Date of Award
1993
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Master of Science in Maritime Affairs
Specialization
Maritime Safety Administration
Campus
Malmö, Sweden
Country
Costa Rica
First Advisor
Ohnstad, S.
Abstract
The port is considered an important area from various points of view. Economically, the port is a service center which is intended to make a profit and technically, it is a strategic point for the success of maritime transportation. The safe handling of dangerous substances plays an important role in the level of safety in ports. Safety in ports depends very much on the availability of information about dangerous cargo expected to reach the port, methods of handling such cargo up to its final transport away from the port which requires special precautionary steps such as a complete awareness and ability to act immediately and to ensure safe operations in the port. The handling of dangerous goods should be performed according to a set system/rules and regulations incorporating a reference to the acceptable period during which they can be safely stored. With this dissertation the author will attempt. to improve the conditions of safety in the ports of Limon and Moin by formulating rules and regulations based on the relevant IMO instruments regarding the handling and storage of dangerous goods within port areas, as well giving personal points of view. Special emphasis is placed on the warehouses of the Port of Limon which still are a problem that could cause catastrophic effects on the safety of personnel, ships, equipment and harm the environment. Safety is one of the most important aspects, which must be considered by the specialized competent authority in order for such transport facilities and maritime activities to be developed and improved. This paper also aims to cover and to set the responsibilities of the different authorities dealing with dangerous goods. Finally the objective of this dissertation is to improve the safety of handling and storage of dangerous goods in port areas, through recommendations and guidelines which have to put into practice as soon as possible in the ports of Limon and Moin.