Toronto Port Authority – Keeping it safe

      A risk assessment for this Canadian port authority was conducted in 2004 in order for it to satisfy their obligation under the Canada Marine Act Management Regulations. The assessment process was dynamic in nature and was to be integrated into the port’s business strategy in order to identify and control major exposures as and when they appear.

      In collaboration with its key partner, Acuratek covered multiple facets affecting the safety & security of the port in question. The scope of work included all buildings and equipment, the outer harbour marina and fuelling facilities, docks, airport and various administrative divisions. A set of commercial port and marina risk scenarios was produced by collecting and analysing quantitative casualty data and using specialized marine risk analysis tools. The airport and administrative scenarios were developed primarily through qualitative techniques involving the port’s management and personnel.

      Out of a total of 43 scenarios considered, 16 key scenarios were retained as higher risk situations. These were determined through risk priority values and all scenarios implying human element effects were retained. In addition, Acuratek and its risk assessment team identified several opportunities for risk mitigation and transfer.