The Self Diagnosis Method: A new methodology to assess environmental management in sea ports

A methodology has been designed to assess the performance of the environmental management in sea ports. The Self Diagnosis Method, developed by two research teams and about sixty sea ports, allows the comparison of the current environmental situation with that corresponding to previous years and the...

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Published in:Marine Pollution Bulletin 2004-03, Vol.48 (5), p.420-428
Main Authors: Darbra, R.M., Ronza, A., Casal, J., Stojanovic, T.A., Wooldridge, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Commerce
Data Collection
EMAS
Environmental aspects
Environmental management
Environmental Monitoring - methods
Exact sciences and technology
Global environmental pollution
ISO 14001
Pollution
Ports
Reference Values
Ships
Water Pollutants - analysis
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Summary:A methodology has been designed to assess the performance of the environmental management in sea ports. The Self Diagnosis Method, developed by two research teams and about sixty sea ports, allows the comparison of the current environmental situation with that corresponding to previous years and the assessment of the opportunities for improvement. The main objective is to review the management activities and procedures that affect the environment and the way the port authority handles significant environmental aspects. It has been designed as a “first level” tool: it can be applied in approximately six hours by a non-expert user. It is based on the ISO 14001 vocabulary, requirements and structure, and it can be considered as a first step in the voluntary implementation of an environmental management system for port communities.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2003.10.023