Friend of the Sea sustainable shipping and cruise line standard enhances its full implementation when Certified Ships are calling in at Certified Sustainable Ports.
Friend of the Sea sustainable ports standard aims to improve the environmentally conscious operation of maritime ports worldwide, extending the sustainable shipping philosophy and approaches, by dedicated maritime ports industry regulations and standards focused on conservation and biodiversity.
Ports are becoming more conscious in implementing Environmental Leadership, Social responsibility, Community Relations and on impact they generate, daily. Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollutants, Waste Management, Aquatic Invasive Species, Underwater Noise , Spill Prevention, Stormwater Management, Dry Bulk Handling and Storage generated by commercial shipping and pleasure activities, are becoming pivotal points of reflection, including Research & Development (R&D)