en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Santos Port Authority (APS) has obtained an environmental license from the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) to carry out a rock crushing project in the navigation channel of the Port of Santos. The project is expected to begin in July and serves as a preparatory phase for channel deepening.

The work will be conducted at three locations in the estuary before October: Pedra do Barroso, Pedra do Itapema, and Pedra do Teffé. The objective of this project is to remove rock formations that hinder routine dredging operations.

According to APS, a cold rock crushing technique will be employed, meaning no explosives will be used. Instead, rocks will be mechanically broken, and the debris will subsequently be cleared by dredging equipment.

Before rock removal, approximately 12,000 cubic meters of sediment in the channel will also be cleared. These sediments will be transported to authorized marine disposal sites, while the rocks may be reused in public works.

During construction, vessel traffic in affected sections may be temporarily suspended. Environmental monitoring will be conducted throughout the operation, and navigation safety protocols will be observed.

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