Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines Kitimat Marine Plan Part (2 of 3)

Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines
Marine Plan
Part (2 of 3)

Enbridge is committed to ensuring that vessels transporting petroleum and condensate via the Northern Gateway Terminal in Kitimat will be operated to the highest internationally recognized safety and environmental standards. The safe passage of marine vessels will be achieved through a comprehensive strategy that brings together the best people, technology and planning. The marine strategy will include the following standards: * All vessels entering Kitimat will be modern and double-hulled * All vessels will be under the guidance of experienced and certified BC-based marine pilots to provide guidance through coastal waterways * Only vessels meeting our high safety and environmental standards will be permitted at our terminal * Vessels will be tethered to powerful state-of-the-art super-tugs, the largest on Canadas West Coast, to ensure safe passage through coastal waterways * Radar will be installed along vessel routes to monitor all marine traffic and provide additional guidance to pilots and other vessels in the area * Vessel travel speed will be reduced in the marine channels to between 8 and 12 knots * Operational safety limits will be established to cover visibility, wind and sea conditions * First response stations and personnel will be located at the terminal and in communities along the route * While docked at the terminal, outbound vessels will be surrounded by a floating environmental protection system

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http://NorthernGatewayJobs.ca

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• Enbridge
• Northern
• Gateway
• Pipelines
• Kitimat
• Marine
• Safety
• Part
• BC
• Oil
• Spill
• British
• Columbia