Abstract
The present work aims to develop strategies that allow implementingenvironmental best practices in the Colombian shipyard industry, a sector that has been growing for the last decade and that is identified as a potential world-class industry in the country. Collaborative work was carried out with four of the biggest Colombian shipyards and an international firm to identify legal and operational issues regarding the industrial activity, to reach unified consensus to represent the whole sector. Finally, an environmentalbest practices document was elaborated to guideshipyard operationsin the country, with the potential to be constituted as an official guide of the Colombian Ministry for the Environment.
Highlights
The Colombian shipyard industry represents an emerging sector of the national economy, with significant progress during the last decade that has led to itsestablishment as a strategic sector in the department of Bolívar, one of the principal coastal regions in the country
Shipyards and related industries can significantly impact the environment of many coastal cities.Based on this, it is important to develop Environmental Best Practices (EBP) in the industry, parallel to technological and economic growth, to manage pollution, evaluate impacts, study recycling/treatment and disposal alternatives, and review regulatory compliance
The environmental guide for Colombian shipyards is part of the sectoral initiatives coordinated by COTECMAR, promoting the development of the industry on scientific, technological, and productive aspects
Summary
Shipyards and related industries can significantly impact the environment of many coastal cities.Based on this, it is important to develop Environmental Best Practices (EBP) in the industry, parallel to technological and economic growth, to manage pollution, evaluate impacts, study recycling/treatment and disposal alternatives, and review regulatory compliance. In 2003 the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in partnership with the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) created a pilot group of shipyards to generate Environmental Management strategies, providing a customized implementation guide, training workshops, a forum for discussion, and technical support. Shipyards Cluster Goal: Develop one of the potential world-class sector on Bolivar’s region
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