국내항만의 환경관리 자가진단방법에 관한 소고

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to introduce the self diagnosis method(SDM) for environmental management of Korean seaports according to the previous researches by ESPO(2001), and Darbra et al.(2003). The SDM is essentially based on a checklist which concentrates on the status of the port's environmental management. The main objective is to review management activities and procedures with regard to the environment, and the way that the port authority currently deals with its significant environmental aspects. The results should comprise a list of points for attention, and can be used to detail the port's environmental strategy and to report the results obtained. Therefore, the SDM model can give several benefits to the seaports for improving the environmental management. Survey of actual condition for environmental management in Korean seaports by using the information in the internet websites showed us that the SDM designed by ESPO(2001), and Darbra et al.(2003) is easily applicable to the Korean seaports also. Korean seaports have shown the weakness in terms of items about resources and budget, responsibility for the environmental problems, external communication, manuals, emergency case, monitoring, and auditing. Therefore, the policy making for introduction of SDM by The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries should follow immediately.