Diseño de un sistema portuario bioseguro para la entrega, recepción y manejo de carga marítima ubicado cerca de la Bahía Tijeretas en la Isla San Cristóbal, como parte de un sistema integral para Galápagos.

Abstract

This work aims to provide a solution to the deficiencies of the arrival of cargo to Galapagos Island and some future problems with the handling of maritime cargo for San Cristóbal in the year 2040. This solution would guarantee the inhabitants to obtain an efficient service, fast and safe loading. In order to do that, three functional alternatives were estimated, always maintaining the protection of the ecosystem of the sector, among these alternatives are: a) the increase in the operation up to 15 hours with the help of artificial lights, b) the increase of 1 vessel to the route established for the selected island and c) the implementation of a port with its relevant port facilities. During the development of the work, the implementation of a maritime port is selected as the most appropriate and it is decided to design a maritime dock with its breakwater for San Cristóbal Island, without forget the conservation of the ecosystem and improving its visual impact.