Infraestrutura aquaviária: falta de normas de planejamento e impactos

Abstract

This monograph addresses the waterway infrastructure, relating it to economic performance and the technology necessary for the country's development and defense. The objective of the study is to verify and analyze how national technical norms, related to waterway planning, impact the sector in Brazil, as well as to suggest actions that can bring greater agility to the planning and approval of new projects, in order to facilitate the development of the sector, decrease the so-called “Brazil cost” and improve efficiency and serve our ports. Examining the specific case of the United States of America, the study verifies how the issue is related to National Defense. The methodology adopted included a bibliographical and documentary research, as well as using, seeking complementary references to the author's experience as an Officer of the Brazilian Navy and former Captain of the Ports. The evolution of the sector was analyzed through a historical panorama, limited to the period after the beginning of the 19th century. The research analyzed the Brazilian legislation and norms to then check the Brazilian technical framework and its evolution. The last part of the investigation analyzed the situation of countries that have their own technical framework, with the aim of better understanding the benefits of doing so. The study points out that waterway infrastructure, at least since the 19th century, has been the focus of attention for many states, which is used in the same way to boost their economies and generate development. The rapid evolution of ships and maritime trade, from the beginning of the 19th century, led to the need to exchange experiences on port infrastructure, leading to the emergence of the World Association of Water Transport Infrastructure, which until today is a reference in the subject. The conclusion indicates that the waterway infrastructure is related to national defense; it also indicates that the port sector, despite not being impacted by the lack of national standards, would have much to gain from their existence.