ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS IN PSHEMS IN PHILIPPINE PORTS

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1 PSC Meeting of GEF/UNDP Project on Scaling up SDS-SEA Implementation 2018 ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS IN PSHEMS IN PHILIPPINE PORTS Renato C. Cardinal Programme Manager PEMSEA Resource Facility

2 Context Environmental and Economic Benefits in PSHEMS implementation in the Philippine Ports Dubbed as the Global Gateway Ports of the Philippines, the ports of Batangas, Cagayan de Oro and General Santos strategic locations propelled these ports as the gateway for goods and passengers conveyances for various cities of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. These ports serve as tactical hub for transport of goods and people to/from the parts of the Philippine archipelago and has direct transport links to various countries such as China, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, Australia and the US, among others. The implementation of An integrated management system, the Port Safety, Health and Environmental Management System (PSHEMS) in PPA ports allows its Port Management Offices (PMOs) to ensure that its management and port operators voluntarily use the prescribed tools to evaluate operational procedures based on international and national standards, and to facilitate compliance according to established guidelines. The implementation PSHEMS in PPA ports also led to the improved port operations and performance including achieving environmental and economic benefits (discussed in Results ). All photo credits to belongs to PPA PMO MO/C Port of Batangas Port of General Santos Port of Cagayan de Oro 2

3 ICM Solution PSHEM Implementation Philippine Ports Management commitment The Port Manager of each port (highest ranking officer in the port) is designated as the Management Representative for PSHEMS; The PPA General Manager and top management conducts regular PSHEMS management review and planning meeting. Regular conduct of capacity development Annual PSHEMS Training Refresher PPA has trainers have capacity to run PSHEMS courses Conduct of community trainings as part of PPA CSR Identification and compliance with legal requirements PPA Orange Book - PPA codified its rules and regulations on Safety, Health and Environment (PPA Administrative Order No ) Use of PSHEMS process Hazard Identification and OTPs in establishing engineering projects Active Working groups 3

4 Result: Achieved Compliance to Regulatory Requirements Complied - legal and regulatory requirements through PSHEMS implementation: Air quality - Republic Act No. 9275, Philippine Clean Water Act; Water Quality - Republic Act No. 8749, Philippine Clean Air Act; Hazardous waste disposal Republic Act 6969, Hazardous Waste Act. Waste disposal Noise level compliant Ambient Noise level compliant Potable water quality Accredited Pollution Control Officers as part of regulatory requirements adhered for PSHEMS 4

5 Result: Increase in Green Cover The Port of General Santos joined the Adopt-a-River Program of the Municipality of Glan, Sarangani Province, planting mangroves and bamboo on the banks of the Glan River. Port of Cagayan de Oro planted some 5,000 mangrove propagules in El Salvador city, Barangay Pangayawan in Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, and Barangay Bonbon, Caayan de Oro; The Port of Batangas (from 2014) Planted additional 120 indigenous species trees to the 3.51-hectare of Tree Park (450 total trees in the park). 5

6 Result: Reduction in CO2 Emission through Environmental Initiatives CO2 reduction = tons/year (computed by PMO Cagayan de Oro) for the upgrading of Equipment from forklifts to more efficient Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes Shore-Based Power Supply with a total of 8,455 kilowatts utilization for the year 2017 (equivalent to reduced CO2 emission from the vessels). 50,000 liters of diesel fuel saved by replacing the genset of the Radar stations to Solar panel (PMO Batangas) 6

7 Result: Spill Reduction and Spill Control Achieved the more than 50% reduction in accidental spills from ship and cargo handling operations within the port area due to the establishment of operational procedures for the PSHEMS and QMS. Ports are Spill ready with available boats and equipment for spill response 7

8 Result: Awards and Recognition Some of Recent Awards and Recognition received by PPA: 2016 Regional Gawad Kalasag Award for continuous efforts in the enhancement of DRRM received on August 24, 2017 Regional Gawad Kalasag Special Recognition Award received on November 29, 2016 Awardee, Green Port Award System (GPAS) of the APEC Port Services Network (APSN) to be conferred on November 2018 Maintenance of the ISO 9001 Certification-PPA, ISO Certification PPA - Cargo Handling Operators Plaque of Recognition from DENR Region

9 Result: Substantial Economic Gains Utilization of solar panel lighting for the port s lighting system and the remotely located radar stations Replacement from Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) to LED lights Installation of motion detector for lighting facilities and Energy efficient ACU (inverters) Economic Benefits: Port of Cagayan de Oro - P3,435,502.84/year 2017 Port of Batangas P1,968,192/year 2017 Additional estimated projected savings of P2,000,000 per year from the conversion of 2 remotely located radar sites from diesel genset to solar panels. Reduced cost of Power 9

10 Scaling-up of PSHEMS in Philippines: Workshop-discussion with Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through the endorsement of PPA on the result of implementation of the PSHEMS in Philippine ports. Forum with other port authorities in the Philippines to improve awareness on the PSHEM Code, the PSHEMS implementation and the PSHEMS recognition. Adoption of the PSHEM Code as a voluntary safety, health and environmental standard by the DOTr (government department in-charge of regulating the ports in the Philippines). 10

11 Lessons Learned Management commitment is key to the successful establishment and implementation of the PSHEMS; Regular conduct of capacity development brings the necessary expertise to enable employees and stakeholders to safely perform its operation and achieve desired result for safety, health and environment; Regular monitoring ensures control of processes and achieve compliance of regulations; Use of PSHEMS process Hazard Identification and OTPs in establishing engineering project is a good practice that the ports should maintain; Active Working groups composed of representatives from different departments of the port ensures ownership for the PSHEMS development and implementation; Careful identification of projects for PSHEMS implementation bring substantial environmental and economic benefits to the port and the communities. 11

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