Ship waste quantities prediction model for the port of Belgrade

Abstract

This study focuses on the issues related to the waste management in river ports in general and especially in the port of Belgrade. Data on solid waste, waste oils, oily waters, gray water and black water have been collected for a period of five years. The methodology of data collection is presented. Trends of data were analyzed and the regression model was used to predict the waste quantities in the Belgrade port. This data could be utilized as a basis for the calculation of the equipment capacity for waste selective collection, treatment and storage. The results presented in this study establish the need for an organized management system for this type of waste which can be achieved either by constructing and providing new specialized terminal or by providing mobile floating facilities and other plants in the Port of Belgrade for these kinds of services. In addition to the above, the legislative and organizational strategy of waste management has been explored to complete the study because the impact of good waste management on environment and prevention of environmental accidents would be highly beneficial. This study demonstrated that addressing these issues should be considered at international as well as national level.