Relations with the local Community
Each year North Adriatic Sea Port Authority promotes a range of initiatives aimed at understanding the needs of its surroundings, and increasing the knowledge of port activities and its benefits to the local community and the venetian citizens.
A traditional event
All the activities aimed at strengthening the relations between the port and the city of Venice are conducted under the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority's “Open Port” initiative. Established over twenty ten years ago, it encourages integration and interaction between port and city, involving a great number of people of all ages, inquiring to gain a better knowledge of the dynamic port reality.
A “young” port
Many of the “Open Port” activities are dedicated to educational institutes. Scholarships of all ages are guided through an educational, informative and entertaining path, focused on sea culture and on the symbiosis of port and city.
Guided tours to the port
Guided tours to the port are the most successful and appreciated activities of the “Open Port” initiative. Tours are dedicated to students and citizens, in order to show them the port and its operations, and how it contributes to the local economy.
The visitors are taken to visit the port canals and have the opportunity to see little known Venice areas that aren’t usually accessible. North Adriatic Sea Port Authority staff accompanies them by boat giving them an overview on vessels, goods and port procedures.
Other activities
The “Open Port” initiative also includes other events organized in the city, such as traditional city fairs that closely involve the local community, water sports events and races that take place in the city. Thanks to the “Open Port” activities, participants have the opportunity to get in touch with the port and lagoon side of Venice, by passing through the Santa Marta, San Basilio, Marittima and San Giuliano waterfronts, or by visiting the cargo and passenger port, or else by practicing sports in very close contact with the lagoon ecosystem.
Awards
ESPO Award on Societal Integration of Ports
Over the last few years North Adriatic Sea Port Authority has participated in this award, organized by ESPO (European Sea Ports Organization) to promote the projects aimed at the integration of ports with their cities.