PORT AND XUNTA WORK ON A NEW SPACE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL CITIZENS ON THE SEAFRONT OF THE CITY
- The president of the Port Authority of Vigo, Carlos Botana, the Regional Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Planning, María Martínez Allegue, and the delegate of the Xunta de Galicia in Vigo, Ana Ortiz, visited this morning the works to improve mobility and humanization of the 2nd section of the Orillamar road. - It is expected to be completed by the end of the year, thus completing an itinerary of almost 7.5 km that will allow a sustainable and fully accessible mobility from the Arenal gardens to the promenade surrounding the car terminal in Bouzas.
SCHOOLS IN VIGO JOINED THE 2024 AZUL FESTIVAL WITH NAUTICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
• Over 600 participants, including students from five schools and members of two associations, took part in the educational and nautical activities of the 2024 Azul Festival. • Students enjoyed eight activities designed to promote knowledge of the sea and nautical skills, from sailing lessons to cooking workshops and visits to traditional boats. • Organized by the Rías Baixas Nautical Cluster Association, the 2024 Azul Festival has established itself as a key event to promote maritime culture and sustainability in the Ría de Vigo.
THE PORT OF VIGO HOSTS THE 4TH EDITION OF THE FAO INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES INSPECTION TRAINING COURSE STARTING TODAY
• The 4th edition of the international fisheries inspection training course has been inaugurated to support the implementation of the "Port State Measures Agreement" (PSMA). • Seventeen fisheries inspectors and officers from seven Caribbean countries will participate, gaining tools and practices over the next three weeks to apply in their respective countries in their efforts to promote sustainable fishing. • Carlos Botana advocates for "joint efforts at all levels of control and inspection, from the origin to the destination of products, to contribute to a viable fishing industry that provides livelihoods for those of us living in marine-coastal areas." • Over 70 inspectors from around the world (Africa, America, etc.) have been trained at the Port of Vigo in recent years to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
PERS (PORT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SYSTEM) CERTIFICATION
Annaëlle Boudry, from the European Sea Ports Organization and specializing in Energy and Sustainable Development, presented the PERS (Port Environmental Review System) certification this morning to the President of the Port Authority of Vigo, Carlos Botana, during the 5th edition of the “Green Energy Ports Conference.” This certification acknowledges the environmental advocacy carried out by the Port of Vigo in recent years.
THE PORT OF VIGO WILL HOST A NEW EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL "GREEN ENERGY PORTS" CONFERENCE TODAY AND TOMORROW.
-This is a high-level event organized by the Vigo Port Authority since 2013. -It will feature the participation of representatives from the ports with the most experience in the use of clean energy, international and Spanish associations and institutions, and top-level companies in the sector. -It was inaugurated this morning by the Regional Minister of the Sea, Alfonso Villares; the President of Puertos del Estado, Álvaro Rodríguez Dapena; and the head of the Vigo Port Authority, Carlos Botana.
THE PORT OF VIGO PRESENTS A ROADMAP FOR THE DECARBONISATION OF THE FLEET IN BRUSSELS
A delegation from the APV, led by its president, Carlos Botana, meets with the EU Energy Transition Partnership. It put forward a series of proposals related to the most suitable energy sources for each type of maritime fleet, as well as the prototypes necessary to facilitate this transition towards sustainable energy.
APV AND DIPUTACIÓN DE PONTEVEDRA EXPLORE POTENTIAL COLLABORATION AIMING TO REVITALIZE THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE PORT
• The highest port authority, Carlos Botana, held an initial institutional meeting with the vice president, Luisa Sánchez.
APV AND WORKERS' COMMITTEE AGREE ON AN INTRAENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM AIMED AT EMPLOYEES
• It aims to recognize the work and experience of the workforce and support their entrepreneurial spirit in prototyping specific solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. • The "APVIGO INTRAEMPRENDE" Program consists of four phases: training; entrepreneurial idea contest; entrepreneurship pre-incubator for the ideation and prototyping of the business idea; and prototype testing at the Port of Vigo. • The idea contest will be launched in the coming days, and interested parties will have a maximum of 30 days to submit their applications. The pre-incubator will last for 6 months from the selection and publication of the winners.
PORT OF VIGO AND UNIVERSITY OF VIGO AGREE TO PROMOTE OCEAN CULTURE AMONG SOCIETY THROUGH THE MERGING OF URBAN ART AND SCIENCE
• The President of the Port Authority of Vigo, Carlos Botana, and the Rector of the University of Vigo, Manuel Joaquín Reigosa, have signed a collaboration agreement laying the groundwork for the joint realization of the 3rd edition of the Scientists Meet Artists program. • The agreement between both entities aims to make this initiative more appealing to the people of Vigo, increasing its impact and visibility while enhancing interaction between the port and the city. • The building of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo has become the canvas on which artist Delio Rodríguez has created a mural of urban art focusing on ocean observation. The goal is to visualize and disseminate aspects related to the marine world.
THE PORT OF VIGO LAUNCHES AN ACTION PLAN TO STRENGTHEN ITS HISTORICAL LEADERSHIP IN FISHING
• Carlos Botana presents a series of initiatives to the Advisory Council and the Regional Ministry of the Sea, which will be previously agreed upon with the sector. • A commitment to initiate a process of reinvention and modernization to become a worldwide reference. • El Berbés users join forces to seek solutions and express their full willingness to collaborate in revitalizing fishing activity. • The Regional Ministry of the Sea approves the new plan, recognizing the importance of fishing for Galicia and Vigo.
THE PORTS OF THE ATLANTIC AREA WILL INVESTIGATE THE USE OF TECHNOLOGIES BASED ON GREEN HYDROGEN FROM MARINE ENERGY AND OTHER RENEWABLE SOURCES
• The project involves 11 partners from various public and private entities in Spain, France, Ireland, and Portugal, part of the transportation and bioenergy ecosystem. • The EnergyLab Technological Center, leading the project, and the Port of Vigo will conduct pilot tests to assess the feasibility of using hydrogen as fuel for port fleet vehicles and methanol for potential use in ships.
THE PORT OF VIGO WILL COLLABORATE WITH THE BLUE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE BLUE TRAINING
In its effort to bring the Port closer to the City, the Port Authority of Vigo has agreed to collaborate with the Blue Education Association to bring the sea and its potential closer to the public.