Transporte aquaviário e sustentabilidade

Abstract

This study intends to emphasize the importance of environmental protection. Environmental degradation has proved to be a serious global issue, affecting not only humans, but also all ecosystems and life forms. Will be addressed the forms of pollution to the nature from the marine transportation: the impacts of large oil spills, the insertion of harmful and exotic species by ballast water, emissions of air pollutants, the discharge of sewage into the sea and the waste that is produced by the vessels, mentioning the main conventions and regulations in force. On the other hand, show how the use of new technologies can greatly help to reduce pollution, thus creating a more sustainable awareness, that is, the use of the seas and natural resources, without compromising the satisfaction of the needs of future generations.