Crea-SP and APS launch unprecedented task force to monitor activities at the Port of Santos

Representatives from APS and Crea-SP began activities at the Port of Santos this Monday (25) (Alexsander Ferraz/AT)

The Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy of São Paulo (Crea-SP) initiated a task force this Monday (25) in collaboration with the Santos Port Authority (APS) to monitor professional activities at the Port of Santos. The initiative will run until Friday, and over the five days, teams from both organizations will inspect terminals across the entire port complex.

The goal is to ensure that all professional activities in fields covered by the council — such as civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering — are supervised by a technical supervisor, as required by law. Additionally, the inspections aim to ensure compliance with the Fire Department’s Inspection Certificate (AVCB) and Licensing Certificate (CLCB), as well as with regulatory technical standards.

This is the first time the annual inspection has been conducted in partnership with APS. “The novelty this year is that we will have close support from the Port Authority. That means we’ll handle all facilitation and logistical movement for the inspectors and provide the necessary support”, explains Ernesto Henriques da Costa Júnior, APS’s manager of occupational health and safety.

Since Monday (25), teams composed of representatives from Crea-SP and APS have been inspecting terminals at the Port of Santos. “They work together, visiting predefined locations, verifying and evaluating technical activities being carried out, and ensuring these activities are overseen by a registered professional”, explains Guilherme Del Nero Fiorellini, regional manager of Crea-SP.

In the coming years, the partnership between Crea-SP and APS is expected to continue, as the agency has already signed a cooperation agreement for the next administration. “Without a doubt, it’s much easier to work alongside those who manage everything”, Fiorellini adds.

Safety According to Crea-SP, the task force involves five inspectors and two inspection supervisors who will ensure that professionals in the field are working in compliance with safety standards to protect both port workers and the environment.

“It’s essential that we take this care for the workers who earn their livelihood here. We want everyone to arrive at work and return home healthy”, says Costa Júnior.

Although inspectors began their on-site work this week, the preparations started much earlier, notes civil engineer Luis Chorilli Neto, vice president of Crea-SP.

“This task force started more than a month ago. We identified all service providers and companies operating within the port and mapped out the fieldwork.”

Next steps If any irregularities are identified, companies will be advised by inspectors to seek compliance with the Port Authority. Among the points under scrutiny is the documentation of companies with the council — that is, whether the organizations and professionals are registered with Crea-SP.

“Our goal here is to ensure that all technical activities are performed by qualified professionals capable of delivering the best possible work at the Port of Santos. This also guarantees safety and technical accuracy, preventing poorly executed projects”, Chorilli concludes.