Implementation of a Pilot Monitoring Plan in Bourgas Seaport

The increased human activity and uncontrolled pressure on ports and their surroundings has led to their gradual coastal erosion and environmental degradation [1] . The sustainable development of sea ports is highly dependent on the planning of environmental management policies and strategies which should be based on financial, environmental and social factors in line with the legal frame and technical requirements for each case study. Towards effective planning it is crucial to incorporate environmental monitoring systems [2] . However, even though the Balkan Mediterranean ports have already established integrated systems for environmental management, only a minority of the port authorities are able to operate environmental monitoring systems in terms of efficient cooperation and networking with other port operators and decision makers of the surrounding areas. Thus, the port of Bourgas is inevitable listed under the aforementioned cases.