FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PORT OF DURRES. WP 5 - Act 5.2 Feasibility Studies for Port Operators

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1 WP 5 - Act 5.2 Feasibility Studies for Port Operators FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PORT OF DURRES Edited by: Polytechnic University of Tirana Supported by: Durres Port Authority (DPA)

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4 South East Europe Transnational Cooperation Programme PRIORITY AXIS 2: Protection and Improvement of the Environment AREA OF INTERVENTION 2.2: Improve prevention of environmental risks Project Transnational ENhancement of ECOPORT8 network TEN ECOPORT project Code SEE/D/0189/2.2/X

5 Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres CONTENTS 1 Summary Description of the port Legal System Organization and Management Port Facilities (infrastructure and superstructure) Port Services Chosen EPO (External Port Operator) description EPO risk assessment The Role of Environment Management Plan EMP Hazard Identification Vulnerability Analysis Risk Assessment EPO (the greatest) risk reduction/elimination action Human resources, equipment and costs Worthiness of the EPO proposed environmental action... 17

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7 1 Summary This Feasibility Study is based on the information received from the Specialists of the Environment Sector of Durres Port as well as all involved stakeholders operating at this port. The aim of the study is: to collect and assess the data on the delivered ship-generated waste and cargo residue volumes to port reception facilities; to describe the systems in place; to analyze the impact of these systems on the delivery of ship-generated waste and cargo residues; to be prepared and to face with ecological emergencies at Durres Port. Port of Durres is a partner in the project TEN ECOPORT ( aiming to improve its capacity for developing and implementing effective policies for environmental management of the port areas, by defining specific critical issues, implementing Specific Action Plan useful for a shared, efficient and sustainable Operational Environmental Plan. Within the framework of this Project, on 11 July 2014, Port of Durres organized in the premises of Durres Port Authority a Technical Seminar with all stakeholders involved in the waste management system. Polytechnic University of Tirana was invited and was represented in the event by Prof. Tania Floqi under the status of the expert to develop the Feasibility Study on Implementation of EMS at Port of Durres Authority. Port of Durres provided Polytechnic University of Tirana with the information on the availability of Port Reception Facilities PRF, including the type of wastes that can be delivered as well as the type of facilities available. This port provides PRF for MARPOL Annex I (oily waste from machinery space), MARPOL Annex IV (sewage) and MARPOL Annex V (garbage, solid waste). Port of Durres has an inventory of reception facilities. Despite the Ship Waste Handling being outsourced, Port of Durres Authority takes responsibility for defining terms of reference for waste operator and monitors and controls their performance. Regarding waste volume, information collected is limited due to most waste operations in port are contracted out to private operators. These often do not report to Durres Port Authority and therefore only a few statistics are available. Anyway, Polytechnic University of Tirana took the opportunity of the meeting with all the stakeholders during the aforementioned Technical Seminar and collected the information from Harbor Master Office Inspectors as well as the Waste Contractors, on: types of ships and ordinary maritime traffic, for years 2012 and 2013; ship generated waste and cargo residues (type and quantity) for years 2012 and 2013; data on the marine incidents with oil spill in aquarium. Establishment and operation of reception facilities for ship-generated waste is very important regarding protection of the external environment; Pollution of the marine environment comes from many sources, but what we will focus deals with the management of those as result of [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 1

8 ships in the ports. From the environmental point of view, sea ports are very complex systems. The feasibility study is focused in the Port of Durres as the largest one in our territory. It processes all type of cargo expect hydrocarbons. The number of ships calling during a year is considerable. ( Durres Port is the main port in Albania and early known for its strategic position in the Adriatic Sea. Port of Durres has the quay length of m, the basin depth of 7.5 to 11.5 m, the channel entrance length of 1.8 km. Albania since 2006 has ratified the MARPOL73/78, a convention which provides rules and requirements for the ship generated waste removal and management. At the same time, Albania aspires to become an EU member and it will be forced to implement the requirements of EU Directive 2000/59/EC for Port Reception Facilities and Directive 2010/65/EU on Reporting formalities for ships arriving in and/or departing from ports of the member This feasibility study establishes a framework to examine and prioritize the environmental aspects of the Port of Durres, then develop, implement, monitor, review, and revise environmental programs and procedures to continually promote sound day-to-day management and improvement. EMS responsibilities should be assigned to individuals who can competently complete and fulfill their roles. At a minimum, it should be described responsibilities for Core EMS Team members, designated people for these roles, established lines of authority, and create an organization chart for EMS. Documentation and communication of roles, responsibilities, and authority throughout the Port of Durres will facilitate effective EMS implementation and management. Resources are essential for implementation and control of an EMS. They include training, human resources, specialized skills, financial resources, and technical and informational services. Port management must ensure the availability of such resources to the EMS. There are a number of elements that comprise an EMS. The most commonly used framework for an EMS is the one developed by the International Organization for Standardization for its ISO Standard. For ease of presentation, several ISO elements have been combined, resulting in a set of 13 elements: 1. Define scope of EMS and assign responsibilities; 2. Create environmental policy statement; 3. Identify relevant legal and other requirements; 4. Identify environmental aspects and significant environmental aspects; 5. Establish objectives, targets, and action plans; 6. Develop operational controls; 7. Develop emergency preparedness and response program; 8. Setting up a training program for competence and awareness; 9. Create a communication strategy; 10. Setting up documentation for the EMS; [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 2

9 11. Monitor, measure, evaluate, and record performance; 12. Conduct audits and correct problems; and 13. Conduct management review. A very important element of the EMS is: Develop emergency preparedness and response program. On this focus, the responsible of Planning and Facing with Emergencies at the Durres Port Authority, Mrs Rajmonda Gjata, made during the Technical Seminar of the 11 th July 2014 a short presentation in order to involve all the operators to cooperate in the case of an marine incident from oil spill in aquarium. Since the management of waste generated by ships, cannot be seen isolated from the facing of incidents, there is a need of creating Response Teams and Oil Spill Response Equipment, including reception facilities after the rehabilitation of polluted area. This is an important aspect required by the Convention MARPOL 73/78. All Operators were introduced to the Notification Chart with all the stakeholders involved in tackling such situations as well as the contact addresses. In order to increase the effectiveness in terms of Ecological Emergencies it was presented the need for continuous training of Response Team simulating exercises toward oil spill scenario. These exercises will be carried out two (2) times a year and will be in the presence of the media that will reflect this activity, also provided under the project TEN ECOPORT. The representatives of concessionary companies showed their interest towards cooperation for handling marine pollution incidents by oil spills in aquarium and stated that this policy will be included in their Environment Management Plans; these plans are updated periodically reflecting new initiatives towards environmental policies and are monitored from the environmental specialists of the Durres Port Authority. [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 3

10 2 Description of the port The Port of Durres is the main port of Albania. Its operational infrastructure consists of 11 births with deeps alongside ranging from 7.5 to 11.5 meters. Main products handle at the Port are general cargo, cereals, containers, ferries and minerals. Being the main gateway to Albania and being positioned at the entrance of the Adriatic, the Port of Durres has a strong strategic position. It offers a gateway to Corridor VIII, in particular to the neighboring countries of Kosovo and Macedonia. This is reflected in the trade and traffic forecast, which is based on prospects for the economic growth of Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia, and also on the identified trade potential of mainly industrial dry bulk products. 2.1 Legal System Port Authority Law with the adoption of law nr of 8 September 2003, the Parliament of the Republic of Albania introduced the concept of e landlord port and defined the organizational principles of the authority managing such ports, their rules, functions and administration as well as their relationship with the operators and the state organs and the latter s representation. Law on Concessions according to Article 5 of the Law on Concessions (Law no 9663 of ) the contracting (conceding) authority in Albania has to be the Ministry or the local government. The Port Authority is neither of them and although the law no 9130 of 8 September 2003 in its Article 31 provides for the Port Authority to award concession (thereby referring to the Concession law of 1995), there can be little doubt that the Ministry of Transport will have to be the contracting authority for port concessions. Indeed, the Concession law takes precedence over the Port Authority law. Land titles: The principle that underpins the concept of a landlord port is that all land should belong to the port authority which is responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of all assets within the port s estate The purpose of this Law is: a) Implement a development strategy in infrastructure, superstructure, equipment, human resource and commercial ports, maritime Republic of Albania, as an effective support to achieve social and economic objectives at local and regional merchants to achieve the objectives competitive; b) Make the most efficient and commercially oriented Albania s port system, enhance competition, help economic development through direct investment from the private sector, to reduce public spending and modernization of ports; [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 4

11 c) Converting the ports from "service ports" into landlord ports ", in order to increase the commercial independence of the port; d) The approximate port infrastructure and services according to international practices, to the same standards between states; e) Provide a set of high level service, so as to satisfy the reasonable cost of user needs; f) To ensure a high level of safety and environmental protection; g) Provide a substantial degree of port management, as well as different operators, who perform services at the port; h) To provide lease or concession for certain devices for port activities; i) To coordinate activities and marine transportation system. The functioning of the Port Authority Albanian Port Authorities, which operate under this law: a) have a strategic importance in Albania trade; b) are connected to a main line railway; c) serve the regional economy; d) have a diverse marine traffic; e) maintain the status landlord for a period, in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 9 of this Law, to exercise, through private sector sources, commercial activities and to manage and control the port, as defined in the statutes them, the orders and regulations 2.2 Organization and Management Port Authority Bodies: a) Board of Directors b) Executive Directorate. 2.3 Port Facilities (infrastructure and superstructure) The port basin has a total area of about 67 hectares and a depth ranging between 7.5 m and 11.5 m. The 4 km long Access Channel has e bent just before the port entrance. The land area is about 80 hectares and the total quay length is 2.2 km. The areas as General Port Services include Administration Building, Workshops, Harbor Master s Office, Customs Offices and Gate Complex. Table 1 presents the main characteristics of the berth conditions. [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 5

12 Table 1 List of berths and their condition Berth Length Design depth Construction Type of Condition (m) (m) year / history structure Deck on piles Substantial corrosion below deck + coping beam, deplorable state of boulders, fenders. To be repaired , reconstructed in 1994 Deck on piles Design of the quay is in progress reconstructed in reconstructed in reconstructed in reconstructed reconstructed reconstructed reconstructed in reconstructed in 2002 Fisheries port Shipyard Partly deck on piles, partly RC retaining wall (near berth 3) RC retaining RC retaining Deck on piles Deck on piles Deck on piles RC retaining Deck on piles reconstructed ends in Deck on piles Oil jetty and tank farm RC jetty with steel link span bridge, dolphins Design of the quay is in progress Good condition Good condition Good condition Reconstruction (to depth of 11.5 m) included financed by EU Will be relocated to area west of the port on short term Old and ill maintained structures Very bad condition. Oil terminal is relocated to Porto Romano [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 6

13 2.4 Port Services The Port of Durres currently handles general cargo, containerized cargo, dry bulk (cereals, minerals, coal, cement, and clinker), and liquid bulk, ferries (passengers and roll-on-roll-off cargo). Table 2 Berth areas and their usage Berth Usage Berth 1 General cargo + Cement unloading Berth 2-4 General cargo Berth 5 Grain unloading Berth 6 Container handling (in reality the yard stretches out to beyond berth 5 and 7 Berth 7-8 Dry bulk (minerals) Berth 9 Ferries Berth Dry bulk ( minerals + cement) [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 7

14 3 Chosen EPO (External Port Operator) description The chosen EPO (External Port Operator) for the Port of Durres is Marine Cleaning Company Marine Cleaning LLC of Durres It is a licensed company for ship generated waste and cargo residues collection. It has access to the port, based on the Contract No 2218, and dated 07 September 2011 with object: "Cleaning of the port aquarium". This Company owns the team for oil spill response in aquarium as well as the specialized equipment. Marine Cleaning LLC of Durres has started its activity, since 1991, in the field of port services for foreign vessels anchored on the seaport of Durres. In 2004, the company changed its status from ltd to a joint stock company. Its main activity is: Collection, selection, manipulation of solid residue. Collection, separation of liquid residue. Repairs on boats and ferries. Industrial laundry Water supply for ships and ferries. To improve services and to be the most effective, this company owns several technological tools for residue collection, as: 4 ships and tankers of 2000 tons outside the port, in Porto Romano, where are deposited liquid residues, and after this, it is carried out the separation through the depurator plant for sewage, purification of sludge according to CE norms. In all its activities, Marine Cleaning of Durres has invested on such measures with one aim: not to bring negative effects to the port environment. It is important to emphasize that activities such as burning oils collection and sewage collection were made for the first time in Albania by this company. Its main aim was to not allow ships to pour it out to sea. Investments adjusted shortcomings observed before 1991, increasing the quality of services on the level of Mediterranean ports. The lack of daily cleaning of vessels could lead to contamination of the Durres Bay, which is also the main beach of the city. The Company performs port aquarium cleaning from solid waste through a special vessel equipped with a portable basket. All these processes are carried out by a trained staff and employees, which for all these services have their appropriate clothing with the Company Logo on. This fulfills the technical conditions of work in this sector. [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 8

15 List of means by which the activity is performed: SHIPS MARINE CLEANING - Technological Ship for the aquarium cleaning from solid waste DUNAVAT DUNAVAT 1 DUNAVAT 2 VEHICLES DR 1243 E - Auto Cistern 35 ton, for sewage collection DR 9132 E - Auto Cistern 15 ton for sewage collection DR 9740 C - Auto Cistern 20 ton for sewage collection DR 8714 E Truck DR 8905 D - Technological Machine (self-unloading) for solid residue collection and transport DR 8943 D - Auto Cistern for the drinking water supply of ships. Sewage Treatment A. Primary treatment of sewage This is a mechanical process for the treatments of large residues like big rocks or solid residues that can be found in these waters. B. The secondary treatment of sewage sentins In the second phase the water separated from the oil, and passes in the repository of Water Implant, where it is done the chemical and bacteriological processing. C. Treatment of Hydrocarbons 1. After the oil is separated from the water, and after decantation, it goes up in a repository, where it is warmed, until it reaches a temperature up to 40 degrees. 2. Then it passes two reactors, raising the temperature up to 145 degrees Celsius, and at this temperature, the water is eliminated. 3. In this temperature it is thrown the filter dust and then it passes two other filters. [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 9

16 4. Through air pressure, comes out the clean oil up to 80% Company owns 5 deposits: o deposit 100 ton o 2 deposits 300 ton These deposits are of a high security level, in case of damage, entire amount through sanitations are collected in an underground repository. Maintenance of Aquarium In 2009, the Company won the tender for the cleaning of the aquarium. It owns a special ship for aquarium cleaning. The ship cleans the whole aquarium within eight hours. Then the residues are thrown in its casting deck. Residues are taken in the compatitor and deposited in the square of residues of the city. Laundry It carries out: Washing, Drying and Ironing processes of textiles. The washing process of textiles is done with an industrial washing machine and then the process is followed from Drying and Ironing in an automated manner. [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 10

17 4 EPO risk assessment 4.1 The Role of Environment Management Plan EMP The Environment Management Plan EMP is like a game plan, or a set of instructions that outlines the steps that should be taken before, during, and after an emergency. An Environment Management Plan looks at all the possibilities of what could go wrong and, contingent upon actual events, has the contacts, resource lists, and strategies to assist in the response to the spill. Elements of an Environment Management Plan EMP At first glance, an Environment Management Plan towards the oil spill response may appear complicated because it provides many details about the numerous steps required to prepare for and respond to spills. It also covers many different spill scenarios and addresses many different situations that may arise during or after a spill. Despite its complexity, a welldesigned Environment Management Plan should be easy to follow. Although they are different in many respects, Contingency Plans as part of EMP usually have four major elements in common: Hazard identification Vulnerability analysis Risk assessment Response actions Planners use hazard identification and vulnerability analysis to develop a risk assessment. The risk assessment is then used as the basis for planning specific response actions. Each of the four elements is described below. 4.2 Hazard Identification It is impossible to know when an oil spill is going to happen and how much oil is likely to be spilled. However, it is possible to identify where oil is stored, the corridors through which it travels, and the industries that use large quantities of oil. Different situations can affect the ability of response personnel to contain and clean up an oil spill, such as weather conditions, geographic isolation, and spill size. Private companies and local and state agencies design their contingency plans to address spills from many locations and under many different conditions. The following information is usually collected as part of the hazard identification: Types of oils frequently stored in or transported through that area; Locations where oil is stored in large quantities and the mode of transportation used to move the oil, such as pipelines, trucks, railroads, or tankers; Extreme weather conditions that might occur in the area during different times of the year; [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 11

18 The location of response equipment and personnel trained to use the equipment and respond to the spill. 4.3 Vulnerability Analysis The vulnerability analysis section of a Contingency Plan provides information about resources and communities that could be harmed in the event of a spill. This information helps personnel involved in cleaning up a spill make reasonable, well-informed choices about protecting public health and the environment. 4.4 Risk Assessment Contingency planners compare the hazard and the vulnerability in a particular location to see the kind of risk that is posed to a community. The plan then addresses those problems by determining how best to control the spill, how to prevent certain populations or environments from exposure to oil, and what can be done to repair the damage done by the spill. Table 3 General EPO risk assessment Environmental issues Water pollution of port aquarium and nearby coastal zone. Activities, products & services Cargo transportation by ships at the Port aquarium as well as in land area. Aspects that effect the environment Water pollution caused by an incident, like: Sinking of the Ship in Harbor Port; Ship Collision inside Harbor Port; Flood from the High Tide or Heavy Rain Earthquake or Storm. Water pollution caused in: An intentional way, in order to avoid payment for the service of oily waste collection. Water pollution caused by: Dirty first flash water; Sewer manholes to dispose of aquarium. Impacts on the environment Oils cause: Damage on quality of marine water (physical, chemical and microbiological parameters) Damage on fauna & flora; Damage on the touristic area with economic consequences. Observations Strict monitoring by competent authority, in relevant issues, as safety navigation; Complying with MARPOL 73/78 requirements; Notification Scheme for Emergency; Training and exercise with all involved operators toward facing with emergencies; Extreme weather conditions that might occur in the area during different times of the year. [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 12

19 Relation / Risk caused by Ship I Table 4 Matrix of EPO risk Cargo II Cargo handling equipment III Transportation devices IV Employees (on port workers) V Ship to shore Ship-truck X X X X Ship-wagon X X X X Shore to ship Wagon-port gateway-ship X X X X Truck-port gateway-ship X X X X [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 13

20 5 EPO (the greatest) risk reduction/elimination action What is (are) the greatest risk(s) considered EPO at your port? Oil spills are, unfortunately, common events in many parts of the Port of Durres. Most of them are accidental, so no one can know when, where, or how they will occur. Spills can happen on land or in water, at any time of day or night, and in any weather condition. Preventing oil spills is the best strategy for avoiding potential damage to human health and the environment. What can be done to reduce or eliminate it (them)? Once a spill occurs, the best approach for containing and controlling the spill is to respond quickly and in a well-organized manner. A response will be quick and organized if response measures have been planned ahead of time. Response Actions Response actions are developed to address the risks that are identified in the risk assessment. A carefully designed Contingency Plan will describe major actions that need to be taken when a spill occurs. These actions should take place immediately following a spill so as to minimize hazards to human health and the environment. The following response actions have been included in the Environment Management Plan EMP: Notifying all private companies or government agencies that are responsible for the cleanup effort; Getting trained personnel and equipment to the site quickly; Defining the size, position, and content of the spill; its direction and speed of movement; and its likelihood of affecting sensitive habitats; Ensuring the safety of all response personnel and the public; Stopping the flow of oil from the ship, truck, or storage facility, if possible, and preventing ignition; Containing the spill to a limited area; Removing the oil; Disposing of the oil once it has been removed from the water or land. [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 14

21 6 Human resources, equipment and costs - Who will they be? Oil spill response team, of private operator Marine Cleaning, in accordance with the contractual obligations for recovery of oil spills at aquarium; - Notification of all the structures inside the company about the marine incident - Deployment of the boom, in order to encircle the pollutes area - Using of absorbents, dispersants and oil skimmer - Collection of oily waste in tanker ship - Transport of oily waste to the recycling implant in Porto Romano - What will be their duties? The Environment Management Plan EMP most certainly will clearly define the designated lead Authority to manage the incident and define roles and responsibilities. It should also include the organizational relationship of the various bodies involved whether public or private. Environment Specialist, responsible of ecological emergency, will manage the incident. The private contractor, Marine Cleaning will act to recover the polluted zone. Other operators should be involved, if the incident occurs at their operational terminal, as well as if the facilities in their possession will be required. - Do they need the appropriate training (if yes, include costs)? Any Environment Management Plan EMP should be seen as a living document which requires periodic nourishment in the form of updating. To be effective it requires training of its resources, and to remain healthy it requires exercising. Only training and regular exercising under simulated pressure will ensure that response team has at least a fighting chance to effectively deal with a real incident. It has been planned to make exercises 2 times a year, simulating the incident with oil spill in aquarium. - What kind of equipment is needed? At the Durrës Port Authority, the Emergency Center of Oil Spill Response has been established, with the equipment as following: Oil Spill Boom, 6 x 50 m = 300 m total is fitted with internal flat floatation elements in order to be able to store the boom on the boom reel Leks 1230 Drum Skimmer - 1 ea Leks 10 hp Power Pack 2 ea = Leks On Board Centrifugal Pump - 1 ea Leks Marine Truck, 18 with 90 hp Leks [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 15

22 Boat trailer Leks Backpack Dispersant Sprayer 15.4 l x2 = Leks Boom Reel -1 ea Leks Total: Leks = EURO - Do you have a need for purchasing new equipment, or the action can be done with the existing equipment? Port of Durres has the right equipment in order to face a marine incident with oil spill in port aquarium - first level, in accordance with Contingency Plan approved by Marine Operational Center. This is a requirement of Decision of Albanian Government No. 480, dated "On the Approval of National Emergency Plan of Response to Marine Pollution in the Republic of Albania. The consume materials, like absorbents and dispersant, have been planned to be purchased time to time, because the port uses them up during the marine oil spill incident. - What are the costs of the required (new) equipment? Sorbent Boom 5 5 bales x 4 booms = 20 pcs 20 pc x 25 $ = 500 $ Sorbent Blanket 1 rolls x 100m = 100 m = 115 $ Sorbent Pillow 3 bales x 5 pillows = 15 pillows x 20 $=300 $ Oil absorbent boom (W 15 cm) - 10 bale x 4 booms, 40 pcs x 20 $ = 800 $ Oil absorbent boom (W 10 cm) - 10 bale x 4 booms, 40 pcs x 18 $=720 $ 320 liters Marichem O.S.D. dispersant 320 liters x 2.2 $ = 704 $ Total: $ = EURO [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 16

23 7 Worthiness of the EPO proposed environmental action a) By taking into the consideration both risks and the costs, is the action worthwhile of realizing in economic and environmental terms? Yes, it is possible to realize the project, in economic and environmental terms. b) How will it affect the strategy of the whole port authorities EMS (short term, up to one year, and long-term)? Environmental Management Organization The Port of Durres is more than cranes, cargo, terminals, ships and international trade; it is successful in another way. Environmental protection is a core value of the Port of Durres and is a very serious responsibility. The Environmental Management Sector has several duties: As a port having environmental services (since 2004), the first action of Port is to implement an extensive environmental policy with a rigorous appraisal procedure for all new projects. Further, to identify any potential risk to the natural environment, the Port conducted a full environmental audit of all marine facilities; It is working with other stakeholders to share information and coordinate environmental projects and plans; The participation of all of these stakeholders begins with initial planning. They identify environmental problems in the preliminary designs and begin timely investigative programs to gather environmental data. They also help to design procedures and features into the development plan to mitigate environmental impacts that might result from the construction and/or operation of new facilities; The Port Environmental Department administers the port's internal environmental review process and plays an important role in guiding the development proposal through external environmental reviews. Also, it provides information and interprets complex technical issues for concerned members of the public and affected areas. c) Is there a possibility to transfer the new-generated knowledge throughout conducted EMS action to another EPOs within your port, or to another port? Port of Durres, as leader port in Albania, is a good model for other ports. This port will cooperate with others, so that standards and environmental policies that it implements also are applied in other ports, which are not partners in this project. Port of Durres will conduct seminars and training exercises on environmental issues inviting representatives from Port of Saranda, Port of Vlora, and Port of Shengjin. [Feasibility Study for the Port of Durres] [August 2014] Page 17

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