The Port Authority of Santos (APS) suspended the requirement for a compliance certificate for ballast water disposal following a decision by the National Agency for Waterway Transport (Antaq) in response to shipowner objections. Emphasizing the need of global norms to prevent exotic species from invading and endangering fishing communities, and biodiversity, APS plans to advocate for reconsideration. Approved on August 21, the rule included a remote enforcement device tracking ballast water disposal using artificial intelligence and GPS.
Source: G1 (*Translated by Ia Niani)
PORT AUTHORITY HALTS CERTIFICATE MANDATE, SEEKS REASSESSMENT TO PREVENT SEA CONTAMINATION AT SANTOS PORT, SP
Published On - 12 de September de 2024