Noise sources (A_18)
The possible sources of significant noise emissions in the Huelva Port are as follows:
| Type of activity | Order of relevance8 |
|---|---|
| Scrap handling | 1 |
| Other activities (please specify) | 3 |
| Industrial activity in concessions. | 9 |
| Truck traffic | NA |
| Vessels at berth | 7 |
| Port machinery | 4 |
| Rail traffic | 8 |
| Works | 6 |
| Container handling | NA |
| Terminal movements RO-RO | 2 |
| Leisure facilities | 5 |
8) The order of relevance is listed in descending order from 1 to 4. NA, when Not Applicable.
Noise complaints or allegations (A_19)
The Huelva Port Authority has a specific procedure for the reception and management of complaints, which are channelled through the register. Suggestions or complaints are formally registered and then referred to the corresponding area of responsibility so that they and the corresponding response to the user can be managed in a timely manner.
0 noise complaints were recorded in 2023.
| Activity causing the complaint | Number of complaints | Origin of the complaint |
|---|---|---|
| 0 |
This is mainly due to the fact that the service quays where the main port activity is concentrated are located in the Outer Harbour, far from the population centres. This is the reason why the Huelva Port Authority has not foreseen the implementation of a noise map nor has it adopted measures to control the acoustic emissions linked to the port’s activity.
In 2023, no noise complaints have been recorded, because the docks where the main port activity is concentrated are far from population centers.
However, in the previous year, 2 specific complaints were registered at the Huelva Port Authority regarding noise emissions from cleaning activities on the inner dock.
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of complaints | 0 | 2 | 0 |
