Sustainability in the Mediterranean tourist ports: The role of certifications

Spinelli, Riccardo; Benevolo, Clara

doi:10.1177/14673584231151896

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“…• There exists a potential for standardization and awarding systems that has yet to be fully utilized, as they can serve as a beneficial standard for establishing a sustainable assessment system, as can be seen in similar studies [48].…”

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Status of the Marinas’ Development in the Southern Region of the Romanian Sea Coast: Implications for Sustainable Recreational Transport in the Black Sea

Filimon

2023

Sustainability

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The aim of this paper is to highlight the state of development of tourist ports in the Romanian Black Sea coastal area and their implications for the sustainable provision of quality recreational transport. As indicated by the collected data, both locals and tourists are showing a growing interest in nautical sports and maritime recreational activities, and there are plans to upgrade existing marinas and build new ones. Although the boating activity in the Romanian Black Sea coastal area is not as developed and popular as that in other areas of the Balkan Peninsula, it has particular advantages due to its geographical position close to the Danube and its delta, as well as its historical and cultural heritage. Between 2014 and 2019, the south marinas of Romania’s Black Sea coast experienced a 65% increase in the number of visiting boats. Despite some decreases in traffic during the pandemic, the general trend continues to be upward. An evaluation of the operational capacities and policies implemented by tourist ports and relevant stakeholders identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the current system and provides insights into the current activity and implemented policies of the four most known and developed marinas along the Romanian Black Sea coast. The study’s main objective is to assess sustainable practices in relation to the environmental, social, and economic systems, with a focus on environmental protection, the use of renewable energy sources, and the implementation of quality management standards. The study uses a mix of qualitative and quantitative analyses to achieve this. Interviews with representatives of the four coastal marinas helped gather the data. The size of boat traffic was evaluated by taking into consideration the data from the local harbor master. The research identified gaps and highlighted areas that require improvement, subsequently providing recommendations to enhance sustainability. The findings can guide policymakers and stakeholders in developing practices that can promote the growth of recreational nautical transport in Romania while ensuring the sustainable development of the sector.

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Status of the Marinas’ Development in the Southern Region of the Romanian Sea Coast: Implications for Sustainable Recreational Transport in the Black Sea

Filimon

2023

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“…Actually, so far, the Italian port system cannot boast great results in terms of sustainability, as revealed by a recent study by the University of Genoa which analyzed 255 tourist ports in the Mediterranean, among which 76 are Italian. Specifically, the analysis focused on ISO certifications, Blue Flags, and the perception of users [23]. The study found that only half of the ports analyzed have an ISO 9001 (quality management system) or ISO 14001 (environmental management system) certification.…”

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The Port Sector in Italy: Its Keystones for Energy-Efficient Growth

Nigro,

De Domenico,

Murgia

et al. 2024

Energies

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Italy has been defined as the “logistics platform” of the Mediterranean Sea. The Italian port system, with 11.6 million TEUs handled and 61.4 million passengers in 2022 (Assoporti data January–December 2022), is the key to fulfilling this title through adequate levels of reliability, safety, and sustainability. This contribution addresses port logistics and shipping, focusing on primary issues related to the energy sector with a specific focus on what can be observed in the Italian context. Specifically, the decarbonization of the maritime sector and related infrastructural problems (e.g., cold ironing or alternative fuels, where the uncertainty about resource availability and related costs do not allow for easy strategic planning by both the ship owner and the port authority), as well as policies such as the Emission Trading System (ETS), will be analyzed. All these issues, hereafter addressed with a systematic critical review of the existing literature and other relevant sources, could represent the driving force of the growth of the national port sector toward its competitiveness at a global scale. The review was performed through a wide search and analysis of studies published in well-known online research databases (Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect), sector studies, or specialized technical magazines. The review focuses on the results of each analyzed contribution rather than on the analysis method adopted with the final aim to identify useful hints and innovative ideas for further studies on the topic.

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“…Actually, so far, the Italian port system cannot boast great results in terms of sustainability as revealed by a recent study by the University of Genoa which analyzed 255 tourist ports in the Mediterranean and among these 76 are Italian. Specifically, the analysis focused on ISO certifications, Blue Flags and the perception of users [22]. The study found that only half of the ports analyzed have an ISO 9001 (quality management system) or ISO 14001 (environmental management system) certification.…”

Section: The Potential Of Italian Ports As Sustainable Energy Hubsmentioning

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The Port Sector in Italy: Its “Keystones” for an Energy-Effective Growth

Nigro,

De Domenico,

Murgia

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Italy has been defined as the "logistics platform" of the Mediterranean Sea. The Italian port system, with 11,6 million TEUs handled and 61,4 million passengers by 2022 (Assoporti data Jan‐Dec 2022) [1] is the key to guarantee this condition through adequate levels of reliability, safety and sustainability. This contribution addresses port logistics and shipping, focusing on primary issues related to the energy sector with a specific focus on what can be observed in the Italian context. Specifically, decarbonization of the maritime sector and related infrastructural problems (e.g. Cold Ironing or alternative fuels, where the uncertainty about resources availability and related cost do not allow for an easy strategic planning by both the shipowner and the port authority), as well as policies such the Emission Trading System (ETS) will be analyzed. All these issues, if addressed with a critical review, could represent the driving force of the national port sector for its growth and its competitiveness at a global scale.

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Sustainability in the Mediterranean tourist ports: The role of certifications

Cited by 5 publications

References 41 publications

Status of the Marinas’ Development in the Southern Region of the Romanian Sea Coast: Implications for Sustainable Recreational Transport in the Black Sea

Status of the Marinas’ Development in the Southern Region of the Romanian Sea Coast: Implications for Sustainable Recreational Transport in the Black Sea

The Port Sector in Italy: Its Keystones for Energy-Efficient Growth

The Port Sector in Italy: Its “Keystones” for an Energy-Effective Growth

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