Ports and Hazardous Wastes: Challenges, Risks, and Sustainable Solutions

Ports serve as critical hubs for global trade and logistics, but they also pose significant environmental and safety risks due to the handling and disposal of hazardous wastes. This workshop explores the key challenges associated with hazardous waste management in port environments, highlighting regulatory frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainable waste treatment solutions.

This conference may be used towards continuing professional development points (please check with your certification scheme).

Key Themes:

• Types and Sources of Hazardous Wastes in ports and maritime industries
• Environmental and Health Impacts of improper waste disposal
• Regulatory Compliance and international guidelines for hazardous waste management
• Best Practices in Waste Handling, Treatment, and Disposal
• Innovative and Sustainable Solutions for minimizing hazardous waste in ports

Objectives:

By the end of the workshop, participants will:
✅ Understand the complexities of hazardous waste management in port operations
✅ Learn about international regulations and compliance requirements
✅ Explore best practices for waste handling and risk mitigation
✅ Gain insights into sustainable and innovative waste treatment methods

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for port authorities, environmental officers, waste management professionals, maritime industry stakeholders, and researchers interested in developing effective strategies for handling hazardous waste in port settings.

Join us to explore how ports can enhance environmental responsibility while maintaining operational efficiency!

Workshop Program Outline

Duration: 2 Hours (Including a 10-minute break)

Session Breakdown

0:00 – 0:10 | Welcome & Introduction

• Opening remarks and objectives of the workshop
• Brief introduction of the speaker(s) and participants
• Overview of the importance of hazardous waste management in ports

📌 0:10 – 0:40 | Understanding Hazardous Wastes in Ports

• Definition and classification of hazardous wastes
• Sources and common hazardous materials found in port operations
• Case studies on hazardous waste incidents in maritime environments

⚠️ 0:40 – 1:10 | Risks, Regulations, and Compliance

• Environmental and health risks of improper hazardous waste handling
• Overview of international regulations (e.g., MARPOL, Basel Convention)
• Compliance strategies for port authorities and industries

☕ 1:10 – 1:20 | Short Break (10 minutes)

♻️ 1:20 – 1:50 | Sustainable Waste Management & Best Practices

• Strategies for safe handling, treatment, and disposal of hazardous wastes
• Emerging technologies and innovative solutions for waste minimization
• Case studies of successful hazardous waste management in ports

🔍 1:50 – 2:00 | Q&A and Closing Remarks

• Open discussion and participant engagement
• Key takeaways and future considerations
• Closing remarks

To find out more about the event contact Ratin Mathur on +61 8 8302 3933 or ratin.mathur@crccare.com.

Speaker:

Eur. Ing. Dr. Adel Al-Gheethi (CEng)

Dr. Adel Al-Gheethi is an Associate Professor and Environmental Microbiologist with extensive expertise in hazardous waste management, environmental biotechnology, and wastewater treatment. He has over 10 years of academic and research experience at prestigious institutions.

His work encompasses a broad range of environmental challenges, including but not limited to hazardous wastes, clinical wastes, microplastics, bio-nanotechnology, photocatalysis, and machine learning applications for environmental technologies.

Dr. Al-Gheethi has provided consultancy services for industrial projects related to wastewater treatment and air quality management, contributing to the development of commercial environmental solutions. His passion for sustainable environmental solutions and technological innovations in hazardous waste management makes him a valuable expert in addressing the complex challenges of environmental pollution.