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1. Letter from the president .............................................................................5 Foreword by the general manager ............................................................7
2. Introduction. Background ..........................................................................9
3. Description of the Port...............................................................................113.1. Location. Physical data ...........................................................113.2. Legal framework ......................................................................143.3. Basic port traffic. Summary ....................................................17
4. Description of the environmental management system ....................184.1. Environmental policy ...............................................................184.2. Certifications .............................................................................194.3. Description ................................................................................204.4. Environmental aspects ............................................................214.5. Objectives and goals ...............................................................23
5.5.1. Prior to or planned in 2010 ............................................235.5.2. New objectives 2011 .....................................................27
5. Management of natural resources .........................................................295.1. Water ..........................................................................................295.2. Electricity ...................................................................................305.3. Fuel ...............................................................................................325.4. Paper consumption ...................................................................335.5. Summary of indicators .............................................................34
6. State of the environment ...........................................................................366.1. Waste ..........................................................................................36
6.1.1. Internal .............................................................................366.1.2. From the port area ..........................................................376.1.3. Vessel generated waste ...............................................38
6.2. Air emissions ............................................................................396.2.1. Air quality in the port area in 2010 ..............................416.2.2. Environmental concentrations in the vicinity of the port of valencia in the year 2010 ................................446.2.3. Meteorological data ......................................................47
6.3. Noise ........................................................................................... 526.3.1. ’Static’ map of the port of Valencia .............................536.3.2. ’Static’ map of the port of Sagunto ...............................536.3.3. ‘Static’ map of the port of Gandia .................................546.3.4. ‘Predictive’ maps ............................................................566.3.5. Noise quality monitoring network ...............................57
6.4. Disposals ...................................................................................606.4.1. Water quality ...................................................................60
6.5. Dredging management .............................................................676.6. Environmental surveillance plan ..........................................676.7. Monitoring networks and systems integration ...................686.8. Soil management .......................................................................686.9. Visual impact .............................................................................69
7. Emergency response..................................................................................70
8. Innovation and cooperation projects .....................................................728.1. Completed r+d+i projects .......................................................728.2. Ongoing r+d+i projects ............................................................748.3. Completed cooperation projects ...........................................758.4. Ongoing cooperation projects ................................................75
9. Training ........................................................................................................77
10. Communication and publications ........................................................7810.1. Communication .......................................................................7810.2. Publications ............................................................................79
11. Green accounting .................................................................................... 8511.1. Direct environmental costs ..................................................8511.2. Environmental investment ....................................................8611.3. Tangible and intangible fixed assets: .................................86
12. Sustainability indicators ........................................................................87
13. Improvement recommendations ............................................................88
14. Definitions .................................................................................................89
15. Verification and validation ....................................................................90
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This year we again present the Environmental Statement in fulfilment of the obligation we voluntarily adopted, namely to give an account of our performance in terms of environmental protection in the ports we manage.
The VPA has made a steadfast and resolute commitment to integrating environmental protection into our routine business practices in order to achieve the desired balance between trade growth and sustainability. Consequently, all port operations are regulated by our Environmental Policy, which reflects general environmental principles as well of those of continuous improvement to allow port operations to be carried out with the utmost consideration for the environment.
The implementation of this Environmental Policy rests on a management system which is certified by ISO 14001 and verified in accordance with the EMAS Regulation, thus achieving the highest standards in the field.
One of last year’s undertakings which I would specifically like to highlight is the task of monitoring the works to expand the Port of Valencia in application of the Environmental Surveillance Plan. This plan was developed in conjunction with all the Administrations involved and includes measures to minimise the environmental impact of the works.
The VPA has also for many years taken part in various environmental R+D projects both on a national and European scale and is considered to be setting standards in the implementation of good environmental practice in Europe.
In 2010, the tasks carried out within the CLIMEPORT, ECOLOGISTYPORT, ELEFSINA BAY 2020 projects etc., are also worthy of note.
I would particularly like to mention the involvement of the VPA in the EFICONT project, which is funded by the Ministry of Public Works. The project aims to assist in the integration of efficiency and energy savings criteria in container terminals from two key perspectives: by improving the way container handling operations are organised and studying the energy efficiency technologies currently in use in terms of equipment and machinery. The Fundación Valenciaport is also taking part in the project as well as the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV); the Asociación Instituto de Tecnología Eléctrica (ITE) (Electric Technology Institute); the container terminal operators Marítima Valenciana, MSC Terminal Valencia and TCV Stevedoring Company, and the companies Konecranes and Maritime Consulting and Management.
Also, through the ECOPORT II project, the VPA is performing a leading role in environmental activities in Port Community companies. As a result of the efforts carried out by many of these companies, fifteen have now obtained ISO 14001 and three have verified environmental management systems in accordance with the EMAS Regulation.
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the staff of the VPA and all members of the Port Community for their invaluable support, without which the objectives established in this Environmental Statement could not have been achieved. We are convinced of the need to continue in our commitment to constantly improving the environmental well-being of the society we form such an inseparable part of and which we serve.
RAFAEL AzNAR GARRIGuESPRESIDENT OF ThE VALENCIA PORT AuThORITy1
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In 2007, the Valencia Port Authority was listed in the EMAS Register of the Valencia Community under entry 23. Since then, the Annual Environmental Report, in print since 2000, has moved on to include an Environmental Statement, as required with this certification. In the three years hence, it has been further enriched until reaching its current format, which includes a much wider range of features in comparison to earlier versions.
The environmental aspects of our operations during 2010 in the ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia are reflected in this Environmental Statement in terms of their current situation, the environmental commitments acquired by the Valencia Port Authority and our endeavours to minimise their effects. Thus, a review can be made of the objectives established in our Environmental Management System for the year, the degree to which they have been fulfilled and the final results.
In 2010, the Valencia Port Authority continued to implement its Environmental Policy. The following paragraphs highlight some of the milestones:
Improving the control networks of the different parameters which define environmental quality: air quality, water quality and noise monitoring. In all three, numerous efforts have been made both in terms of equipment and developing procedures.
Improving consumption efficiencies e.g. through policies for monitoring and measuring water and electricity consumption
in the networks supplying the ports. The section on energy efficiency describes a new project which aims to improve the efficiency of the VPA headquarters and its possible certification. New hybrid vehicles have been incorporated into the existing car pool as well as measures we hope will convert the ports managed by the VPA into landmarks in terms of reducing their energy impact and the implications of this on CO2 equivalent emissions.
The continuation of expansion works in the Ports of Valencia and Sagunto by scrupulously adhering to the Environmental Impact Assessments and their corresponding Surveillance Plans. In both cases, no incidents have been reported that might indicate the need to implement corrective measures other than those already anticipated in the plans.
Defining common objectives with port community companies that have implemented an Environmental Management System in their organisations via the ECOPORT II Project. The other companies in the port community have continued to be encouraged to adopt Environmental Management Systems.
Maintaining the Environmental Management System and participating in the forthcoming EMS Club sponsored by the Regional Department of the Environment and Housing to which organisations certified with this European Regulation belong.
Finally, I would like to highlight the efforts made in environmental communication to inform and train staff of the Valencia Port Authority as well as members of the port community as a whole with the common aim of preserving the environment.
RAMÓN GÓMEz-FERRER BOLDOVAGENERAL MANAGER OF ThE VALENCIA PORT AuThORITy1
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The Valencia Port Authority has included environmental criteria in its corporate strategy for many years by incorporating the commitments acquired in its Environmental Policy into a framework of Corporate Social Responsibility. While environmental actions led by the Valencia Port Authority during this time in the three ports it manages have been diverse, the most significant milestones are detailed below in chronological order.
In 1998, the VPA launched the ECOPORT Project, Towards an Eco-Friendly Port Community, which was funded by the LIFE Programme of the European Commission. The project led to the creation of a Methodology for the Implementation of Environmental Management Systems in Port Facilities. This methodology has provided a landmark in environmental management in ports on a national and international scale and has since been implemented in different port environments.
The ECOPORT Project constituted a qualitative change in the VPA’s focus in terms of integrating the environmental variable into its operations. The foundations were thus established for the development of the organisation’s Environmental Management System, which is detailed in this document and to which staff with exclusive responsibilities in the field of environmental protection had already been assigned by 1998.
On April 12th 2000, the Board of Directors of the VPA approved the Environmental Policy, which was modified and ratified anew by the highest management authority of the organisation in 2006. In recent years, the VPA has increased its commitment to environmental management by allowing its Management System to progressively mature and accept new challenges.
In 2005, the VPA became the first Spanish port to achieve PERS Certification (Port Environmental Review) granted by Lloyds Register and supported by the ECOPORTS Foundation and the European Sea Ports Organisation, ESPO. In 2006, the EMS received certification in accordance with the ISO: 14001 Standard and in 2008 it was listed in the EMAS register of the Valencia Community under entry Nº 23.
In 2008, the Valencia Port Authority received an award for Eco-excellence at Ecofira on the proposal of the ‘Centro de Tecnologías Limpias’ (Centre for Clean Technologies) of the Regional Department of the Environment and Housing.
Through time, the Valencia Port Authority has acquired various international commitments such as the signing of the Sydney Declaration in November 2006 for Sustainable Development in Port Cities, sponsored by the International Association of Cities and Ports, and also the ‘World Ports Climate Declaration’ in Rotterdam in July 2008.
What follows is a description of the numerous initiatives and wide ranging projects the VPA is now involved in to environmentally improve the way our own operations are carried out as well as the actions of Port Community companies in pursuit of continuous improvement. These actions include:
Improving tools for monitoring the main •environmental aspects generated in ports under its jurisdiction.
Improving consumption efficiencies through •policies to monitor and measure water and electricity consumption in networks supplying the ports, and to substitute vehicles for more eco-friendly models.
Monitoring the environmental aspects of works to •expand the Port of Valencia via the Environmental Surveillance Plan.
Supporting and encouraging companies in the •Port Community in their efforts to implement Environmental Management Systems in their organisations through the ECOPORT II Project.
Maintaining the Environmental Management •System which provides the information contained in this Statement and allows us to improve our environmental performance year after year.
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The Valencia Port Authority (VPA), under the trade name Valenciaport, is the public body responsible for the management and administration of three state-owned ports situated along an 80 kilometre stretch of the Eastern edge of the Spanish Mediterranean: Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia.
The privileged geo-strategic location of Valenciaport at the centre of the Western Mediterranean coast in alignment with the east-west corridor crossing the Suez Canal and Straits of Gibraltar positions Valencia as the first and last port of call for leading shipping companies running regular lines between America, the Mediterranean Basin and the Far East.
3.1. LOCATION. PhySICAL DATA
The Ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia are geographically located in the Spanish Mediterranean Basin and have a subtropical Mediterranean climate consisting of moderate winters and reasonably hot summers.
PORT OF SAGUNTO
The Port of Sagunto is located approximately 22km to the north of Valencia at latitude 39º 39’ N, and longitude 0º 13’ W. The total surface area of the port in the year 2010 was 2.511.786 m2 with 1.152.343 m2 m used for warehousing and 207.100 m2 for roads. The surface area of the port’s sheltered waters was 290.18 Ha.
The Port of Sagunto has 6 quays with a total berth line of 2,529 m for commercial operations
DESCRIPTION OF ThE PORT3
The annual Wave Rose of the Port of Sagunto is as follows:
Reference source: Public Agency State Ports
Port of Sagunto. 2009
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Site WANA2047037 Year 2010
Sample Period 3Hor. Efficiency 975,10 %
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PORT OF VALENCIA
Situated in the city of Valencia at latitude 39º 26,9’ N and longitude 0º 18,1’W (coordinates correspond to the port lighthouse). The total surface area of the port in the year 2010 was 5.098.595 m2, of which 3.074.857 m2 were occupied by warehousing and 759.779 m2 2 by roads. The surface area of the sheltered waters of the port was 448.80 Ha in Zone I and 443 Ha in Zone II.
In the Port of Valencia there are currently berthing lines of 9,458m distributed throughout its fifteen quays.
PORT OF Gandia
The Port of Gandia is situated approximately 65km south of Valencia at latitude 38º 59’ N and longitude 0º 9’ W. The total surface area of the port in 2010 was 238.374 m2, of which 103.033 m2 were occupied by warehousing and 22.660 m2 by roads. The surface area of sheltered waters was 44.30 Ha.
The Port of Gandia has a total berthing line of 1,299m among its quays and jetties for carrying out commercial operations.
Port of Valencia. 2009
The Annual Wave Rose for the Port of Valencia is as follows:
Reference Source: Public Agency State Ports
The Annual Wave Rose of the Port of Gandia is as follows:
Reference Source: Public Agency State Ports
Port of Gandia. 2009
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Site WANA2047036 Year 2010
Sample Period 3Hor. Efficiency 97,43 %
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3.2. LEGAL FRAMEWORk
The legal framework of the Port Authorities is described in Law 27/1992, of 24th November, in the draft provided by Law 62/1997 of 26th December, with modifications introduced in Law 48/2003 of 26th November, on the Economic Regime and Service Provision of General Interest Ports. It is also governed by General Budgetary Law and other applicable legislation.
The Valencia Port Authority is a public body of independent legal personality with its own company assets. It is independent from State and is responsible to Puertos del Estado (the Public Agency of State Ports). It is responsible for the administration, management, control and operations of the Ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia. Its main functions are to manage the public port domain, grant concessions and authorisations, plan, design and carry out works as required, organise surveillance and policing within the port service area and maintain navigation aids, etc.
The law concedes exclusive authority in General Interest Ports to Central Government (art. 149.1.20 of the Constitution) and establishes that the governing bodies of Port Authorities will be designated by the Autonomous Communities. The managing bodies of the Valencia Port Authority are as follows:
Governing:a) Board of Directors− President−
Management:b) Technical Director−
Supportc) Consejo de Navegación y Puerto − (Port Community Council)
In relation to the fulfilment of legal requirements, the Valencia Port Authority has a system to periodically identify and assess legal and other requirements of an environmental nature. This ensures updates are made to relevant environmental authorisations and periodic obligations are fulfilled, among others.
The Valencia Port Authority believes it is essential to comply with current legislation, especially when this relates to the environment by fulfilling environmental requirements associated with environmental aspects such as:
Waste: by monitoring the production of hazardous and •non-hazardous waste, its adequate storage, labelling, separation, transport and handling by transport companies and handlers who are duly authorised for these purposes.
Emissions: by carrying out the necessary vehicle •inspection checks, and monitoring other types of emissions, e.g. those from existing boilers in the organisation.
Spills, although this aspect is not representative as the •spills which occur are domestic by nature, originating from the organisation’s shower and toilet facilities.
Noise, by taking periodic noise readings which can •show whether the appropriate legal requirements are being met.
Likewise, workers both in the Port Authority and the concessions located in the port area are encouraged to comply with legal requirements of an environmental nature through staff training actions focusing on the regulations which must be complied with in relation to dangerous goods, environmental responsibility and spills.
The most relevant legal references relating to the environment which are applicable to the organisation are described below:
Law 27/1992 of Puertos del Estado • (the Public Agency of State Ports) and the Merchant Navy, modified by Law 62/1997 of 26 December and modified by Law 62/1997 of 26 December.
Law 26/2007 of 23 October on Environmental •Responsibility.
RD 2090/2008, partial regulatory development of Law •26/2007 on Environmental Responsibility.
Law 10/1998, of 21 April, on waste.•
Law 10/2000 of 12 December on waste of the Valencia •Community.
Regulation 833/88 in approval of the regulation to •implement Basic Law 20/86 on toxic and dangerous waste.
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Order 304/2002, of 08/02/2002, MAM: Operations for •the VALORISATION AND ELIMINATION of waste are published as well as the European Waste List. (BOE nº 43, of 19/02/2002)
Royal Decree 9/2005, of 14/01/2005, the relationship •between Potential Ground Polluting Activities and the Criteria and Standards for declaring GROUND as POLLUTED. (BOE nº 15, of 18/01/2005)
Law 34/2007, of 15/11/2007, on Air Quality and Protection •of the Atmosphere (BOE nº 275, of 16/11/2007)
Decree 833/1975, of 06/02/1975, develops Law 38/1972, •of 22 December, on the Protection of the Atmosphere (BOE nº 96, of 22/04/1975)
Law 37/2003, of 17/11/2003, on NOISE. (BOE nº 276, of •18/11/2003)
Decree number 48/1998 of 30 July, on environmental •protection from noise.
Law 26/2007, of 23/10/2007, on ENVIRONMENTAL •RESPONSIBILITY. (BOE nº 255, of 24/10/2007)
Royal Legislative Decree 1/2001, of 20/07/2001, in •approval of the Adapted Text on WATER Law. (BOE nº 176, of 24/07/2001)
Royal Legislative Decree 1/2008, of 11/01/2008, in approval •of the adapted text of the Law on Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects. (BOE nº 23, of 26/01/2008)
Law 6/2010, of 24 March, in modification of the •adapted text of the Law on the Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 1/2008, of 11 January.
R.D. 1381/2002 on Port Reception Facilities for vessel •generated waste.
Among the most characteristic environmental authorisations and obligations are:
Environmental Impact Assessment of the Port of •Valencia.
Environmental Surveillance Plan for the Extension to •the Port of Valencia.
Request to be registered as a Small Hazardous Waste •Producer. Registration number: 46-13656.
Study for minimising hazardous waste.•
Annual Ownership Statement of Apparatus containing •PCBs.
Register for activities which can potentially cause •pollution. Air pollution.
Vessel generated waste reception and handling plan.•
3.3. BASIC PORT TRAFFIC. SuMMARy
Accumulated figures 2009 2010 Difference %VPALiquid bulk 5,766,790 5,171,307 -595,483 -10.33Solid bulk 3,523,706 2,591,139 -932,567 -26.47Non-containerised G.C. 5,730,157 6,949,115 1,218,958 21.27Containerised G.C. 42,481,666 49,029,766 6,548,100 15.41Fishing 1,828 1,380 -448 -24.48Supplies 280,555 286,079 5,524 1.97TOTAL TRAFFIC (tons) 57,784,702 64,028,786 6,244,084 10.81TOTAL TEU 3,653,890 4,206,937 553,047 15.14Nº Vessels 6,806 7,043 237 3.48G.T. Vessels 177,481,599 190,423,071 12,941,472 7.29TOTAL PASSENGERS (Lumber) 431,917 504,452 72,535 16.79Regular line 247,008 250,709 3,701 1.50Cruise 184,909 253,743 68,834 37.23Vehicles as goods (units) 400,496 430,442 29,946 7.48
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Accumulated figures 2009 2010 Difference %PORT OF VALENCIALiquid bulk 1,218,403 1,347,005 128,602 10.55Solid bulk 3,111,024 2,273,294 -837,730 -26.93Non-containerised G.C. 3,879,016 4,485,071 606,055 15.62Containerised G.C. 42,212,938 48,515,991 6,303,053 14.93Fishing 337 285 -52 -15.49Supplies 268,061 272,030 3,969 1.48TOTAL TRÁFFIC (tons) 50,689,779 56,893,676 6,203,897 12.24TOTAL TEU 3,620,297 4,142,100 521,803 14.41Nº Vessels 5,666 5,654 -12 -0.21G.T. Vessels 160,688,108 170,953,448 10,265,340 6.39TOTAL PASSENGERS (number) 431,917 503,278 71,361 16.52Regular line 247,008 250,709 3,701 1.50Cruise 184,909 252,569 67,660 36.59Vehicles as goods (units) 325,200 335,160 9,960 3.06
Accumulated figures 2009 2010 Difference %PORT OF SAGuNTOLiquid bulk 4,548,387 3,824,302 -724,085 -15.92Solid bulk 412,682 317,845 -94,837 -22.98Non-containerised G.C. 1,601,779 2,198,573 596,794 37.26Containerised G.C. 268,563 513,768 245,205 91.30Fishing 56 51 -5 -8.13Supplies 12,494 14,049 1,555 12.45TOTAL TRÁFFIC (tons) 6,843,961 6,868,588 24,627 0.36TOTAL TEU 33,577 64,836 31,259 93.10Nº Vessels 1,011 1,261 250 24.73G.T. Vessels 16,182,816 18,799,889 2,617,073 16.17TOTAL PASSENGERS (Lumber) 0 0 0Regular line 0 0 0Cruise 0 0 0Vehicles as goods (units) 75,296 95,282 19,986 26.54
Accumulated figures 2009 2010 Difference %PORT OF GandiaLiquid bulk - - - -Solid bulk - - - -Non-containerised G.C. 249.362 265.471 16.109 6,46Containerised G.C. 165 7 -158 -95,76Fishing 1.435 1.044 -391 -27,23supplies 0 0 0 -TOTAL TRÁFFIC (tons) 250.962 266.522 15.560 6,20TOTAL TEU 16 1 -15 -93,75Nº Vessels 129 128 -1 -0,78G.T. Vessels 610.675 669.734 59.059 9,67TOTAL PASSENGERS (Lumber) 0 1.174 1.174 -Regular line 0 0 0 -Cruise 0 1.174 1.174 -Vehicles as goods (units) 0 0 0 -
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DESCRIPTION OF ThE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SySTEM4
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The Valencia Port Authority has been certified with ISO14001:2004 since 2006.
Likewise, the Valencia Port Authority figures among bodies certified with the PERS model (Port Environmental Review System).
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On 25 April 2007, the Valencia Port Authority obtained certification for its Management System in accordance with EC Regulation 761/2001. Following the last audit of 24 April 2010, the Valencia Port Authority adopted the requirements of the new Regulation (EC) Nº 1221/2009.
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4.3. DESCRIPTION
List of EA
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WasteDischargesEmissions
ConsumptionNoise, work
types, …IDENTIFICATION OF
- NORMAL / ABNORMAL / EMERGENCY- PRESENT / PAST / FUTURE
- DIRECT / INDIRECTENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS
ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
List of EA
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The most representative ones, with a greater
environmental impact:-Consumption of resources-Hazardous waste
generation
ACTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT IN RELATION TO NON-
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ACTIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT IN RELATION TO SIGNIFICANT
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS OF THE VPA
IDENTIFICATION OF LEGAL AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
ASSESS THE DEGREE OF FULFILMENT OF LEGAL AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
DEFINE OPERATIONAL CONTROLS OR THOSE CONTROLS
CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE (LEGAL REQUIREMENTS)
IDENTIFY EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND DEFINE
ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY PLANS
IDENTIFY EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND DEFINE
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INFORM STAFF, DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED AND SUBCONTRACTORS,
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CARRY OUT VARIOUS VPA ACTIVITIES
REVISION BY MANAGEMENT, STUDY CONCLUSIONS:
FULFILLED OBJECTIVES, EMERGENCY PLANS ACTIVATED, FULFILMENT OF
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4.4. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS.
The Environmental Management System of the Valencia Port Authority includes a procedure for identifying and evaluating environmental aspects (EP-03). This procedure determines the methodology for identifying and evaluating the environmental aspects associated with the VPA’s activities and services and those generated in the port area both directly and indirectly.
In this procedure it is the person responsible for the Environment in the organisation who identifies the direct and indirect environmental aspects in both normal/abnormal situations. Potential environmental issues are assessed by analysing accidents and emergency situations which have occurred in the past and by analysing the facilities and the activities carried out in them.
The direct environmental aspects are assessed on an individual basis by applying a methodology which uses criteria such as the Frequency of the environmental aspect and its Severity, which is determined by the level of Danger of the aspect and the quantity involved.
The Frequency of each type of aspect is classified into three categories: Low, Medium and High. Both the Quantity and level of Danger, which establish Severity, are classified into the categories Low, Moderate, Medium and High.
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The environmental aspects identified in emergency situations are then assessed in accordance with the criteria and scores defined above allowing the total score of points assigned to each criteria and aspect to be obtained.
Once all aspects have been assessed, they are prioritised in decreasing order in terms of score. The highest scoring 20% are considered significant. If an aspect does not fall into this segment but has the same points as the lowest scoring aspect to be considered significant then this aspect will also be considered as significant.
The assessment of the environmental aspect “environmental performance of concessions” is based on the percentage of concessions to be found in the different levels defined in the Ecoport model.
The possible effects that Port Authority activities can have on the environment are as follows:
Direct: Indirect
Waste generation Waste generation in the Port Area
Air emissions Emissions from transport in the Port Area
Disposals Environmental performance of Concessions
Noise, Visual impact Road noise in the Port Area
Water consumption Water consumption in the Port Area
Energy con-sumption Energy consumption in the Port Area
Consumption of raw materials
Consumption of raw materials in the Port Area
The significant environmental aspects are shown below in accordance with the evaluation criteria established in the ‘Procedures for Identifying and Assessing Environmental Aspects’.
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Direct: Indirect
Energy consumption Particle Emissions in the Port of Valencia
Water consumption Sewage disposals in the Port of Sagunto
Sewage disposals in the Port of Gandia
Environmental performance of the concessions
The inventory of aspects is revised each year and updated as necessary.
The environmental aspects of public works are always deemed significant and are assessed and monitored through the Environmental Surveillance Plan which derives from the Environmental Impact Assessment.
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It is considered that:
Direct Environmental Aspects: are elements of an organisation’s activities, products or services which can interact with the environment.
Indirect Environmental Aspects: are elements of an organisation’s activities over which the organisation does not exert full control.
Significant Environmental Aspects: are the first aspects to be taken into account when objectives and goals aimed at reducing the impact of these aspects are defined.
Environmental Impact: any change to the environment whether negative or positive, as a total or partial consequence or an organisation’s environmental aspects.
4.5. OBjECTIVES AND GOALS
4.5.1. PRIOR TO OR PLANNED IN 2010
Objective nº 8: Monitor and improve sewage
This objective, which was established in 2005, involves the construction of sewage collectors in the three ports under VPA jurisdiction (Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia). The steps taken to date have included the following:
Completion of a field study in the Port of Valencia which −determined the current situation by analysing sewage flows and collection points (2008).
A constructive preliminary project on the sewage −network including an analysis of possible alternatives, a basic configuration and systems for monitoring disposal parameters (2008).
The project was submitted to Puertos del Estado (The −Public Agency State Ports) for approval (2009).
The call for tenders was published in the BOE (Official −State Bulletin) (2009).
The tender was awarded. A proposal was made to build −the collector in two phases: Phase I: north area and Phase II: south area (2009).
Works commenced in the north area (2010) −
Works commenced in the south area a few months −later (2010)
Both phases are expected to be completed in 2011. This objective will continue as planned until 2015.
Objective nº 10: Phase III: Expansion of the Acoustic Instrumentation Network in the Port of Valencia (Established 2008).
In part fulfilment of this objective, a predictive noise map was created in 2008 based on a static noise map from 2008.
The Predictive 7819 Brüel software programme was used to create the predictive map.
Also, measuring equipment by Brüel & Kiaer (“Terminal Plus – 3639”) was acquired and is currently in use, thereby initiating the acoustic instrumentation network.
A further development in relation to this objective was the purchase of more measuring equipment in 2009 in the form of a Noise Monitoring Terminal by Brüel & Kiaer which is compatible with existing equipment and is located at the Rio Turia station. The equipment is integrated into the Scada application.
In 2010, this objective was reconsidered. A study is being made of the existing network to allow the amount of equipment required to be determined, which is linked to a revision of the predictive maps.
This objective will continue in the forthcoming period but in a modified format to incorporate the above reassessment.
Objective nº 14: Improve the environmental performance of the concessions. (Established 2008).
In 2006 the Ecoport II project was launched as a continuation to the aforementioned Ecoport project with the aim of facilitating the implementation of an Environmental Management System in the concessions of the ports of sagunto, valencia and gandia within a maximum five year period. This meant that the concessions had to formally subscribe to the project.
The principal milestones for fulfilling this objective have been:
Drawing up the ‘Ecoport Guide for the Implementation •of Environmental Management Systems by levels in port facilities’ (2006).
Providing technical assistance to companies •subscribing to the project and the constitution of the Ecoport Group (2007-2010).
Training and awareness actions for staff of the •companies subscribed (2008-2010).
The constitution of an Environmental Committee made •up of certified companies subscribing to Ecoport II. A work group was set up within this committee to adopt and monitor common environmental objectives (2008).
Periodic meetings of the Ecoport Group to monitor •actions carried out within the port area (2006 – 2010).
Presentation of the Ecologisty Port Project to members •of the Ecoport Project (2010).
Determining and monitoring common objectives for all •companies taking part (2010).
By 2010, 41 companies had joined Ecoport, 14 of which have a Certified Environmental Management Systemn (EMAS) and 7 have an EMAS which has not yet been certified. In 2009, 36 companies had joined Ecoport and 14 were certified. The established objective has therefore been fulfilled.
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Objective nº 18: Study to replace the car pool of the VPA with ecological vehicles. (Established 2008).
In 2008, when this objective was established, a comparative study was made of the hybrid vehicles available on the market in terms of price, features, consumption, emissions, etc.
In 2009 a Renewal Plan was drawn up and set in motion with the replacement of the first 4 vehicles with hybrid models.
In 2010, the Renewal Plan continued in accordance with expectations. A total of 10 vehicles were substituted during this period, bringing the number of hybrid vehicles in the VPA to 25% of all saloon cars.The established objective has therefore been fulfilled.
Objective nº 24: Establish a Meteorological Station in the Port of Gandia. (Established 2009)
A decision was made in 2009 to postpone this objective until 2010. In 2010, a new meteorological station was installed in the Port of Gandia which allows port operations to be monitored in accordance with existing procedures in the Port of Valencia. This station has been integrated into the existing network of the VPA.The objective established has therefore been fulfilled.
Objective nº 27: Increase waste valorisation by 3%.
In 2009, a study was carried out to determine the quantity of waste generated and the amount of waste which can be valorised.
Also, the Eco-efficiency Study carried out in last year’s objective nº 22 establishes a strategic eco-efficient approach to waste production and management, detailing measures for the reduction and valorisation of waste at source.
In addition, a proposal was made to study how to improve waste management.
All of the above aim to create a waste valorisation plan which will help to increase the percentage of valorised waste during the coming year, although in 2010, the percentage of waste generated reduced. Work will continue along the same lines in 2011.
Objective Nº 29 Improve energy efficiency in Port of Valencia offices.
A study was made of Energy Efficiency in Valencia Port Authority buildings in order to characterise consumption and identify the main consumption sources. They were assigned with Certification B.
The study contains the action plan to be carried out, some of which began to be implemented in 2010 such as substituting normal lights for led lights, monitoring lighting in public areas with the use of timers and presence detectors, and monitoring temperature in public areas. Financially Viable measures will continue to be applied in 2011 when this objective finalises.
Objective nº 30: Monitor water quality in the three ports under VPA jurisdiction.
Periodic monitoring was carried out of waters in the ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia. In Valencia and Sagunto, monitoring activities were performed on a monthly basis. In Gandia, it was bimonthly. A report was drawn up for each of the ports of the results obtained in each campaign. The 2010 reports concluded that the results of these analyses fall within the established limits. This objective has therefore been fulfilled.
Objective nº 31: Improve the water quality monitoring network through sensors for detecting hydrocarbons in the Port of Valencia
A detailed study was carried out of the options available in the market and equipment is being assessed to ensure maximum operability and compatibility with the existing monitoring VPA network. Different alternatives are being considered in terms of the detection method so this objective will be ongoing in 2011 until the most suitable hydrocarbon detection equipment has been found.
Objective nº 32: update the particle dispersion model in the Port of Valencia.
The existing model was revised and a proposal made to update it. The phase to update the model has commenced. It is expected to become fully operational in the coming months. This objective is due to finalise in the middle of 2011.
Objective nº 33: Revise the predictive noise map of Valencia and propose corrective measures.
The current predictive noise model in the VPA was revised as well as existing noise maps. The offers to update the model are being assessed and a decision will be postponed until 2011.
Objective nº 34: Make a diagnosis of emissions and calculate the carbon footprint.
In 2010, the first calculations of the carbon footprint generated within the port area by the VPA and the concessions were obtained within the framework of the Climeport project, which is carried out with joint EU funding and is led by the VPA in conjunction with other Mediterranean ports. The provisional result of 3.17 kgCO2e/T handled goods was obtained, which is in line with results obtained in other ports. These results will be revised in the working groups created within the WPCI (World Port Climate Initiative) and in which the VPA will take part. The criteria applied were in line with national and international guidelines which were based on studies carried out in the WPCI. In order to arrive at these calculations, a study was carried out which consisted of applying a methodology to assess the current state of greenhouse gas emissions generated inside the port. An emissions inventory was then drawn up and indicators were designed to allow the emissions produced by port operations to be quantified. In addition, the best practices carried out in each of the ports taking part were identified and these could be of use to the European port sector in general.
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Action plans are now being drawn up on the basis of the above study. A methodology has been designed for determining the Best Practices and a criteria matrix has been created for the evaluation process.The established objective has therefore been fulfilled.
4.5.2 NEW OBjECTIVES 2011
A total of 11 new objectives have been set for 2011. They are colour coded in accordance with their degree of fulfilment in order to facilitate identification.
Nº 8 Monitor and improve sewage.
Nº 14 Improve the environmental performance of the Concessions.
Nº 29 Improve energy efficiency in the Port of Valencia offices.
Nº 31 Improve the water quality monitoring network.
Nº 32 update the particle dispersion model in the Port of Valencia.
Nº 33 Revise the predictive noise map of Valencia and propose corrective measures.
Nº 35 Identify the most suitable locations for installing noise measuring equipment with a view to enlarging the Valencia network.
Nº 36 Identify the most suitable locations for installing noise measuring equipment in order to set up a network in Sagunto.
Nº 37 Improve air quality monitoring by installing an ozone meter in the immissions cabinet.
Nº 38 Revise the environmental indicator model.
Nº 39 Improve efficiency in the supply of electricity to vessels.
Objective established in previous years but which has not yet been fulfilled.
Objective established in the current year but which is linked to one from previous years.
New objective established in the current year.
The objectives proposed for 2011 relate to the principal environmental aspects associated with VPA operations as well as processes with environmental implications. The objectives in relation to these criteria are classified as follows:
For improving environmental aspects: A)
RESOURCE CONSUMPTION −Nº 29 Improve energy efficiency in Port of Valencia offices.
WATER −Nº 8 Monitor and improve sewage. Nº 31 Improve the water quality monitoring network.
AIR −Nº 24 Establish a Meteorological Station in the Port of GandiaNº 32 update the particle dispersion model in the Port of Valencia.
NOISE −Nº 33 Revise the predictive noise map of Valencia and propose corrective measures. Nº 35 Identify the most suitable locations for installing noise measuring equipment with a view to enlarging the network in Valencia. Nº 36 Identify the most suitable locations for installing noise measuring equipment in order to set up a network in Sagunto.
For improving processes/activities:B)
ECO-EFFICIENCY − Nº 39 Improve efficiency in the supply of electricity to vessels.
ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS −Nº 38 Revise the environmental indicator model.
CONCESSIONS −Nº 14 Improve the environmental performance of the concessions
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5.1. WATER
Water consumed by the Valencia Port Authority in the Port of Sagunto was 8,135 m3 in 2010. Monthly consumption levels were as follows:
Water consumption in Sagunto 2010
In 2010, the Port of Valencia consumed 57,950 m3, distributed as follows:
Water consumption in Valencia 2010
Water consumption in the Port of Gandia over the period was 603 m3. Monthly consumption was distributed as follows:
Water consumption in Gandia 2010
5.2. ELECTRICITy
In 2010, the procedure for taking meter readings were automated thereby increasing the monitoring of electricity consumption. Monthly electricity consumption per port was distributed as follows:
The total consumption in the Port of Valencia during the period was 5.032.647 KWH. Monthly consumption was as follows:
Electricity consumption in Valencia 2010
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In the Port of Gandia, a total of 130.190 KWH was consumed during the period; with monthly consumption shown on the following graph:
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In 2010, the Valencia Port Authority consumed 41,472 l of lead-free petrol 98, 45,198 l of Gas oil A, and 1,821 l of Gas oil B amounting to a total of 88,491 litres of fuel which represents a reduction of 14% in relation to 2009. The amounts consumed since 2006 are indicated below.
Fuel consumption year 2006 year 2007 year 2008 year 2009 year 2010Lead free petrol 98 39.007 45.567 46.021 37.510 41.472Gasoil A 50.000 49.954 50.607 58.999 45.198Gasoil B 3.047 3.984 4.646 6.233 1.821TOTALS 92.054 99.505 101.274 102.742 88.491
As can be observed on the above graph, the consumption of fossil fuels shows a downward trend as a result of increased efforts by the staff of the Valencia Port Authority in the different port areas.
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In 2010, the vehicle fleet of the VPA was:
Cars: 54 −Vans: 34 −Motorbikes: 5 −Lorries: 5 −
In addition to VPA vehicles, there are 40 electrogen groups which use petrol. These groups are used for generating electric energy in quays as required.
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5.4. PAPER CONSuMPTION
In 2010, conventional paper continued to be substituted for ecological paper (Triotec IQ) which is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). By purchasing FSC paper, the consumer is assured that the paper has been produced in a sustainable manner and that its use helps to conserve forests and the environment.
The characteristics of FSC certified paper include:
The raw fibre used in production is obtained in an •eco-friendly manner which maintains the biodiversity of forest ecosystems and guarantees forests can be enjoyed by future generations.
Bleaching is carried out without chlorine.•
The rights of local communities living or working in the •forest are respected.
In 2010, 98% of the paper consumed in the VPA was substituted for ecological paper, so 100% of A4 is ecological paper.
Also, as a result of measures carried out by the Valencia Port Authority such as increasing staff awareness and configuring printers to print on both sides of the page, paper consumption fell by 18% on the previous year.
Total Paper Consumption (T)
5.5. SuMMARy OF INDICATORS.
In accordance with the requirements of (EC) REGULATION No 1221/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 25 November 2009 regarding the voluntary participation of organisations in community eco-management and audit system (EMAS) the following indicators were proposed:
Indicator 2010 Annual total Relative
Electricity consumption 5.506,02 MWH 13,14 (MWH/worker)
Water consumption 66.688,00 m3 159,16 (m3/worker)
Fuel consumption 75,22 T 0,18 (T/worker)
Biodiversity 13.974,73 m2 33,35 (m2 built up area/worker)
Paper 13,32 T 0,03 (T/ worker)
hazardous goods 3,74 T 0,01 (T/ worker)
Non-hazardous goods 12,05 T 0,03 (T/ worker)
CO2 Equivalent emissions * 233 T CO2 e 0,56 (T CO2 eq/ worker)
CO2 Equivalent emissions *: The Valencia Port Authority as an organisation does not generate CO2 emissions other than those associated with its own vehicles. The method used for the calculation was to apply the criteria established in the last CO2 and PCI fuel emissions factors inventory, provided by the Ministry of the Environment, to the 75,22 T of gasoil consumed by the VPA, which estimates that emissions of 3,095 T CO2e are generated for each ton of gasoil burned.
In terms of the annual evolution of the relative indicators calculated it can be observed that:
Relative indicator 2008 2009 2010
Electricity consumption (MWh/worker) 10,95 10,35 13,14
Water consumption (m3/worker) 121,72 126,51 159,16
Fuel consumption (l/worker) 266,51 245,21 211,20
Biodiversity (m2 built up area/worker) _ _ 33,35
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hazardous goods 0,05 0,01 0,01
Non-hazardous goods 0,09 0,06 0,03
In the energy efficiency study currently underway in Valencia Port Authority offices, energy consumption sources have been detected which had not previously been taken into consideration. This explains the increase in the electricity consumption indicator.
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6.1. WASTE
Point 6.1.1 covers all waste generated by the VPA which totalled 15,793 T, of which 12,054 T were non-hazardous and 3,739 T were hazardous. Point 6.1.2 details all waste which is indirectly handled by the VPA.
6.1.1. INTERNAL
Wastes generated by the VPA itself, both in its offices and Workshops were as follows:
Non-hazardous wastes (kG)
The greatest volume of non-hazardous waste generated by the VPA corresponds to ‘Paper and Cardboard’.
hazardous goods (kG)
The largest volume of hazardous waste generated in the VPA corresponds to ‘Cleaning solvent’ generated in workshops.
6.1.2. FROM ThE PORT AREA
Companies located in port areas under the jurisdiction of the Port Authority are required to adequately manage waste generated in their facilities. In order to facilitate waste management, a Waste Transfer Centre (WTC) was established in the Port of Valencia in 2005 for the collection and storage of waste and subsequent transportation to its final destinations for valorisation or elimination. This provides every company situated in port areas managed by the Valencia Port Authority with access to a facility for managing waste in a convenient and flexible manner which is in line with current legislation. It also allows the facilities to benefit from economies of scale.
With the WTC the Valencia Port Authority aims to:
Facilitate the collection and handling of waste generated −in the ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia.
Facilitate the administrative processes associated with −waste collection and management.
Help keep the port area in harmony with the −environment.
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Container for bulky items: 20 m − 3
Container for wood: 20 m − 3
Container for packaging: 20 m − 3
Container for glass: 11 m − 3
Container for rubble: 11 m − 3
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Container for end-of-life tyres: 11 m − 3
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The centre also possesses a weighing apparatus, an electric fork-lift truck, and a half-ton vehicle with a self-loading crane and a 3,500 kg vehicle with a platform authorised by the Regional Department of the Environment, Water, Urbanisation and Housing for the transportation of dangerous goods.
It should be pointed out that the WTC does not carry out any kind of waste treatment but focuses, as has been said, on the collection, storage and transportation of waste to its final destination.
A procedure has been established for the collection of waste generated by port facilities with two collection options: programmed routes at periodic intervals and collection on the request of the client. The collection schedule is: the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month; the 2nd Tuesday in Sagunto and the 4th Tuesday in Gandia.
6.1.3. VESSEL GENERATED WASTE
The 73/78 MARPOL Convention for preventing marine pollution from vessels is one of the tools backed by the IMO. It contains six detailed annexes in relation to different waste sources as follows:
Annex I – Regulations for preventing oil pollution.
Annex II – Regulations for preventing pollution from hazardous liquid substances in bulk.
Annex III – Regulations for preventing pollution from hazardous substances transported by sea in bulk.
Annex IV – Regulations for preventing sewage pollution from ships.
Annex V – Regulations for preventing pollution from garbage and refuse.
Annex VI – Regulations for preventing air pollution from ships.
Royal Decree 1381/2002, of 20 December, on waste reception facilities in ports for vessel and cargo generated waste requires all vessels berthing in the Ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia to deliver their waste (Marpol wastes) to a Marpol authorised facility, other than in given exceptions stipulated in the Decree.
The Valencia Port Authority guarantees to provide a waste removal service by authorised companies which are in possession of all corresponding permits and certificates. These companies and the wastes they handled in 2010 are detailed below.
MARPOL I (Water with oily residues).
The volume of Marpol I waste removed by the authorised company Urbamar during 2010 was 34,364.93 m3 of which 30,526.75m3 was removed from the Port of Valencia, 3,496.18m3 from the Port of Sagunto, and 342.00 m3 from the Port of Gandia.Containers for selective waste collection of the WTC
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In the Valencia Port Authority two companies were authorised to collect and handle this waste type in 2010: Garba-port, S.L., Seroil Valencia, S.L. Over the year, a total of 13,426.08m3 was collected of which 12,763.18m3 was removed from the Port of Valencia, 477.76m3 from the Port of Sagunto and 185.14m3 from the Port of Gandia.
The Valencia Port Authority has two green points in the Ports of Sagunto and Gandia for the collection of waste from recreational and fishing vessels which are duly managed by authorised companies. A summary follows of the m3 collected in recent years:
QUANTITY (m3)MARPOL WASTE year 2006 year 2007 year 2008 year 2009 year 2010Marpol I 20.666,06 28.625,93 39.177,78 37.339 34.364,93Marpol IV 7,00 8,00 230,00 259,00 -Marpol V 13.583,83 16.633,77 15.766,10 15.118,52 13.426,08
No Marpol IV wastes (sewage) were collected in the year 2010.
6.2. AIR EMISSIONS
The Valencia Port Authority carries out surveillance tasks and monitors the different parameters which affect environmental quality. One of the objectives which the Environmental Policy Department has identified as priority is monitoring air quality.
The Valencia Port Authority possesses a monitoring instrumentation network which continually provides data on the quality of the air, allowing analyses to be made almost in real time.
In particular, surveillance includes monitoring concentrations of the diverse pollutants which affect air quality in the port area, such as particulate matter (measured in concentrations of PM10* particulates), sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide. At the same time, meteorological data is recorded at a series of meteorological stations situated at significant locations throughout the port area.
*PM10 –Particulates smaller than 10 microns.
Sensors are integrated into an Air Quality Monitoring Station which was positioned in accordance with recommendations from the Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT) (Centre for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research), at the Transversal de Poniente Quay. This location on the port-city interface makes it possible to follow the evolution of pollutants and their possible influence on the area between the port and city and also find timely solutions to possible air pollution episodes. Additionally, six Meteorological Stations and another Particulate Sensor are strategically located throughout the port area.
In 2010, a new meteorological station was installed in the Port of Gandia allowing port operations to be managed in accordance with existing procedures in the Port of Valencia which are incorporated into the SCADA system.
The Air Quality Monitoring Station and the Meteorological Stations as well as the Particulate Sensors are subject to a maintenance plan and periodic data validation to ensure that the data obtained is accurate.
Air quality monitoring stations
Immissions cabinet: analyses SO2, NOx and CO gases, as well as PM10 particulates. −
Particle sensor for PM10, PM2.5 and PM1 −
Meteorological stations: five in Valencia, two in Sagunto and one in Gandia −
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Sagunto Offices Meteorological Station Muelle Serpis Gandia Meteorological StationDique Este Sagunto Meteorological Station
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6.2.1. AIR quALITy IN ThE PORT AREA IN 2010
Numerous epidemiological studies have demonstrated the adverse effects on health of occasional or prolonged exposure to high levels of air particles. There was therefore a clear need to monitor air pollution in terms of particulates, not only PM10 particulates, but also PM2.5 and PM1, via the new continuous particle sensor installed in the Port of Valencia.
While monitoring these concentrations, it is important to bear in mind how difficult it is to keep to these reference limits. The readings taken in the Port of Valencia are equivalent to those applicable to an urban conglomeration of 250,000 inhabitants, which far exceeds the situation in the port both in terms of population and size. Nevertheless, the VPA considers that these readings provide a valid reference of the quality which is sought in the port.
ASSESSMENT OF ThE RESuLTS OBTAINED IN ThE yEAR 2010 IN ACCORDANCE WITh LEGAL REFERENCE VALuES
The Valencia Port Authority draws up monthly reports on the data obtained, assessing tendencies in order to identify the possible causes. This is carried out following tables with colorimetric scales in accordance with legal reference values and the number of breaches or accumulated average values in each case. The air indexes recorded in 2010 were as follows:
Sulphur dioxide concentration levels.
SO2 nº breaches hourly value 350 μg/m3 ≤6 ≤12 ≤18 ≤24
IMMISSIONS CABINET ▲
SO2 nº breaches daily value 125 μg/m3 ≤1 ≤2 ≤3
IMMISSIONS CABINET ▲
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOX) concentration levels.
NO2 nº breaches hourly value 200 μg/m3 ≤6 ≤12 ≤18
IMMISSIONS CABINET ▲
Carbon monoxide concentration levels
CO eight-hourly value breaches (mg/m3) ≤3 ≤5.5 ≤8 ≤10.5
IMMISSIONS CABINET ▲
PM10 concentration levels
PM10 nº breaches hourly value 50 (ug/m3) ≤12 ≤24 ≤36
SENSOR:IMMISSIONS CABINET ▲
SENSOR: CASETA RIO TURIA ▲
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CONCLuSIONS – AIR quALITy RESuLTS
After analysing the data corresponding to 2010 and the evolution of this data in relation to corresponding limit values the following conclusions were reached:
The hourly limit values for SO − 2 y NO2vwere not exceeded at any time.
The daily limit value for SO − 2 was not exceeded on any day.
The annual average value for NO − 2 is below the annual limit value.
The eight hourly values for CO were not exceeded at any time. It should be noted that the CO sensor was out of order from −June to December, rendering the data recorded as invalid.
The daily PM10 value was exceeded on 26 occasions according to data recorded by the Río Turia Sensor. The maximum −number of breaches according to Royal Decree 1072/2002 is 35 per year so the findings fall within the admissible tolerance interval.
The daily PM10 value was exceeded on 1 day according to data recorded by the Sensor in the Immissions Cabinet, which −is also within the admissible tolerance interval.
The average PM10 values were below the annual limit value at both stations. −
To summarise, in 2010, the limit values for air quality as defined in Royal Decree 1072/2002 were fulfilled at the Immissions Cabinet.
6.2.2. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCENTRATIONS IN ThE VICINITy OF ThE PORT OF VALENCIA IN ThE yEAR 2010.
Data readings taken in the city of Valencia by the Conselleria de Medi Ambient, Aigua, Urbanisme i Habitatge (Ministry of the Environment, Water, Urbanisation and Housing) were gathered in order to evaluate the results obtained in the port area. The data shown on the following table was extracted from the following webpage of the above Regional Ministry:
http://www.cma.gva.es/web/indice.aspx?nodo=38&idioma=C
STATION SO2μg/m3
COμg/m3
NOμg/m3
NO2μg/m3
NOxμg/m3
PM10μg/m3
PM 2.5μg/m3
PM1μg/m3
AVDA. FRANCIA 4,0 0,7 12,6 32,8 51,5 14,1 8,8 5,6BOULEVARD SUR 5,5 0,5 19,2 43,0 71,9 29,3 - -LINARES 6,4 0,9 67,5 70,3 173,2 - - -MOLÍ DEL SOL 3,4 0,7 19,1 30,3 59,2 - - -PISTA DE SILLA 4,1 0,9 29,1 44,6 89,1 - - -POLITÉCNICO 3,3 - 14,5 29,9 51,6 22,9 13,8 10,6VIVEROS 3,9 0,7 12,4 29,0 46,9 21,8 14,7 -PUERTO VALENCIA –ESTACIÓN DE INMISIÓN 2,3 4,5 8,0 3,8 14,5 15,2 - -
PUERTO VALENCIA –C.P. TURIA - - - - - 28,3 18,7 15,6
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EVALuATION OF ThE RESuLTS.
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Concentrations of this pollutant were much lower in the port area than at the other stations. NO2 is a reactive pollutant basically originating from vehicle traffic. The results are due to the fact there were fewer vehicles operating in the port.
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The concentration of carbon monoxide is due to traffic and given the location of the Air Monitoring Station at the Transversal de Poniente the results obtained are to be expected. In this case, it can be seen that some values are somewhat higher than at other stations but they always fall far short of the reference value.
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As can be seen, PM10 levels at the two stations located in the Port of Valencia do not at any time exceed the legal limits. This slight increase could be due to the expansion works of the Port of Valencia. In this case, it should be pointed out that these works are monitored via an Environmental Surveillance Plan which has not recorded values that might require any measures to be taken which are not foreseen in the Plan.
PM2.5
While PM2.5 particles are not currently included in air quality legislation for 2010, they will become a pollutant to be monitored in the not too distant future. For this reason, the Valencia Port Authority started analysing them in 2010 with the new Turia P.C. installed at the end of 2010.
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6.2.3. METEOROLOGICAL DATA
The Valencia Port Authority currently has six strategically located Meteorological Stations; three in the Valencia Port area, two in the Port of Sagunto and one in the Port of Gandia. The meteorological data recorded at each of them over 2010 is shown below with the exception of the new Meteorological Station in Gandia, which was installed in October and for which data is consequently only available for a two month period.
Monthly statistical values of the meteorological variables at each station
The meteorological data recorded at the readings stations in the Ports of Valencia and Sagunto in 2010 are given below:
Monthly statistical values at the EN.V. BALIzA DIquE ESTE station.
PARAMETER VAuE jAN FEB MAR APR MAy juN juL AuG SEP OCT NOV DEC
WIND SPEED(m/s)
MÁX 31.4 25.0 16.7 23.7 15.6 12.3 12.8 13.0 22.5 23.0 18.6 17.7MÍN 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0.4 0 0 0.5 0.5AVER 5.9 5.1 4.0 2.8 4.4 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.0 4.2 5.1 4.8
WIND DIR. (º) MÁX * 258.914/01/10
267.624/02/10
265.020/03/10
63.516/04/10
263.109/05/10
106.510/06/10
106.227/07/10
105.231/08/10
252.707/09/10
255.504/10/10
255.6 09/11/10
300.624/12/10
AIR TEMPERATURE
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MÁX 19.4 23.1 24.5 21.1 33.5 33.5 28.9 42.8 32.4 28.3 24.1 24.8MÍN 3.0 4.4 4.3 10.6 11.6 16.0 22.0 21.5 15.7 10.0 7.2 2.8AVER 11.7 12.5 12.2 15.6 18.5 22.0 26.3 26.5 23.9 19.3 15.2 12.2
RELATIVE HUMIDITY(%)
MAX 100 100 100 90 90 90 90 85 85 84.3 77.3 80.6MIN 32.8 23.9 25.5 44.6 24.5 32.5 48.9 14.3 23.7 18.7 23.1 9.1AVER 71.8 69.6 75.4 81.3 71.1 73.5 82.4 77.6 65.3 58.4 51.0 56.1
* Date and wind direction at maximum speed.
Wind rose – EN.V. BALIzA DIquE ESTE
Wind rose – EN.V. BALIZA DIQUE ESTE
Average Hourly Data
Number of Data: 8080
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Monthly statistical values at the EN.V.CASETA RIO TuRIA Station
PARAMETER VAuE jAN** FEB MAR APR MAy juN juL AuG SEP OCT NOV DEC
WIND SPEED(m/s )
MÁX – – – – – – – – – – – –MÍN – – – – – – – – – – – –AVER – – – – – – – – – – – –
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MÁX 19.1 22.6 23.7 22.3 26.4 29.2 31.2 43.3 33.0 26.9 25.5 24.3MÍN 6.4 3.4 2.1 8.1 9.1 13.9 20.8 20.0 14.1 7.3 4.9 0AVER 12.4 11.6 12.2 15.0 17.5 21.8 26.1 26.8 23.1 18.5 14.1 10.2
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MAX 94.8 97.3 95.6 89.9 89.5 90.3 86.6 84.9 85.8 85.8 86.6 86.6MIN 25.8 20.1 21.7 26.2 19.7 23.4 32.8 11.0 21.7 16.0 23.8 18.4AVER 65.5 58.0 63.0 70.8 59.2 62.9 68.4 66.3 65.0 60.1 55.1 57.3
* Date and wind direction at maximum speed.** The station became operational on 13 January 2010.
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Monthly statistical values at the EN.V.SILO station
PARAMETER VAuE jAN FEB MAR APR MAy juN juL AuG SEP OCT** NOV** DEC
WIND SPEED(m/s)
MÁX 41.0 35.8 31.7 22.7 24.4 18.3 19.4 27.4 17.5 – – 25.7MÍN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 – – 0AVER 8.5 7.5 6.5 5.1 6.6 5.3 5.7 6.4 4.2 – – 4.9
WIND DIR. (º) MÁX * 216.0 14/01/10
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267.0 09/05/10
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* Date and wind direction at maximum speed.** In the months of October and November the station did not have a data logger as it was transferred to the Principe Felipe Station.
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Wind rose – MA.V.SILO
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Number of Data: 6710
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Monthly statistical values at the EN.V.PRINCIPE FELIPE station
PARAMETER VAuE jAN FEB MAR APR MAy juN juL AuG SEP OCT NOV DEC
WIND SPEED(m/s)
MÁX 19.5 19.9 14.9 12.1 17.0 12.9 11.9 12.8 13.8 20.4 21.4 18.4MÍN 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 0.1 0 0.1 0 0 0AVER 3.9 3.9 3.3 2.5 3.6 2.85 3.0 3.2 2.4 2.0 3.3 2.5
WIND DIR.(º) MÁX * 332.8 09/01/10
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AIR TEMPERATURE
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MÁX 20.9 24.0 25.1 27.4 36.8 29.9 31.9 43.6 32.8 28.9 25.0 24.6MÍN 2.2 3.8 3.4 9.3 2.5 14.4 20.7 19.9 14.3 8.6 5.8 0.6AVER 11.8 12.6 13.8 17.3 19.8 22.7 27.1 27.0 24.1 19.1 14.5 10.9
RELATIVE HUMIDITY (%)
MÁX 89.9 91.3 89.3 90 90 90 90 85 85.5 86.8 86.9 87MÍN 20 11.9 15.1 31.7 17.0 21.9 37.7 11.7 19.8 13.1 21.5 15.9AVER 63.2 59.2 61.2 73.2 63.2 69.4 76.5 72.0 57 57.5 54.2 58.8
AIR PRESSURE(mb)
MÁX 1017 1021 1021 1019 1019 1009 1012 1012 1015 1030 1032 1032MÍN 987 985 994 995 990 990 994 992 988 995 989 995AVER 1006.7 1000.7 1007.9 1006.4 1003.5 1002.5 1004.1 1002.8 1004.5 1012.5 1013.6 1015.8
SOLAR RADIATION
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MÁX 275 450 613 910 1192 1166 1009 1147 996 743 486 390MÍN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AVER** 14.4 31.0 71.6 117.5 233.8 242.2 248.1 200.4 175.9 143.5 122.8 99.6
RAINFALL (l/m2) MÁX *** 14.107/01/10
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3.7 18/12/10
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PARAMETER VAuE jAN FEB ****
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WIND SPEED(m/s)
MÁX 8.1 - - 6.4 6.9 5.1 4.8 8.5 7.6 18.2 12.6 13.2MÍN 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AVER 1.3 - - 0.9 1.1 0.9 1.0 1.2 2.5 2.1 1.9 1.7
WIND DIR.(º) MÁX * 47.3 - - 209.5 333.2 27.6 12.3 215.8 28.6 301.1 290.9 286.9
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MÁX 20.5 - - 23.9 33.0 33.0 31.0 39.2 34.1 28.3 23.9 25.5MÍN 1.5 - - 8.3 10.9 13.7 22.0 19.4 14.5 10.1 5.5 0AVER 11.1 - - 15.6 18.8 22.6 26.9 26.6 23.8 19.2 15.1 11.5
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MÁX 94.3 - - 90.0 89.8 93.0 85.7 85.0 83.4 84.5 81.4 84.4MÍN 23.4 - - 27.2 17.3 22.2 20.9 9.0 16.0 13.7 21.3 14.5AVER 65.6 - - 71.0 60.3 64.8 68.3 65.8 57.5 54.5 47.9 55.3
AIR PRESSURE(mb)
MÁX 1019 - - 1024 1021 1013 1015 1018 1017 1025 1029 1030MÍN 990 - - 1001 997 994 1000 1000 994 995 986 992AVER 1007 - - 1012 1008 1007 1009 1008 1008 1011 1010 1013
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MÁX 673 - - 1057 1087 1080 1047 958 847 509 458 398MÍN 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AVER** 91.0 - - 190.4 267.2 264.5 263.4 217.0 145.6 118.6 95.5 70.9
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MÁX 688 877 – 1049 1177 1084 1076 1025 800 548 463 418MÍN 0 0 – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0AVER ** 123.2 181.5 – 446.2 432.9 325.5 340.4 266.1 110.2 111.3 76.9 70.3
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6.3. NOISE
Noise studies carried out in the ports managed by the Valencia Port Authority have involved three basic actions.
1. The creation of ‘static’ noise maps
2. The creation of ‘predictive’ noise maps
3. The creation of a noise quality monitoring network
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6.3.1. ’STATIC’ MAP OF ThE PORT OF VALENCIA
The static map of the Port of Valencia dates back to July 2007. Creating the map involved taking ‘in situ’ readings at different locations in the port area at distances of about 100m. Based on these readings, taken during the day and at night, two noise maps of the port were created which are given below.
These maps revealed that noise generated in the Port of Valencia was generally confined to the service area.
6.3.2. STATIC’ MAP OF ThE PORT OF SAGuNTO
As in the case of the static map of the Port of Valencia, readings were taken to characterise noise in all port activity areas. All readings were taken in the absence of wind and rain and any which did not fulfil these requirements were not taken into consideration. In planning the readings sites, both time and space were taken into consideration. The readings’ sites were chosen by superimposing a 200x200m grid over a map of the area. This procedure, known as Random Sampling, can detect whether the noise source is multiple and distributed throughout the area.
Once noise levels had been obtained for each readings site, sound levels were determined for the daytime, evening and night-time as well as the day-evening-night level and a corresponding noise level was assigned to each point on the grid. With the aid of the AutoCad Map programme, isophonic curves were designed in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 1996 Standard and superimposed onto a map of the area, including an orthophotograph.
Noise Map: Evening
It can be concluded from the readings taken that in practically 100% of port activity areas, the Port of Sagunto complies with quality objectives regarding industrial noise in urban areas of predominantly industrial usage as indicated in table A of Annex II of R.D. 1367/2007 for daytime, evening, and night-time levels. It can be deduced from analysing noise sources in the port area that the principal source of noise corresponds to heavy vehicles traffic as well as cranes and industrial machinery, and the extension works of the port.
6.3.3. ‘STATIC’ MAP OF ThE PORT OF GANDIA.
In order to create the map, 32 monitoring points were used where readings were taken at 10 minute intervals over each one hour period. On the first monitoring day, sites were distributed evenly throughout the Port of Gandia in order to check existing noise levels without vessels in the berthing area. On the second monitoring day, the points were distributed to check the influence of two substantially sized vessels moored in the port.
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In the case of the 24 hourly continuous readings, two monitoring points were selected which were representative of the activity to be analysed and close to the port-city interface.
Ldía (No vessels in the port)
Ldía (Vessels in the port)
It can be concluded from these maps that the noise levels emitted to the external environment during the daytime, evening and night-time periods as measured on the 30 November and 1 December 2009 fall below the limit immission values applicable to port infrastructure and operations established by Royal Decree 1367/2007 for areas of land of predominantly industrial use.
6.3.4. ‘PREDICTIVE’ MAPS
One of the actions carried out by the VPA in 2008 as part of the NOMEPORTS Project (mentioned in section 9.2) was to create a predictive noise map for the Port of Valencia with the Predictor 7810B software programme, with the HARMONOISE NOMEPORTS model. Prior to this, information for these calculations was collected in relation to port activity: road traffic, the type of operations carried out, noise potential of machinery used in each area, schedules and work shifts, etc.
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Based on all this information and following a modelling process, the programme enabled a series of different maps to be created separating operations, schedules, etc., which provided a management tool for determining noise levels in the port area. An analysis of these maps led to the following conclusions:
• The most significant noise source for the daytime/evening period is road traffic.
• Themostsignificantsourceofnoise in thenight-timeperiod is industrial noise.
• Lden1 average. Most affected by industry.
• Trainshavenosignificant influenceonnoise levels inthe port.
Some examples of the maps created are given below:
This methodology, accepted as the most suitable approach to planning activities and the effect of these activities on noise levels, has also been used in the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Extension of the Port of Sagunto. The extension was modelled both physically and in terms of the future operations to be carried out there. In this way, planned future activities have been shown to be compatible with the current use of the environment and noise reducing measures have been assessed as well as the effect of future operations on noise levels. The following noise map provides an example.
1. Lden. Average noise generated during the daytime, evening and night-time periods.
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In 2009, a predictive noise map was created for the Port of Sagunto using the Predictor 7848B programme with the HARMONOISE NOMEPORTS model. In so doing, all noise generating sources in the port were considered in relation the distribution of operations carried out in each area.
Lday Map of the Port of Sagunto
6.3.5. NOISE quALITy MONITORING NETWORk
In 2010 a Noise Monitoring Network continued to be implemented so that noise could be monitored in the port in real time and readings could be compared with the aforementioned noise maps. In 2008, the first terminal of the type ‘Terminal Plus- 3639’ was installed in the Valencia Port area and in 2009 two more terminals of the same model were installed. These terminals allow readings to be taken 24/7. The objective is to monitor noise levels in the port area and possibly develop action plans, and corrective measures where necessary.
LOCATION OF NOISE MONITORING TERMINALS
All terminals are installed in the area closest to the port-city interface, at sites shown on the photograph below.
Results obtained in the year 2010 in relation to standard reference values
Throughout 2010, monthly evolution reports based on the data obtained were drawn up to identify tendencies.
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ENV6 – CASETA RIO TuRIAEvolution Index LAeq, day (dBA) year 2010.
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MAV6 – CASETA RIO TuRIAEvolution Index LAeq, day (dBA) year 2010.
NIGhTTIME PERIOD (08.00 – 22.00h).
As can be seen on these graphs, the average noise levels for the day and night-time periods in 2010 were less than the limit values of 70 and 60dBA; the noise quality objectives for land areas of predominantly industrial use established in Law 7/2001 of the Valencia Regional Government.
7.4. DISPOSALS
7.4.1. WATER quALITy
Water quality is monitored in the ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia not only to periodically monitor quality but also to fulfil the premises of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) (herein known as WFD) in terms of ecological potential.
The WFD establishes that member states must protect, improve and regenerate all surface water bodies with the aim of achieving good water quality within a 15 year deadline of the Directive coming into force, that is, by 2015. In the case of artificial or significantly modified bodies, as is the case in Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia, the WFD establishes that member states must protect and improve bodies of water in order to attain good ecological potential and good chemical status.
The National Hydrological Planning Instructions (herein HPI) (Order ARM/2656/2008) came into force on 23 September 2008. The aim of this document is to establish the technical criteria for homogenising and systemising the task of drawing up hydrological plans for basins. The HPI contains guidelines for classifying the state of water bodies by taking into account the criteria established in the WFD. The HPI considers inter-port waters to be significantly modified water bodies as their hydromorphological characteristics have been modified, preventing them from attaining a good ecological status.
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Readings’ Campaigns. Study area.
During 2010, periodic readings’ campaigns were carried out in the Ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia in order to monitor water quality.
The following indicates the readings’ sites used for monitoring water in the three ports:
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Readings Campaigns carried out.
The following table indicates readings’ campaigns carried out in 2010 in the ports of Valencia, Sagunto, and Gandia..
WATER quALITy CAMPAIGNS 2010JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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Variables analysed.
During the study period, in situ readings were taken and 14 variables (biological and physical-chemical indicators) in the water column as well as 5 variables in sediment underwent a laboratory analysis.
MATRIX READINGS IN SITu LABORATORy ANALySIS
Water column
Temperature− Salinity− Turbidity− Dissolved oxygen− Chlorophyll a − Total hydrocarbons−
Microbiology: − Escherichia coli and Fecal Enterococcus Nutrients: nitrates, nitrites, ammonium, phosphates and silicates. − Marine Phytoplankton−
Sediment
Redox potential− Total organic carbon− Kjeldahl nitrogen− Total phosphorous− Macroinvertebrates−
The Vessel ‘Puerto VGS’, owned by the Valencia Port Authority, was used for collecting samples in the three ports (picture 1)
Valencia Port Authority vessel.
The in situ continuous readings of the different hydrological variables were taken throughout the water column with the aid of a high precision oceanographic CTD probe (model SBE 19Plusv2). Sediment samples were obtained using a Van Veen dredge.
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The sampling level, sampling method and method of analysis for each of the variables studied are detailed below:
VARIABLE uNITS SAMPLING LEVEL SAMPLING METhOD ANALySIS METhOD
Temperature º C Water column profile
Multi-parameter probeSBE 19plusv2 Thermometry
Salinity PSU Water column profile
Multi-parameter probeSBE 19plusv2 Conductimetry
Dissolved oxygen mg/l and % saturation
Water column profile
SBE 43sensor fitted to a Multi-parameter probe SBE 19plusv2 Polarographic method
Turbidity NTU Water column profile
Seapoint sensor fitted to a Multi-parameter probe SBE 19plusv2 Nephelometry
Chlorophyll a μg/l Water column profile
Cyclops-7 Sensor fitted to a Multi-parameter probe SBE 19plusv2 Fluorometry
Nutrients μg/l Surface Hydrographic bottle Spectophotometry
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water column Hose/Phytoplankton network Optical microscopy
Fecal pollution Ente-rococcus /E.coli UFC/100 ml Surface Sterile bottle ISO 7899-2/
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Total hydrocarbons ppb Water column profile
Cyclops-7 Sensor (ultraviolet)fitted to a Multi-parameter probe Fluorometry
Granulometry - Sea bed - Sediment Van Veen dredge Filtering and gravimetry
Total Organic Carbon % Sea bed - Sediment Van Veen dredge Catalysed combustion. Non-dispersive infrared.
Kjendahl nitrogen mg/Kg Sea bed - Sediment Van Veen dredge Distillation and titration
Total phosphorous mg/Kg Sea bed - Sediment Van Veen dredge Plasma. Spectroscopy Acoplamiento Inductivo
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MEDOCC index Sea bed - Sediment Van Veen dredge Optical microscopy
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WATER quALITy MONITORING RESuLTS 2010.
Results for the Port of Sagunto.
The following table presents the findings of the 2010 readings’ campaigns in the Port of Sagunto.
PORT OF SAGuNTO
VARIABLE GENERAL RESULTS COMMENTS
Temperature No thermoclines. Good mix in the water column
Salinity Normal salinity values No significant fresh water inputs to the port area
Dissolved oxygen No hypoxia/anoxia at sea bed level. Good oxygenation of the water body.
Chlorophyll a Normal levels of chlorophyll a given the confined nature of the water body.
Normal phytoplankton biomass. No algal blooms caused by toxic or harmful species.
TurbidityLow turbidity levels in general considering this is a port area. High levels detected on occasions.
High values recorded occasionally and temporarily due to works in the outer harbour. (PS2).
Fecal pollution In general, very low or nonexistent levels of fecal pollution. Good microbiological water quality.
Nutrients In general, moderate levels of nutrients in the most confined areas of the port.
The principal input of nutrient rich waters is via a channel which flows into the outer harbour (PS2).
Total hydrocar-bons
No significant values of total hydrocarbons detected. No hydrocarbon spills detected in the port area.
SedimentThe different variables analysed show relatively normal results given the confined nature of the water body.
No significant change detected.
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Results for the Port of Valencia.
The following table presents the findings of the 2010 readings’ campaigns in the Port of Valencia
PORT OF VALENCIA
VARIABLE GENERAL RESULTS COMMENTS
Temperature No thermoclines Good mix in the water column
SalinityNormal values in general. On occasions low salinity levels at surface level in the Túria Dock. (PV2).
Sporadic inputs of fresh water to the Túria Dock from the old Túria riverbed (PV2).
Dissolved oxygen
In general, no hypoxia/anoxia at sea bed level. Good oxygenation of the water body.
Chlorophyll a Chlorophyll a levels normal given the confined nature of the water body.
Normal phytoplankton biomass. No algal blooms caused by toxic or harmful species.
TurbidityGenerally low turbidity levels considering this is a port area. On occasions, high levels were detected.
Occasional and temporarily high values are principally the consequence of dredging operations to maintain water depth (2nd quarter of 2010) or occasionally a result of works carried out in the quays. Fresh water deposits from the old Túria riverbed also temporarily deteriorated water transparency in the Túria Dock. (PV2).
Fecal pollution Generally very low or nonexistent levels of fecal pollution. Good microbiological water quality.
NutrientsNormal nutrient levels in general except in the Turia Dock (PV2) where moderate levels were found.
Input of nutrient rich water principally from the old Túria riverbed.
Total hydrocarbons
No significant values of total hydrocarbons detected. No hydrocarbon spills detected in the port area
SedimentThe different variables analysed show relatively normal results given the confined nature of the water body.
No significant alteration detected.
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Results for the Port of Gandia.
The following table presents the findings of the 2010 readings’ campaigns in the Port of Gandia.
PORT OF Gandia
VARIABLE GENERAL RESULTS COMMENTS
Temperature No thermoclines Good mix in the water column.
Salinity Generally normal values. Occasionally low salinity values at surface level.
Sporadic inputs of fresh water to the inner harbour from the mouth of the San Nicolás River
Dissolved oxygen Absence of hypoxia/anoxia at seabed level. Good oxygenation of the water body.
Chlorophyll a Normal chlorophyll a levels given the confined nature of the water body.
Normal phytoplankton biomass. No algal blooms caused by toxic or harmful species.
Turbidity Generally low turbidity levels considering this is a port area. Good water transparency in general.
Fecal pollution Very low or nonexistent levels of fecal pollution. Good microbiological water quality
Nutrients In general, moderate levels of nutrients in the most confined areas of the port.
Inputs of fresh water to the inner harbour from the mouth of the San Nicolás River
Total hydrocarbons No significant hydrocarbon levels detected. No hydrocarbon spills detected in the port area.
SedimentThe different variables analysed show relati-vely normal results given the confined nature of the water body.
No significant alteration detected
GENERAL CONCLuSIONS
The ecological potential was classified in accordance with criteria established in the Water Framework Directive and the Hydrological Planning Instructions on the basis of variables analysed in the water column in the year 2010 in the ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia. The results were as follows:
ECOLOGICAL POTENTIALPORT OF VALENCIA GOODPORT OF SAGUNTO GOODPORT OF Gandia MODERATE
It can be concluded that the Ports of Sagunto and Valencia fulfil the quality objectives established in the WFD by reaching good ecological potential. The Port of Gandia is close to achieving this but in 2010 did not achieve good ecological potential. This circumstance is due to an increase in nitrates from agricultural activity in the area and deposits from the San Nicolás River into the port making the situation difficult to solve from the point of view of port management.
On the other hand, the VPA is also working to minimise possible impacts on water quality through initiatives such as clearing floating waste from sheltered waters. To this end, the vessel LIMPIAMAR III was transferred in 2003 from the company Salvamento y Seguridad Marítima of the General Direction of the Merchant Navy, to the Valencia Port Authority, which currently outsources the service to a private company.
This vessel is of the ‘pelican type’ and collects solid and floating waste from the water and assists in tackling episodes of accidental marine pollution.
In 2010, LIMPIAMAR removed and handled a total of 330 m3 of floating waste, largely plastics, wood, and other derivatives and to a lesser extent oil and organic substances.
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6.6. ENVIRONMENTAL SuRVEILLANCE PLAN
In 2008, work began on the breakwaters as part of the project to expand the Port of Valencia. Following the instructions of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project of 30 July 2007, the works have a full Environmental Surveillance Plan to ensure corrective and preventative measures are fulfilled in the construction and operational phases, and impact levels do not exceed those stipulated in the impact assessment..
The Plan covers the following environmental considerations:
1. Water quality and sediment
2. Marine biocoenosis
3. Fishing resources
4. Development of seafood resources
5. Monitoring birdlife
6. Air pollution
7. Noise pollution
8. Monitoring archaeological field Studies
9. Coastal dynamics
Likewise, in fulfilment of the instructions of the EIA, a study was carried out in 2008 into the possible effects of the project on the Dispersion of Disposals from the Cabañal Spillway and the Vera Emissary. The study concluded that there would be no change to the initial situation.
The Environmental Surveillance Plan has been in operation since works commenced. It was concluded from the reports drawn up in 2010 that activities did not result in the aforementioned impact levels being surpassed.
6.7. MONITORING NETWORkS AND SySTEMS INTEGRATION
In 2009, the VPA continued to create Networks for Monitoring Environmental Aspects and integrate them into its management system to improve performance and fulfil the precepts of the Environmental Policy. The principal milestones in this area are:
• Air Quality Monitoring Network. Improvements were made to the data collection system in real time by entering information into a new database and installing warning devices associated with different episodes which can be managed in real time via mobile telephony networks.
• Noise Monitoring Network. Following the work started by the NOMEPORTS project, the VPA installed the first sonometer of the Network and integrated the information it receives into existing data management systems. This network will be expanded in the coming years.
The vessel “Limpiamar”
6.5. DREDGING MANAGEMENT
From time to time, the Valencia Port Authority carries out maintenance dredging in response to the access and manoeuvrability needs of the ports it manages and as a consequence of an accumulation of sand and lime deposits in the entrance channels to the ports and the construction of new quays. In 2010 the volumes of dredged materials extracted were as follows:
• BreakwatersfortheextensionofthePortofValencia:94.606 m³.
• Dredgingworkstoimprovewaterdepthintheentrancechannel and outer harbour of the Port of Valencia: 3.019.016 m³.
• DredgingtheXitáDockinthePortofValencia:4.925,95m³.
• Berthing line between the ‘Transversal’ Quays in thePort of Valencia: 621,33 m3.
• ReconstructionoftheSouthQuayinGandia:10.479,80m3 .
• The North Quay extension of the Port of Sagunto:603.274,00 m3
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• Restoration of water depth at the harbour mouth andentrance channel of the Port of Gandia: 161.462,00 m3.
The recommendations published by the ‘Centro de Experimentación de Obras Publicas’, CEDEX (Civil Engineering Research Agency in Spain) were applied in all cases to ensure dredged materials were adequately handled. The material required no special treatment on the basis of the analyses made.
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• Water Quality Monitoring Network. In 2009, readings of the principal parameters for measuring water quality continued to be taken at pre-determined sites. Systems for taking continuous readings of parameters in real time such as temperature, salinity, turbidity, chlorophyll a, and the presence of hydrocarbons got underway with the deployment of an ODAS buoy. This buoy is integrated into the remote monitoring and control systems of the Valencia Port Authority. The network will be expanded in coming years.
• Network to Monitor Electricity Consumption. In 2009, a system to monitor the electricity consumption of the lighting network was completed in the Port of Valencia. It incorporates flow regulators and allows remote management and monitoring.
In addition to these improvements in the networks, the aforementioned integration was carried out in order to allow data and field sensors to be visualised and monitored from a single application. This application can be accessed from different monitoring points in the Valencia Port Authority.
6.8. SOIL MANAGEMENT
As a result of the expansion works in the Port of Sagunto, materials were detected which were apparently impregnated with hydrocarbons on one of the expansion area plots. As a result, the Valencia Port Authority requested a study to be made into the environmental quality of the land at the site in order to assess its adequacy for the works to be carried out and their subsequent usage.
The study revealed that the subsoil was made up of heterogeneous anthropic refill from furnaces which had once been located in what is now the port area. The results obtained from the soil samples revealed the presence of total hydrocarbons and benzopyrenes in excess of the values used to indicate the presence of pollution.
As a result, the Valencia Port Authority ordered a decontamination project to be drawn up which would determine the corrective measures necessary for reducing the levels of pollution recorded. This project, authorised by the Ministry of the Environment, Land Use and Housing, covers the following works:
• Selective excavation of 1.812,21 m3 of the material affected by hydrocarbons and benzopyrenes.
• Transferraltoanauthoriseddisposalsiteof1.783,42tonsof polluted soil considered to be hazardous waste.
• Pilingtheremainingmaterial:541,37m3,ontopolythenesheeting to create a treatment pile.
• Treating the pile by means of chemical oxidation inthree phases with oxidising agents in the presence of a ferric catalyst.
• Analysingsoilsamplestakenduringtheexcavationand3 treatment phases.
• Certifying the environmental quality of the remainingsoil.
• Assessing theenvironmental risk in termsof thefinalconcentrations of pollutants of the soil remaining after the excavation, the treatment pile and the final usage of the soils.
Finally, it can be concluded that after undergoing the physical-chemical treatment described, the soil collected was suitable to be used as refill in the extension works of the port and given its confinement at a depth of between 10 and 16.75m no risk is posed to personal health or ecosystems.
6.9. VISuAL IMPACT
The Valencia Port Authority continues to pay particular interest to the maintenance of green areas inside the port area. The total surface area of green areas in the Port of Valencia in 2010 was approximately 38, 993.59 m² where 29,686.90 m² correspond to grassy areas and 9.306.69 m² to non-grassy cultivated areas.
In the Port of Gandia the total surface area occupied by gardens and green areas is 1,115.00 m² which is distributed as follows: 425.00 m² of grassy areas 690.00 m² of gardens, trees, shrubs, climbing plants, flowers, palms, hedges, etc.
The total surface area of gardens and green areas in the Port of Sagunto is 7,369.00 m², which is distributed as follows: 3,059.00 m² of grassy areas 4,310.00 m² of gardens, trees, shrubs, climbing plants, flowers, palms, hedges, etc.
Sprinklers and drip irrigation are used for watering green areas, which helps to reduce water consumption.
Also, in 2010, a project got underway to increase green areas through a Landscaping Plan with a special emphasis on the use of autochthonous plants suited to the maritime-port environment.
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One priority objective of the Valencia Port Authority is to ensure that the ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia offer the highest guarantees of safety and collaborate more effectively with other administrations which have responsibilities in the areas of policing, civil protection, fire prevention, rescue and tackling pollution.
For this reason and in the sake of public interest, it is necessary to make the outstanding growth in traffic currently taking place in ports managed by the VPA compatible with the integrity and well being of people, the environment, infrastructure and goods.
In order to fulfil this objective, the Port Authority runs a Port Police Service, a Fire Fighting Service which collaborates closely with the Valencia City Council, material for tackling oil pollution with specialised staff, an emergency ambulance, among other resources, which are operational 24/7 all year. The coordination of these resources and contact with other administrations which are called to intervene, is coordinated from the Emergency Control Centre.
It is from within this Centre that the Valencia Port Authority supervises operations involving hazardous goods, manages emergencies and cooperates in preventative actions in terms of industrial, operational, labour and environmental safety in the ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia, both on land and in port waters.
INCIDENTS 2007 2008 2009 2010Urgent medical assistance 230 170 174 184Total spills 25 45 37 37Small spills in the sea 14 28 31 26Small spills on land 11 17 6 11Collected objects 25 16 7 9Port closure 13 7 14 8Fires or outbreaks 19 14 14 12
The staff and equipment of the Control Centre are constantly available to intervene without delay in any incident which may occur. In parallel, ongoing efforts are made to maintain equipment, improve procedures, train staff, implement new technologies, etc.
Of primary importance in this training effort are exercises and drills which are carried out periodically. The following were carried out in 2010.
DRILLS 2007 2008 2009 20101. VPA Emergency Plans1.1.- Led by the VPA. 5 9 7 11
Fire 5 7 6 8
Oil spills 1 1 1
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Ammonia leak 1Other 1
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In 2010, two new drills were carried out: the simulation of a traffic accident involving a cistern lorry loaded with gasoil in the port of Gandia, and the simulation of an ammonia leak in the refrigeration system in cold storage warehouses. Both situations were solved in accordance with Internal Emergency Plans. Another new drill took place on board an anchored vessel in application of Royal Decree 1617/2007 and other recent legislation on port protection.
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One of the keys to successfully implementing responsible environmental policies in the VPA comes from gaining experience by taking part in cooperation and innovation projects. This approach is twofold; there is the more innovative aspect and the fact that the VPA puts this knowledge to good use by sharing its findings with interested third parties.
The VPA encourages participation in all innovation programmes and projects whose objectives are consistent with its Environmental Policy. This provides an up to date understanding of the latest tendencies, techniques and technologies available for controlling and monitoring the environmental situation in the ports it manages and the eventual transfer of this information to the rest of the Port Community.
8.1. COMPLETED R+D+I PROjECTS
The VPA has taken part in the following projects to date:
ECOPORT PROjECT
PROyECTO ECOPORT
The project known as ECOPORT ‘Towards an Eco-friendly Port Community’ was co-financed by the European Community within the LIFE Environment Programme.
The aim of the project was to develop a methodology which would allow Environmental Management Systems to be adopted in the different facilities of Valenciaport. The project concluded in January 2001.
INDAPORT PROjECT
The INDAPORT Project (System of Environmental Indicators for Ports), funded by the Programme for the Promotion of Technological Research (PROFIT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology allowed a model to be acquired for a System of Environmental Indicators which could be reproduced in other port environments. The project concluded in December 2003.
AN AuTOMATIC TOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DIAGNOSIS.
The HADA Project (Automatic Tool for Environmental Diagnosis), financed by the EU via the LIFE Programme, allowed a system to be developed for monitoring air pollution and noise in ports which is linked to a decision making system. The project was completed in June 2005.
ECOPORTS PROjECT
This project, financed by the V framework programme of the European Commission concluded in May 2005. It resulted in the development of a series of environmental management tools for port environments which were brought together to form a completely cohesive EMIS (Environmental Management and Information System). The VPA acted as project leader in one of the project tasks and developed a Guide for the Implementation of Environmental Management Systems for Port Communities.
SECuRMED PROjECT
The SECURMED Project (An Interregional and Transnational View of Maritime Security and Environmental Protection in the Western Mediterranean) concluded in October 2007. The Project was financed by the Interreg IIIB Project of the European Commission. The main task was to study port security systems which had been implemented in the regions taking part, and to share experiences in order to guarantee adequate environmental management of port environments.
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The SIMPYC project (A system for port-city environmental integration), led by the VPA and financed by the LIFE Environment programme of the European Commission, had the principal aim of seeking solutions to environmental problems arising from interaction on the port-city interface, particularly in relation to monitoring and controlling air and noise pollution as well as visual impact
MADAMA (Risk Management Systems for Dangerous Goods Transport in Mediterranean Area)
The aim of the MADAMA Project, which was financed by the European Commission as part of the Interreg IIIB Medocc Programme, was to understand, define and harmonise all actions in relation to monitoring and protecting the hazardous goods chain in the Mediterranean. Apart from the Valencia Port Authority, the project involves the participation of the Regional Department of Public Works and Transport of the Balearic Islands, the Aristotle University of Thessalonica and the regions of Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, Provence- Alpes-Côte d’Azur, and Crete. The project studied different systems for controlling and monitoring hazardous goods passing through the Mediterranean.
NOMEPORTS PROjECT
The NoMEPorts Project was financed within the Life Programme of the European Commission and ran for 42 months until completion in September 2008. Taking part in the project alongside the Valencia Port Authority were the European ports of Amsterdam, Civitavecchia, Copenhagen/Malmö, Hamburg and Livorno. The aim was to develop a noise monitoring tool for port areas.
The main aim of the project was to provide noise monitoring tools which had been adapted to current port requirements by following the guidelines established in European Directive 2002/49EC on environmental noise assessment and management. In order to achieve this, detailed, predictive noise maps were developed for the Port of Valencia, as well as action plans for reducing noise levels from port activity
and a good practice guide. All studies took into account the requirements of Royal Decree 1367/2007 of 19 October, which is an application decree of Law 37/2003 of 17 November on Noise in terms of noise zoning, quality objectives and noise emissions. This law transposes the European Directive on environmental noise.
8.2. ONGOING R+D+I PROjECTS
The environmental projects which the VPA took part in in 2008 are detailed below.
CLIMEPORT PROjECT (Contribution of Mediterranean ports to mitigate the effects of climate change).
In 2010, the tasks proposed within the Climeport project were carried out under the leadership of the VPA and with the involvement of the principal ports in the Mediterranean. The project has a total budget of 1,600,000 Euros and is 76% financed by the European Union via the MED programme.
Among other ports taking part are the port authorities of Algeciras, Marseilles (France), El Pireo (Greece), Koper (Slovenia), Livorno, (Italy) and Valencia. Also taking part are the Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (ITE) (Technology Institute for Energy) the Agencia Valenciana de la Energía (AVEN) (Valencian Energy Agency) and the Slovenian Eenergy Agency), as technological Partners.
The project has led to the creation of an inventory of greenhouse gases (GHG) which are caused by different port operations including road and rail traffic and vessels berthed in the port. The carbon footprint of ports taking part has also been calculated and an inventory of good practices is being drawn up with the aim of reducing GHG.
EFICONT
The EFICONT project commenced in January 2009 and is due to run for 24 months with funding from the Ministry of Public Works within the National Plan for R+D+i. This is an important research proposition with the principal aim of integrating a series of significant improvements concerning energy efficiency, operational planning and management into the current operational model of port container terminals. (PCTs).
The Valencia Port Authority is taking part in the project along with Fundación Valenciaport, the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Polytechnic University of Valencia), el Instituto de Tecnología Eléctrica (the Technology Institute of Energy), Dragados S.P.L., MSC Terminal Valencia S.A., TCV Stevedoring Company S.A., Konecranes and Maritime Consulting and Management
The programme falls within the framework of the national sub-programme for mobile sustainability and modal shift in transport and in particular within the priority topic of ‘Operational improvement and energy efficiency in transport
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terminals’. The project is also in line with the objectives of the Strategic Plan for Infrastructure and Transport (PEIT) and the Ministry of Public Works.
Throughout the project the VPA has taken part in meetings to monitor progress in relation to tasks and the fulfilment of objectives. Further to this, the VPA has drawn up a report on possible plans of actions for improving energy efficiency in its activities.
8.3. COMPLETED COOPERATION PROjECTS
The VPA has taken part in the following completed projects:
In 2008, the Valencia Port Authority along with the Fundación Valenciaport and the consultancy company ALATEC completed the Environmental Improvement Project of Ports in the Gulf of Honduras. The project was financed with funds from the Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo and with Spanish Cooperation Funds.
The project involved making an assessment of environmental risks in the network of five ports in the Gulf (Cortés Port in Honduras, Barrios and Santo Tomás de Castilla Port in Guatemala and Big Creek and Belize City in Belize), the development of environmental investment plans for each port and the identification, design and supervision of pilot projects to help to mitigate the impact of port activity in the Gulf. Apart from improving environmental management in the above ports, the project has helped protect the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System (MBSR), the second longest barrier reef in the world which has strategic importance for the region and for world biodiversity.
ELEFSINA BAy PROjECT 2020
The Elefsina Bay 2020 Project, jointly financed by the Life Programme of the European Commission under the reference LIFE 05 ENV/GR/000242 was finalised in October 2008. The aim of the project was to promote sustainable development and the implementation of Environmental Management Systems in ports located in Eleusina Bay (Greece). The principal actions of the project were to reduce pollution and the risk of maritime accidents involving dangerous goods, and to integrate ports and cities into areas of archaeological interest by creating pedestrian zones.
The Valencia Port Authority provided advice and support on how to implement environmental management systems, experience gained through the Ecoport model and knowledge obtained from various environmental projects at a national and international level. Apart from the Valencia Port Authority, project partners included: Eleusina Port Authority, Eleusina City Council, Aspropyrgos City Council, Ditiki Attiki City Council, the University of Athens, the Foundation for Port Studies and Cooperation (FEPORTS), Mediterranean SOS Network, HELLENIC Ship Yards and TITAN Cements.
This project concluded in 2010 and led to various actions being carried out in the port of Elefsina such as the implementation of an EMS in some port companies and an improvement in port-city relations.
8.4. ONGOING COOPERATION PROjECTS
In keeping with the organisation’s Environmental Policy, the VPA is committed to dissemination activities and collaborating with third parties in order to share its knowledge in environmental port protection and allow environmental management to extend its reach. For this reason, the VPA takes part in cooperation projects where it helps to improve the environment through knowledge transfer.
Participation in the EEIG EuROPhAR
The VPA has been a member of the European Economic Interest Group EUROPHAR since 2007, along with the Port Authorities of Marseilles and Genoa and other Spanish, French and Italian companies and institutions working to promote security and environmental protection in ports. The EUROPHAR consortium, which the VPA presided over in 2008, is an excellent vehicle for communicating and promoting VPA policies at an international level and also a cooperation tool for carrying out R+D+i projects. EUROPHAR has also taken part in various projects e.g. the SIMPYC Project which was completed in 2008. In October 2008, the Valenciaport Foundation took over the role of General Secretary of EUROPHAR thus promoting the research and development activities of the group by participating in various R+D+i projects in the field of environmental protection and port security.
In 2010, EUROPHAR submitted various proposals at an international level such as the AQUAPORT project ‘New Approach on Water Quality Control and Monitoring in Port Areas’ in which the VPA acts as project leader. It is also a project partner in PASCAL, ‘Early Detection of Biological Agents through Sensor Network and Sensor Fusion’. In 2010, the SUPPORT project ‘Security Upgrade for Ports’, was approved in a call for proposals from the 7th Framework Programme and work is now underway. EUROPHAR is shaping up to becoming an international reference in the fields of environmental port protection and security in Europe.
Co-operation with the OMMP (Merchant Navy and Ports Offi-ce) of the Tunisian republic on security issues and tackling pollution
In 2008, a cooperation project was carried out with the Merchant Navy and Ports Office (O.M.M.P) of the Tunisian Republic. This involved making a Security Study and creating an Internal Emergency Plan for each of the Ports of La Goulette and Radés as well as a Contingency Plan for Accidental Marine Pollution from Oil which is common to both ports.
The Ports of La Goulette and Radés, located on the northern and southern edges of the large dock which provides access to the City of Tunis lake and canal, are the principal ports in the country in terms of container traffic (Radés), and ro/ro traffic, passengers and cruise passengers (la Goulette). Similarly, the Port of Radés handles a significant amount of solid bulk (cereals) and liquids (oil based products).
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Technical staff from the Valencia Port Authority visited the ports of La Goulette and Rades during the first week of February 2008. This contact between the two ports gave rise to the project, which is based on industrial security standards and pollution prevention in the Ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia and is adapted to Tunisian legislation.
Similarly, technicians from the O.M.M.P. also visited the Port of Valencia for a week in April 2008. They visited all port facilities and were able to observe operational procedures in terms of security and emergency prevention.
The project is funded by the Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (A.E.C.I.D.) (Spanish International Cooperation Agency for Development) of the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Cooperación (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation) and is the result of a collaboration agreement between the Instituto Portuario de Estudios y Cooperación of the Valencia Region (FEPORTS), (Port Institute for Studies and Cooperation) and the aforementioned Merchant Navy and Ports Office of the Ministry of Transport of the Tunisian Republic.
PROjECT ON ThE ‘ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT OF THE PORT OF FREETOWN (SIERRA LEONE)’
From January to May 2008, the Valenciaport Foundation along with the Alatec Group and the Sierra Leon company Cemmats carried out a project which involved making an environmental audit in the Port of Freetown, capital of Sierra Leon. The project involved making an audit prior to the implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMAS) by following the ECOPORT methodology and was carried out in conjunction with the Valencia Port Authority.
The first phase of the project involved making an environmental diagnosis of the port. In order to do this a week long visit was made to Freetown in the middle of February 2008 when a detailed diagnosis was made of the current situation in the port and its immediate surroundings. This first phase provided the basis for the creation of an Environmental Plan.
The Environmental Plan serves to identify and assess the environmental impact of operations carried out in the port and is based on the diagnosis carried out in the first phase. In view of this analysis, corrective measures were proposed to help mitigate the environmental impact of port operations and establish the foundations for implementing an EMAS in the Port of Freetown.
The project was financed by the World Bank via the International Development Association which provides support to the world’s poorest countries.
ECO-LOGISTyPORT. Environmental training in small and medium sized companies in the port-logistics sector in the Valencia Region.
The Ecologistiport project, which forms part of the Empleaverde programme, is funded by the European Social Fund, the Biodiversity Foundation and the Polytechnic University of Valencia, in conjunction with the Valencia Port Authority and ITENE.
The aim is to provide cost free support, to small and medium sized companies in the port-logistics sector, essentially to employees, with the aim of improving the skills required for implementing environmental management systems and energy efficient systems.
The project provided training and consultancy by following the ‘Ecoport Guide for the Implementation of Environmental Management Systems in Levels in Port Facilities’, It provided an excellent opportunity for companies and workers taking part as it provided the necessary tools for acquiring a sound understanding of the environment free of charge. It also allowed companies in the port and logistics community to easily adapt to new requirements regarding protection without incurring any direct costs. The project was approved in 2008, launched in January 2009 and concluded in October 2010.
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As stated in the environmental policy, the VPA aims to provide adequate environmental training and awareness not only as a way of improving staff knowledge but also as a means of acquiring new abilities that will make the Ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia more competitive. Courses and training sessions are therefore held on an annual basis, providing skills which directly relate to activities carried out in the filed. In so far as possible, these activities include the involvement of the rest of the Port Community as proposed in the ECOPORT II Project.
During 2010, training and awareness courses were carried out in the Valencia Port Authority as part of the project to implement an Environmental Management System and the ECOPORT II Project. In particular, it involved a 30 hour course on Energy Efficiency (June and July 2010) which was attended by 37 people, and a 30 hour course on Waste Management (February and March 2010) which was attended by 32 people. Two 4 hour workshops were held within each course with 40 people in attendance.
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The proximity of the Valencia Port Authority to different interest groups provides insight into the needs of these groups and their concerns and provides a basis for designing and carrying out specific actions that will allow commitments to be fulfilled. One of these objectives is to provide as many professionals and organisations as possible with access to information in their respective areas.
10.1. COMMuNICATION
In order to do this, the VPA has created different communication channels aimed at various interested parties. These include:
Web page of the Valencia Port Authority
The website of the VPA (www.valenciaport.com) continues to be one of the most important public communication platforms of the organisation in all areas including the environment.
The environmental section http://www.valenciaport.com/cultures/es-ES/ covers the following points: environmental objectives, internal projects, ongoing and completed R+D projects, publications, news, suggestions box and links of interest. Similarly, validated Environmental Statements are included in the Annual Reports which can be accessed on the website.
Environmental Talks
In 2010, the VPA continued its ongoing communication with institutions, clients and interested parties regarding the environmental activities of our ports.
Consequently, 96 talks have been given on all the environmental actions carried out by the VPA to a total of approximately 2,800 people in attendance from various organisations and centres including: School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of History and Geography, ITENE, University of Valencia, Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Holland), Faculty of Economics, secondary schools…
Involvement and Attendance at Forums and Seminars
In 2010, the VPA took part in many environmental congresses and workshops in relation to ports on a national and international level including:
Course on port management (Madrid, February 2010)•
Course on waste management (Valencia, February-•March 2010)
Climeport project meeting, (Luka Koper, March 2010)•
Seduce project meeting (Leon, April 2010)•
Course in port management (Gijón, May 2010)•
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Workshop on “Energy management experiences in port •areas. (Valencia, June 2010)
Masters in Port Management and Intermodal Transport •(XVIII year) – Fundación Valenciaport (Valencia, June 2010)
Course on energy efficiency in the industry (Valencia, •June - July 2010)
CEDEX meeting, SEDMED project (Madrid, July 2010)•
Presentation of the Climeport project(Livorno, October •2010)
Environmental presentation of the VPA at the European •Atlantic Ports conference
MacSIMAR (Madeira, October 2010)•
Latin American Course on Port Management (Madrid, •October 2010)
Closing session of the Ecologistyport project (Valencia, •October 2010)
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VPA publications cover both monographs and guides on specific themes as well as those relating to activities carried out, periodicals and posters. We have separated this year’s publications from those prior to 2009.
Publications in 2010
Annual Environmental Report 2009
Again, the Valencia Port Authority published its EMAS Environmental Statement as a key element of environmental communication, detailing the environmental actions carried out in 2009.
Guide – Experience the Port from an Environmental Perspective
In the Guide “Experience the Port”, the Valencia Port Authority describes the environmental actions carried out each day. Some are carried out in conjunction with other port companies and others independently as a public company dealing with its inherent environmental aspects. The Valencia Port Authority is thus fulfilling one of the premises of its Management System which is included in its Environmental Policy: to diffuse its environmental actions.
Guide to fishing resources
This guide reflects the species which are sold by the ‘Cofradía de Pescadores’ de Sagunto, Valencia y Gandia (The Fishermen’s Association of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia). The guide shows the different species in their natural habitat.
Other communication tools in 2010
Environmental newssheets
The Valencia Port Authority has published some guides on environmental management practice on a variety of subjects in accordance with guidelines laid down in its policy on environmental communication. The following newssheets were published in 2010: waste management, handling chemical products, vital recycling of televisions and screens, fluorescent tubes and compact bulbs, batteries and PET packaging.
Environmental calendars
Environmental calendars containing information on different milestones relating to the environment were issued.
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Leaflets and Newsletters on the Climeport Project
Leaflets and newsletters have been published within the Framework of the Climeport project to report on the project at different national and international forums.
Posters on birdlife and the marine flora and fauna
The Valencia Port Authority published several posters on the principal birdlife, flora and fauna to be found in the Port of Valencia. These posters have been distributed to all VPA personnel and companies forming part of the Ecoport II project. They have also been handed out at other events which have already been mentioned e.g. during visits and at Trade Fairs.
Environmental Advertisement
The Valencia Port Authority published an advertisement in different printed media forums on internal environmental projects, publications and ongoing R+D+i projects.
The aim is to inform members of the port community and workers in the Ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia of the different environmental initiatives carried out by the VPA.
Environmental newsletters
Since 1998, the Valencia Port Authority has published environmental newsletters on a quarterly basis providing news of interest on environmental issues in the port environment on a national and international level.
As in recent years, the 2009 environmental newsletters have continued to be regarded as one of the most popular channels for keeping abreast of environmental developments in the port sector. The newsletters contain:
An editorial review of environmental issues. −
An article by a specialist on environmental issues in the −port sector.
An article by a company in the port community. −
News in brief on environmental developments relating −to ports.
L − egislation updates.
An events diary −
The following issues were published in 2010:
Environmental Newsletter nº 29 published in March 2010 −
Environmental Newsletter nº 30, published in July 2010 −
Environmental Newsletter nº 31, published in November 2010 −
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Publications prior to 2010
VPA Publications from previous years include:
Guide to environmental risk assessment in port facilities
The aim of this guide is to provide an efficient, user-friendly tool for companies situated in the ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia that would like to make their own environmental risk assessment in accordance with the Rule UNE 150.008.
Good Environmental Practice Guides
Good Environmental Practice Guides for Ports were first published in the year 2000 as a consequence of the ECOPORT Project in order to generate awareness among the different collectives working in port areas on the importance of applying eco-friendly criteria in the workplace. Each of the guides deals with different port activities and provides useful advice on typical processes and legislation which is applicable in each specific case. Guides published to date are as given below:
Offices (published in 2000 and reprinted in 2006 and 2009).•
Workshops (published in 2000 and reprinted in 2006 and •2009).
Road transport (published in 2004 and reprinted in 2009).•
Handling and Storing Solid Bulk (published in 2005 and •reprinted in 2009).
Environmental Reports (published annually since 2001) of the Valencia Port Authority
The first Annual Environmental Report of the Valencia Port Authority published in 2002 (the first in the Spanish port system) describes all environmental actions carried out since 2001. The aim is to go a step further and fulfil the firm commitment to provide society with information as part of the port’s continuous improvement process.
Since then and in successive years, the Valencia Port Authority has continued to publish these reports in recognition of the organisation’s keen interest in consolidating its commitment to environmental preservation by detailing the principal activities carried out in the ports of Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia in relation to environmental protection and the main parameters and indicators of environmental management associated with them. They also provide a detailed description of the results obtained.
Proceedings Book Ecoport Valencia 2000
In 2001, a book was published of the presentations and conclusions relating to the International ECOPORT 2000 Conference held in the Edificio del Reloj of the Port of Valencia on 5 and 6 October. The conference provided a forum for revising current trends in eco-management in Europe and their relevance to ports, and also for sharing practical experiences in European ports in relation to eco-management.
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Proceedings Book Ecoport Valencia 2003
The 2º ECOPORT Valencia 2003 Conference provided an excellent opportunity to revise both current trends in environmental management in Europe and their relevance to ports, and actions being carried out in the field. At the same time, it provided an international forum for all experts in environmental matters in port areas to share their experiences.
With this aim, the VPA published a Proceedings Book of all the texts of the presentations given at the conference.
Guide to Birdlife in the Port of Valencia
By publishing the guide to Birdlife in the Port of Valencia, the VPA sought to provide information on the great variety of birdlife which can be spotted in the port area. It provides experts with some basic information on which to base their own studies and observations while helping the general public to identify the species which can be spotted in the skies above the ports over the different seasons.
The idea for the guide arose from the Ecoport project and its publication fulfils two objectives: firstly it responds to the public’s need for information on the biodiversity of our port and secondly, it fulfils our commitment to ‘facilitate suitable staff training and awareness in support of the implementation of this policy”, as stated in the Environmental Policy.
Ecoport Guide for the Implementation of Environmental Management Systems by Levels in Port Facilities
The Port Community is made up of a wide variety of companies of different sizes, environmental situations and activities. Consequently, the adoption of an Environmental Management System can require different measures of varying complexity in each case. In order to facilitate access to and involvement in the project, the Valencia Port Authority developed a guide which structures the requirements of an Eco-management System in 5 levels in accordance with the ISO14001 standard and the EMAS II Regulation.
In accordance with this methodology, each company is assessed in terms of its environmental situation and starts at the most appropriate level before progressively working towards higher levels until the highest level is achieved thus guaranteeing the final implementation of an Environmental Management System. Companies are thereby provided with simple, low cost access to an Eco-management System.
Guide to the marine flora and fauna in the Port of Valencia
The Port Authority carried out a study of the underwater flora and fauna of the Port of Valencia in conjunction with the University of Valencia, which is in line with the environmental commitments adopted in its Environmental Policy. The specific morphological characteristics of the port environment, the wide diversity of commercial operations as well as maritime traffic in this interoceanic port make the study an efficient tool for understanding biodiversity in the port area. At the same time, the study provides preliminary input for determining the possible effects of port operations on the flora and fauna and reveals the wealth and importance of sea life which inhabits the port enclave.
The guide was published as a result of this study and all the images it contains were taken in the Port of Valencia. It covers the most typical species in the study area and as such represents a small part of the extraordinary and exhaustive catalogue of species to be found here.
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Booklet of ‘Environmental Actions of the Valencia Port Authority’
A booklet was published within the framework of the SIMPYC Project (A System of Environmental Integration for Ports and Cities) in order to share initiatives with visitors to the port area and seek their support in pursuit of a common objective: environmental improvement. The booklet provides information on activities carried out in the ports of Sagunto, Valencia, and Gandia to protect the environment and some useful advice for visitors to the port area.
SIMPyC Project – Layman Report
A group of administrations responsible for managing ports and local bodies worked on the SIMPYC Project alongside experts in environmental management, communication and sociology, for a period of 42 months. The project findings were published in this report in order to inform other port cities in Europe and the rest of the world on how a joint initiative between the different administrations involved can help strengthen sustainable development in port operations.
Other communication tools prior to 2009
Video of the Environmental Actions of the Valencia Port Authority
A DVD has been produced of the principal environmental actions carried out to date by the Valencia Port Authority in the ports it manages (Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia). The aim is to make information on these actions and the results obtained available to the various players in the port community and particularly other port authorities with similar environmental problems to help broaden their understanding of environmental matters.
Environmental requirements applicable to port companies
A brochure has been published to inform companies in the Port Community of the administrative procedures which must be carried out in relation to the environment and to explain in a manner which is both clear and practical the main requirements of environmental legislation.
‘Environmental Actions of the Valencia Port Authority’: An Interactive game
An interactive game was produced in CD format in conjunction with the Organismo Público Puertos del Estado (Public Agency State Ports), aimed at school students between the ages of 7 and 14. It aims to provide an understanding of the environmental actions carried out by the VPA and engage children in the need to protect the natural heritage surrounding the port environment.
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Leaflet on the reception and handling of vessel generated waste in ports managed by the Valencia Port Authority
The Valencia Port Authority issued a leaflet on the system for receiving and handling vessel generated waste in ports managed by the Valencia Port Authority. This leaflet details the Management Plan which is applicable to all vessels berthed in the quays of the VPA. It makes reference to both solid and liquid waste types generated on board vessels, procedures to follow, provides a list of authorised handlers, information on relevant legislation and a Waste Reception Form.
Booklet on ‘Environmental Initiatives’
In November 2007, the Valencia Port Authority reprinted a Booklet on Environmental Initiatives in Spanish and English detailing the different activities carried out by the VPA to protect the environment as well as the response of the Port Authority to commitments acquired in its Environmental Policy.
Posters on ‘Waste management in offices’ and ‘Waste management in workshops’
TIPO DE RESIDUOS
DÓNDE DEPOSI TARLO
¿SABÍAS QUE...?
Metales
Baterías de plomo y de níquel y cadmio
Aceite usado
Trapos contaminados
Envases metálicos y de plástico contaminados
Filtros de automoción
Pinturas ydisolventes
Tubos fluorescentes
En el contenedor del Almacén de Residuos Peligrosos.
Deposita las baterías de plomo y de níquel y cadmio en contenedores herméticos a resguardo de la lluvia.
Almacena el aceite usado en tanques y recipientes que no tengan escapes, óxido, deterioro u otros defectos.
Deposita este tipo de materiales en recipientes identificados correctamente.
En los contenedores específicos para dichos residuos.
En depósitos de seguridad para su posterior reciclado.
En los contenedores específicamente señalados para este tipo de residuo.
En depósitos específicos para las pinturas y disolventes sobrantes.
Se deben depositar únicamente residuos metálicos NO contaminados.
Los aerosoles pueden contener gases que afecten a la capa de ozono.
Son residuos peligrosos que contienen ácido sulfúrico además de plomo. Aunque se pueden recargar hasta 1.000 veces, el cadmio las convierte en un residuo peligroso.
A partir de 3 litros de aceite usado se recuperan 2 litros de aceite regenerado.
Los trapos contaminados constituyen un residuo peligroso y deben ser gestionados como tal.
Los recipientes y envases que hayan contenido sustancias peligrosas son también residuos peligrosos.
Aerosoles
Los filtros sucios y obstruidos consumen más combustible.
Contienen mercurio y otros metales pesados peligrosos para el ambiente y la salud.
Se debe mantener los envases cerrados para evitar emisiones de compuestos orgánicos volátiles.
En el contenedor “SÓLO METALES”.
MaderasEn los contenedores habilitados para este tipo de residuo.
La reutilización de la madera evita la tala de árboles. Estos absorben CO 2 y contribuyen a combatir el efecto invernadero.
TIPO DE RESIDUOS
DÓNDE DEPOSITARLO
¿SABÍAS QUE...?
Metales
Baterías de plomo y de níquel y cadmio
Aceite usado
Trapos contaminados
Envases metálicos y de plástico contaminados
Filtros de automoción
Pinturas ydisolventes
Tubos fluorescentes
En el contenedor del Almacén de Residuos Peligrosos.
Deposita las baterías de plomo y de níquel y cadmio en contenedores herméticos a resguardo de la lluvia.
Almacena el aceite usado en tanques y recipientes que no tengan escapes, óxido, deterioro u otros defectos.
Deposita este tipo de materiales en recipientes identificados correctamente.
En los contenedores específicos para dichos residuos.
En depósitos de seguridad para su posterior reciclado.
En los contenedores específicamente señalados para este tipo de residuo.
En depósitos específicos para las pinturas y disolventes sobrantes.
Se deben depositar únicamente residuos metálicos NO contaminados.
Los aerosoles pueden contener gases que afecten a la capa de ozono.
Son residuos peligrosos que contienen ácido sulfúrico además de plomo. Aunque se pueden recargar hasta 1.000 veces, el cadmio las convierte en un residuo peligroso.
A partir de 3 litros de aceite usado se recuperan 2 litros de aceite regenerado.
Los trapos contaminados constituyen un residuo peligroso y deben ser gestionados como tal.
Los recipientes y envases que hayan contenido sustancias peligrosas son también residuos peligrosos.
Aerosoles
Los filtros sucios y obstruidos consumen más combustible.
Contienen mercurio y otros metales pesados peligrosos para el ambiente y la salud.
Se debe mantener los envases cerrados para evitar emisiones de compuestos orgánicos volátiles.
En el contenedor “SÓLO METALES”.
MaderasEn los contenedores habilitados para este tipo de residuo.
La reutilización de la madera evita la tala de árboles. Estos absorben CO2 y contribuyen a combatir el efecto invernadero.
Sigue el procedimiento establecido por tu empresa para su gestión.
Deposita los residuos que generes en el lugar dispuesto por tu empresa.
Este tipo de residuos pueden contener compuestos contaminantes como metales pesados y sustancias cloradas.
Residuos informáticos
Puedes minimizar el consumo imprimiendo en modo borrador.
Toners y cartuchos de tinta
TIPO DE RESIDUOS
DÓNDE DEPOSI TARLO
¿SABÍAS QUE...?
Puedes reducir el consumo de papel:
- Utilizando el papel por ambas caras.
- Eligiendo la comunicación vía correo electrónico.
- Evitando los excedentes de folletos, fotocopias...
Deposita el plástico en el contenedor correspondiente.
Puedes reducir el consumo de plástico:
- Reutilizando los envases.
- Usando vasos de cristal.
Plástico
Papel y cartón
Pilas no botón En España se consumen alrededor de 300 millones de pilas al año.
En el contenedor expresamente diseñado para este tipo de pilas.
Una sola pila botón de mercurio puede contaminar hasta 600.000 de litros de agua.
Pilas botón
Agua
Energía eléctrica
· Procurando apagar los ordenadores ante ausencias prolongadas.· Apagando la luz de los aseos al salir.
· Manteniendo una temperatura óptima de la sala.
· Manteniendo el grifo abierto el menor tiempo posible.· Avisando con prontitud ante alguna avería.
CÓMO MINIMIZAR EL CONSUMO
Aunque la mayoría no son consideradas como peligrosas conviene separarlas para mejorar su gestión.
Separar el papel y cartón y depositarlos en el contenedor adecuado.
The Valencia Port Authority issued both posters to companies in the Ecoport II group and within the VPA itself to provide information at waste collection points on good waste management practice. They display the principal waste types generated in offices and workshops, give a brief description of each one, points of disposal, and handling procedures.
Environmental Notebook
In order to create awareness among the very young, the VPA produced an environmental notebook for children in 2007, which provides information on the different VPA initiatives to help protect the environment. Through different activities such as linking ideas, word searches, cartoons, colouring in etc., children have access to environmental information which is thorough and provides a greater understanding of the Port of Valencia and its environment.
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The resources allocated to environmental protection in the three ports managed by the Valencia Port Authority; Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia totalled 1,942,531.65 € in 2010. This sum includes Direct Environmental Costs totalling 1,829,010.72 € and Environmental Investments of 113,520.93 €.
11.1. DIRECT ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS
In 2010, costs incurred by the VPA in protecting and improving the environment amounted to 1,829,010.72 € as detailed in the table below:
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITh ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COST (€)Maintaining meteorological stations 37,386.67 €Routine cleaning of port waters 113,783.97 €Costs associated with the management of port generated waste 368,104.29 €Environmental consultancy 359,430.75 €Environmental communication 27,887.10 €Environmental projects 237,466.12 €Staff 441,682.10 €Depreciation of fixed costs 243,269.72 €TOTAL COSTS 1,829,010.72 €
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In 2010, the Valencia Port Authority made environmental investments totalling 113.520,93 € as detailed on the following table:
INVESTMENT ASSOCIATED WITh ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COST (€)
Material for tackling pollution Other
15,156.00 € 98,364.93 €
TOTAL INVESTMENT 113,520.93 €
11.3. TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS:
The VPA made the following investments in tangible and intangible fixed assets in relation to environmental improvement as detailed on the table below:
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS(gross figures) 31/12/2009
ADDED DuRING ThE PERIOD (+)
Retired (-) 31/12/2010
MARITIME ACCESSES 3,748,162.71 3,748,162.71
WORKS RELATING TO BREAKWATERS AND DOCKS 148,247.29 148,247.29
WORKS RELATING TO BERTHS 91,772.15 91,772.15
GENERAL FACILITIES 199,468.18 66,771.93 266,240.11
PAVEMENTS AND ROADS 5,899.45 5,899.45
FLOATING MATERIALS 57,999.90 57,999.90
VARIOUS MATERIALS 389,777.59 46,749.00 436,526.59
COMPUTER SOFTWARE 14,909.00 14,909.00
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY 3,270.00 3,270.00
LAND 63,534.43 63,534.43
‘TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS 4,723,040.70 113,520.93 4,836,561.63
DEPRECIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS 31/12/2009ADDED
DuRING ThE PERIOD (+)
Retired (-) 31/12/2010
MARITIME ACCESSES 587,146.93 78,185.16 665,332.09
WORKS RELATING TO BREAKWATERS AND DOCKS 35,662.60 2,969.28 38,631.88
WORKS RELATING TO BERTHS 36,788.46 3,068.88 39,857.34
GENERAL FACILITIES 54,551.01 12,132.90 66,683.91
PAVEMENTS AND ROADS 1,976.61 395.58 2,372.19
FLOATING MATERIALS 3,877.38 3,866.64 7,744.02
VARIOUS MATERIALS 220,534.80 56,412.59 276,947.39
COMPUTER SOFTWARE 14,277.95 631.05 14,909.00
INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY 3,270.00 3,270.00
TOTAL DEPRECIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSETS 958,085.74 150,030.94 1,115,747.82
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The MESOPORT project, whose objective is to publish a Guide for Drawing up Annual Sustainability Reports, has determined a series of economic, environmental and social indicators which are adapted to the specifics of port authorities and aim to provide information on operations. The environmental indicators are given below:
A 1 used materials by weight and volume.See page 39
A 2 Percentage of valorised materials used.See page 39
A 3 Direct energy consumption for each primary source.See pages 36 – 37
A 5 Water consumption per portSee page 36
A 12 Total sewage disposal, in terms of its nature and destination.See page 36, objective 8
A 13 Total weight of waste handled, per type and treatment method.See pages 42 –43
A 14 Total number and volume of the most significant accidental spills.See page 68
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A 15 Initiatives to mitigate the impacts of PA operations
Water quality: - Cleaning floating waste from sheltered water with the Vessel Limpiamar III. Page 63 - Tackling pollution from oil spills via emergency plans. The VPA has equipment for mitiga-ting the effects of pollution. Page 68
Air quality: - The VPA has a Station for Monitoring Air quality, three Meteorological Stations and two Particle Sensors. Pages 44 – 54. - It has a noise map which identifies noise emission sources and which takes port opera-tions into account. Pages 54 – 58.
Waste management: - There is a Waste Transfer Centre (WTC) to facilitate waste collection. Pages 42 – 43. - The VPA provides a service for collecting Marpol I, IV and V via a sub-contracted third party. Pages 43 – 44. Good Environmental Practice Guides for Offices, Workshops, Road Transport and Bulk goods. Page 85. R+D+i Projects. Pages 72 – 75
Certificates: - In 2006, the VPA achieved certification with the Standard uNE EN ISO 14001:2004 on Envi-ronmental Management. Pages 27 – 28. - In 2007, the VPA achieved EMAS Verification and Validation (A Community System of En-vironmental Management and Audit) based on (EC) Regulation n° 761/2001, of the European Parliament and the Council of 19 March, 2001 allowing organisations to join community eco-management and audit schemes (EMAS) on a voluntary basis. The VPA achieved EMAS certification in 2008. Page 28- Since December 2006, the VPA has been certified with PERS (Port Environmental Review System) which is the only environmental certificate exclusively aimed at the port sector and is supported by the European Sea Ports Association. Page. 27.
A 17 Cost of significant financial penalties and number of non-monetary sanctions for the non-fulfilment of environ-mental legislation.
No penalties or non-monetary sanctions have been imposed for the non-fulfilment of environmental legislation.
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We at the VPA would like to dedicate the last section of this statement to encouraging environmental improvements wherever possible by proposing to you the reader, whether you are an industry, the administration, someone living nearby or any other interested party in this management system, to adopt good practices. Without doubt this will allow both current and future generations to continue benefiting from a clean and healthy port area.
Reduce the waste you generate at source whenever −possible
Reuse elsewhere that which appears at first sight to be −waste
Separate hazardous waste into types and these types −from each other
Manage the above waste through suitably authorised −transporters and handlers
Do not throw away unauthorised substances in the −sewage system
Check your vehicle(s) and remember they require regu- −lar inspections. This will reduce fuel consumption and avoid the emission of unwanted fumes.
The sea belongs to everyone; do not dispose of subs- −tances, whether liquid or solid, in port waters
Water is a scare resource, use what you need and no −more, use drip irrigation for watering plants, use cis-terns with economy flushing and reuse water whene-ver you can.
As the naturalist Henry David Thoreau said:
“What use is a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on”.
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Waste Transfer Centre (WTC): facilities for the selective reception of wastes in terms of collection, storage and transferral to their final destination
Ecological state: The concept of ‘ecological state’ appears in the text of the Water Framework Directive and has become a key element in measuring the quality of aquatic systems and their management. Ecological state is a term which defines the structure and behaviour of ecosystems and provides an integral view of the well being of aquatic systems.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): The FSC is an independent, international, non-governmental, not-for-profit which was created in 1993 with the aim of promoting forestry management. It is environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable in forests all over the world.
NTu: Nephelometric turbidity units.
IMO: International Maritime Organisation
PM10 Particulate Material: can be defined as solid or liquid particulates of dust, ash, soot, metal, cement or pollen which are dispersed into the atmosphere with a diameter of 2.5 to 10 μm(1 micrometer equals a millionth part of 1 millimetre).
Emergency Plan: Document which defines the organisational structure, means and procedures for dealing with emergency situations. Internal emergency plan (IEP).
Psu: practical salinity units.
Marpol wastes: Wastes which come under the auspices of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention, an International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. It covers the following pollution sources: Marpol I Pollution from oil; Marpol II Pollution from harmful liquid substances transported by sea in bulk; Marpol III Pollution from harmful substances transported by sea in packaged form; Marpol IV Pollution from ship sewage: Marpol V Pollution from waste and garbage and Marpol VI Air pollution from vessels.
Wave rose: graphic representation of the distribution of visual wave height/direction, or frequency in each directional sector.
Wind rose: diagram representing average wind direction and speed in different sectors over a 360º sweep of the horizon.
Multi-parameter Sensor: instrument which measures various parameters throughout the water column.
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This environmental statement has been verified at internal audit by Foro 21 Soluciones de Ingeniería, S.L. (Forum 21 Engineering Solutions Ltd) on 1 and 5/04/2011 and at external audit by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance on 11, 12 and 13 April 2011.
Verifying body: Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance.
Nº: ES-V—0006
Verifier: Fernando Adam
Validation date: 11/04/2011
Date of next validation: 30/04/2012
This is the third annual statement registered with the Valencia Regional Government under reference number E/CV/000023.
This 2010 Environmental Statement is only valid if accompanied by a Certificate issued by LRQA.
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