The required documents must be issued before work begins, while construction remains subject to inspections and compliance with the established licensing conditions.
Before a construction project can move forward, it must be reviewed by the relevant authorities and obtain all applicable licenses, authorizations, and approvals. This assessment considers the project’s location, scale, and characteristics, as well as the potential impacts of the proposed work.
In Sepetiba Bay, in Itaguaí, the construction of the dolphins underwent this process. The marine structures included in Porto Sudeste’s expansion project were subject to technical reviews and were required to meet the conditions established by the licensing authorities. Construction began only after all applicable licenses, authorizations, and approvals had been obtained.
Throughout construction, several environmental monitoring and control measures remain in place to guide activities and verify compliance with established procedures. These measures include monitoring marine wildlife, noise levels, water quality, waste, effluents, and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as directing lighting at the work sites.
“This oversight is a fundamental part of the project’s execution. In addition to inspections by Inea, which has already visited the site to verify compliance with the measures established under the environmental licensing process, the project is also subject to external audits based on the Equator Principles. The results of the monitoring and control measures carried out during construction are consolidated into monthly reports and submitted to the environmental authority,” says Bernardo Castello, Environmental Manager at Porto Sudeste.
As a navigation safety measure, the construction area has been marked with yellow lighted buoys, as approved by the Rio de Janeiro Port Authority through its Itacuruçá office. The location and schedule of the activities were also published in a notice to mariners, allowing vessels to plan their routes and navigate safely through the area.
Engaging with the local community is also part of the terminal’s work in the region. On Ilha da Madeira, Casa Porto serves as a community service center where residents can obtain information about the company’s activities, ask questions, and speak directly with the responsible team. Porto Sudeste also runs a Visitor Program, which provides external audiences with an opportunity to see the operation firsthand, understand how the port works, and learn more about the company’s projects and environmental controls.
“We want the community to know where they can find information and to feel comfortable asking questions about the construction work and the terminal’s activities. Casa Porto and the Visitor Program, for example, offer opportunities to build closer relationships, encourage dialogue, and share knowledge about the work we carry out in the region,” says Porto Sudeste’s Social Responsibility Manager.
INFORMATION
Casa Porto: Rua João Cruz Neto, No. 5, Ilha da Madeira, Itaguaí
Fala Comunidade: 0800 942 3135, for questions, suggestions, complaints, and visit scheduling
Information about the dolphins: www.portosudeste.com/noticias/dolfins
* This text has been translated using AI.
