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Sustainability Report 2013
Sustainability:
Good for the Economy,
Good for the Environment
and Good for Social.
Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013
What's inside...
What Sustainability, the Environment and Corporate Social
Responsibility mean to DPC 02
Message from Our Chairperson 03
Foreword by the CEO 04
Shipping Routes 06
Overview of Dublin Port – Dublin Port Masterplan 08
Our Map to a Greener Port 10
Key Events in 2013 12
Sustainable Relationships 16
Economic 19
Environmental 25
Social 35
Key Figures 38
2014 Initiatives 39
01
What Sustainability means to DPC:
To say Dublin Port Company (DPC) is a sustainable Sustainability to Dublin Port means ensuring that the Port can exist and
operate at a rate which meets present human needs and demands and
Port implies we have the ability and capacity to operate
can expand to meet future needs while preserving the environment and
the Port within the means of our natural systems remediating environmental problems of the past to enable the existence
(environment), without harming other people (society and operation of the Port to continue into the future. DPC together with
and culture) and to remediate legacy environmental our stakeholders’ participation, including port users, works towards
problems. ensuring a sustainable port constructed on sustainable operations,
activities and developments.
What the Environment means to DPC:
To DPC there are three elements considered when The Port has an important and long standing commitment, firstly, to mitigate
the negative environmental effects of Port operations and, secondly, to
talking about the Environment: Anthropogenic impact
contribute to improving the environment. DPC strives to operate Dublin Port
on the environment, ecology and preservation of the to the highest feasible environmental standards.
environment.
What Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) means to DPC:
CSR is the commitment of the Port to contribute to Integration of the Port with the City is one of DPC’s
main objectives.
sustainable economic development – working with
employees, the local community and society at large
– to improve the quality of life in ways that are both
good for the business of the Port and good for Dublin
City, its citizens and visitors.
02 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013
Message from Our Chairperson
DPC is privileged to be the steward of vital and
valuable assets that belong to the Nation. In this, our
first Sustainability Report, we give an account of our
stewardship.
The report sets out how we We nail our colours to the mast in
endeavour to enable the import committing to a sustainable port
and export of goods, goods that are that operates within the means of
a lifeline to quality of life and to a our natural systems, that is good
thriving economy, while preserving for business and good for the City
the environment and remediating of Dublin.
the problems of the past.
Lucy McCaffrey
Chairperson
We nail our colours to the mast
in committing to a sustainable port that
operates within the means of our natural
systems, that is good for business and
good for the City of Dublin.
03
Foreword by the CEO
I am pleased to introduce DPC’s Sustainability and social challenges and Social challenge The social challenge we face is to
maintaining a sustainable balance Dubliners do not naturally think reforge the traditional links between
Report 2013.
across all three areas. This balance of their city as a port-city in the the Port and the city and we seek
provides our future “licence to manner, for example, the citizens of to do this through the community,
This is the first of an annual series of such reports grow” and our commitment to Hamburg or Antwerp do. This wasn’t social and sport elements of our
intended to provide an accessible account of our environmental and social aspects is, always so but it is a reality today CSR programme and by way of a
stewardship of the Port and the company over the therefore, real and substantial. that the close connection between variety of “soft values” initiatives
previous year. the Port and the city has been including the conservation and
Environmental challenge weakened as, firstly, the berths for interpretation of the Port’s industrial
A very high bar has (correctly) been ships moved eastwards into the heritage, particularly from the
DPC is a provider of infrastructure Economic challenge
set for the developers of major bay to find ever deeper water and, Victorian era.
for mostly private sector companies The business of DPC is to
infrastructure projects in terms of secondly, as cargo handling was
who move goods and passengers facilitate international trade and
in and out of the city and the the movement of passengers by
environmental impact. As continual mechanised and industrialised Masterplan and strategy
infrastructure development will thereby removing the demand Our long-term vision for Dublin is
country. We are simultaneously providing the infrastructure needed
be required in DPC to meet the for much manual labour which implicit in our Masterplan, 2012 to
a commercial company and the for ships and cargoes of all types.
economic challenge over the years sustained local communities over 2040 and is stated explicitly in our
steward of nationally important This requires capital investment
and decades ahead, we take a generations. Strategic Plan, 2012 to 2016 in the
infrastructure situated at the heart at sensible and sustainable levels
proactive approach to environmental following terms:
of the largest concentration of where new infrastructure is provided
matters and seek not only to
people on the island within a vibrant on time to meet growing demand
mitigate the effects of development
and complex natural environment. and is operated efficiently and at
but also to simultaneously address
Our responsibilities and challenges, high levels of utilisation so as to
therefore, are equally economic, minimise the impact of port costs
legacy environmental issues and
enhance both the natural and built
Day to day, we also seek
environmental and social. We have on international supply chains.
accounted for our activities during
environments. to do more with less notably in our
2013 under each of these headings However, the economic challenge
in this report. goes beyond considering the
Day to day, we also seek to do more
with less notably in our consumption
consumption of energy and water
capital and operating costs of port
infrastructure. It also includes the
of energy and water and in the and in the reduction and recycling
reduction and recycling of waste.
cost of meeting the environmental
of waste.
04 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013
• DPC will have the required • Create linkages between the Port
capacity to service the needs of its and the City so that the heritage of
customers and the wider economy the Port becomes an integral part
efficiently, sustainably and safely of the heritage of the City
• DPC will enhance the natural • Seek to create value for all
and built environments and be stakeholders including our
integrated with the City shareholder, customers and
neighbours
In trying to realise this vision,
we recognise the reality that the An integrated approach to
demand for port services is a sustainability
derived demand, derived from The ideas and thoughts above
the requirements of the shipping run through our policies, plans
industry and, beyond this, that the and actions, both long-term and
demand for shipping services is day to day. We are consciously
itself, in turn, also a derived demand. setting a high standard for
In developing and operating DPC, ourselves and through this annual
therefore, we seek to: Sustainability Report we set out
• Foresee the requirements and our challenges and achievements
demands for additional Port over the past year. It is my hope
infrastructure and make our that we will build a solid record
investments on time but not too of achievement in meeting our
early economic, environmental and social
• Optimise the use of land, facilities responsibilities in the years ahead.
and infrastructure in the Port
• Provide port infrastructure to be
operated efficiently, competitively
and sustainably Eamonn O’Reilly
Chief Executive
05
Shipping Routes
Being an island, Ireland’s primary Four ferry companies operate up to
way of trading is through seaports sixteen sailings daily to the UK from
and airports. Irish seaports handle Dublin Port.
99.5% of Irish foreign trade (by
volume). Over 80% of all imports and exports
through Dublin Port are transported
90% of Ireland’s GDP is exported - in containers.
42% of it through Dublin Port.
Dublin Port is the second biggest
industrial estate in Ireland with 4,000
people employed in the Port area.
The largest cruise liner to dock in
Dublin Port was the Azura which
last visited the Port in July 2011. The
cruise ship is 290 metres in length,
has a gross tonnage of 155,055
tonnes and carries 3,597 visitors.
90% of Ireland’s GDP
is exported - 42% of it
through Dublin Port.
06 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013
Antwerp Isle of Man
Argentina Le Havre
Belfast Liverpool
Bilbao Milford Haven
Black Sea Ports Norway
Brazil
Bristol
Pembroke
Rotterdam
Four ferry companies
Canada Spain operate up to 16 sailings
Cork Waterford
Emden West Africa – Lagos daily year round to the UK
Ghana – Timir Whitegate
Indonesia from Dublin Port.
07
Overview of Dublin Port – Dublin Port Masterplan DPC has prepared a Masterplan to guide the development of Dublin Port in the period from 2012 to 2040. The Masterplan presents a vision for future operations at DPC and critically examines how the existing land use at Dublin Port can be optimised for merchandise trade purposes. The Masterplan, which was prepared following extensive engagement with stakeholders, also outlines how DPC will work to better integrate the Port with the City and its people. 08 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013
Actual Forecast
Ro-Ro
2010 2040 AAGR
16.4m 41.9m 3.2%
tonnes tonnes
The Masterplan has been prepared in order to: The Masterplan addresses key issues around the future
Lo-Lo
• Plan for future sustainable growth and changes in development of the Port by reference to developments 2010 2040 AAGR
facilitating seaborne trade in goods and passenger
movements to and from Ireland and the Dublin Region
in merchandise trade and key sectors of the economy.
It also examines the existing land utilisation at Dublin 6.3m 10.5m 1.7%
in particular. Port and suggests some options for future development tonnes tonnes
• Provide an overall context for future investment at the Port which will facilitate the Port handling 60m
decisions. tonnes by 2040.
• Reflect and provide for current national and regional
guidelines and initiatives. • Pre consultation meetings – January 2011
• Ensure there is harmony and synergy between the • Soft Values seminar – 25th February 2011
Bulk Liquid
2010 2040 AAGR
plans for the Port and those for the Dublin Docklands • Masterplan Newsletter posted to 60,000 households
Area, Dublin City and neighbouring counties within the • 500 posters and 25,000 flyers 4.0m 4.0m 0.0%
Dublin Region. • Customer briefing session – 20th April 2011
• Give some certainty to customers and other • Local open days:
tonnes tonnes
stakeholders about how the Port will develop East Wall – 26th April 2011
in the future to meet their requirements. Ringsend – 27th April 2011
Clontarf – 28th April 2011
• Conference – 11th May 2011
Bulk Solid
• Direct briefings with various groups 2010 2040 AAGR
• Public consultation ended 31st May 2011
• Draft Masterplan consultation period - 3rd November to 2.1m 3.5m 1.8%
2nd December 2011 tonnes tonnes
• Plan launched 29th February 2012
The Masterplan presents a vision for future
Break Bulk
2010 2040 AAGR
operations at the Port and critically examines how the 0.1m 0.1m 0.0%
existing land use at Dublin Port can be optimised for tonnes tonnes
merchandise trade purposes.
09Our Map to a 2010: Yearlong Viability
testing of electrical vans
Greener Port commenced.
000: Two Interceptors installed
2
on Promenade Road.
2008: DPC signed World 2011: Experimental
Ports Climate Declaration. LED fittings installed
2011: Finalist in National SEAI on Tolka Quay Road
Sustainable Energy Awards. in street lights.
LED
013: Port
2
LED
Centre Building 008: DPC achieves
2 995: DPC constructs/
1
management system certification in ISO 14001 upgrades Dolphins for terns.
saves 204,000 kWh. and Ecoports PERS.
2013: DPC creates a
new site for terns on
a floating platform
in the Tolka Estuary.
2012: Installation 998: Six Interceptors
1
of a Building installed in MTL,
Management System Seatruck, Alexandra
in Port Centre to Quay East, Bissetts
increase energy 2012: Installation of
efficiency. Interceptor at Ocean 2011: Composite water
pier. samplers installed to
provide on-going capability
for random sampling of
surface water network.
2010: Implementation
of a Noise and Weather
monitoring programme.
Baseline air monitoring: in
2009 and 2011 air monitoring
programmes around Dublin Port
Estate were completed.
10 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013Waste 2010
Management Additional oil recovery wells
2009: 40% of DPC waste was installed.
being recycled. This triggered
2006: Interceptor Installed on 008: Wind generators
2 the implementation of a waste 2011
Alexandra Road Extension. and solar panels fitted to management programme. All of the electricity consumed by
2007: New Interceptor and North Bull and Poolbeg
DPC is 100% renewable which
containment area installed at No. 1 light houses. 2013: DPC now recycles 96% of means the energy is created by a
Dry Dock and No. 5 Ro-Ro Terminal. its waste. natural source.
2007 Extension of Port rail network.
Commenced optimisation of on-
site electrical distribution system 2012
and removal of excessive high The Software/ management
loss transformers. system IZER was commissioned
to assist in monitoring and
Commencement of Free Phase
2006: No 1 Terminal energy management review commences. measuring water leakage.
recovery to combat historic
2010: No 1 Terminal energy project commenced on ramps, marshaling ground pollution.
areas and internal lighting. 2013
2012: 11kW wind turbine installed in Terminal 1. In 2013 the turbine 2009 Investigation project regarding
produced 20,000 kWh. A base-line investigation of the possibility of installing ship to
DPC’s Carbon footprint was shore energy was carried out.
completed.
013: BirdWatch Ireland and
2
DPC launched a programme
of waterbird monitoring and
research within Dublin Bay
2005: Commencement between 2013-2016.
of the Port estate site
environmental audits.
11Key Events in 2013
Volume Figures 2012 - 2013
2012 2013 Change
Ro-Ro (Units) 719,000 Units 762,000 Units 6%
Lo-Lo (TEU) 528,000 TEU 517,000 TEU -2%
Trade Vehicles 52,779 Cars 60,905 Cars 15%
Passengers* 1,731,024 passengers 1,760,119 passengers 1.5%
Cruise Passengers 127,459 150,921 18%
Bulk Liquids 3.4 million tonnes 3.5 million tonnes 3%
Bulk Solids 1.8 million tonnes 2.0 million tonnes 9%
Cruise Visits 87 visits 100 visits 15%
*Total passengers including both Ferry and Cruise Passengers
Social Media
For the first time ever, DPC has the Port and the public. The social
ventured into the arena of social media engagement is continuing to
media with huge success. Working gain even more momentum with the
with award winning creative agency development of a twitter presence
IDEA, DPC launched an initial trial of and a blogging site launched in
a Company Facebook page at the end October at www.dublinportblog.com
of June 2013 and within two months
gained over 3,000 fans with varying
topics of interest from ecology, FOLLOW US…
leisure activities, and cruise ships to Scan the QR code with
mechanics and commerce within the your smart phone or go to
Port. Interactions to date make for www.facebook.com/
Charlie Murphy, Communications Manager and Edel Currie, Corporate Services.
a fascinating engagement between DublinPortCompany
12 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013Cruise Liners
On 27th September 2013, DPC welcomed the millionth
cruise line passenger to visit the city over the last 20
years. The passenger, Diane Taylor, disembarked from
the 292m Carnival Legend luxury cruise liner, the 100th
and final cruise liner to berth at Dublin Port in the year.
Diane was presented with a bouquet of flowers by DPC’s
Chairperson, Lucy McCaffrey and was treated to a VIP
trip around Dublin City for her and her husband Doug in
a chauffeur driven limousine. She was also given €1,000
cash to spend on her visit.
A record number of cruise ships arrived in Dublin Port in
2013 including ‘The World’.
Riverfest 2013
The objectives of the DPC RiverFest are to:
• Provide the City with a world-class annual maritime event for all the family.
• Celebrate and promote the important role Dublin Port plays in the life of the nation.
• Promote the eastern end of the River Liffey as the fabulous activity venue that it is.
• Promote the refurbished North Wall Quay and Sir John Rogerson’s Quay as
venues for family days out and walks.
• Encourage local and municipal stakeholders to become more involved in
re-animating the eastern Liffey Quays.
We are proud to have achieved these goals and much more with a fantastic festival
in 2013. The festival attracted over 38,000 visitors.
13Key Events in 2013 continued
Total land acquired in 2013 projects Ongoing projects in 2013
• New Saltwater Fire Main Appointments
Installation. To remove the
1
2
3
2013: 8.4Ha
Completed projects in 2013
• McCairns Yard Demolition: to reliance of using potable water as
a fire fighting medium, for both
and Positions
increase the trailer parking
4
5
1 0.3 Ha
capacity within the International
Ship and Port Facility Security
environmental and operational
reasons and to increase the during 2013
6
2 0.6 Ha (ISPS) designated area, the capacity of the existing system. Farida Kelly –
3 0.5 Ha common user area of DPC. • Alexandra Quay East Phase 3: General Administration Assistant
4 1.5 Ha • Construction of Tern Platform: Upgrading of Berth 39 and 40 Audrey Harpur –
5 2.1 Ha
to provide the Terns with an with a new Quay wall to provide General Administration Assistant
6 1.5 Ha
alternative habitat as part of DPC additional container stacking and Anthony McGovern – Fire Warden
7 0.5 Ha loading/ unloading areas.
8 1.4 Ha
and Bird Watch Ireland’s (BWI) Bernadette Brazil – Environmental,
Dublin Bay Birds Project, further • Tolka Quay Road Bridge: to
Health & Safety Specialist
details on this project can be found facilitate the transfer of new cars
John Farragher –
on page 32 of this report. from delivery at the quay wall to a
Assistant Civil Engineer
• Enabling works for wind turbines; new, modern trade car compound
that can satisfy both current and Stephen Collier –
minor road layout adjustments
7
future demand. Technical Craft Supervisor
allowing through transportation of
8 Charlie Murphy –
large loads such as Wind Turbines.
Communications Manager
Thomas Kavanagh –
Security Manager
Project Team. Eamon
McElroy - Chief Engineer,
Bernadette Brazil
- EHS Specialist,
Gillian Conroy
– Projects Office,
Gerry Barry, Alexandra Quay East Phase 3 Project, John Farragher -
Land Acquired Estates and Facilities Manager ongoing throughout 2013. Civil Engineer.
14 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013Maintenance Information Technology classes of dangerous cargoes entering
the Port, this is still currently managed
were switched off on completion of
the virtualisation implementation.
using the paper based process. Another benefit of the removal of
& Security The role of IT in Marine Operations
DPC carried out an update on their
eliminating the requirement to print
paper invoices. Our four main Ro-Ro
Agents have the ability to input new
12 physical servers is the increase
in space within our data centre.
The Maintenance & Services and the existing Vehicle Traffic System using customers now supply all cargo
KleinPort software. KleinPort is a manifests in electronic format. Notice of Arrivals, submit requests As technology advances with the
Security Departments of DPC are an for Dangerous Goods permits and introduction of new ICT (Information
integral part of the Port’s operations single system to manage end-to-end
process for all vessel movements, Dangerous Goods permits for access invoice details on-line. and Communication Technology)
through ensuring a safe and secure equipment we can utilise the
Port estate. Their continuous hard service provision, cargo manifests, International Maritime Dangerous
invoicing and accounts receivable. The Goods (IMDG) Class 1 and Class Server Virtualisation Project existing space we have without the
work and dedication is evident across DPC undertook a Virtualisation Project requirement to install new racks,
all areas of the Port estate. system went live on 1st July 2013 with 7 cargoes, that currently require a
an investment of €0.3m. The system permit from the Harbour Master to in 2011 to reduce the number of saving time and money.
manages what happens from the first enter the Port are now managed physical servers. Since the Virtual Environment was
notification of the arrival of a vessel through the system replacing a paper implemented the time taken to
until all related invoices have been based process. Over the next couple An immediate benefit of moving provide a new server has reduced
paid. Invoice generation has been of years, DPC will be working towards existing physical servers onto from weeks (Quote, Order, Shipping,
streamlined in a single application implementing the management of a consolidated platform was to Unpacking and Installation) to a
replacing three separate systems. all Dangerous Goods manifests in reduce the IT department’s energy matter of hours.
Invoices are now issued electronically the system which will cover all other requirement as 12 physical servers
Some members of the
Maintenance & Services team.
Karen McLoughlin, Harbour Dept.; Conor Farrell, IT Manager;
Mark Russell, VTS Officer; Paul Clarke, Marine Supervisor; Keith Nolan, IT Operations & Technical Support Manager;
Some members of the Security team. Jacinta Watson, Finance Dept; Capt. David Dignam, Harbour Master. Conor Farrell, IT Manager; Paul Hurley, IT Operations.
15Sustainable Relationships
The business of DPC has many stakeholders including:
• Customers • Business partners
• Port users • Political representatives
• Employees • The people of Dublin
• Local Communities • The media
DPC is the provider of infrastructure at the hub of Ireland’s transport
networks and we strive to be a reliable and responsible partner supporting
sustainable transport activities throughout the supply chain.
Gerard Gaffney Lynette Harcourt Pat Ward
Dublin Port is a nationally important freight and passenger hub and it is Head of Container Terminal Clerical Officer and Chairperson of Head of Corporate Services, DPC
important to us that our operations and activities are both efficient and Operations (Ireland), Marine the Survey Working Group*, DPC 1) Creating awareness amongst staff and
Terminals Ltd. 1) Amalgamation of DPC’s main base facilities stakeholders as to what sustainability is
sustainable. The views of our stakeholders on how we should achieve this
1) Maximise berth and vessel working (Port Centre, M&S and Port Operations) into and what it means in the context of DPC.
objective are very important to us. one prime Quay side location would allow Also, ensuring that DPC employs staff who
opportunities – Redundant ramp removal.
Continued improvements regarding more efficient operations, lower fuel/energy meet the correct skillset requirement.
This is how some of our stakeholders view our sustainability efforts and communications and engagement with
consumption and permit further utilisation 2) Employees and stakeholders buy in and
initiative and what issues are particularly important to them. of lands while also enhancing internal support for any sustainability initiatives
DPC primarily supported by all relevant
communications between functions. they may have direct or indirect influence
stakeholders – Peripheral facility location.
2) As a key part to the Company’s vision of re-integrating on. Continuing to promote Dublin as a City
Energy Management awareness and
Questions: dialogue.
the Port with the City, the relocation of cruise ships where Cruise Liners are welcomed.
1. What is DPC’s most important investment if we are to achieve sustainable closer to the city centre provides a real opportunity
2) Increased capacity / volumes and growth 3) Awareness programmes on Sustainability
to create a strong visible link. Correctly marketing
growth together? opportunities – Terminal surface quality. initiatives. Creating a cruise facility that
Dublin, as a destination is critical to the future growth
2. What do you expect or hope to see from DPC’s sustainability work? Estate infrastructure enhancement – and success of this aspect of the business. meets demands, incorporates the Port and
Collaborative approach with an awareness the city and promotes the City of Dublin.
3. What actions or investments by DPC on sustainability do you regard as 3) Dublin Port is a vital part of the local and national
of the environmental impact. economy and an environment employee’s are
being of greatest importance? 3) Marine access – Deepening of the Channel proud to contribute towards. The Masterplan
to optimise effective facility usage. Road will facilitate many great changes in the future;
access – Infrastructure development education, training and utilisation of skills will
and enhancement to facilitate business provide towards making this vision a reality.
growth aspirations. Measures to address * Following a Company-wide staff survey a number
the anticipated traffic increase in the of staff volunteered to take part in the Survey
surrounding area with the proposed Working Group (SWG) to discuss and provide
Incinerator Plant in Dublin 4. recommendations to enhance Dublin Port
Company internal communications.
16 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013Billy Goodwin Bernadette Brazil Joe Cochrane Paul Bates
Freight and Passenger Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety Financial Controller, Hammond Lane Director, DPC
Stenaline Specialist, DPC Metal 1) Sustainable development involves three elements - economic, social and environmental. Our
1) With a continued eye towards future 1) To ensure that we grow sustainably we 1) Maintenance of Quay and surrounding investment should primarily focus on the economic elements in order to provide efficient,
growth i.e. future proofing on-going must continue to strive towards being one infrastructure to facilitate exporting of effective and competitive port infrastructure to support national economic development.
investments to allow for even further of the most sustainable ports in Europe, material and an increase in area available Having said that, as a responsible commercial State sponsored body, we would be expected
future growth, while harnessing renewable no easy feat but one which we here at on quayside in order to facilitate ongoing to ensure that any developments under our Masterplan take due account of national and EU
energy resources. DPC class as one of the most important and future export capacity. environmental law and are in line with best international practice. We also have a responsibility
2) To achieve a common goal by ensuring elements to our business. Investments 2) Maintenance of existing DPC to local communities in the Port area to ensure that any development takes account of impacts
that Dublin Port’s stronghold as an in the maintenance, research and infrastructure and development of new on their living environment and that any potential adverse impacts are minimised subject to
integral part of the Irish economy is improvement of the relationship between infrastructure to keep up with developing cost and operational considerations.
strengthened and maintained. nature and the Port and how we can both technologies. 2) Awareness of environmental requirements under national and EU law and compliance
3) Energy efficient investments should take grow together. The allocating of correct
reporting. Research and planning on environmental conditions within the Port area,
priority over outdated means of energy resources at the planning stages of large
including the development of sustainability plan for the Port. An assessment of the
while ensuring any investments will be projects and the development of incentive
programs for proactive environmental economic and social aspects of sustainability to balance environmental elements. A
sufficiently capable of adapting to future
management for customers. continued focus on Corporate Social Responsibility, including the wider contribution that
increases of demands in business.
2) A successful port that can meet the DPC can make to national economic competitiveness and employment creation.
demands of all its stakeholders. 3) Good forward planning to ensure adequate and competitive port infrastructure to
3) Continued research with the relevant meet projected national economic demand. Good compliance with national and EU
stakeholders regarding alternative vessel environmental requirements and law.
power e.g. the installation of quayside
power supply or LNG fuel (Liquified
Natural Gas).
1718 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013
economic
Ireland’s Premier Port
DPC is a self-financing,
private limited company
wholly-owned by the
State, whose business
is to manage Dublin
Port, Ireland’s premier
port. Established as a
corporate entity in 1997,
DPC is responsible for Michael Sheary, Company Secretary and
Chief Financial Officer, DPC.
the management, control,
operation and development of the Port. DPC provides
world-class facilities, services, accommodation and
lands in the harbour for ships, goods and passengers.
The company currently employs 135 staff.
19economic
Located in the heart of Dublin City, Not only does DPC compete with
at the hub of the national road and other ports on the island of Ireland
rail network Dublin Port is a key but, perhaps more importantly,
strategic access point for Ireland it also operates a competitive
and in particular the Dublin area. business model within the Port itself
where eight terminals compete
Dublin Port handles almost 50% for business in the unitised sector.
of the republic’s trade, two thirds Unitised trade is comprised of
of all containerised trade and Lo-Lo and Ro-Ro and accounts for
is the largest on the island of over 80% of Dublin Port’s trade.
Ireland. Base ports offer multi-
modal services with connections DPC is well positioned financially
to transhipment ports such as and operationally to build on its man
Rotterdam and are important successes to date. Resources are
strategic trading hubs. in place to fund development of the
Port without recourse to Exchequer
Dublin Port also handles almost funding, a key tenet of national ports
1.76 million tourists through the policy. With trade levels beginning to Some of the Financial team members, Tim Gillooley, Paul Cooke and Gerard McKechnie.
ferry companies and cruise liners show signs of recovery, Dublin Port
operating at the Port and through the will remain a hugely positive force
cruise vessels calling to the Port. driving competitiveness, facilitating
trade and generating economic
growth well into the future. Facts & Figures
Being an island, Ireland’s only way of trading is
through seaports and airports. Irish seaports
handle 99.5% of Irish foreign trade (by volume).
20 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013Financial Highlights and KPIs
Turnover Profit After Tax Capital Expenditure Imports (Million Gross Tonnes)
2013 €68.4m 2013 €26.0m 2013 €13.5m
2013
€65.3m €22.8m €16.3m 17.3
2012 2012 2012
2011 €69.1m 2011 €27.9m 2011 €4.4m 2011
16.6
2012
16.6
Exports (Million Gross Tonnes)
Total Throughput 2013
11.5
(Million Gross Tonnes) Vessels – Total Arrivals Passenger Numbers (Millions)*
2013 28,847 2013 6,711 2013 1.76 2011
11.5
2012 27,987 2012 6,742 2012 1.73
2011 28,096 2011 8,865 2011 1.8 2012
11.4
*Total passengers incl. ferry & cruise
21economic
Cargo Volumes and
DPC’s Masterplan
Vessel Dues Cargo Dues Pilotage/ Towage Rents/ Leases/ Licences
There has been a long term trend of relentless
growth in Dublin Port’s volumes. The table below
summarises past trends and projected future trends
over the 90 years from 1950 to 2040. In the 30 years
to 1980, the volume of goods handled in Dublin Port
increased at an average rate of 3.2% per annum. In
the following 30 years to 2010, the level of growth
DPC increased to 4.6%. Trading patterns in Dublin Port,
supported by economic analysis carried out for DPC,
Revenues and how they are spent indicates that growth will continue in the future
albeit at a lower long-term rate. In particular, DPC
believes that a rate of 2.5% per annum in the 30
Infrastructure
• Maintenance • Investment Municipal & Water Rates years to 2040 is realistically achievable.
Dublin Port’s long-term annual average growth
rates, 1950 - 2040
Year 1,000 Gross tonnes AAGR
Security 1950 2,856 -
Dredging
1980 7,300 3.2%
2010 28,879 4.6%
2040 60,000 2.5%
Safety & Health at Work Technology/
communication
CSR VTS/ Pilotage
• Education • Sports • Social
22 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013Trends in Dublin Port’s cruise business 2004 to 2013 100
85 88
83 83
76
68 71
62
53
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Cruise Tourism
Beyond cargo volumes, DPC believes that Fáilte Ireland identifies the tourism sectors and stevedoring. Developing cruise tourism, DPC believes that cruise passenger volumes
Dublin Port’s cruise business will grow offering the best potential for Dublin as: therefore, offers an opportunity to attract will continue to increase substantially to circa
considerably. In particular, DPC is confident • Leisure Tourism; additional revenue to Dublin. This can be 140 cruise ships per annum by 2040 carrying
that Dublin City has the potential to attract • Events Tourism; achieved by attracting more, and larger, 340,000 passengers.
significantly more cruise visitors. • Cruise Tourism; and cruise ships as well as by encouraging cruise
• Business Tourism. passengers to consider choosing an itinerary
Dublin Port’s cruise ship and passenger that includes Dublin.
volumes have increased dramatically over the There has been significant expansion of the
past decade. cruise liner holiday industry on a global scale
in recent years and Ireland is benefiting from
Between 2009 and 2012, 3.64 million overseas this. There has been very strong growth in
visitors spent almost €1.3 billion in Dublin cruise ship and passenger numbers coming
and the wider Dublin region. This spending through Dublin Port in recent years. The
has a significant effect in terms of business number of cruise ships visiting Dublin Port has
profitability and employment. Many businesses increased from just 24 in 1992 to 100 in 2013.
and their suppliers benefit directly from the Over the past decade, the number of cruise
demand for goods and services created by passengers into Dublin has tripled, with an
tourism, as do the state and local authorities as average annual growth rate of 12.8%. In 2013
a result of increased tax revenue. It is estimated the number of cruise visitors to Dublin passed
that around 50,000 people in Dublin depend 100,000 for the first time.
wholly or largely on tourism for their income.
Dublin Port contributes to the tourism sector It is estimated that the average cruise visitor
through its ferry and cruise businesses. Dublin spends €100 in the local economy per day
Port offers easy access to local amenities, the and cruise ship crew members spent an
capital city and its various attractions, and to average of €63. For Dublin the current annual
other modes of transport. The strong transport economic impact for direct spending based
links of Dublin Port are key to tourism as it upon 2013 cruise throughput is circa €12.7
widens the sphere of influence and socio- m. Additionally, the cruise lines spend monies
economic benefits that the Port provides. on port charges, pilotage, provisions, fuel
2324 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013
environmental
DPC is committed to
operating to the highest
feasible environmental
standards and is
accredited to ISO 14001,
the internationally
recognised Environmental
Management System
Standard. DPC is
externally audited by an Bernadette Brazil, Environmental, Health
& Safety Specialist, DPC
accredited certifying body
bi-annually and, during 2013 surveillance audits were
completed in April and October. Beyond this, a full
re-certification audit is scheduled for October 2014.
25environmental
DPC also implements the Port In the area of surface drainage, Our commitment to environmental
Environmental and Review System we monitor surface outflows from management is also central to our
(PERS). This is the only port-sector interceptors throughout the Port plans for the future development of
specific environmental management estate to enable us to proactively the Port and as part of a major new Waste management
standard and is independently
verified by Lloyd’s Register.
manage our surface water outflows. proposed development we envisage
remediating 0.5 million cubic metres
remains a high priority and,
The possibility of pollution due of material in Alexandra Basin West during 2013, we achieved a
The commitment to both ISO 14001 to chemical or oil spills is a risk contaminated as a result of past Port
and PERS requires us to continually and we carry out annual pollution activities including ship building. recycling rate of 96%.
strive to make port operations as prevention training and exercises to
sustainable as possible. We take prove our emergency and response In recognition of the growing and
our lead in this regard from best procedures for both land based and central position of environmental
practice in European ports and, marine incidents. concerns within our business strategy,
most particularly, from our active we appointed an Environmental,
involvement in the European Sea Waste management remains a Health & Safety Specialist in March
Ports Organisation (ESPO). high priority and, during 2013, we 2013, a first for DPC.
achieved a recycling rate of 96%.
As well as taking our lead from We are delighted to have continued
best practice elsewhere, DPC As well as monitoring and to make improvements in our
aspires to lead best practice by, for managing our own activities, we environmental management during
example, our industry-leading water also work proactively with our 2013 and we are committed to further Annual Water Consumption (M3)
consumption reduction programme customers within the Port estate improvements in the years ahead. 900,000
over recent years. This programme to help them to improve their 800,000
achieved a 95% reduction in water environmental standards and 700,000
consumption by the systematic performances based on ESPO’s 5 Es 600,000
elimination of leakage in our 260 approach (Exemplifying, Enabling, 500,000
hectare estate. Encouraging, Engaging, Enforcing). 400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
26 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013Energy Action Plan
During 2014, we will prepare an Energy Action Plan to provide a framework
for the continuation and expansion of our many energy reduction initiatives
including;
• The installation of a modern combined heat and power unit in Port Centre
which during its first full year of operation in 2013 generated an energy
saving of 200,000kWh.
• The installation of new lighting systems in Ro-Ro Terminal 2 which will save
an additional 45,000kWh per annum.
• The planned installation of more efficient lighting systems in Port Centre
(to achieve energy annual reduction of 35,000kWh).
• The commencement of a trial of new LED street lighting which, if
successful, would lead to upgrading street lights throughout the Port estate
over time.
• Trialling of gas fuelling of one of our pilot boats.
• The generation of 20,000kWh in 2013 by the 11kW wind turbine we installed
in 2012.
Facts & Figures
The installation of a modern combined heat and
power unit in Port Centre generated an energy
saving of 200,000kWh during its first full year of
operation in 2013.
Stephen Collier, Technical Craft Supervisor and Ciaran Callan, Maintenance & Services Manager.
27environmental
Waste Management 2013
Waste Air
DPC has made significant During an environmental audit completed in 2010 by DPC’s environmental
improvements over the past years team on a customer site it was identified that there was potential for
with regards to waste management. emissions to air due to the nature of their operations. During 2011 DPC
Through awareness programmes completed air monitoring to verify emission levels within the vicinity of its site.
and improved management systems Cargo particles were identified within the samples taken and DPC requested
we have increased our recycling rate the customer to review their operations and ensure appropriate Standard
from 40% in 2009 to 96% in 2013. Operating Procedures (SOPs) were in place to reduce the risk of emissions to
air. Further to this, DPC also requested the customer to implement its own air
monitoring programme. A positive relationship developed at the initial stage
of the air monitoring programme to ensure it addressed all concerns of both
Dennis Butler and Paddy Stapleton, Land Operations; John Fairley, Head of Operations. parties. The monitoring took place over a one month period from September
2013 – October 2013 with results confirming no exceedance of limits.
% Waste Recycling Rate % Recycling Rate
01.01.13 - 31.12.13 01.01.2009 – 31.12.2013
96%
SRF 44%
83%
During 2014, DPC plans
Soil & Stone 36%
82%
74% to implement its own air
Mixed Waste 4%
monitoring programme
Recyclables 4%
Cardboard 1%
to use as a comparison
Compost 1%
Shredding 0%
Metal 4%
Batteries 0%
Wood 3%
C&D 4%
WEEE 1%
against baseline air
Glass 0%
40% Metered Water Levels (m3)
01.01.09 - 31.12.13 monitoring programme
2010
2011
2012
2013
2009
completed in the past.
260,000
Noise
Dublin Port is a working Port in the heart of the city. When a concern is raised regarding noise around the Port area,
we investigate it to determine the source. If the source is found to be port related we then work towards mitigating the
impact on residents and the local communities. This is an ongoing abatement programme.
176,550
28 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013
86,000Water Energy
Electricity Wind Turbine performan
013 Our industry-leading water consumption reduction programme over recent years has enabled us to achieve a 95% A project regarding the possibility of installing ship to shore energy was
96% reduction in water consumption by the systematic elimination of leakages in our 260 hectare estate. 2013 investigated but raised some issues with regards to compatibility of financially
January 1921kWh**
viable options with visiting vessels. Wind turbine produces 19,817 kWh and the
Water Sampling 2012 new Port Centre Energy Management System saves 203,969 kWh.
74% February 1376kWh*
Monthly samples of Surface water effluent samples and potable water samples are taken by DPC Maintenance &
Services (M&S) personnel and tested by an independent laboratory. Results are reviewed on a monthly basis. 2011
Wind Turbine performance Jan - Dec 2013 March 3218 kWh
2010
Metered Water Levels (m ) 3
January 1,921kWh
April 2448.2kWh
01.01.09 - 31.12.13
2012
2013
2009
February 1,376kWh
May 1824kWhr
260,000
Fossil Fuel March 3,218 kWh
June 1188 kWh
April 2,448kWh
2013
July 680 kWh
May 1,824kWh
176,550 2012
August 1015kWh
2011 June 1,188 kWh
September 1299kWh
2010 July 680 kWh
October 1756.5kWhr
2009 August 1,015kWh
86,000
60,000 SeptemberNovember
1,299kWh 1131 kWh
26,553 1,756kWh 1959 kWh
October December
November 1,131 kWh
December 1,959 kWh
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Water team; Sean Farrell and Christy Foley, Maintenance & Services.
Total 19,817 kWh
29environmental
DPC’s First Wind Turbine
DPC has been very proactive in managing its energy use and reducing its carbon
footprint in line with its environmental commitments through certification with
both Ecoports and ISO 14001. In order to progress this on-going carbon reduction
programme to a higher level DPC purchased an 11kW wind turbine to provide
electricity at a cost of €60,000. This project was defined as a pilot stage and subject
to performance the case would be explored as to the value of replacing the plant
with a significant MW unit.
DPC’s experience of this pilot turbine has encouraged and enabled investigations into the expansion of wind power in the estate.
11kW wind turbine features Active yaw control Blades GSM link
A wind vane and anemometer The structural design of the blades The turbine is GSM (Global System
Active blade pitch control
are monitored by the turbine has been optimized for performance, for Mobile Communications) linked,
The blades are automatically
microprocessor and used to direct strength and durability. All blades so it can be continually monitored
controlled to optimise aerodynamic
the yaw motor so that the turbine is are vinylester infused glass / carbon and its data recorded. In the event
performance under different
optimally aligned to the wind. Not fibre reinforced and are tested to of a fault, it will be immediately and
operating conditions. Bigger blades
only does this improve efficiency IEC61400-2 Class 1 hurricane wind automatically diagnosed. In the event
give more power but demand a more
but it reduces fatigue loading on speeds. of extreme weather, the turbine can
sophisticated control mechanism.
the turbine. be remotely shut down.
This feature enables the turbine to
Mast
pick up on low wind speeds and,
Hydraulic failsafe brake The turbine employees a monopole
above rated speed, the turbine can
If the turbine were to experience mast which can withstand hurricane
safely draw rated power which is not
some unforeseen set of events and force winds. The mast is erected
achievable with a stall controlled
went into an over speed, the fail- using a hydraulic ram, which
machine. In extreme winds, the
safe hydraulic brake will bring the enhances operator safety and
blades can be feathered 90 degrees
machine to a standstill. The brake facilitates ongoing safety.
out of the wind which greatly reduces
is failsafe in that it must actively be
the wind load. Finally, the blade
kept open.
pitching mechanism serves as a very
effective emergency brake.
30 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013Specifications & Performance
The wind turbine was installed on the 30th March 2012.
DPC are reviewing and recording the performance of the wind turbine on a
weekly basis. Between 1st January 2013 and 31st December 2013 a total of
almost 20,000kWh have been generated by the wind turbine.
Wind Turbine total generation per day:
56.3 kWh
The average house in Ireland consumes:
9.04 kWh
Therefore, the Turbine generates
enough energy to power:
6.2 houses per day
31environmental
Biodiversity - Dublin Bay Birds
Our commitment to achieving the highest feasible environmental standards Dublin Bay holds the fourth largest
breeding tern colony in Ireland.
requires us to better understand the environment within which we operate,
These birds avail of a broad diversity
particularly the natural habitats within and adjacent to the Port. 2013 was the of resources from within this
first full year of our multi-annual cooperation with BirdWatch Ireland in the Dublin estuarine environment, as well as in
Bay Birds project. Dublin Bay is among the top-ten most important wetlands in the surrounding areas.
Ireland for migratory wintering waterbirds and this project is beginning to increase
Anyone familiar with Dublin’s
greatly the understanding of the habitats within the Bay and the movements of
amenity grasslands, such as
birds throughout the year. parks and playing pitches, may
have witnessed the dense flocks
Highlights of the project work during 2013 include; of seemingly tame geese that
• Individual marking of 118 Oystercatchers with coded rings in February, congregate during the day and fly
across the city to roost in Dublin
• Commencement of bi-monthly waterbird counts of the entire Dublin Bay area,
Bay. These Light-bellied Brent
• Additional surveys of the Port area (between the two sea walls) including All-day Geese migrate from remote regions
Surveys, Gull Roost surveys, Nocturnal observations, Tern Foraging movements of high Arctic Canada, finding
and Spring low tide observations. winter safety in numbers on the rich
feeding grounds of Dublin Bay.
Also during 2013, we placed a of providing extra space for these Dublin Bay Birds Project takes to
temporary floating platform in the internationally threatened seabirds. the air Up to 30,000 waterbirds spend the
Tolka Estuary as a nesting site BirdWatch Ireland and DPC launch winter in the Bay each year and
for terns to help us to develop The Dublin Bay Birds project is a new programme of waterbird many thousands of seabirds in the
the knowledge needed to better intended to help us to make more monitoring and research within summer months.
manage the important tern colonies informed and better decisions as Dublin Bay.
elsewhere in the Port in the future. we plan the expansion of the Port in
This platform was immediately future years.
colonised and has proved the value
32 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013The Dublin Bay Birds Project is During this project, the BWI team
examining in much greater detail have already colour-marked a large
than ever before how birds use the sample of birds. The initial focus
Dublin Bay habitats for feeding and is on three wader species, namely
for roosting, while investigating Oystercatcher, Bar-tailed Godwit
movements between Dublin Bay and and Redshank, because Dublin Bay
neighbouring wetlands. Supported holds national and internationally
by DPC, the non-government important numbers of each of these
organisation BirdWatch Ireland species. By tracking how individuals
(BWI) is undertaking a monitoring are moving around the bay and
programme from 2013 - 2016 of between wetland sites, we can
counts and observations focussed answer questions about movements
on examining the key areas used. of individuals during the winter
Together with BWI we are continuing as well as between seasons. We
the monitoring of the important can also use this data to address
breeding tern colonies within Dublin conservation issues such
Port itself, started back in 1995. as the effects of disturbance,
habitat change or severe weather
conditions.
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social
DPC’s commitment to
its Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)
programme is underpinned
by the policy set out in the
Company’s Strategic Plan
2012 to 2016.
Charlie Murphy, Communications Manager
and Edel Currie, Corporate Services.
35social
2012 was an important year for
CSR as we established our Advisory Education
Group (with membership from both Scholarships Programme 2013 level. From 2001 to 2013, 601 NCI Early Learning Initiative communities, thereby enabling
the Board and the Executive) and the Since the commencement of the students received funding through DPC is proud to support The Early children, young people and their
Board approved terms of reference DPC Scholarships Programme the scholarship programme. Learning Initiative (ELI) at the families to develop the dispositions,
for the group. As part of this in 2001, over 600 students have National College of Ireland (NCI). The skills and knowledge needed to
approval, within the Strategic Plan, received financial support for their programme engages with parents, achieve their educational, career and
CSR is defined as the commitment third level educational choices.
During 2013, educators and the community as life goals.
of the Port to contribute to
sustainable economic development
more than 3,400 a whole in encouraging children’s
Last year, 34 successful applicants learning journey at pre-school level During 2013, more than 3,400
– working with employees, the local were awarded scholarships ranging children, parents and preparing them for later success children, parents and professionals
community and society at large to up to four years in duration. All in school. in the Docklands took part in one of
improve the quality of life, in ways applicants were required to attend
and professionals in ELI’s programmes with satisfaction
that are both good for the business for interview and all applications The ELI mission is working in rates averaging 98% across all
of the Port and good for Dublin City,
the Docklands took
were objectively assessed by an partnership with local communities programmes. Assessments indicate
its citizens and visitors. interview panel. part in one of ELI’s to support educational journeys that children’s oral language, literacy
and achievements. The long-term and numeracy skills have improved
The CSR policy approved by In total DPC currently supports
programmes vision is that ELI will lead the way and that young people have high
the Board sets a target for the over 100 local students in in providing first class educational aspirations for the future.
Company’s cash contribution to CSR furthering their education at third support programmes within local
activities at 1% of Profit Before Tax.
In keeping with this commitment,
DPC is keenly aware of the strong
connection with local communities
which has been established over
many years.
DPC’s CSR programme focuses on
three areas:
• Education
• Community
• Sport
36 Dublin Port Company - Sustainability Report 2013River Liffey Clean Up Project 2013 Sport
Dublin Port Company worked with Dublin City Council between June and August Dublin Port and the River Liffey are vibrant areas for water sports activity
2013 to remove extraneous waste from the River Liffey including bicycles, traffic and we recognise the value of these activities to the local communities. We
cones, shopping trolleys, trees and general waste from the river bed and banks. continued to provide support to the two local rowing clubs’ (St. Patrick’s
and Stella Maris) annual regattas, the Dublin Currach race held in the Tolka
estuary, the Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club’s sailing regatta and the annual
During the 2013 clean-up a total of 26 tipper loads were removed during four
Liffey Swim.
phases of work:
In addition the Company provided support to the Clan na Gael GAA club in
Phase 1 – Frank Sherwin Bridge to Rory O’Moore Bridge Ringsend. This support goes beyond the realm of sport as the club is deeply
Phase 2 – Rory O’Moore Bridge to Father Matthew Bridge rooted in local community activities. The club provides its facilities to various
Phase 3 – Father Matthew Bridge to O’Donovan Rossa Bridge local community groups including Special Olympics, local resident groups,
Phase 4 – O’Donovan Rossa Bridge to Halfpenny Bridge local charities, Ringsend and Irishtown Response to Drugs and the Ringsend
and Irishtown community centre.
Community The club also plays an active role in education and has set up a partnership
programme with Trinity College whereby, in exchange for the use of club
Ringsend & District Response to Drugs (RDRD) drug addiction, alcoholism, domestic violence and facilities, Trinity College students provide grinds to local Junior and Leaving
DPC has been the main supporter of RDRD since 2001. homelessness. RDRD provides knowledge and support Certificate students.
In 2013, the project provided support services to 228 through the form of rehabilitation and education. One of
families in the local community. The previous year the the most important programmes the project continues to Over the course of 2013, the CSR Advisory Group, established by the Company
project worked with a total of 178 families, showing a provide is the six week drug awareness programme. in 2012, began to assess the effectiveness of the Company’s CSR spend
significant increase in those seeking support during the through presentations and site visits.
year 2013. A graduation ceremony is held every year to celebrate
the participants who achieve drug free status. To date, The CSR Advisory Group intends to continue this process in 2014 with a view
The project team work with families that are 89 people have successfully maintained their drug free to bringing forward recommendations to the Board as to the appropriate level
of expenditure on CSR activities and, in particular, the split of expenditure
experiencing tragic and traumatic circumstances status with the project.
across the main categories of spend.
ranging from serious illnesses, suicide, poverty,
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