ABSTRACT
This chapter demonstrates that the hybrid ports that either assimilate the design of offshore platforms or provide their unique services to the energy industry. Offshore energy from other alternative sources is also increasing, benefiting from advances in technology and efficiency. The interconnectivity between ports and the offshore energy industry is crucial to global ports and economies located in the vicinity of offshore drilling and production activities. The chapter explores the immense opportunities for growth, shows what the hybrid ports have achieved at a global level. It aims to draw the industry’s attention as to the imminent necessity to harmonize the legal and regulatory framework between the maritime and energy industries for the sake of safety, security, environmental protection, quality, and economic prosperity. The chapter discusses a policy-making stance and suggest certain common elements between the maritime and energy industries, in particular safety, security, environmental protection, Hazardous Materials, and quality.
