gonzales, Executive Director, PEMSEA Resource Facility,

1545 – 1600 Q & A
1600 – 1615 Conclusions, Recommendations and next steps

●    Facilitated by Ms. Diana C. Factuar

1615 – 1630 Virtual reality game

ST 2.4: Perspectives on Collaborative Actions for Effective Oil Spill Preparedness and Response

Venue

1G01 VIP Room

Overview

Major oil pollution, whether ship-sourced or from oil production and exploration facilities, continues to threaten coastal communities and present significant challenges to key stakeholders.

Following the NEBA-SIMA workshop conducted as part of EAS Congress 2021, in collaboration with PEMSEA Resource Facility (PRF) and IMO-Ipieca Global Initiative for Southeast Asia (GISEA) Project, OSRL seeks to further propagate internationally recognized good practice in oil spill preparedness and response in the upcoming EAS Congress 2024.

OSRL proposes a collaboration with GISEA to convene a technical session and share more about oil spill preparedness and response under the sub theme of “Global Challenges, Local Solutions”. The session is targeted at an audience comprising broader ocean stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. It aims to: raise awareness on impacts of oil spills; introduce various good practice and tools available; and encourage industry-government collaboration to strengthen oil spill preparedness and response in the Seas of East Asia.

About Oil Spill Response Limited:

Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) is an industry-owned Tier 3 oil spill response cooperative and operates worldwide to support members in preparing for and responding to an oil spill incident. Our unique position enables us to integrate our experience and lessons learnt globally and leverage such insight to deliver effective solutions at the local level where our members operate.

About Global Initiative for Southeast Asia (GISEA) Project:

GISEA is regional project under the umbrella of the Global Initiative Programme, a partnership between Ipieca, the global oil and gas association for advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to enhance oil spill preparedness and response capacity for marine spills at priority locations around the world. The primary focus of the project is ASEAN Member States.

Brief description of topics

Overview of oil spills impacts

Oil spills occur globally; regardless of its origin, – either ship-sourced or from O&G facilities-, the resulting impacts affect the local community in three areas: socio-economic, environmental, and sometimes, cultural. This session aims to share an overview of the impacts of oil spills, and highlights the importance of being prepared to mitigate/reduce the undesirable consequences.

Overview of Industry Good Practice Guidance for oil spill preparedness and response

Following the Gulf of Mexico incident in 2010, the industry formed the Oil Spill Response – Joint Industry Project (OSR-JIP) to consolidate lessons learnt from the incident and review the industry good practice on oil spill preparedness and response. This session aims to discuss and distill the key lessons learnt on oil spill preparedness and response.

Staying prepared for oil spill incidents in Southeast Asia – perspectives from GISEA

This session aims to highlight the challenges and opportunities to strengthen oil spill preparedness and response across Southeast Asia, at both the national and regional levels. Areas where stakeholders with interest in the ocean, can potentially contribute will be discussed, within the existing regional framework.

Case Study: National oil spill response capability development in Papua New Guinea (PNG)

In this session, OSRL will share on our experience in supporting the development of national oil spill response capability in Papua New Guinea.

Readiness Evaluation Tool for. Oil Spills (RETOS™)

This session aims to introduce the Readiness Evaluation Tool for Oil Spills (RETOS™), which is now an internationally accepted standard for industry and governments to assess their levels of oil spill response planning and readiness management, in relation to a set of pre-established criteria.

Introduction to Oiled Wildlife Preparedness and Response

Wildlife, in particular, birds, reptiles, and marine mammals, could be gravely impacted by oil spills – such harm is well-documented. This session aims to share on the various oiled wildlife preparedness and response activities and mechanisms for managing oil spill risks to wildlife, and consequences following impact.

Objectives:

  1. To raise awareness of the impacts from an oil spill incident, from socio-economic, environmental, and cultural perspectives.
  2. To highlight the importance of industry-government collaboration for effective preparedness and response to oil spills.
  3. To share good practice and tools to strengthen oil spill preparedness

Expected Outcomes/Outputs

  1. Gain awareness of oil spill impacts.
  2. Gain awareness of industry good practice and its application via a case study.
  3. Gain awareness of national oil spill preparedness framework and the use of RETOS™ as an assessment tool.
  4. Gain awareness of good practice in oiled wildlife preparedness and response.
  5. Generate collaboration interest and/or engagement opportunities with other country/non-country partners
TIME AGENDA
14:30 – 14:40 Opening and Agenda Introduction

  • Mr. James Tan, OSRL
14:40 – 14:50 Overview of Oil Spill Impacts

  • Mr. James Tan, OSRL
14:50 – 15:10 Overview of Industry Good Practice in Oil Spill Preparedness and Response

  • Mr. James Tan, OSRL
15:10 – 15:40 Staying Prepared for Oil Spill Incidents in Southeast Asia – Perspectives from GISEA

  • Mr. Lee Nai Ming, GISEA
15:40 – 15:55 · Break
15:55 – 16:25 Case study:

  • National Oil Spill Response Capability Development in Papua New Guinea (PNG)
  • Response Case Study
  • Mr. Norman Ramos, OSRL