What is the Clean Ports approach?

Ports Clean is a European initiative, established in 2011.

the certification " ports own is the sign of excellence in the environmental management of marinas. In order to obtain this certification, Navy Port Service must undertake the own Port approach in 5 steps.

After which, it is necessary to have the improvements put in place checked by an independent third-party organization.AFNOR Certification. A 17 criteria established at European level by CWA 16987, European Clean Harbors Guidelines (Clean Harbors Guidelines) must be responded positively to a positive response.

A sustainable commitment to the environment.

Faced with the clear observation of an increase in pollution in our oceans, Port Navy Service has decided to adopt the common and recognized reference of the “Ports” approach own” in order to participate in a collective effort.

In 2018, Navy Port Service is committed to a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policy by embarking, among other things, on this voluntary approach to the acquisition of European Port Clean certification. It reflects a strong intention to make concrete commitments to fight in favor of the preservation of aquatic environments and the sustainable development of coastal and marine activities.

The means deployed on the port

In order to meet the criteria necessary for owning ports certification, Port Navy Service has therefore set up:

• Upgrading to environmental standardsfairing area Including a water recovery and treatment system
• Realization of a clean point for the collection of waste (painting, solvents, metals, wood, used oils, etc.)
• Replacing halogen lights with LEDs
• Awareness of port users (signal, communication of trained staff, awareness documents, etc.)
• A new 120 ton Travel Lift equipped with a Volvo Tier4 engine.
• A photovoltaic roof of 1,500 m2

Because ecology is everyone's business, we are choosing to transmit information to yachtsmen, in order to limit the environmental impact (responsible waste management and reasoned consumption).