mensaje del presidente
PORTADA
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mensaje del presidente
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mensaje del presidente contents
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01. chairman foreword
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02. board of directors
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03. director’s report
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04. traffic growth
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05. financial year 2009
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06. strategic, tactical and operational management
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07. cultural management
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08. port-city
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09. commercial development
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10. port map
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mensaje del presidente
PORTADILLA
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chairman foreword
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2009 was one of the most intense years in the Port of Santander’s history. Throughout the past twelve months we have laid down the foundations upon which the Port’s future will be built and marked the way forward towards our ongoing contribution to the economic development of Cantabria. By dint of great effort and dedication, we have managed to generate investment in excess of 100 million euros in infrastructure which will make us more competitive in the years to come. Likewise, a business-based commercial strategy based on close collaboration has resulted in a 16% increase in our client portfolio. Santander is one of the Port’s which has best managed the international financial crisis, undertaking large-scale projects at precisely the moment when the need to inspire confidence exists. In 2009 we became the Port with the most regular lines to England. The five weekly calls make us a key port for international passenger and vehicle traffic. In addition, the four RORO connections with Belgium have consolidated our position in a high added value European market. Another of 2009’s achievements was the confirmation of Santander as the location of the International Centre for Port Technology and Administration, backed by the Ministry of Development. The importance of this project lies in the fact that Cantabria and the Port of Santander will become an international benchmark for port management and the generation of human capital. The foremost international port management specialists of the twenty-first century will be trained in Santander. Finally, 2009 saw the negotiation and planning of the project which will bring about the greatest change in the recent history of the city of Santander. The agreement for the development of the port seafront was made possible through our willingness and determination as an institution. We all know that 2009 has been a difficult year. But it is at times like these that the most valuable lessons for the future may be learned. This is also the moment when both public institutions and those in charge of them must rise to meet the challenge. Here in the Port of Santander, we are convinced that hard work is the way to confront the difficult times ahead.
Christian Manrique Valdor Chairman of the Port Authority of Santander
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board of directors MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
chairman of the board of directors Mr. Christian Manrique Valdor Chairman of the Port Authority of Santander
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ex officio member of the board of directors Mr. Javier de la Riva Fernández Santander Port Authority Manager Director
ex officio member of the board of directors Mr. Francisco López-Dóriga Sainz-Trápaga Harbour Master
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE AUTONOMOUS REGION OF CANTABRIA
vice-chairman of the board Mr. Juan José Sota Verdión Minister of Industry and Development of the Government of Cantabria
Mr. José María Mazón Ramos Minister of Public Works and Housing of the Government of Cantabria
Mr. Marín Sánchez González Director of Transport and Communications of the Government of Cantabria
Mr. Fernando Torrontegui Mirones Director of Food and Fisheries of the Government of Cantabria
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Mr. Miguel Ángel Pesquera González Representative of the Autonomous Region of Cantabria
Mr. Rafael de la Sierra González Representative of the Autonomous Region of Cantabria
Mr. Jesús Cabezón Alonso Representative of the Autonomous Region of Cantabria
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Diego José Loma-Osorio Lerena State Attorney Head of the Legal Service of the State in Cantabria
Mr. Javier Gesé Aperte National Ports Authority Assistant Manager of Planning
Mr. Rafael Puente Pinedo Representative of the State Administration
Mr. Ignacio Merino López Representative of the State Administration
MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. César Díaz Maza Representative of the Municipality of Santander
Mr. Carlos González Gómez Representative of the Municipality of Camargo
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REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND SHIPPING
Mr. Modesto Piñeiro García-Lago Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Shipping TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Antonio Toca Corino Unión General de Trabajadores
Mr. Fernando Solar Galindo Comisiones Obreras
BUSINESS ORGANISATION REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. José Manuel Manrique Abascal Rep of the Association of Ships Agents and Stevedores
Mr. Julio Cabrero Carral Representative of the Confederation of Organisations of Small and Medium Sized Companies of Cantabria
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
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MAIN RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009
Board Meeting 18 February 2009
Board Meeting 29 April 2009
• Authorisation to sign a collaboration agreement with the National Tax Authorities for the collection of legally due amounts.
• Nomination of the Vice-president of the Port Authority of Santander.
• Authorisation to sign a collaboration agreement with the Civil Guard for the use of the Port Estate (Modular Security Building). • Financial approval for the tender document and administrative conditions for the Extension of the Raos North Road and Development of Lot 7.3.1. project. • Concession granted for the Municipality of Santoña to use the Faro del Pescador lighthouse as a facility for exhibitions related to lighthouses and maritime culture.
• Financial approval of the tender document and administrative conditions for the Raos Quay 9 project. • Contract awarded for Port of Santander landside and water cleaning services. • Contract awarded for the construction works for Extension of Raos North Road and development of Lot 7.3.1. • Approval of amendments to vessel traffic control procedures in the waters of the Port of Santander.
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board of directors Board Meeting 30 June 2009
Board Meeting 4 November 2009
• Authorisation for the Chairman to sign cooperation agreements with the Customs services, Sea Rescue services and the Civil Guard for the use of Port Real Estate (Jetty for official vessels on the Northern Margin).
• Award of the works for Remodelling of the Road Network in the Logistics Zone.
• Financial approval of the tender document and administrative conditions of the project for Remodelling of the road system in the Logistics Zone.
• Award of a concession to E.On Distribución S.L. of 1,382.09 m2 resulting from the unification of various authorisations for conduits and a sub-station within the Port service area.
• Approval of the Service Manuals to enhance the quality of services in the Cargo and Passenger Terminals.
• Amendment of the Regulations for the census of suppliers of fuel and oils to vessels in the Port of Santander and the Regulations governing the supply of fuel and oils to commercial, fishing, sport and leisure vessels, mobile cranes and mobile land-based equipment in the Port of Santander.
Board Meeting 16 September 2009
Board Meeting 16 December 2009
• Financial approval of the tender document and technical specifications for Dredging and Maintenance in the Ports of Avilés and Santander. 2010-2014.
• Approval of the complementary regulations governing Mooring Service on the Port of Santander’s commercial quays.
• Award of a concession to Angel Yllera S.A. to occupy 7,075 m2 of the Wissocq zone for the construction of warehouses, workshop and offices in the Parayas estate within the block bounded by the Parayas Avenue, Río Nansa Street, Peña Prieta Street and Río Miera Street.
• Award of a contract for Maintenance Dredging in the Ports of Avilés and Santander. 2010-2014.
• Proposal to amend the limits of the Port of Santander’s pilotage zone.
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director’s report 2009 was a very difficult year for ports around the world as a consequence of the economic recession which followed the financial crisis of 2008. Throughout the year there was a marked decline in the demand for Port services, which is directly attributable to a decline in overall economic activity. As a result, European port traffic fell by an average of more than 10% and in the case of Spanish ports by up to 12.9%. Ports on the Atlantic coast have seen a higher average fall in their throughput compared to the rest of the Spanish ports as dry bulk comprises a larger percentage of their total traffic and this is the area which has been most affected. In this scenario of a generalised fall in throughput, the Port of Santander saw a decrease of 18.52%, similar to that of Bilbao (18.32%) and less than the rest of the ports along the northern coast. Following two initial slow months, the rest of the year produced marked fluctuations in port traffic with the busiest months being March and December, the latter being the only month during which more than 500,000 t were handled and throughput improved somewhat. Although it is only a relatively small proportion of the Port’s overall traffic, liquid bulk performed well during 2009, reaching 395,585 t, an increase of 15.7% on the previous year. The main reason for this was the resumption of bioethanol exports which increased by more than 197% over the previous year once the Babilafuente (Salamanca) bioethanol factory recommenced manufacturing and exports through the Port of Santander. Dry bulk showed the worst results during 2009 with a total of 2,919,749 t, which was 812,717 t down on 2008. In percentage terms this is 21.77%, which is in line with the average for the rest of Spain’s ports, which stood at 21.78%. Minerals, especially manganese, coal and fertilisers account for most of the loss in this area, which could not be attenu-
ated even by the increase in agro-alimentary products which achieved an all-time high of 1,073,078 t in 2009. In line with the significant fall in consumption in 2009 and with the results registered across the rest of the Spanish port system, general cargo fell by 18.9% to 1,106,897 t, a decrease of 257,826 t on 2008. The major cause was the serious downturn in vehicle sales during the first six months and a significant drop in paper imports. Port dues and fees for the aforementioned cargo areas accounted for 20,249,692.88 euros, whilst operating costs (human resources and other operating costs) stood at 16,350,691.46 euros. In line with various sentences issued by the Constitutional Tribunal regarding port dues prior to Law 48/2003 coming into force, we have had to make provisions in the amount of 11,362,923.54 euros to cover the amounts claimed in various court cases and the corresponding interest. As a result, 2009 showed an overall loss of 13,530,796.72 euros. Towards the end of 2009, Brittany Ferries, which has run a regular service between Santander and the UK for more than thirty years, announced the start of a twice-weekly passenger and cargo service between Santander and Portsmouth. This consolidates and strengthens the important passenger and cargo link between the Port and the UK which was established in 1978. Commencing mid-March there will be five calls a week between Santander and the ports of Plymouth, Portsmouth and Poole, a significant increase on the twice-weekly service it operated until the end of 2007. A new RORO (Short Sea Shipping) service commenced in September between the ports of Santander and Zeebrugge with three calls per week, catering for roll-on and highvolume cargo as well as cars. Car traffic, as well as other vehicle and machinery handling, has been growing in the Port of Santander since the end of the 1980’s. Over the years the Port Community has taken important steps to specialise and achieve a high degree of quality and efficiency in the services provided for the vehicle market. Santander was the first port to receive the ANFAC/National Ports Authority quality seal and has
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service. The works comprised two high capacity RORO ramps which have resulted in a substantial improvement to the Port of Santander’s RORO handling capabilities. The Port is being equipped with the means to provide Short Sea Shipping and Motorway of the Sea services and to continue to develop RORO traffic, a niche sector in which the operators and port workers of the Port of Santander have already achieved a high degree of specialisation.
been recognised both nationally and internationally as a leading vehicle distribution centre. During 2009 the port was placed first in ANFAC’s annual ranking of port logistics service providers. The Port of Santander is constantly striving to improve its services and on 16 March 2009 the new Service Coordination Centre was inaugurated. The centre’s equipment has been completely renovated with the incorporation of the latest technological advances. Throughout the year a Traffic Control System has been set up to control both maritime and land port traffic as well as to monitor basic port and commercial activities. There has been a significant safety improvement in port waters. July 1st saw the inauguration and entry into service of the new bascule bridge which connects the Raos and Maliaño Port areas, eliminating the nuisances and risks for the densely populated area of Castilla-Hermida caused by the circulation of trucks and trains from the Maliaño, Northern Margin and Passenger Terminal facilities.
Environmental impact evaluation of the Port of Santander’s Infrastructure Plan commenced in July 2009 in compliance with Law 9/2006 of 29 April. The Plan covers the Port’s infrastructure requirements for the next 10 years including the Raos South Project which will increase the Port’s total surface area by close to 900,000 m2, as well as deepening draughts in the navigation channel. It also includes the redevelopment of the passenger facilities on the Albareda and Anaos Quays within the seafront redesign project along with the remainder of the Port initiatives which will be crucial to the realtionship betwen the Port and the city of Santander. The Port of Santander made presentations of its services on 14th and 20th October in Madrid and Peñafiel in Castille. Both presentations were designed to show what the Port of Santander can offer businesses in Central Spain and Castilla-Leon, both areas within the Port’s hinterland. With the active presence of members of the Port Community, the presentations attracted numerous representatives from interested companies who were provided with information on the port’s services, logistics possibilities and future plans.
Work also started on the road redevelopment works on the Raos North Quay to adapt the Port road network to the new traffic flows created by the bridge which included the estabishment of a four-lane section between the bridge and the Raos West checkpoint, the inclusion of the Peña Prieta roadway within the port boundary and the conversion to two-way traffic of the road between the Wissocq area and the Raos West checkpoint.
The Port of Santander hosted the J80 World Regatta Championship between 1-3 May, organised by the Royal Yacht Club in conjunction with the Port and other sponsors. The competition was a sporting and organisational success, highlighting the magnificent facilities at the disposal of Santander and its Port for the celebration of water sports events. In addition, the waters of the bay and the Abra del Sardinero were the scene of numerous regattas organised by the various Clubs and Associations involved in water sports.
In mid-November works were completed on the new RORO facility on Raos Quay 8 and it was brought into
The Aula del Mar Rector Jordá was extemely active during 2009, with its now traditional educational programme or-
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ganised in conjunction with the University of Cantabria, Menéndez Pelayo International University and the National Ports Association. Amongst the numerous training activities was the 10th Latin American Technology, Operations and Environmental Management Course. As in previous years the course was attended by port professionals from various Latin America countries. A Ports and Coastal Engineering Masters Course was also held in conjunction with the University of Cantabria. The following seminars and meetings were also held within the framework of the programme: • Maritime Intermodality and Port Logistics. • IALA-AISM Seminar on Heritage Issues of Introducing New Technologies in Aids to Navigation. • Ferroportuaria 2009. • III Innovation in the Port Cluster Seminar. As in 2008, part of the Aula del Mar’s activity was also carried out in South America with the organisation of the VII International Course on Port City Relations in Cartagena. The course was entitled Port City: Globalisation and Sustainable Development. The course was organised in conjunction with the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AECIA), RETE, University
of Cantabria, Menéndez Pelayo International University, National Ports Association and the Interamerican Ports Commission of the OEA. As is now traditional, the Port Authority of Santander organised a number of cultural, leisure and sports activities, on occasion in conjunction with other public bodies or private organisations. Exhibitions were held at the Port’s Palacete del Embarcadero and Cabo Mayor Arts Centre installations. The Port Authority also sponsored one of the concerts in the Symphonic Cycle of the 58th Santander International Festival. This Report will provide the reader with a detailed breakdown of Port activities, traffic statistics and financial results for 2009, as well as information regarding the Port’s involvement in other areas. In conclusion I would like to thank everyone, both within and outside the Port Authority, whose efforts and professionalism have enabled the Port of Santander to continue the important task of promoting the economic development of the region and the nation as a whole throughout what has been a very difficult year.
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Javier de la Riva Fernández Director of the Port Authority of Santander
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traffic growth TRAFFIC DATA
Total throughput in 2009, including transhipment, fishing and bunkering, was 4,486,275 t, 1,019,757 t fewer than 2008, a drop of 18.5%. (Tonnes) TOTAL TRAFFIC
2009 4,486,275
4.1 BREAKDOWN BY TRAFFIC TYPE (Tonnes) Liquid bulk
2008 5,506,032
Variation (Tonnes) -1.019,757
Variation (%) -18.5%
4.1.1 Dry bulk
2009
2008
Variation (Tonnes)
Variation (%)
395,585
341,656
53,929
15.8%
Dry bulk
2,919,749 3,732,466
-812,717
-21.8%
General cargo
1,106,897 1,364,723
-257,826
-18.9%
TOTAL
4,422,231 5,438,845 -1,016,614
-18.7%
At 2,919,749 t, dry bulk accounted for 66.02% of the Port’s total throughput. Throughput fell by 21.77% compared to the previous year (a drop of 812,717 t) due to a reduction in manganese, coal and fertilisers. However, this negative data is partly counterbalanced by increases in other areas such as cereals and animal feed, which rose by 63% and 79% respectively.
4.1.2 Liquid bulk Liquid bulk accounts for 8.95% of the total with 395,585 t a rise of 15.78% on 2008. Bioethanol and chemical products rose by 197% and 20% respectively. Throughput of petroleum products was down and there was no movement of molasses.
4.1.3 General cargo Standing at 1,106,897 t general cargo made up 25.03% of total throughput during 2009, a decrease of 257,826 t (18.9%). Paper handling fell by 126,364 t. Vehicle and vehicle parts handling fell by 80,442 t due to a drop in sales at the start of the year, although there has been an improvement during the year. There was an increase in wire and other general cargo, mainly as a result of cargo transported by the ferries.
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The number of passengers carried by the ferries, which make up 94% of the Port’s total passenger traffic, fell by 6.2%. This difference was due to a 70.7% drop in the socalled mini-cruises. The breakdown of calls and cargo tonnage per vessel was as follows: • Pont-Aven: 69 calls and 62,592 t. • Bretagne: 6 calls and 2,615 t. • Cotentin: 53 calls and 238,448 t.
4.1.4 Ferries (RORO and passengers) The two regular ferry lines make an important contribution to passenger and cargo traffic: • Pont-Aven and Bretagne operating the established line between Santander and the Ports of Plymouth and Portsmouth. • Cotentin, Short Sea Shipping service to the Port of Poole carrying truck-borne cargo and passengers-drivers. This service was increased to two calls per week during 2009.
2009
2008
Variation
Variation (%)
Passengers
154,869
165,176
-10,307
-6.2%
Cars (units)
47,463
44,283
3,180
7.2%
Cargo (tonnes)
303,655
300,409
3,246
1.1%
4.1.5 Cruise Cruise passengers, at 9,654, accounted for just 6% of total passenger traffic. The Port of Santander received eight cruise calls during 2009, although the number of passengers was more than double that of the previous year.
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4.2 TRAFFIC BREAKDOWN BY OPERATION The Port of Santander is, traditionally, a destination or import port. Import traffic represented 67% of the total cargo handled during 2009. The following table shows the ratio of import/export tonnage and highlights the relative increase of export cargo since 2002, expecially over the last two years. (Tonnes)
2009
2008
Variation (Tonnes)
Variation (%)
Loaded
2,974,308 3,881,561
-907,253
-23.37%
Unloaded
1,447,923 1,557,284
-109,361
-7.02%
TOTAL
4,422,231 5,438,845 -1,016,614
-18.69%
LOADED/UNLOADED 0,600 0,500 0,400 0,300 0,200 0,100 0,000
2000 2001
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2007 2008
2009
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traffic growth 4.3 TRAFFIC BY ORIGIN AND DESTINATION 4.3.1 Cabotage Traffic to and from Spanish ports accounted for only 2% of the total during 2009. (Tonnes)
2009
2008
Variation (Tonnes)
Variation (%)
TOTAL
87,095
255,461
-168,366
-65.9
4.3.2 Overseas trade Overseas trade, which makes up 98% of throughput, stood at 4,335,136 t. Imports amounted to 66.3% of total traffic. (Tonnes)
2009
2008
Variation (Tonnes)
Variation (%)
Import
2,932,637 3,730,011
-797,374
-21.4
Export
1,402,499 1,453,373
-50,874
-3.5
TOTAL
4,335,136 5,183,384
-848,248
-16.4
The Port of Santander traded with 65 countries during 2009. Table I sets out the 12 countries with which Spain has traded more than 100,000 t showing their relative importance to total overseas trade. (EU countries are highlighted in blue).
TABLE I: COUNTRIES WITH TRADE VOLUME GREATER THAN 100,000 t Country
Export (Tonnes)
Import (Tonnes)
TOTAL
(%) S/Overseas
455,125
456,573
911,698
21.03%
1,098
413,116
414,214
9.55%
Argentina
106,177
286,181
392,358
9.05%
Brazil
248,470
83,086
331,556
7.65%
Netherlands
169,826
141,757
311,583
7.19%
France
48,007
153,779
201,786
4.65%
Finland
2,175
199,068
201,243
4.64%
Germany
70,675
127,523
198,198
4.57%
Belgium
61,024
102,741
163,765
3.78%
Poland
12,622
118,204
130,826
3.02%
U.S.A.
12,664
106,630
119,294
2.75%
Canada
0
100,990
100,990
2.33%
TOTAL
3,477,511
80.22%
United Kingdom Russia
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The United Kingdom, Russia, Argentina, Brazil and the Netherlands account for more than 50% of overseas trade. The main cargoes handled between these countries are RORO ferry cargo, scrap, cement and vehicles with the UK, coal with Russia, sodium carbonate and soya oil cake with Argentina and Brazil and bioethanol with the Netherlands. Table II sets out trade with the European Union and shows the variation with 2008. Santander’s most important trading partner is still the United Kingdom with more than 21% of overseas trade and 35% of European trade. Overall trade with the EU rose by 3.14% during 2009.
TABLE II: EUROPEAN UNION Country
2009
2008
VAR. %
United Kingdom
911,698
756,404
20.53
Netherland
311,583
138,688
124.66
France
201,786
220,673
-8.56
Finland
201,243
346,914
-41.99
Germany
198,198
211,389
-6.24
Belgium
163,765
247,602
-33.86
Poland
130,826
107,047
22.21
Ireland
76,653
105,866
-27.59
Lithuania
75,811
11,595
553.82
Denmark
73,530
27,060
171.73
Latvia
72,932
130,243
-44.00
Sweden
56,820
43,975
29.21
Romania
29,283
8,800
232.76
Greece
20,428
36,570
-44.14
Italy
10,093
5,157
95.71
Bulgaria
5,432
0
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Estonia
4,329
53,050
-91.84
Portugal
1,510
17,347
-91.30
Cyprus
0
27
-100.00
TOTAL
2,545,920
2,468,407
3.14
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4.4 RORO TRAFFIC 4.4.1 RORO Traffic - Cargo The fall in traffic here is due to the negative effect of paper and vehicles. The following table gives a breakdown of RORO traffic by quays: 2009
2008
Variation (Tonnes)
Variation (%)
RORO Traffic
777,600
1.007,864
-230,264
-22.8%
MaliaĂąo Quay
196,248
321,039
-124,791
-38.9%
Raos Quay
277,697
386,416
-108,719
-28.1%
Almirante Quay
303.655
300,409
3,246
1.1%
(Tonnes)
On a positive note, the slight but continuous growth of traffic at the Almirante Quay must be highlighted. This quay handles the regular ferry services to the U.K. There is a more detailed analysis under Ferry Traffic (RORO and passengers). Seventy-five percent of the RORO traffic at Raos is made up of new vehicles. The rest comprises machinery and intermodal transport on trailers and trucks. There follows an analysis of vehicle trade by model, as well as cargo handled on trailers and trucks along with a comparison of the previous year’s figures.
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4.4.2 Vehicle RORO traffic The Port of Santander handled 178,548 new vehicles in 2009 compared to 218,491 in 2008 and 315,507 in 2007, a significant fall over the two year period. However, as can be seen in the monthly development table there is a trend towards recovery during 2009, especially in the last four months.
The following table shows the variation of each make of car compared to the previous year. The table is set out by volume of traffic.
TABLE III Make
2009
2008
VAR. %
Renault
66,541
51,790
28
Volkswagen
66,240
58,413
13
Nissan
22,836
35,050
-35
Honda
6,376
18,682
-66
BMW-MINI
5,617
14,400
21
Opel
3,241
7,024
-54
Mercedes
2,658
5,852
-55
Other
1,895
2,621
-28
Chrysler
1,080
10,053
-89
Mitsubishi
1,063
1,371
-22
Citroen - Peugeot
537
895
-40
Ford
391
112
249
Volvo
51
12
325
Toyota
21
24,220
-100
Tata
1
2,312
-100
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4.6 CONTAINER TRAFFIC
4.5 TRUCK AND TRAILER INTERMODAL TRAFFIC The second half of 2009 saw the start of a regular RORO service to Belgium, which has registered movements of 700 trailers to date. Part of the traditional paper traffic with Finland has been carried out on trailers and 1,116 units were handled during 2009. Ferry traffic with the United Kingdom accounted for a total of 11,388 trucks and trailers.
2009
2008
Variation
Variation (%)
TEU’s
1,888
1,435
453
31.6
Tonnes
21,109
16,883
4,226
25.0
The comparison with 2008 shows a positive trend due to a slight improvement in trailer-borne containers carrying paper and pulp for UPM-KYMMENE of Finland. The rest of the containerised traffic is IMCO cargo.
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4.8 CARGO HANDLED BY RAIL The decrease in traffic has particularly affected the FEVE narrow-gauge rail operator. (Tonnes)
2009
2008
Variation
Variation %
RENFE
658,230
661,552
-3,322
-0.5
FEVE
322,630
373,105
-50,475
-13.5
TOTAL
980,860
1,034,657
-53,797
-5.2
More than 22% of total port tonnage was handled by rail during 2009. The following table gives a breakdown of cargo handled by rail. FEVE handles sodium carbonate for export and imported coal. The remaining cargo is handled by RENFE.
4.7 TRAFFIC BY QUAYS The Port Authority quays clearly handle more traffic than the private quays and, from the following table, it can be seen that the fall in traffic has affected the port authority quays, which have seen a reduction of 25.7% over the previous year. (Tonnes)
2009
2008
Variation
Variation %
Cargo by rail
Loaded
Unloaded
2009
2008
Var. %
Coal
279,863
279,869
396,353
-29.39
Cereals
171,241
171,241
138,036
24.06
198,627
279,770
-29.00
44,689
56,553
-20.98
104,873
99,600
5.29
57
145,538
39,795
265.72
Chemical products
34,724
34,724
23,841
45.65
Steel products
747
747
0
552
552
150
Cement
198,627
Port Authority Quays
3,322,264 4,471,242 -1,148,978
-25.7
Cars
43,833
Private Quays
1,099,967
13.7
Sodium Carbonate
104,873
TOTAL
4,422,231 5,438,845 -1,016,614
Liquid Bulks
145,481
967,603
132,364
-18.7
The private quays, however, have increased their throughput mainly thanks to a rise in liquid bulk handling which is all handled through private quays. More scrap was handled on the Global Steel & Wire quay than the previous year. The Raos port complex quays handled a total of 2,583,196 t or 58% of the total volume handled through the Port authority quays overall.
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856
488,040
980,860 1,034,098
268.00 -5.20
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5.1 BALANCE As at 31 December 2009, the Port Authority of Santander ‘s assets stood at 346 million euros, having risen by 3.5 million euros during the year.
The Port Authority of Santander is making increased use of external third party finance. Whilst this stood at 7.2 million euros during 2008 it had been reduced to 5.6 million euros by the close of 2009, due mainly to a reduction in creditors and other non-commercial debts.
Fixed assets, comprising entirely of property are the Port’s greatest resource. At the close of 2009 the total stood at 320 million euros, a percentage drop of 4.58%.
5.2 PROFIT AND LOSS
Current assets fell by ten million euros during 2009, accounting for 8% of total assets.
The Port Authority of Santander closed 2009 with an operating loss of close to 11.5 million euros. Taking into account financial results there is a total loss of 13.5 million euros due to the tariff conflict.
At the close of 2009, equity stood at 294 million euros of which 254 million euros was capital, 54 million reserves and 13.5 million the result of the financial year. Equity fell by 13 million euros during the year. Third party finance over terms longer than one year stood at 1,400,000 euros as at 31 December.
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6.1 FACILITIES 6.1.1 Brief description of the most important works carried out during 2009 Infrastructure for RORO vessels on Raos Quay No. 8 There are two parts to this infrastructure investment which is co-financed with EU Cohesion funds. The first part comprises the Development of Lot 9.2.1. as a container storage yard and involved the paving of 26,409 m2, drainage, lighting, service channels and perimeter fencing. The second was a twin docking point for RORO vessels involving the construction of a 46 x 32.5 m platform attached to Quay 8 for access and manoeuvring. Two 31.5 m wide floating ramps are attached to the platform. This work was completed during 2009. New Access to Maliaño Quay A bridge linking Maliaño and Raos with two lanes for road traffic and carrying both standard and narrow gauge rail. The bridge has a total length of 273 metres comprising two fixed sections measuring 84 metres and a 72 metre span made up of two elevating sections. The gradient of the railway line being a conditioning factor, traffic below the bridge is restricted to the opening of the two elevating sections. The works were finished in the summer of 2009.
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Jetty for official vessels The works described in New Access to Maliaño Quay resulted in the vessels of the emergency services such as the Maritime Civil Guard, Red Cross, Sea Rescue and Customs being cut off within the basin. A new jetty was therefore configured on the outside of the basin allowing vessels to take to sea without waiting for the bridge to be opened. The project consists of a central 48 m jetty giving access to two further jetties of 47 m and 29 m length respectively. There is also a 30 m breakwater. The jetties are equipped with water and electricity and the works were completed during 2009. Modular Security Building A two storey building of modular construction of approximately 615 m2 providing office space for port security personnel. The building comprises a reception area, administrative offices, meeting and emergency rooms, changing rooms and bathrooms. There also telephone, fibre optic data transmission and telecommunication installations. The works were completed at the beginning of 2009. Extension of Raos North roadway and Development of Lot 7.3.1. Due to the increased traffic generated by the new Maliaño-Raos bridge an investment was required to widen the Northern access road between the roundabout opposite
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strategic, tactical and operational management the Raos Western Control Point and the intersection of the rail lines next to the old Northern Control Point (580 metres). The road was widened to 22 metres, incorporating four lanes and pavements. The development of Lot 7.3.1. is also being undertaken to equip the 39,344 m2 area with drainage, lighting and other services. The works commenced in July 2009 and are due for completion at the beginning of 2010.
Raos Quay No. 9 A new multi-purpose quay is planned for the Raos Central Dock as a consequence of traffic growth, diversification and the need for more berthing. The solution at Raos Quay No. 9 consists in the construction of a 290.90 m quay built of reinforced concrete caissons with a draught of 13.00 metres, which may be deepened to 14.50 m. The project has been commissioned and the tender offer has been published. It is expected that the project will be awarded in the spring of 2010. Road Network in the Logistics Area This project is located on the former CLH lot, which is being recuperated for the development of a Logistics Centre, and comprises three roads and two roundabouts carrying traffic to and from the various warehouses which will be set up in the area. One of the roads will link up with the Wissocq estate network and with the fish market area and another will serve as access to the rest of the facilities in line with the Port of Santander Development Plan. The works include the corresponding service networks and were commenced in August 2009 with completion expected during February 2010.
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Remodelling of the road system in the Logistics Centre Area This investment is intended to increase vehicle traffic capacity to cope with the expected increase in vehicle movements resulting from the opening of the new bridge spanning the basin which will carry all of the cargo moving through the Maliaño area. The section of Peña Prieta Street which borders with the future Logistics Centre is incorporated into the customs area as a direct prolongation of the bridge with two lanes in each direction thus linking up with the project described in Extension of the Raos North Roadway. The works also include the realignment of the outer perimeter of the Service Area on the western side and the incorporation of land into the Logistics Centre, as well as remodelling the interchange of the old Raos North Control Point. The works were awarded in November 2009 and they are due for completion during the summer of 2010. Demolition of old warehousing on the Wissocq estate The concession for these warehouses is no longer in force and activity ceased here some years ago. Also, the buildings have fallen into disrepair and they are now only fit for demolition. The works are expected to be completed in January 2010. New electrical installation for the relocation of the floating ramp on Raos Dock 8 The construction of the new double RORO ramp at Raos Quay 8 requires the relocation of the existing floating ramp to the west and provision of the corresponding electrical supply. Supply and installation of electrical switchboard for the slipway carriage installations in the Maliaño Basin Supply and installation of a switchboard mounted on two panels measuring 1.700x475x2.035 with a door, housing the elements necessary for the protection and operation of the Slipway Carriage electrical equipment, including automatic overload switches, differential relays, supply switches, transformers, multi-function gauge, meters and circuitry. Interior treatment of the floating ramp wet and dry tanks on the Raos Quay The interior treatment consisted in the application of an anti-corrosion product to the water ballast tanks. There
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are six wet tanks (5,202 m2 treated surface) and four dry tanks (two at the front and two at the rear –1.374 m2). The treatment forms a tough film resistant to abrasion and sea water. The working life of the ramp has thus been extended by 10 years. Supply and installation of six programmable luminous information panels The installation of the information panels falls within the framework of the European Road Safety Charter, promoted by the European Commission in which the Port Authority of Santander undertakes to divulge road safety information via notice boards and the website as well as by other means which may be deemed most effective - in this case, information panels. (A number of the panels are already being installed).
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Installation of perimeter fencing around the Gamazo Dry Dock fitting yard The fitting-out yard at the Port Authority’s Gamazo Dry Dock had a simple wire fence along its border with the road running out to the San Martín Promontory. The fence was erected a number of years ago and showed signs of advanced deterioration as a result of the highly saline conditions due to its proximity to the sea. It was deemed a potential danger for passers-by. Conversion of the Isla de Mouro marker buoy to beacon, increasing its range from 8 to 11 miles The National Ports Authority (Reg. E, APS No. 2339, 02/06/2009) states that according to the report from the Navigation Aids Department the nominal range increase to 11 nautical miles is adequate and that it is now classified as a beacon.
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strategic, tactical and operational management Installation of equipment to supply electricity to the new Maliaño Bridge The aim of this project is to provide another source of electricity via a second transformer plant so that the bridge can remain operative in the event of failure of one of the power supplies. Extension of the telecommunications network via the new Maliaño Bridge The new connection via the bridge reduces to a minimum the amount of cable deployed on the seabed –the width of the two elevating sections. The aim is to guarantee communications between the two areas of the Port (Maliaño/ North Margin and Raos). Water interconnection between Raos 7 and Raos 8 Docks This interconnection allows cuts to be made for quay repair work with a minimum of disruption to port users. Installation of two heavy duty water meters for the fish market and the South Quay This will allow a large number of small fixed-consumption meters to be removed, enabling better water management. Reinforcement of the Port perimeter in Raos The Raos perimeter has been reinforced to prevent the loss of vehicles from the facility. Barriers have also been installed between the rail lines to prevent vehicles from exiting.
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Impermeabilisation of the West Wave of the Ferry Terminal An elastic waterproofing coating has been applied to the waves of the roof of the Ferry Terminal. Once the leaks had been repaired, the ceiling of the hall could be painted. Installation of four cameras on lighting towers A new system has been developed allowing cameras to be installed on top of the lighting towers. The towers are 30 m high, which makes them a perfect vantage point from which to observe wide expanses of the Port. Other investments The geotechnical studies aimed at determining the viability and approximate cost of the works required to increase the draught at Raos 1 have progressed during 2009. The floating RORO ramp has been widened at the vessel entry point. The yard between the Naval Headquarters and the Health Authority buildings has been asphalted. The General Archive at Gamazo has been extended. A number of facilities and services related to port operations have been improved, including the Security Control Centre buildings, security systems, information and communications systems and programmable information panels, as well as a number of minor works.
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On 11 May 2009 another drill was carried out in the Bergé Marítima S.L. facility. During the exercise the Port of Santander kept in contact with the Director of the facility’s own Emergency Plan following the procedures for incidents in facilities located in the Port Service Area in the Internal Emergency Plan.
6.2.3 Internal Emergency Plan Drills Article 18 of the Safety in the Workplace Law 31/1995 requires employers to inform workers of health and safety risks in the workplace and of the safety and risk prevention measures as set out in Article 20. In compliance with this legislation, two evacuation drills were carried out at the Port Authority administration offices during 2009.
6.2.1 Port of Santander Internal Security Plan
The first took place on 23 June at the Port Authority’s headquarters. Fire alarms were sounded during the drill and both staff and visitors evacuated the building by the stairs and congregated at the meeting point on the south side of the Multi-purpose Hall. The offices of the logistics company UPM were also evacuated.
There were no incidents which required the Internal Security Plan to be activated during 2009. However, on a number of occasions the Port Authority was obliged to take measures in order to prevent situations which may have led to the activation of the Internal Security Plan.
The second exercise was carried out at the Sotoliva Building on 29 June. A fire was simulated which could not be controlled by the means available in the building and staff and visitors were evacuated.
• Spontaneous combustion was detected in a coal stockpile on 2 March 2009. The Response Teams defined within the Internal Security Plan were placed on preemergency footing and made ready to act jointly with the staff of the coal storage facility.
Once completed, both exercises were evaluated. Evacuation times, fire detection equipment, evacuation routes and response times of the emergency teams were analysed in order to correct any faults and improve the facilities where necessary.
• On 24 September a 300-400 ºC hot-spot was detected in the hold of a vessel loaded with pre-reduced iron ore. The Port Authority took steps to eliminate the hotspot whilst the emergency services remained on alert in case they were needed.
6.2.4 Accidental Marine Pollution Contingency Plan
6.2 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY REPORT 2009
6.2.2 Coordination Between Emergency Plans An emergency drill was carried out on 6 April 2009 at the Bergé Automotive Logistic S.L. facilities. During the exercise the Port of Santander kept in contact with the Director of the facility’s own Emergency Plan following the procedures laid down for incidents in facilities located in the Port Service Area in the Internal Emergency Plan.
Royal Decree 253/2004 sets out the pollution prevention and control measures to be implemented in hydrocarbon loading, unloading and handling operations in the Port and establishes the conditions for the approval of the various contingency plans and their contents. It also sets out the guidelines for the environmental, meteorological and oceanographic studies. The Royal Decree makes the Port Authority responsible for the approval of the Internal Contingency Plans of the facilities located within the port, subject to approval by the Harbour Master.
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During 2009 the Internal Contingency Plans for the following facilities were approved: • Buque Nivaria on 9 September 2009. • Ecotal on 14 December 2009.
6.2.5 Internal Contingency Plan Drills The Emergency Drills are designed to prepare staff involved in the Internal Contingency Plan in hydrocarbon control and removal techniques in the event of a spill within the Port of Santander. The drills are also a way of monitoring the suitability of available emergency equipment. A hydrocarbon spill exercise was held on 9 June with the participation of both the Port of Santander Response Teams as well as those of the various facilities within the Service Area. Amongst the pollution-fighting equipment tested during the drill were floating tanks for storage and transport of hydrocarbons.
6.2.6 Port of Santander Risk Prevention Control and Coordination Committee Article 132.1 of Law 48/2003 establishes that Port Authorities must monitor compliance with the need to coordinate activities as set out in article 24 of the Prevention of Risks in the Workplace Act 31/1995 of 8 November.
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Article 11 of Royal Decree 171/2004 establishes the various options of coordination which may be employed between the participating companies. These include holding regular meetings and this is the chosen method of the Port Authority to coordinate with companies operating within the Port. Meetings have been held since 21 December 2004, which was when the Port of Santander’s Committee was set up. During 2009 the Preventive Activities Control and Coordination Committee met on the following dates: • 19 February. • 21 May. • 16 November. During the meetings proposals were presented and agreements adopted to improve safety levels within the Port of Santander.
6.2.7 Training in Industrial Safety and Risk Prevention in the Workplace The Port Authority of Santander places great emphasis on training personnel in accident prevention as well as in procedures to deal with general and environmental emergencies: • Environment and Pollution Fighting.
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6.2.9 European Road Safety Charter
• Meteorological Information Interpretation. • Fire Fighting, Advanced Level. • Basic Life Support and Semi-automatic Defibrillators.
The Port Authority of Santander reaffirmed its commitment to the European Road Safety Charter on 9 September 2009. The European Charter is a programme promoted by the European Commission and its slogan for 2009-2012 is: Your commitment counts more than ever.
• Operation of the Bascule Bridge from the CCS. • Operation of the intruder detection and fire alarm system.
As a signatory of the European Road Safety Charter the Port Authority of Santander has undertaken the following commitments for the period 2009-2012: • Improvement of horizontal signage within the Port, painting roads and cross-roads where signage is worn through use or age and may cause confusion to roadusers (drivers and pedestrians).
• Company Activities Coordination. • RORO Ramp Operation.
6.2.8 Zero Accident Programme - Cantabria In 2004 the Port of Santander joined the Zero Accident Programme promoted by the Government of Cantabria. A number of objectives were set out at that time.
• Information campaigns on the use of high-visibility jackets, safety belts, speed limits, etc. through messages and recommendations on the information panels around the Port.
The targets for 2004-2009 were: • Full integration of Prevention policies into the Port’s activities. • Progressive reduction of accidents at work. • Coordination of business activities with companies working within the Port.
• A record is to be kept of vehicle-related accidents and incidents within the Port Area, researching and analyzing the causes in order to prevent their re-occurrence. Every year a report will be produced with a section covering road accidents and the results of the investigations and a comparison drawn with other periods in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the measures implemented during 2009-2012 and the commitments undertaken during the same period.
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6.3 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT
6.3.1 Environmental management in the Port Authority
The Port Authority of Santander is keen to bring the issues of quality and the environment to the forefront of the Port’s activities.
Annual Targets The Port Authority sets out a series of targets every year to improve management procedures and the environmental aspects of the activities carried out in the port area. The following targets were set for 2009:
In recent years a number of basic principles such as continuous improvement, client satisfaction, strict compliance with legislation, prevention of pollution at source and sustainable development have been incorporated into the Port’s management policy. The Port Authority’s Quality and Enviromental Policy is available to the general public here: http://www.puertosantander.com
Environmental Initiatives: • Integrated Soil Management monitoring of potentially polluted soils. • Port activity air monitoring network. • Improvement to the ISO management system. • Process traceability map. • Environmental clauses in service licences. • Environmental clauses for concessions and authorisations. • Environmental clauses for port terminals. Quality Initiatives: • Optimisation of natural resources: electrical energy. • Updating and improvement of communications on the Port web. • Integrated intruder and fire alarm system in the Port Authority buildings and facilities.
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strategic, tactical and operational management Atmospheric emissions The Port Authority installed a monitoring system to evaluate the environmental conditions in which bulk handling operations are carried out and their possible impact on the Port-City interface. The system comprises a cabin with PM10 particle analysis (to monitor dust emission) and gas monitoring equipment to analyse NO, NO2, NOx and CO gases as well as a weather station and a complete IT system. This was undertaken within the framework of the HADALIFE project (Automatic Environmental Diagnostic Tool) with the participation of the National Ports Association and a further seven Port Authorities. More information on the the HADA project is available from the Port Authority of Santander website (www.puertosantander.es). Environmental variables such as wind speed and direction are used to monitor operations, allowing decisions to be taken on the advisability of deploying preventive measures (sprinkling, temporary stoppages, etc. ) in order to ensure that particulate emission levels in residential areas remain below the requirements of Royal Decree 1073/2002.
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Sixteen handling operations were suspended during 2009, ten fewer than the previous year. The total stoppage time was 53 hours, down by 30 hours on the previous year. The main cargo affected by the stoppages was sodium sulphate with peat, sepiolite and pre-reduced ore also affected to a lesser degree. The reduction in the number of environmental stoppages and the fact that there was no need for stockpile sprinkling is largely due to the Dry Bulk Terminal coming online. There has been a significant reduction in particulate emissions and it has helped improve the handling conditions of problematic cargoes such as coal and clinker. The 18.7% reduction in port traffic over the previous year is another factor to take into consideration. Work continued on Fiochi Estibadores S.A.’s new AgriBulk Terminal which is due for completion during 2010. This terminal is set to become a model facility for this type of commodity in northern Spanish ports both on an operational and environmental level.
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strategic, tactical and operational management PM10 data registered during 2009 were as follows: • Average annual concentration PM10: 32,17 µg/m3. • Number of occasions on which daily health limit was exceeded: 31. To evaluate the possible impact of dust and particles from the port on neighbouring urban areas the data from the port were compared to the readings from the Cantabria Air Quality and Control Network stations. www.medioambientecantabria.com/calidad_aire/ The result was as follows:
Station
Yearly average 2006 (µg/m3)
Yearly average 2007 (µg/m3)
Yearly average 2008 (µg/m3)
Yearly average 2009 (µg/m3)
Tetuán
27
30
-
29
Santander-Centro
32
36
-
29
Puerto
25
39
44.92
32.17
DRY BULK ENVIROMENTAL STOPPAGES (Port of Santander Enviromental Regulations) 700
STOPPAGES (hours)
600 500 400 300 200 100 0
2005
2007
2006
2008
Clinker
Sulphate
Agri-bulk
Coal
Scrap
Other
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ground noise generated by non-port activities (mainly urban traffic). There was no conclusive difference between background noise levels and the total daily activity noise levels as monitored at Control Points 1,2,3,4,11 and 12, which cover the residential areas closest to the docks. Control points 1, 11 and 12 registered background noise levels in excess of the limits established in the Port of Santander Environmental Regulations (65 dBA). The industrial and storage areas (Points 5,6,7,8,9 and 10) registered levels within the Environmental Regulation limits (70 dBA).
Noise levels The Port Authority’s annual Monitoring Programme monitors noise levels within the port complex as well as back-
Noise levels from scrap unloading operations at the Nueva Montaña quay and the new weekly truck loading/unloading operations at the Ferry Terminal are the main sources of noise impact on the neighbouring residential areas. In the case of scrap unloading, night time activity was curtailed. Measurements taken during truck loading and unloading operations at the Ferry Terminal did not exceed levels permitted under the Port’s Environmental Regulations.
NOISE LEVELS
dBA 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Control Points 1. Junto a la acera de la C/ Antonio López. Frente a los tramos 10 y 11 de los Muelles de Maliaño. 2. Acceso a los muelles de Maliaño y Margen Norte. 3. Barrio Pesquero, frente al muelle de la Margen Norte. 4. Barrio Pesquero, frente al muelle de la Margen Norte y Antedársena de Maliaño. 5. C/ Peña Prieta, junto al muelle Oeste de la Dársena de Maliaño y muelle de Nueva Montaña Quijano. 6. C/ Peña Prieta, junto al acceso Norte al Puerto de Raos.
7. C/ Peña Prieta, frente al muelle de Raos 7 (frente a la fachada nave de Yllera). 8. Acceso Oeste al Puerto de Raos. 9. Acceso al Polígono de Actimarsa desde el Puerto de Raos. 10. Polígono de Actimarsa, frente a la Dársena Sur de Raos. 11. Zona Deportiva, C/ Marqués de la Hermida, antigua lonja, junto Dársena Maliaño. 12. Aparcamiento C/ Marqués de la Hermida, junto a entrada Barrio Pesquero y Varadero.
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Spillage. Water quality Run-off water from the port’s collectors is analysed annually in accordance with the Port Authority’s Run-Off Monitoring Programme.
Apart from collecting solid waste, the pelican-type vessel has a high-pressure water jet to clean walls, steps and breakwaters and can be used as back-up to clean and dilute hydrocarbon spills within the Port.
The evolution of pollution parameters and the effectiveness of the corrective measures are checked periodically at the control points listed in the Department of the Environment Run-off Register.
Throughout 2009 work has continued on the Cooperation Agreement with the University of Cantabria known as Application of ROM 5.1. Water quality in port areas in the Port of Santander which was signed in 2007. The project is in its final phase and the report setting out results is due during the first quarter of 2010. The studies are aimed at developing an integrated environmental management solution for port waters in compliance with European Water Framework Directive 2000/60/CE.
The new Port of Santander Cleaning Service launch was put into service in September 2009 and has since recovered a total of 144.2 t of solid waste from port waters.
PORT COLLECTOR MONITORING 90%
% Of permitted limits
80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Ph
SS
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DQO
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Waste Waste generated by Port operations Port operations which generate waste levels in excess of 0.19% of total cargo volume declared per call are penalised. This level was reduced in 2009 from the previous level of 0.19% to minimise waste and continue to improve environmental quality in handling operations. Waste generated during a vessel’s call was held at an average of 0.7% of total dry bulk handled.
Waste generated by Port Operations
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Wasted generated per tonne of cargo (%)
0.11
0.10
0.10
0.07
-
Port operations exceeding waste limit
2
2
3
0
-
Excess waste in tonnes
1
8
13.16
0
-
AVERAGE WASTE GENERATED PER TONNE OF CARGO % 0.14 0.13 0.12 0.11 0.1 0.09 0.08 0.07 0.06 2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
WASTE GENERATED IN THE COMMERCIAL PORT 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0
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2005
2006
2007
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strategic, tactical and operational management Vessel-generated Waste The Vessel-generated Waste Reception and Handling Plan sets out the reception and handling methods to be applied to each category of vessel-generated waste. Marpol service data for 2009: • 508 calls generated 3,767 m3 of Marpol I, Appendix C waste. • 542 calls generated 680 m3 of Marpol V waste.
Marpol I Service
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Vessels using Service (%)
4.00
8.10
7.86
36.99
34
Average waste per call (m3)
24.42
13.93
14.34
9.04
7
Marpol V Service
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Vessels using Service (%)
17.77
22.72
28.47
42.71
36
2.48
2.05
1.74
1.58
1
Average waste per call (m ) 3
MARPOL WASTE. Average waste per call (m3) 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
2005
2006
2007
Marpol IC
2008
2009
Marpol V
VESSELS USING MARPOL SERVICE 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
2005
2006
2007
Marpol IC
2008
Marpol V
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Waste generated by the Port Authority Most of the hazardous waste generated by the Port Authority comes from maintenance and conservation of infrastructure, maritime signalling, equipment and computer consumables. The type and quantity of waste generated by these activities is not uniform, which accounts for the year on year variations.
denser was retired from service and disposed of through an authorised agent during 2009.
The Declaration of PCB Possession for 2008 was filed in compliance with Royal Decree 228/2006 governing the elimination and management of PCB’s and PCT’s. A con-
Other waste material such as batteries and light fittings are collected directly by the Santander Municipal Service and the suppliers themselves.
PAS hazardous waste Oils (kg) Contaminated containers (tanks 200 l) Contaminated cloths and absorbent material (kg) Used batteries lead-acid (units) Light fittings (kg) Electrical and electronic equipment (kg) PCB Oils (Transformer ) (kg) Water with hydrocarbon (kg)
2005 1,500 14 180 43 80 0 0 0
As regards non-hazardous waste, paper and cardboard, light plastic and metal containers are selectively collected as a result of an agreement between AMICA and the Port Authority of Santander.
2006 650 5 50 45 260 1,330 0 0
2007 0 28 130 9 116 1,500 66 0
2008 0 5 0 20 0 2,060 0 1,560
2009 0 0 0 0 * 0 1,168 0
(*) Waste delivered by suppliers to the Temporary Reception Centres awaiting collection by authorised disposal agents according to RD 208/2005.
Recyclable waste PAS
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Paper/Cardboard (kg)
6,200
9,760
4,740
8,920
5,540
Plastic containers (kg)
0
0
300
640
140
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Waste generated by fishing activities The Port Authority manages the hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated by the fishing fleet, both abandoned on the dockside and taken to the Port Waste Disposal Area. The new Cleaning Service includes the management of this type of residue.
Hazardous waste – Fishing port
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Oils (kg)
9,330
8,300
8,900
10,650
13,300
Contaminated containers (drums 200 l)
196
129
225
93
67
Contaminated cloths and absorbent material (kg)
622
680
1,266
267
3,281
Paint and varnish residues (kg)
0
0
120
165
124
Used oil filters (drums 200 l)
8
1
5
4.25
4
1,148
3,060
0
67
0
Oily emulsions (kg)
0
0
0
3,010
0
Fluorescent fittings (kg)
0
0
0
125
0
Hydrocarbon/clean-ing product mixture (kg)
Recyclable Fishing Port waste
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Pallets (units)
1,480
1,347
1,800
1,518
-
0
0
0
4,263
-
Nets and ropes (kg)
WASTE GENERATED BY FISHING ACTIVITIES 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
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2005
2006
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Soil In February 2007 the Port Authority filed its Preliminary Ground Report for the Ministry of the Environment, to comply with Royal Decree 9/2005, which sets out the list of potentially ground-contaminating activities. The Port Authority is the operator of an activity listed in Annex I (Section 63.22 of the listing of National Economic Activities) as activities connected to maritime transportation. A study was carried out during 2007 and 2008 entitled Identification of potentially ground contaminating activities, associated substances and NGR’s of concessionary companies in the Port of Santander with regard to Royal Decree 9/2005, to obtain as broad a picture as possible of the soil conditions in the concessions to which the Decree is applicable. The study concludes that the concessions engaged in activities within the Port of Santander represent a low risk of ground pollution. The activities handle hazardous products in small quantities, which are normally related to ma-
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chinery maintenance. The main danger is from small-scale spillages of these substances. During 2009, in conjunction with the Ministry of the Environment and the private company EMGRISA, a soil classification study has been carried out on state-held property, including the Service Area of the Port of Santander. The objective was to determine the presence of pollutants in the sub-soil in accordance with Royal Decree 9/2005. In the event such contaminants were found an Environmental Risk Evaluation (ERE) would be carried out. The results of the ERE carried out by EMGRISA indicate that, under current and future conditions of use, levels of contamination in the sub-soil and subterranean waters of the areas investigated within the Port do not represent a significant risk to anyone working in the area or its surroundings, nor to anyone living close by.
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Consumption of natural resources Electrical Energy Over the last two years, there has been a marked reduction in the purchase of electricity due to savings in lighting and more significantly, the fall in traffic and general port activity during 2009. A large proportion of the consumption is due to crane operations.
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Difference 09/08 (%)
Difference 09/07 (%)
4,004,536
4,136,513
4,716,740
4,525,948.00
3,943,115.00
- 12.88
-16.40
Total sold
618,502
1,002,750
1,002,578
912,217.20
652,954.77
- 28.42
-34.87
Total own
3,386,034
3,133,763
3,714,162
3,613,730.80
3,290,160.23
- 8.95
-11.42
 Total purchased
TOTAL SOLD (Kw/h) 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2008
2009
2008
2009
TOTAL PURCHASED (Kw/h) 4,800,000 4,600,000 4,400,000 4,200,000 4,000,000 3,800,000 3,600,000 3,400,000
2005
2006
2007
TOTAL OWN (Kw/h) 3,800,000 3,600,000 3,400,000 3,200,000 3,000,000 2,800,000
2005
2006
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Water Water consumption charged to third parties fell by 11.32% during 2009 and the Port Authority’s own consumption fell by 8.28%. The drop is a result of the decrease in traffic and improvements in the port collector network. There has been a significant reduction in the consumption of water for cleaning and sprinkling over the last two years and especially during 2009. This is due to improvement in cleaning equipment (new equipment provision during 2009), full operation of the Dry Bulk Terminal, environmental measures adopted in the loading/unloading of bulk materials and a fall in port traffic. There was a 4.78% reduction in water consumption in the port’s facilities due to the fall in port traffic.
2006
2007
2008
2009
Difference 09/08 (%)
Difference 09/07 (%)
Overall total (m3)
132,342
144,188
180,994
164,608
- 9.05
14.16
Invoiced total (m )
50,850
54,059
46,025
40,816
- 11.32
-24.50
Total PAS (m3)
81,492
90,129
134,969
123,792
- 8.28
37.35
Cleaning roads/ yards (m )
24,867
23,038
22,245
16,452
-26.04
-28.59
Own facilities (m )
56,625
67,091
112,724
107,340
- 4.78
59.99
3
3
3
200,000 180,000 160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0
2006
2007
Overall total
2008
Invoiced total
2009
Total PAS*
140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0
2006
Total PAS*
2007
Cleaning Roads
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Fuel The reduction in consumption during 2009 is due to a reduction in trips and activity.
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Difference 09/08 (%)
Difference 09/07 (%)
Diesel (litres)
32,879
42,069
42,722
42,758
40,582
- 5.09
-5.01
Petrol (litres)
20,400
18,440
22,800
13,400
12,241
- 8.65
-46.31
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45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0
2005
2006
2007
Diesel
2008
Petrol
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Financial aspects Financial resources designated for environmental quality and protection were allocated as follows:
Training and communication Port of Santander participation in courses and congresses with environmental content
• Landside and port water cleaning service.
• Master of Port and Coastal Engineering (University of Cantabria).
• Green space maintenance. • Latin-American Port Technology, Operations and Environmental Management Course (National Ports Authority, Port Authority of Santander, UIMP, OEA; UC).
• Hazardous waste management. • Noise and water pollution monitoring. • Compulsory checking of Port Authority of Santander sub-stations. • Updating environmental legislation. • Development of the project known as Application of ROM 5.1. Water quality in port areas in the Port of Santander in conjunction with the University of Cantabria. • Maintenance of the air quality monitoring equipment: meteorological station and air quality station. • ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Management System (maintenance and recertification audits).
• Port City Seminar Globalisation and Sustainable Development (AECID, RT, UC, UIMP, OEA, National Ports Authority, PAS). Intranet/Internet Communication The general public may consult Port Authority quality and environmental information (Policy, Quality and Environment Manual, legal requirements and Port Environmental Regulations) on the Port’s website. Port Authority staff may also access Management System procedures and instructions through the Port intranet. Accountability and responsibility The Port Authority of Santander makes all environmental information available to clients and port users on its website: www.puertosantander.com Clients and Port users also have a direct telephone line (942 203 660) and an email address for environment-related matters: medioambiente@puertosantander.com Environmental incidents The most frequent incidents are caused by emissions of dust from dry bulk handling operations (preventive environmental stoppages), followed by spillages of hydrocarbons and waste water into Port waters of unknown origin from outside the Port and waste abandoned in the Port Service Area.
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Environmental impact evaluation All necessary Impact Evaluation Studies are carried out and submitted to the Ministry of the Environment to prevent and correct environmental impact associated with project execution. Works and repairs are subject to the Port of Santander Environmental Regulations which allow for environmental variables to be applied to infrastructure operations.
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Compliance with legislation The Port Authority has taken significant steps to ensure that port operators reduce atmospheric pollution levels and the move to construct specialised terminals is the best proof of this. The Dry Bulk Terminal commenced operations in 2007 and the Agri-Bulk Terminal is already under construction. Quality and environmental clauses are being introduced to improve and monitor basic services to Law 48/2003. Furthermore, holders of concessions within the Port Service Area are obliged to have their waste waters connected to the Bay Integrated Sewerage System, as well as to submit preliminary ground studies for those concession activities bound by relevant legislation.
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• Installation of a 4200 x 2100 pixel video wall integrating video and computer signals.
6.4.1 Information Systems Report 2009 Information Systems has carried out the following projects during 2009:
• Installation of 12 computers operable from any of the workplaces.
The new Port Control Centre (CCS) was inaugurated on 16 March. The initial study and plans for this project date from July 2007. It was published in the Official Gazette on 24 June 2008 with a base tender figure of 404,900 euros. The contract was awarded on 20 October 2008 at 357,190.74 euros plus VAT.
The following services are monitored from the CCS: • Closed Circuit Television(CCTV). • Lighthouse and Buoy Monitoring Service. • Vessel Identification System (VIS).
The project comprised the complete refurbishment of the facility, integrating all of the services managed from the centre. The following systems were incorporated:
• Weather Station. • Access Control System.
• Computerised radio and telephone calls. Recording of all calls.
• Monitoring of the positioning system (DGPS).
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The results of this project are as follows: • Quality of service has improved in all areas of the Centre’s services. • A total technological reorganisation was completed, which is serving as a basis for subsequent planned actions. • The modenisation of the facility has improved working conditions for a service which the Port Authority of Santander deems fundamental. The AIS-vehicle project is promoted by the Port Authority of Santander to respond to the need for optimum deployment of available security resources. In order to do this a system has been developed which integrates vessel position and the current position of the port police patrol vehicles. This allows patrol vehicles and vessels to be viewed on a single display monitor, enabling decisions to be taken more efficiently. The Port Estate management application has been completely updated allowing it to be completely integrated into the invoicing system. This has resulted in a more easily understandable invoice for the client and a saving in invoicing times.
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The PSM Project (Port Services Manager) is a web service which allows management of all of the services provided by third parties such as Santander Port Control (SPC), mooring, tug services, pilotage, MARPOL, bunkering, etc. This system also allows ships agents and stevedores to access live information. The information provided comes from the Port’s database and clients can access it in real time via a secure internet connection. Project for the creation of the PAS Electronic HQ and Registry. The following website has been activated: https://sedepuertosantander.gob.es as the access point via which companies and citizens may file documentation. Apart from filing documentation, the procedure may also be tracked via the website. The modernisation of the Data Centre is underway. Virtualisation technology has been incorporated to reduce energy consumption by a reduction in equipment and airconditioning requirements. Towards the end of 2009 a tender document was compiled for the creation of a new computer room in the Sotoliva building and work is expected to commence at the beginning of 2010. A significant technological effort has been made to update staff ’s work terminals. The Information Systems department received a total of 1,164 requests for assistance during 2009. On average the problems were resolved within 23 minutes.
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7.1 DOCUMENTATION CENTRE
7.1.2 Resource management, service areas
During 2009, the Port Authority of Santander’s Documentation Centre was still temporarily dependent on the Department of Corporate Activities. The University of Cantabria and the Port Authority of Santander signed a cooperation agreement Modernisation of the Port Authority of Santander Documentation Service with a view to improving the conservation and management of the Port’s documentary resources. The University’s participation in the project will be via the Historic Sciences and Techniques R+D+i Group of the Department of Modern and Contemporary History.
7.1.1 Opening of the new facilities The completion of the extension and equipment works at the Documentation Centre resulted in an increase of 100 m2 in surface area with over one thousand metres of extra shelving space. The works have allowed a great deal of material which had previously been merely stored to be properly organised and there will be enough space to cover space requirements for the coming years.
7.1.2.1 General archive The Port of Santander General Archive comprises all of the documents produced and received by the former Junta de Obras del Puerto since it was founded in 1872, the Junta del Puerto since 1868 and the Port Authority of Santander since 1992 until the present day. Also, the Centre’s facilities house documentation from two other organisations linked to the Port, which are awaiting incorporation into the General Archive. Since the creation of the modern-day Stevedoring Company, SESTISAN, the Archive took charge of the documentation belonging to the former OTP (Organización de Trabajos Portuarios or Port Works Organisation). These documents will eventually form the OTP Document Archive. The second collection comes from the demolition of the former Fish Market where the Fishermen’s Association had its headquarters and where a large amount of documentation was abandoned. The Port Archive managed to rescue everything which was considered to have some historic significance. This collection is also awaiting classification and organisation.
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7.1.2.2 Library - Newspaper archive In addition to the acquisitions of the various port offices, the Port’s library and newspaper archive receives books and journals from around twenty organisations with which it exchanges publications. There are also donations from other ports, public and private organisations and free copies from a number of publishing houses. At the close of 2009, the library and journal collections comprise more than 5,772 published papers and 284 specialised journals. 7.1.2.3 Publication collection Another of the Documentation Centre’s tasks is the distribution of publications edited by the Port Authority, encompassing internal requirements, sales and exchanges with other organisations. Apart from the 2008 Annual Report, the following publications were incorporated into the colection: Cómics a Puerto, Reclamos de Luz, A Hokusai de Eduardo Sanz, Isabel Villar, Juan López, Ruth Pettus: de paso, Andres Rábago. Mar de Fondo, y La Epidermis del Mar. These works relate to exhibitions held in the Palacete del Embarcadero and the Cabo Mayor Lighthouse.
SERVICE AREAS
28.163 ENTRIES
general archive
General Documentation
13.948 files
Projects
2.052 files
Plans
1.793 units
Concessions
667 files
Digitalised Photographs
4.486 images 5.772 books
library journal archive
publication collection
Journals
284
Digitalised Press
1.228 articles
Entries
205
New Titles
9
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7.1.4 Presence in the Port System A Work Group was set up to establish a Standardised Classification Framework and Evaluation Series Table. During 2009, the Port of Santander Documentation Centre in collaboration with the Ports of Vigo, Bilbao, Barcelona, Tarragona, Castell贸n and Huelva presented the progress made over the last two years within the IV Port Archive Technical Sessions held during November in La Coru帽a. At the same meeting various initiatives of the Communications working group, in which Santander works alongside the Ports of Barcelona and Tarragona, were explained to archive specialists from the rest of the spanish ports.
It has also been a particularly busy year for external consultations. The majority of researchers were from the University of Cantabria. However among the twenty-three researchers who used the facility during 2009 there were also representatives from CEDIPORT in Valencia, Friends of the Museum of Cantabria, Sea Rescue and the Santander Town Hall.
CONSULATIONS 500
0 1991
1993
1995
1997
1999
2001
External consultations
2003
2007
Internal consultations
26 25 24 23 22 21 Internal users
2005
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7.2 CULTURAL ACTIVITIES The Port Authority’s three main exhibition spaces were visited by a total of 115,025 people last year. Twentytwo exhibitions were organised and 8 books were published. Along with the now traditional cooperation with the Ménendez Pelayo International University, which manifested itself this year in the shape of the A Hokusai de Eduardo Sainz exhibition, this year has also seen participation by the Youth Directorate of the Vice-Presidency of the Government of Cantabria, which has enabled three exhibitions to be held in the Sala Naos by emerging artists at regional, national and international levels.
There were two further exhibitions of significant interest within the 2009 programme, one featured the artist Silmar Polke during The III Foconorte Festival and the second was an installation specially designed for the Em��� barcadero Palace by the New Zealand artist Ruth Pettus. PalaThe Mexico in Cantabria exhibition opened in the ����� cete������������������������������������������������� in August 2006 and was the product of collaboration between a number of regional institutions and the Spanish Cultural Centre in Mexico. Last year saw the exhibition, with its images of Mexico at the beginning of the 19th Century, travel to Mexico D.F. and Potosí. There are plans to extend the tour during 2010.
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cultural management 7.2.1 Palacete del Embarcadero
Port of Santander Calder贸n Quay Free Entry Visitors: 65,000
Comics in the Port. A Maritime Universe in Cartoons
Planet Woman Date: 27 March to 24 April
Date: 5 January to 22 February Inaugurated: 20 December 2009 Organised by: Youth Directorate, Vicepresidency of the Government of Cantabria, Polytechnic University of Catalu帽a and Port Authority of Santander
Organised by: Directorate of Cooperation. Vicepresidency of the Government of Cantabria and Port Authority of Santander
Transformation and Meaning of a Port. Santander (1898-1945)
Collaboration: National Ports Authority
Date: 8 to 24 de May Silmar Polke Organised by: Port Authority of Santander Date: 26 February to 22 March Organised by: Foconorte Photographic Festival Third Edition and Port Authority of Santander
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Witnesses: Photographs from World Press Photo
Date: 27 May to 28 June
Date: 18 August to 13 September
Organised by: CEHOPU. Ministry of Development, Spanish Government and Port Authority of Santander
Organised by: Menéndez Pelayo International University and Port Authority of Santander
75th Anniversary of UIMP Observations in Black and White Photographs by Pablo Hojas Date: 18 August to 13 September Organised by: Menéndez Pelayo International University and Port Authority of Santander
Puppets Off-Stage Date: 21 to 27 September Organised by: Fundación 2016 and Port Authority of Santander
A Hokusai de Eduardo Sanz Date: 18 August to 13 September Organised by: Menéndez Pelayo International University and Port Authority of Santander
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5Oth Anniversary of The Ministry of Traffic and the Civil Guard Traffic Department
Date: 9 October to 1 November Date: 21 to 30 November Organised by: Port Authority of Santander Organised by: Central Government Delegation and Port Authority of Santander
Sustainability: At your Service Date: From 18 December Organised by: Environmental Directorate of the Government of Cantabria and Port Authority of Santander Collaboration: National Ports Authority
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cultural management 7.2.2 Cabo Mayor Lighthouse Arts Centre
7.2.2.2 Temporary Exhibitions Paper Lighthouses. The Light of Comics Date: January-May (from 20/12/2009) Organised by: Youth Directorate, Vicepresidency of the Cantabrian Government, Polytechnic University of Cataluña and Port Authority of Santander Collaboration: National Ports Authority
Faro Cabo Mayor, s/n Free Entry Visitors: 43,000 Isabel Villar 7.2.2.1 Permanent Exhibition. Sanz-Villar Collection Since it opened in August 2006, the Cabo Mayor Lighthouse Arts Centre has received more than 100,000 visitors. The nucleus of the collection is displayed in the Cabo EduarMayor room, where there is a selection of works by ������ do Sanz. The Cabo Menor room houses a collection of works by leading Spanish artists of the 20th Century covering all techniques and materials with a lighthouse theme. Until the completion of the building works, which will provide the museum with the space required to develop a more ambitious project linking art and the sea, we have adapted a small room (Isla de Mouro) to house small temporary exhibitions.
Date: 7 July to 2 August Organised by: Port Authority of Santander
Andrés Rábago. Mar de Fondo Date: 12 August 1 November Organised by: Port Authority of Santander
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Organised by: Youth Directorate, Vicepresidency of the Cantabrian Government and Port Authority of Santander
Carlos Haya, 23 Free Entry Visitors: 2,800
Zona Actual Date: 5 to 27 June
Juan L贸pez
Organised by: Youth Directorate, Vicepresidency of the Cantabrian Government and Port Authority of Santander
Date: 19 August to 27 September Organised by: Youth Directorate, Vicepresidency of the Cantabrian Government and Port Authority of Santander
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cultural management 7.2.4 Other exhibitions M茅xico in Cantabria Date: April - June Location: Spanish Cultural Centre. Mexico D.F. Date: October Location: Potosino Regional Museum. Mexico Organised by: Spanish Cultural Centre in Mexico, Municipality of Santander, University of Cantabria, Department of Latin American Studies, Vicepresidency of the Government of Cantabria and Port Authority of Santander
The Cern through the Eyes of Peter Ginter Date: 26 August to 10 de September Location: Calder贸n Quay Organised by: CSIC, University of Cantabria, IFCA and Port Authority of Santander
II Festival of the Sea Transformation and Meaning of a Port. Santander (1898-1945) Date: 12 to 15 September Location: Calder贸n Quay (Stand) Organised by: Port Authority of Santander
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This venue, located at the very heart of Santander’s seafront is set to become a powerful tool in port-city relations. The programme is based on a variety of shows on a small-scale, seeking a blend of originality and quality and giving the public access to acts which would not normally be available in our city. The thirty three session programme was as follows:
PROGRAMME 2009 Date
Name
Type
6 February
Tony Trischka
Bluegrass
13 February
Estereotypo
Pop Rock
20 February
César Bueno
Magic
27 February
Paralitikos
Death Rock
6 March
Carmen Lombó
Pop Folk
13 March
Obsoletos Classic
Pop Boleros
20 March
María de los Nervios
Comedy Theatre
27 March
Jadris y Los Líos
Pop Rock
3 April
Mikel Gaztelurrutia Vocal Jazz
Jazz
10 April
Chick Tones
Rockabilly
17 April
Bonnie & Clyde
Opera Rumba
24 April
Los Derrumbes
Surf Rock
1 May
Band Dessiné & Ping Pong City
Pop Rock
8 May
Chema Puente y Ramón Fernández
Cantabrian Flamenco Folk
15 May
Ídolos del extrarradio
Pop Rock
22 May
Pepín Tre
Pop y Humor
29 May
Lluis Gómez
Country Blues
5 June
The Chumachos
Pop Rock
12 June
Hermes de la Torre
Bolero Son
19 June
Jordi Bertran
Puppets
26 June
Janis y los + Turbadores
Rock
18 September
Juanjo Respuela Trío
Fusion
25 September
Blue Times
Jazz
2 October
Las Lavanderas
Éthnic
9 October
The Puzzles
Pop Rock
16 October
Fresh
Tecno Pop
23 October
Malaje Solo
Comedy Theatre
30 October
Marcos Bárcena
Pop Folk
6 November
General Lee Swing Band
Rockabilly Swing
13 November
Los Petersellers
Pop and Comedy
20 November
Varsovia
Pop Rock
27 November
Virginia Imaz
Theatre-Clown
4 December
Asociación Cántabra de Percusión
Éthnic-Classic
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Los Derrumbes
Tony Trischka
Obsoletos Classic
Carmen Lombó
Pepín Tre
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7.2.6 Christmas in The Port Christmas event for children from the Port Authority and the Barrio Pesquero-Castilla Hermida neighbourhood The traditional Christmas event which the Port Authority lays on for its neighbours, was once again held in the Sala Naos. This year there was a drawing competition with prizes and snacks. Christmas in the Port 2009 Date: Monday, 18 December, 17:00. Location: Sala Naos
Juvecant 2009. Music and Sound Organised by: Port Authority of Santander Date: 18-19 December, from 21:00 Free entrance with invitation Location: Ferry Terminal-Port of Santander Organised by: Youth Directorate of the Government of Cantabria in conjunction with the Port Authority of Santander
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Painting a Better Present. Paintings from the Diezy7 Collection (catalogue), Port Authority of Santander and the Youth Directorate, 2009.
To Hokusai by Eduardo Sanz. Santander. Menendez Pelayo International University and the Port Authority of Santander, 2009.
A NDRÉS RÁBAGO. Swell. Cabo Mayor Arts Centre (catalogue), Port Authority of Santander, 2009. Zona Actual. Young Pups. (catalogue), Port Authority of Santander and the Youth Directorate, Vicepresidency of the Government of Cantabria.
ISABEL VILLAR. Cabo Mayor Arts Centre (catalogue), Port Authority of Santander, 2009.
PABLO HOJAS. Observations in Black and White. Santander. UIMP in conjunction with the Port Authority of Santander.
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7.2.9 Other Activities Presentation of the new Chevrolet Cruze model Date: March Location: Cabo Mayor Arts Centre.
Juan López. Santander, Port Authority of Santander, 2009.
Start-up workshop-Astronomy Date: 12 June Location: Cabo Mayor Arts Centre Organiced: Viajes Altamira. Asociación Astro Santander and the Port Authority of Santander
Comics a Puerto. Un Universo Marítimo en Viñetas
7.2.8 Agreements • Agreement for the temporary loan of the exhibition The CERN through the eyes of Peter Ginter from the CISC to the Port Authority of Santander. Santander June 17. • Agreement for temporary loan of the exhibition Spain in the Mediterranean. The construction of space, between CEDEX (Centro de Estudios y Experimentación de Obras Públicas) through CEHOPU (Centro de Estudios Históricos de Obras Públicas y Urbanismo) and the Port Authority of Santander, during 27 May to 28 June 2009.
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7.3.1.1 Specialisation course
7.3.1 Aula del Mar Rector Jordá The Aula del Mar, an initiative promoted by the University of Cantabria, Menendez Pelayo International University and the Port Authority of Santander, celebrated its eighth birthday in 2009. The programme comprised six activities involving 294 pupils and a total of 9,985 hours of courses. As well as the return of two bi-annual activities, the Ferroportuaria seminar and the Port Cluster Innovation Course, 2009 saw the introduction of two new courses. The first was dedicated to maritime intermodality and was organised with CYLOG, the association of logistics hub management companies of Castilla y Leon and the University of Valladolid, home of the Integral Logistics University Course. The other course, on the impact of modernisation of lighthouses, was organised with IALA (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities) and the National Ports Authority. The International Port-City Relations Course continued under the title of The Port City: Globalisation and Sustainable Development and was held for the first time outside Santander. The seminar, which was included in the Latin American Specialised Technical Formation Programme of the Spanish International Cooperation and Development Agency, was held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
X Latin American Port Technology, Operations and Environmental Management Course Directed by: Íñigo J. Losada Rodríguez Lecturer Hydraulic Engineering University of Cantabria Javier de la Riva Fernández Director of the Port Authority of Santander Date: 18 May - 12 June Location: Las Llamas UIMP University Campus, Santander Contributors: National Ports Authority, Port Authority of Santander, Menéndez Pelayo International University, University of Cantabria, Interamerican Ports Commission of the Organisation of American States
X Latin American Port Technology, Operations and Environmental Management Course (Author: Dibapal imagen S.L.)
Finally, the Latin American Port Technology, Operations and Environmental Management Course was held for the tenth year running. There was a new location for the course, both academically and residentially, at the UIMP’s Las Llamas Campus and there was a new speciality, Port Environment and Safety Management along with the established courses Port Engineering and Operations. As in the previous edition, the students of the University of Santander Coasts and Ports Masters joined this course.
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IALA - AISM
Directed by: David Marcano Ceballos Director Port Operations and Services Port Authority of Santander
Seminar on Heritage Issues of introducing New Technologies in Aids to Navigation
Dates: 8 - 9 May Location: La Cerda Lighthouse Magdalena Park, Santander Contributors: Foro Cylog, Port Authority of Santander, Menéndez Pelayo International University, University of Cantabria, IH Cantabria, University of Valladolid
Directed by: Bob McIntosh Projects Group Team Leader of Northern Lighthouse Board Javier Martín Santo Domingo Vice-director of Service Regulation of the National Ports Authority Marie Hélène Grillet Managing Director of International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Javier de la Riva Fernández Director, Port Authority of Santander Dates: 23 - 26 June Location: Magdalena Palace Magdalena Park, Santander Contributors: International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Ligthouse Authorities (IALAAISM), Port Authority of Santander, National Ports Authority, Menéndez Pelayo International University, University of Cantabria
Maritime Intermodality and Port Logistics (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
IALA-AISM Seminar on Heritage Issues of introducing New Technologies in Aids to Navigation (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
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III Port Cluster Innovation Workshop
Liberalisation of the Rail/Port Sector-Politics and Practices
Ports: Frontiers of Creativity and Innovation
Directed by: Juan José Sota Verdión Minister of Industry and Technological Development of the Government of Cantabria Álvaro Rodríguez Dapena Director of Planning and Development National Ports Authority Juan Manuel Jiménez Aguilar Director of Studies and Programmes of the Spanish Railway Foundation Dates: 9-10 July Location: Magdalena Palace Magdalena Park, Santander Contributors: National Ports Authority, Spanish Railways Foundation, Port Authority of Santander, ADIF, Menéndez Pelayo International University, University of Cantabria
Directed by: Javier de la Riva Fernández Director, Port Authority of Santander Ignacio Rodríguez Assistant Director of Research, Development and Innovation, National Ports Authority Leandro García Menéndez Director of the Valencia Port Foundation Dates: 17 - 18 September Location: Magdalena Palace Magdalena Park, Santander Contributors: Port Authority of Santander, National Ports Authority, Valenciaport Foundation, Menéndez Pelayo International University, University of Cantabria and La Caixa
III Port Cluster Innovation Workshop. Ports: Frontiers of Creativity and Innovation (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
Ferroportuaria 2009. Liberalisation of the Rail/Port Sector-Politics and Practices (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
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7.3.1.3 Presence in Latin America
VII International Course on Port-City Relations
Master of Port and Coastal Engineering
The Port-City: Globalisation and Sustainable Development
Academic Coordination and Management: Fernando J. Méndez Incera Professor of the Department of Water and Environmental Science and Technology of the University of Cantabria
Directed by: Christian Manrique Valdor Chairman, Port Authority of Santander Rinio Bruttomesso Professor of Urbanism and Urban Planning of the Institute of Architecture of the University of Venice Dates: 17 -20 November Location: Spanish Cooperation Training Centre Plaza Santo Domingo Carrera 36 nº 2-74. Cartagena de Indias. Colombia Contributors: Spanish Cooperation and Development Agency (AECID), Port Authority of Santander, RETE, University of Cantabria; Menéndez Pelayo International University; National Ports Authority, Interamerican Ports Commission of American States
Dates: September 2008 to June 2009
Course in International Commerce and Transport and Master of International Commerce and International Communications Academic Management: Pablo Coto Millán Professor of Economic Analysis. Director of the Department of Economy of the University of Cantabria. Chairman of the Economic and Social Council of Cantabria Dates: October 2008 to June 2009
Master in Historic and Territorial Heritage Academic Management Coordination: Leonor de la Puente Fernández Professor of the Department of Geography Urbanism and Planning of the University of Cantabria
VII International Course on Port-City Relations The Port-City: Globalisation and Sustainable Development (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
Dates: October 2008 to September 2009 Organisation: University of Cantabria in conjunction with the Port Authority of Santander
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cultural management 7.3.3 Cooperation with other courses 7.3.3.1 Menéndez Pelayo International University: Santander Summer courses As in previous years the Port of Santander participated in the summer academic programme of the UIMP in Santander and ran four workshops at the La Cerda Lighthouse facilities in the Magdalena Park with a total of 76 students.
Radio Workshop The Radio of the Future
Painting workshop Conversations and Practice with Juan Genovés
Directed by: Julián de Arriba Crego Director of La SER in Cantabria
Directed by: Juan Genovés Painter
Dates: 29 June to 3 July Contributors: El Corte Inglés, Ministry of Education
Dates: 27 to 31 July Contributors: Fundación Banco Santander
Television Workshop The news on TVE; The making of a leading news programme
Complexity Workshop Chaos, Fractals and Networks
Directed by: Juan Cristóbal Vidal Doce Director TVE Regional Centres José Antonio Machín Journalist. Director Regional Centre, TVE Cantabria Dates: 6 to 10 July Contributors: El Corte Inglés
Directed by: Rosa Maria Benito Zafrilla Professor Higher Technical School of Agronomic Engineering (ETSIA). Polytechnic University of Madrid
Television Workshop. The news on TVE; The making of a leading news programme (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
Dates: 10 to 14 August Contributors: El Corte Inglés, Ministry of Education
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cultural management 7.3.3.2 University of Cantabria The Port of Santander’s collaboration with the University of Cantabria took the form of two academic activities: the organisation of the Santander, Port, History and Territory congress and the Short Sea Shipping seminar. The two events, held to mark the 30 anniversary of the Faculty of Philosophy and Literature of the University of Cantabria had a dual purpose: to analyse the state of historical and geographical studies and research to date and to set out new lines of work for the future, placing the Port at the heart of the city both in a historical and contemporary context. th
The event, entitled Santander, Port, History and Territory, took place on 14 and 15 May at the Faculty of Philosophy and Literature of the University of Cantabria and was primarily aimed at the Faculty’s students. The papers given at the congress will be published during 2010.
30th Anniversary Faculty of Philosophy and Literature, University of Cantabria Santander, Port, History and Territory Directed by: Fidel Gómez Ochoa Professor of Contemporary History Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Literature of the University of Cantabria Dates: 14 and 15 May Location: University of Cantabria. Main Hall Gerardo Diego Interfacultative Building, University of Cantabria. Contributors: Faculty of Philosophy and Literature of the University of Cantabria, Port Authority of Santander
The Short Sea Shipping workshop had a significant practical content and was run by the University of Cantabria with the support and sponsorship of the Port Authority of Santander and Brittany Ferries with part of the course taking place on the Pont Aven ferry which Brittany Ferries employs on the Santander to Portsmouth regular service.
30th Anniversary Faculty of Philosophy and Literature, University of Cantabria. Santander, Port, History and Territory (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
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7.3.3.3 Other Courses and Seminars
Directed by: Christian Manrique Valdor Chairman, Port Authority of Santander David Marcano Ceballos Director of Operations and Services of the Port Authority of Santander Pablo Coto Millán Professor of Economic Analysis. Director of the Department of Economy of the University of Cantabria Dates: 5-11 June Location: University of Cantabria/Pont-Aven Santander-Portsmouth Contributors: Port Authority of Santander, Brittany Ferries, University of Cantabria
SURCO Programme (Simple Use Railway Connections) Workshop Railway Operations Gijón - Santander Dates: 1st Edition 23 -26 March Location: The course was held on a special narrow gauge FEVE train on the Gijón-Santander-Gijón line. Contributors: European Short Sea Shipping School, GLAD (Green Logistics Action & Deployment), National Ports Authority, FEVE, Port Authority of Santander, Port Authority of Gijón, Port Authority of Barcelona, Soluciones Logísticas Integrales S. A., Network, Autoterminal Barcelona, Conceptual Knowledge Logistics and Technology S.L., TCB, European Short sea Network, Marco Polo Programme - European Commission.
Workshop. Short Sea Shipping (Author: Universidad de Cantabria) Surco Programme (Simple Use Railway Connections) Workshop. Railway Operations Gijón - Santander (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
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cultural management 7.3.4 Educational Cooperation: Professional Practices The Port Authority’s training work extends to the area of professional practices, offering students –usually postgraduates– the opportunity of complementing their academic training through temporary placements in different port departments and areas of operations. Throughout 2009 Corporate Activities placed a total of seven students via agreements with their respective centres of learning. The students worked in the President’s office as well as the Port Infrastructure, Engineering, Commercial and Operations Departments.
Visit by participants on the Latin American Master International and Development (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
7.3.5 University and Institutional visits There were ten visits during 2009 with a total of 191 visitors from various faculties of the University of Cantabria as well as other centres in and outside the region.
Participants at the Expert and Master Univesity Courses in Trade and Transport (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
Railway Staff Training Centre (CEFOIM) (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
Visits 2009 Date
Title
29 January
Railway Staff Training Centre (CEFOIM)
23 February
Foreign Trade Technical Course (UGT-IFES)
20 March
Expert and Master University Courses in Trade and Transport (University of Cantabria)
25 March
Surco Programme (Simple use Railway connections)
3 April
Latin American Master International Cooperation and Development (University of Cantabria)
27 May
Master Students - Tour Company Management (University of Cantabria)
28 May
Master Students - Port and Coastal Engineering (CEDEX)
6 August
Technical Course in Foreign Trade UGT-IFES
16 December
Expert and Master University Students Course - International Trade and Transport (University of Cantabria)
16 December
Geography Students (University of Cantabria)
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7.4.1 Meetings Apart from Heritage Issues in the Introduction of New Technologies in Aids to Navigation, the Port of Santander participated in three main events:
Port Law Congress (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
Port Law Congress On 26 June the International Association of Port Law and the Port Authority of Santander organised a day of discussion and debate in the La Cerda Lighthouse facilities, with papers presented by invited expert speakers. The Association held its General Assembly after the meeting.
X Coasts and Ports Congress (Author: Pizzicato Estudio Gráfico)
Agro-Alimentary Congress The La Cerda Lighthouse also saw a day of analysis and debate organised by Ppnor Cargill which dealt with the current state of the protein and cereals markets and was attended by about eighty professionals from the sector.
X Coasts and Ports Congress The Port Authority of Santander took part in the 10th Coasts and Ports Congress organised by the University of Cantabria and held in Santander on 27 and 28 May. The Port Authority was represented by Ruben Suarez, Head of the Technical and Projects Division of the Port Authority of Santander with a paper entitled The New Access to the Maliaño Quay. As a complement to the academic agenda the Port also programmed an exhibition produced by CEHOPU entitled Spain in the Mediterranean. The construction of Space which was held in the Palacete del Embarcadero.
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During 2010 the Chairman of the Port Authority took part of in the RETE Council meeting held in Palma de Mallorca between 22 and 24 October. He was able to present the CITAP project; offer his fellow members the chance to enjoy the Comics a Puerto exhibition produced by the Port of Santander and present a successful proposal for the Port to host the Council’s 2011 Spring meeting.
Strategic Integration of Ports and Cities in Chile through to 2020 (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
7.4.2 International Events Corporate Activities ensured the Port of Santander’s participation in the seminar entitled Strategic Integration of Ports and Cities in Chile through to 2020. The event, organised by the Chilean Government’s Ministry of Public Works, took place on 12 and 13 November in Valparaíso. Christian Manrique, the President of the Port Authority, presented a paper entitled Ports: a driving force for innovation, competitiveness and urban modernisation.
7.4.3 International Associations and Cooperation The Department of Corporate Activities is in charge of the Port of Santander’s relations with a number of international associations and where necessary organises the port’s participation and/or representation at their meetings and events. International Association of Cities And Ports (AIVP) The Port of Santander is a founding member of AIVP whose aim is to improve relations between ports and cities. Throughout last year the Port Authority of Santander sat on the board of the Association.
RETE. Palma de Mallorca (Author: Federica Marafante)
Archimedes Project Twinning Agreement The Port of Santander’s links with Latin America have taken on a growing importance in recent years. In this context a policy of cooperation has been developed to promote collaboration betwen ports and share knowledge and experiences with a view to finding solutions to common problems. This has led to the signing of a twinning agreement in April with Sociedad Promotora Proyecto Archimedes S.A. a Colombian company involved in the construction and operation of Puerto de Tribugá on the northern Pacific coast of Colombia.
RETE RETE is another international association, whose mission is to promote harmony and good practice between ports and cities through training and research. An important member since its foundation, the Port Authority forms part of the Scientific Committee.
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CITAP (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
7.5 INTERNATIONAL PORT TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION CENTRE: CITAP
the Port Authority, Christian Manrique Valdor set out the broad lines of the CITAP project.
7.5.1 Origin
An agreement was announced between the promoters of the Centre to formalise its start-up. This protocol was signed on 17 September at the Ministry of Development in Madrid in the presence of the Secretary of State for Transport, Concepción Gutiérrez.
During the inauguration ceremony for the new Raos Bridge during July last year, the Ministry of Development, José Blanco, announced plans to set up an International Port Technology and Administration Centre in Santander within the year. a specialised facility which is intended to become a world benchmark in training, research and innovation. At the beginning of September, during a press conference at the Port Authority offices, the Chairman of the National Ports Authority, Fernando González Laxe; the Dean of the Menéndez Pelayo International University of Cantabria and Chairman of the CRUE, Federico GutiérrezSolana Salcedo; Juan José Sota Verdión, Minister of Industry of the Cantabrian Government and the Chairman of
CITAP is the result of an alliance of the administration and public bodies, whilst being open to companies interested in promoting and developing projects aimed at dynamizing the Knowledge Economy in the port sector. CITAP is a fundamental part of Cantabria International Campus, one of the Campuses of International Excellence approved by the Ministries of Science and Innovation and Education with the aim of placing the Spanish University amongst the elite educational facilities in Europe.
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7.5.3 Mission and Objetives CITAP’s mission is to become a leader in the production of new ideas and knowledge in order to inspire innovative solutions contributing to the modernisation and progress of the port industry. CITAP’S undertakings are primarily aimed at promoting initiatives to develop: The Creation of Human Capital: Training Objective: To contribute to the increase of intellectual capital in the port sector and professionalise and develop the competence of its workforce. This applies both to ongoing training for workers as well as making facilities available for people wishing to develop their academic, professional or research careers in the port sector. CITAP intends to become a benchmark for port science, technology and culture. By means of an innovative
teaching system, the centre will fulfil the training requirements of the wide socio-professional spectrum present in the sector. The centre will respond, continually and at all levels, to the training demands of its own personnel, the preparation of new staff and the requirements of new technical profiles. Amongst other activities, a complete postgraduate programme has been developed which will encompass all the training requirements of the varied professional groupings present in today’s port sector. Conceived in line with the requirements established by the European Advanced Education Programme, the Study Plan is based on seminars and Expert and Masters Courses. The programme will offer access to a variety of qualifications which will be continually adapted to the multidisciplinary requirements of the sector. Research and Innovation Objective: To promote an increase in the technological and scientific capability of the port sector by stimulating research and innovation potential and strengthening ties with public and private sector organisations interested in the development and transfer of new knowledge applicable to the technological, material, organisational and operational aspects of the port sector. Amongst CITAP’s missions is the task of motivating and promoting the capacity for research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the port sector, as well as contributing to an increase in the store of scientific, technical and technological knowledge through advances in various strategic fields. Thus CITAP will become a meeting point and a centre for debate and the sharing of R+D+i and a platform for the research of new ideas, concepts and opportunities. It will be a driving force for international networks to cooperate in the development of specialised knowledge.
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7.6 EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PUBLIThe International Centre for Port Technology and Admin- CATIONS 7.5.4 Headquarters and Campus
istration (CITAP) has an international network of facilities and equipment which, with headquarters in Santander, will constitute the operative base of its activities. The Port Authority of Santander’s La Cerda Lighthouse, located in the Magdalena Park and equipped as a training centre, will be CITAP’s main headquarters.
With regard to publications, the Corporate Activities Department focused on the edition of a catalogue for the painting workshop directed by Eduardo Sanz and entitled The Epidermis of the Sea within the framework of the academic activities of the Aula del Mar during the summer of 2008 at the La Cerda and Cabo Mayor lighthouse.
CITAP’s network of educational infrastructure extends to Latin America via cooperation with the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development. Likewise, the cooperation agreements entered into with a number of Latin American organisations and ports will open up possibilities to develop and eventually extend the network throughout the whole of Latin America. The educational and research work will also be supported by CITAP.NET a virtual campus which will facilitate access to learning resources, networking and knowledge sharing.
La Epidermis del mar. EDUARDO SANZ (Author: Port Authority of Santander)
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The progress made by the Port Authority of Santander during 2009 in the planning and management of the urban seafront was another step forward in the development of an overall strategy for the redevelopment of mixed-use port/city areas, defining a redevelopment zone reaching from the San MartĂn Promontory to the fishing port in the MaliaĂąo basin. The recuperation and improvement of this strip of land has already commenced with the entry into service of the Raos Bridge which has taken heavy traffic off the city streets, the demolition of disused and dangerous buildings and the environmental improvement of the seafront through the reduction of impact from neighbouring port activities. A number of multi-disciplinary studies have been undertaken to define the redevelopment zones and evaluate operational requirements in each of the areas of the seafront with particular regard to long-term passenger and ferry traffic needs and sports and fishing facilities in order to meet the growing demands of evolving port activities.
The Port Authority opened a process of dialogue with the municipal, regional and state authorities and a general statement of intentions has been drawn up and agreed between the Municipality of Santander, National Ports Authority, Government of Cantabria and the Port Authority itself. The agreement sets out the works and steps required to achieve Port-City integration as well as for the development of new port infrastructure within a sustainable and self-financing framework. This complex transformation of the port seafront is only possible thanks to the transfer of the port’s commercial activity to Raos with its new and improved infrastructure. Finally, a project has been drawn up for the rehabilitation of the Gamazo Dry Dock area. This area was declared a Cultural Heritage Asset by the Government of Cantabria in 1986 and falls entirely within the port boundary. The Cultural Heritage Asset declaration comprises the infrastructure of the dock as well as the surrounding area bounded by the modernist-style cast iron fence and pavement as well as the former pump-house.
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9.1 PORT COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CARRIED OUT ON BEHALF OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF SANTANDER DURING 2009
SIT (International Transport and Logistics Exhibition) in Tangier Dates: 20-23 May 2009
The work carried out by the Santander Port Community (SPC) falls under the following main headings:
Participation with our own exhibition stand.
• Cruise Meetings.
A Market Study was produced focussing on the Port of Santander’s current and potential clients based in Morocco. The report included relevant updated economic and political background information, details on infrastructure, government, population, economic relations with Spain, overseas trade, etc.
9.1.1 Commercial Promotion
A Morocco Country-Report was produced.
Fitur Exhibition in Madrid Dates: 27-30 January
Attendance at the Mediterranean Cereal Exchange in Barcelona Date: 26 May 2009
• Commercial Promotion. • Promotional Material.
The Port Community was invited to share the Regional Government’s stand. Information produced by the Cruise Forum was distributed and SPC participated in the various acts organised by the Regional Government.
Transport Logistic Exhibition in Munich (Germany) Dates: 12-15 May 2009
The Port Community took part as an exhibitor and explained what Cantabria has to offer agro-alimentary sector manufacturers and logistics operators.
Attendance at the International Logistics Exhibition (SIL) in Barcelona Dates: 2-5 de June 2009
Participation with our own exhibition stand within the ICEX Pavilion.
The Port Community participated with its own stand.
A market study was carried out on the Port of Santander’s current and potential German clients and a German Country-Report was produced.
Port of Santander presentation in Madrid Date: 14 October 2009 A Port of Santander presentation was organised in the Hotel Urban in Madrid. Leading shipping lines, agro-alimentary, dry and liquid bulk companies, logistics, maritime, land and rail operators, cruise lines, institutions, financial organisations, etc. were all invited.
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commercial development Port of Santander Presentation in Castilla y León (Peñafiel - Valladolid) Date: 20 October 2009 A presentation was organised in Valladolid (Bodegas Protos - Peñafiel). Leading importers and exporters (industrial, automotive, feedstuffs, liquid and dry bulk sectors), road and rail logistics operators, institutions, financial organisations, etc. were invited from Valladolid, Palencia and Segovia.
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Benchmarking with the Port of Cuxhaven (Germany) On 26 October 2009, an associate company, Terminales Marítimas de Santander, travelled to Cuxhaven to take part in a benchmarking exercise with Terminal Cuxport, the latter being specialised in wind generator and automobile logistics operations. The experience was deemed a positive one and a report was submitted to the Executive Committee.
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9.1.2 Promotional Material
9.1.3 Cruise Meetings
Changes to Promotional Material • General Presentation Update: Location and Access, Port Community, Quality, RORO (shipping lines and port terminals), Dry Bulk (shipping lines and port terminals), Bulk Feedstuffs (shipping lines and port terminals), New Developments.
In 2008 the Port Community proposed that a work group, Cruise Forum, should be set up with an open remit that would allow the inclusion of other organisations if required.
• Individual presentations by company. Initially translated into English, French and German and subsequently into Chinese, Russian and Japanese. All presentations are available on SPC website. DVD: Promotional DVD Update • Inclusion of photographs of the construction of the Bulk Feedstuffs Terminal.
The Port Community assumes the role of coordinator in the forum, which includes CANTUR, Port Authority, Municipality of Santander and the Chamber of Commerce of Cantabria. 2009 saw the Port Community coordinating a cruise reception operation for each of the eleven cruise ships which visited Santander. Periodic meetings of the Cruise Forum were held throughout the year:
• Inclusion of photographs of the Raos Bridge.
• Available on SPC website.
• Collaboration with the Port Authority at the Miami Seatrade exhibition sending information to the PAS stand and organising meetings for the Port Authority Chairman. Date: 16-20 March.
Promotional material was sent to CYLOG, AECOC and the Associations of Slate Producers to be distributed amongst their members.
• Participation in the IV Edition of the Regional Tourism Company Trading Desk at the suggestion of the Regional Government. Date: 5 November.
Attendance at the Port of Barcelona presentation in Madrid on 23 November.
• Production of a brochure for cruise passengers. 20,000 copies.
• Edition in seven languages.
Design of new integrated brochure.
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9.2 CRUISE - 2009 2009 saw the promotional efforts of the last few years begin to bear fruit. A record 11,534 cruise passengers visited the Port of Santander, a positive result which heralds a bright future for cruise traffic. The Foro Cruceros (Cruise Forum), is made up of all the branches of the administration involved in cruise traffic: Municipality of Santander, Chamber of Commerce, Regional Tourism Board, Port Authority and the Port Community as well as the Police and Customs. Throughout the year this organisation has performed an essential role in attending to the needs of cruise passengers, proving that the best results can only be obtained by working together. As usual, the Port exhibited at Seatrade Miami, the cruise sector’s major event, with a 14 m2 stand within the Spanish Ports Pavilion along with three other ports from the Costa Verde Cruise Association. The Port also attended the European edition of this event in Hamburg. Santander is increasingly recognised within the industry as a quality alternative since, apart from the city and region’s wide and varied range of attractions, the Port Community as a whole has acquired a unique level of expertise in serving this demanding market.
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Two of the ten vessels which called at the Port of Santander, did so for the first time. The Aida Luna’s first call coincided with her maiden voyage. Fred Olsen’s Braemar was the other first-timer. The captains of both vessels were presented with commemorative plaques. The sister ships Aida Laura and Aida Cara also called at the port as well as Hapag Lloyd’s Europa and the Adriana III of Marina Cruises. Brittany Ferries, which operates a RORO and passenger service to and from the Port of Santander, provided a largely British public with the opportunity of a luxury crossing on the Pont-Aven during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
9.2.1 CAS The Client Attention Service (CAS) dealt with 73 enquiries during its second year of operation. The majority were channeled through the port’s website. This is a new service which provides a far more fluid relationship with clients, as the SAC can not only attend to the enquiry itself but also direct the client to the relevant operator within the port in order for the matter to be handled with more precision. A record is kept of all enquiries to enable improved traceability and fallow-up.
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commercial development 9.3 DRY PORTS To enhance distribution of goods to its hinterland –the Meseta and Ebro Valley– and increase its level of competitiveness, the Port of Santander has shareholdings in two dry ports, Azuqueca de Henares close to Madrid from which a number of Santander-based companies are already operating and Santander-Ebro at Luceni, Zaragoza.
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9.3.2 Santander-Ebro Dry Port (Luceni- Zaragoza) Service Area: Ebro Valley Distance from the Port of Santander: 400 km Area: 105,700 m2 Land has been acquired to expand the facility by a further 30,000 m2. 4,500 m2 Parking area Rail station on the Zaragoza-Alsasua line:
These cargo hubs extend the port’s hinterland and provide value-added cargo services, attracting a wide range of maritime and land transport operators, freight forwarders and distributors.
9.3.1 Azuqueca Dry Port (Azuqueca de Henares, Guadalajara) Service area: Madrid and metropolitan area, Central Peninsular area Distance from Port of Santander: 400 km Area: 60,000 m2 The Azuqueca de Henares Dry Port offers distribution services for both containerised and general cargo, linking any Spanish port with central Spain by rail. It plays a major role in the distribution of newsprint to the capital. Quality The facility’s Rail Terminal has ISO 9001:2000 Certification for container handling, general cargo vehicles, storage and transport.
• Double ramp train quay. • 2 x 275 m rail sidings. The Port of Santander has effectively extended its territory through its participation in the Santander-Ebro Dry Port located close to the busiest part of the Ebro Corridor. This dry port serves 60% of the national market being equidistant from the country’s main consumer centres (all within a radius of 300 km). It is located 400 km from the Port of Santander and is very close to the French border and other major ports. The Dry Port provides value-added services to manufacturers and operators including handling, storage and checking of vehicles and cargo, multi-modal platform and customs depot. The following pre-delivery vehicle inspection services are available: • Vehicle inspection and checking. • Bodywork repairs and painting. • De-waxing. • Washing and interior cleaning. The facility has 105,000 m2 for vehicle storage, management and preparation. Since the end of 2005 it has diversified, storing and handling road-borne containers.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TIDES
The co-ordinates of the Port of Santander taken from the base of the Maura Quay are Latitude 43º 27’ 39’’ N and Longitude 3º 48’ 10’’ W.
High water full and change is 3 h in the entry of the Port, 3 h 15 m at the Embarcadero de Pedreña, 3 h 20 m at Muelle de Maura and 3 h 40 m at Astillero (local time)
WIND The prevailing winds are NW and SSW with NE winds during the summer. South winds are the strongest and cause the greatest swell in the bay sometimes making navigation difficult or impossible for small vessels. They are relatively frequent, particulary at the beginning of the spring and the autumn. They may also occur during the winter and very rarely in the summer.
The chart datum is located 6 m below the upper level of the Maliaño Docks and 6.36 m below the upper level of the Raos Docks, all levels are taken from this point. The lowest low water observed by the Geographic Institute was 0.04 m. The maximun high tide was 5.464 m. Sea level is 2.85 m above chart datum.
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port map ENTRY. Entry Channel
The main channel is navigable by large vessels since, even at low tide, there is 12 m draught at the entry as far as Buoy No. 3. In the rest of the channel and between the buoys there is 11.5 m up to and including the Raos commercial quays, except opposite Raos Quay No. 7 where there is a 50 m stretch with only 10 m graught. From the entry channel of the Raos Quays up to the Dynasol S.A. jetty there is 9 m. From the Dynasol S.A. jetty to the entry of Astillero Dock No. 2 there is 4.5 m and from this point to Dock No. 1 only 3 m. There are no length or width restrictions since the narrowest point of the channel is 150 m, with 250 m at the entry and 400 m opposite Raos Quay No. 4. From the end of the Dynasol S.A. jetty to Dock No. 1 at Astillero the width is 100 m on the straight sections and 120 m on the curved sections. The length of the channel from the entry to the Raos commercial quays is 5,100 m.
LOCATION
ENTRY
Longitude: 3º 48’ W Latitude: 43º 27’ N
WINDS
Orientation: East of Mouro Island Width: 1,700 m Draught: 18 m Maximum recorded current: 0.29 knots
Prevailing: W and NW Strongest: NW and S SW
AREA 241.27 hectares land, 3,868.9 hectares water
TIDES
STORAGE CAPACITY
Maximum range: 5,431 m Maximum high tide: 5,464 m
Covered: 122,772 m2 Open: 758,651 m2 Tugs: 4 tugs ranging from 600 HP to 4,500 HP
ENTRY CHANNEL Orientation: E - W Width: 250 m / 150 m / 400 m Draught: 12 m / 11.50 m / 10 m Bottom: Sand on the south side and limestone rock on the north side Longitude: 5,100 m
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Raos 2 and Raos 3 shared equipment 6 x 16 t portal cranes 2
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Total area: 98,107 m Quay length: 300 m Draught: 13 m Use: Dry bulk and general cargo Equipment: 2 x 16 t portal cranes 2
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Raos 3
Total area: 66,964 m Quay length: 208 m Draught: 13 m Use: Dry bulk and general cargo Equipment: Soda unloader 2
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Raos 7
Total area: 43,402 m Quay length: 356 m Draught: 13 m Use: Dry bulk, general cargo and RORO 2
Total area: 151,303 m2 Quay length: 569 m Draught: 13 m Use: Dry bulk, general cargo and containers Equipment: 1 x 30 t container crane
Raos 8
Total area: 78,316 m Quay length: 170 m Draught: 10 m Use: Vehicles and other RORO traffic Equipment: RORO ramp 2
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Total area: 194,282 m2 Quay length: 789 m Draught: 13 m Use: Vehicles Equipment: Floating RORO ramp
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port map COMMERCIAL QUAYS / EQUIPMENT 8
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Raos 5 Total area: 15,000 m Length: 335 m Draught: 10 m Use: Dry bulk Equipment: 2 x 16 t cranes 2
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Nueva Montaña Quijano Dock
Cadevesa - Cantabriasil
Total area: 10,474 m Length: 218 m Draught: 5 m Use: Dry bulk Equipment: 2 mobile cranes
Total area: 10,441 m2 Length: 180 m (integrado en Raos 8) Draught: 8 m Use: Dry bulks Equipment: Cement and sepiolite unloader
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Terquisa
Dynasol
Total area: 33,282 m Length: Distance between mooring 200 m Draught: 11 m Use: Liquid bulks Equipment: Liquid bulk terminal 2
Total area: Jetty for tanker discharge Length: Distance between mooring 244 m
annual report 2009 | 94
Draught: 11.6 m Use: Liquid bulks Equipment: Liquid bulk terminal
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port map COMMERCIAL QUAYS / EQUIPMENT 16 15 13
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Margen Norte Total area: 61,307 m Length: 538 m Draught: 9.5 m Use: Dry bulk, liquids and general cargo Equipment: 3 x 16 t cranes, pneumatic cereal unloaders and oil pipelines 2
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Tramos 10-11 de Maliaño
Tramos 1-7 de Maliaño
Total area: 5,416 m Length: 242 m Draught: 10.5 m Use: Cruise ships and other uses
Total area: 66,662 m2 Length: 710 m Draught: 7.8 m Use: RORO and vessel mooring Equipment: RORO ramp on Section 4
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Albareda Dock
Almirante Docks
Total area: 18,624 m Length: 267 m Draught: Between 7.25 and 9.25 m Use: Cruise ships 2
Total area: 16,158 m2 Length: 172 m Draught: 9 m Use: Passenger Terminal, ferries, cruise ships and RORO Equipment: RORO ramp and passenger gangway
annual report 2009 | 95
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port map
NON-COMMERCIAL QUAYS
Calderón Dock
Gamazo Dock
Total area: 4,887 m Quay length: 270 m Draught: 3 m Use: Port services
Total area: 2,035 m2 Quay length: 105 m Draught: 4 m Use: Port services
Actimarsa (Polígono de Raos)
Marina del Cantábrico
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Ciudad del Transporte
Maliaño Basin
Polígono de Wissocq
Molnedo Basin
annual report 2009 | 96
San Martín Area