Ensuring the greatest possible protection of the environment

Environmental Leadership

The Belledune Port Authority has environmental management systems in place that use the International Standards Organization (ISO) 14,000 as a model to ensure the greatest possible protection of the environment.

By developing effective management systems based on sound principles and measures, the Port of Belledune has been able to successfully avoid and prevent harm from befalling the environment.

REPORTING MARINE
MAMMAL SIGHTINGS

The BPA takes its responsibility to the environment very seriously. As such we share with vessels and the public a guide on reporting marine mammal sightings using new tools that help researchers better understand the impacts of human activities on these species.

GREEN MARINE CERTIFIED

Green Marine’s environmental certification program offers a roadmap for port authorities, terminal operators, and shipping lines to voluntarily surpass regulatory compliance and continually improve their environmental performance. The comprehensive program addresses key environmental issues using 13 performance indicators that include reducing air emissions, minimizing community impacts, and demonstrating environmental leadership.

The Port of Belledune is Green Marine certified since 2018.

The port conforms to all changes in any applicable rules and regulations and takes its role in safeguarding the environment seriously at all times.

The port also conforms to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) e.g. MARPOL and IMDG Code guidelines. Issues such as oily waste reception, garbage, sewage, and the handling of chemicals and hazardous materials come under the guidelines to which the port stringently adheres when and wherever possible.

Environmental Assessments for the Belledune Port Authority may be found at the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency.

Furthermore, the port and its clients are subject to numerous Acts and regulations including: