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KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Check Mail Click here to access your mail box PUBLIC NOTICE INTRODUCTION OF CONTAINER DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE KPA NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS 14 Days List Kenya Revenue Authority Search KPA website The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport. read more Click here to view berths Container Handling , General Cargo ... Anticorruption at KPA What is it that is not right? Want to say something about it? Report to: anticorruption@kpa.co.ke 2005 Kenya Ports Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map Today at the Port Home Welcome to the Fourteen Days List section. 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home The Port of Mombasa - Gateway to East & Central Africa BOX P.O Box 95009,Mombasa - Kenya TEL +254-041-2112999 - Operator Assistance(if you dont know the extension) +254-041-211xxxx - If you know the telephone extension,dial 211 followed by the extension number which is usually of four digits. KPA can also be reached through the following cellular lines; 0720-312211,0720-202424,0720-202525,0722-208661. 0722-208662,0722-208663,0735-337942,0735-337941 FAX 254-041-2311867 "> Enter Your Name: Enter Your Email Address : Enter Your Contacts: Enter Your Subject: Enter Your Comments: Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Press Release | Announcements | Tenders | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Press Release | Announcements | Tenders | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Press Release | Announcements | Tenders | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Introduction | History | Mission/Vision | CEO's Message | Board of Directors | Organisation Structure | The Future | FAQS | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Berths, Wharves and Jetties | Sheds/ Stacking Grounds | Equipment | Interactive Map | Bandari College | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Container Handling | General Cargo | Bulk Handling | Ship Repairs | Passenger Services | Waste Reception | Ship Services | ICDs | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Container Handling | General Cargo | Bulk Handling | Ship Repairs | Passenger Services | Waste Reception | Ship Services | ICDs | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Check Mail Click here to access your mail box PUBLIC NOTICE INTRODUCTION OF CONTAINER DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE KPA NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS 14 Days List Kenya Revenue Authority Search KPA website The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport. read more Click here to view berths Container Handling , General Cargo ... Anticorruption at KPA What is it that is not right? Want to say something about it? Report to: anticorruption@kpa.co.ke 2005 Kenya Ports Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map PRINT Why Mombasa Mombasa gateway to East and Central Africa Mombasa has an excellent location on the east coast roughly midway between the South African port of Durban and major ports in the Red Sea and Middle East. Since it was first developed in the time of British colonial rule back in the late 19th century,the Port of Mombasa has provided a main gateway for Kenya s international trade. Today,Mombasa is the premier port of East and Central Africa handling about 13 million tonnes of cargo each year including 3 million tonnes for transit cargo As Kenya s biggest and busiest seaport,Mombasa is the gateway to a vast hinterland where people depend on agriculture and economic growth for their livelihood. It essentially serves Kenya,Uganda,Rwanda,Burundi,Democratic Republic of Congo,Southern Sudan,Ethiopia,Somalia and Northern Tanzania. Natural Harbour The Port of Mombasa is an excellent natural harbour with good shelter and a choice of deepwater berths for large vessels such as bulk carriers,containerships and car carriers. Shipping Services For cargo owners,the port offers a wide range of shipping services to key destinations around the world. Our major markets comprise Western Europe,Asia,Far East,the Americas and the rest of Africa. There are regular feeder services between Mombasa and Dar-re-salaam,Durban,Mogadishu,Djibouti,Salalah and Dubai. Container services are provided entirely by liner vessels,while other types of cargo are carried by a mixture of liner and tramp vessels Facilities The port is equipped to handle a wide range of cargoes including dry bulks such as grain,fertilisers,cement and soda ash and liquid bulks such as crude oil and oil products as well as bagged products (coffee,tea,sugar,etc) breakbulks (iron and steel,timber),motor vehicles,machinery and containerised cargo The fastest growing traffic is containers,which are handled at a dedicated terminal with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and a full range of yard machines. The current facilities have reached saturation point however the port is investing in new container berths at a second terminal. IT Implementation KPA has invested in a phased programme of information technology (IT) which eventually will cover every aspect of port operations,from cargo tracking to Customs clearance and management of shore-side equipment. Hinterland Connections Inland transport to and from the vast hinterland is by train and truck. The concept of door-to-door transport is well advanced at Mombasa,especially for containers,with special Railtainer services operating from the port direct to inland container depots (ICDs). PRINT PORT SAFETY INFORMATION GARBAGE REMOVAL It is a breach of the harbour regulations to discharge Garbage into harbour waters. All garbage must be placed in vermin proof receptacles until disposed in the designated dumping area. All vessels must comply with Annex V of the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL 73/78). Vessels must notify the Harbour Master of their intention to dispose garbage. OILY WATER AND SLUDGE DISCHARGE A modern waste management facility for handling waste oils and oily water from ships is in operation The facility is operated by E.A. M. Environmental Management Co. Ltd. and fully meets the requirements of the International Convention for the prevention of Pollution from ships (MARPOL 73/78).The facility can treat up to 20m an hour and has a storage capacity of 200m .It is a breach of regulations to discharge oil or any oily mixture including sludge into the harbour waters and will result in heavy penalties. BUNKERING AND OIL TRANSFER WITHIN THE PORT OF MOMBASA. No bunkering or oil transfer between ship on ship to ship is Permitted unless prior written application on prescribed from to do so be made to either the Harbour Master or the Port Authority s Pollution Control Officer and permission obtained. Any subsequent alteration to the commencement time of bunkering or oil transfer must be notified. Such an oil Operation is not to commence unless pollution Control Officer or Bunkering Superintendent is in at attendance prior to the commencement. If the officer considers operations unsafe or does not comply with port requirements,it will Be stopped until defect if remedied. The penalties in respect of discharge of oil into the water of the Port are severe,and to assist you in eliminating such a discharge,it is recommended that you ensure:- An experienced engineer gives his undivided attention to the whole operation. All scuppers are blocked. That your offside bunkering connection blank is secure and the inlet valve is shut hard. Drip trays are positioned under hose connection The operation does not proceed until fully satisfied it is safe to do so. The area adjacent to all outlets,where it is possible for oil to escape,are patrolled throughout the operation. The vessel s officer in charge to advice the pollution Control officer where the breather pipe,connections are positioned to the tanks about to be fitted. Special care is taken when operation is nearing completion,or when vessel has a list or is trimmed excessively by the head or stem,to avoid overflow. The pollution control officer must be in attendance during disconnection of bunkering lines. KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Press Release | Announcements | Tenders | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Press Release | Announcements | Tenders | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Press Release | Announcements | Tenders | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map PRINT PUBLIC NOTICE The gate pass and the appointment slip system modules have been successfully launched and are properly operating. In order to improve on service delivery,we kindly request our esteemed customers to note the following: The truck appointment desk is open up to 1800hrs daily The gate pass issuance desk is open up to 1900hrs daily After loading,a client should get a gate pass within an hour during office working hours. Containers loaded during the night should be issued with gate passes first thing in the morning,the following day. Any problem that might prevent a client from getting a gate pass immediately after loading must be reported to the Commercial & customer care officer, container terminal on ext 2285 or 0772841267,for the necessary action. Failure to report the case will mean that,the client is unnecessarily causing a delay in the port and may lead to a penalty as per the port regulations. Problems relating to booking of trucks should be reported to Mr. J.Misoi or M/s Irene at the customer care appointment desk Any delay on the issuance of gate pass should be reported to Mr.Dzila or M/s Angela, at the customer care manifest section. Problems in tracing the containers in the port should be reported to Mr.Njaumbe or Mr.Onyango at the customer care board room. If after reporting a case to any of the above officers, the matter is not settled to your satisfaction,please contact: Commercial & customer care officer Ext.2285 or 0722841267 The principal Operations officer (shore) ext.2285 Any other operations officer (yard superintendents),on the first floor, one stop centre building at the container terminal. NB During weekend and public holidays the offices are closed at 1700hrs Please help us to serve you better. Always at you service. KPA Management MORE NEWS...> > PRINT INTRODUCTION OF CONTAINER DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE PUBLIC NOTICE INTRODUCTION OF CONTAINER DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE NOTE (INTERCHANGE) FOR IMPORTS Please take note that,effective 6th February 2006; Kenya ports authority will be issuing the above document for all import containers leaving the port. This will show the condition of the container as it leaves the port. The Container Delivery/Acceptance note (CDAN) will be issued by KPA staff at gates 10,18 & 20.Interested clients should collect their copies from the KPA Interchange clerks at the above exit gates. James Rarieya Terminal Manager MORE NEWS...> > PRINT KPA NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS Following the installation of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) into the KPA s Kipevu Telephone Exchange (PABX),the telephone numbers have changed and you can now reach KPA from outside by dialing the following new numbers; 1. +254-41-2112999 - Operator Assistance (if you don t know the extension) 2. +254-41-211xxxx - If you know the telephone extension,dial 211 followed by the extension number which is usually of four digits. 3. KPA can also be reached through the following cellular lines; 0720 312211 0720 202424 0720 202525 0722 208661 0722 208662 0722 208663 0735 337941 0735 337942 0735 337943 0735 337944 You can also view the new telephone numbers on the CONTACT US page of the website. Kindly make a note of this new development. THANK YOU. MORE NEWS...> > KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Introduction | History | Mission/Vision | CEO's Message | Board of Directors | Organisation Structure | The Future | FAQS | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Introduction | History | Mission/Vision | CEO's Message | Board of Directors | Organisation Structure | The Future | FAQS | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Introduction | History | Mission/Vision | CEO's Message | Board of Directors | Organisation Structure | The Future | FAQS | 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Introduction | History | Mission/Vision | CEO's Message | Board of Directors | Organisation Structure | The Future | FAQS | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KPA STRUCTURE KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Introduction | History | Mission/Vision | CEO's Message | Board of Directors | Organisation Structure | The Future | FAQS | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map PRINT Introduction About US The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport. Set up by an Act of Parliament in January 1978,it has a board of directors appointed by the minister in charge. The Authority s Managing Director is a member of the Board and its Chief Executive. KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Berths, Wharves and Jetties | Sheds/ Stacking Grounds | Equipment | Interactive Map | Bandari College | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Berths, Wharves and Jetties | Sheds/ Stacking Grounds | Equipment | Interactive Map | Bandari College | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Berths, Wharves and Jetties | Sheds/ Stacking Grounds | Equipment | Interactive Map | Bandari College | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map PRINT Berths 1. Deep water berths: (i) Number ii) Total Length (m) (iii) Draft 16 3,044.0 10.0 2. Bulk Oil Jetties (Tanker Berths) (i) Number (ii) Draft SOT (m) KOT (m) 2 9.8 13.4 3. Cased Oil Jetty : (i) Number (ii) Draft (m) 1 4.3 4. Container Berths * (i) Number (ii) Length (m) 5 964.0 5. Bulk Cement Berths (i) Number (ii) Total Length (m) (iii) Number of Silos (iv) Capacity per Silo (tons) 2 315.0 3.0 6,000.0 6. Lighterage and Dhow Wharves : (i) Number (ii) Total Length (m) (iii) Handling Points (number) 2 412.0 9.0 7. Explosives Jetty (Handling Lighters) 1 8. Dhow Jetties ( Old Port ) 2 * Length & number included in 1(a) above. KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Container Handling | General Cargo | Bulk Handling | Ship Repairs | Passenger Services | Waste Reception | Ship Services | ICDs | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Container Handling | General Cargo | Bulk Handling | Ship Repairs | Passenger Services | Waste Reception | Ship Services | ICDs | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Container Handling | General Cargo | Bulk Handling | Ship Repairs | Passenger Services | Waste Reception | Ship Services | ICDs | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Container Handling | General Cargo | Bulk Handling | Ship Repairs | Passenger Services | Waste Reception | Ship Services | ICDs | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Container Handling | General Cargo | Bulk Handling | Ship Repairs | Passenger Services | Waste Reception | Ship Services | ICDs | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Container Handling | General Cargo | Bulk Handling | Ship Repairs | Passenger Services | Waste Reception | Ship Services | ICDs | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map PRINT Container Handling The container business is the fastest growing sector in the Port of Mombasa. About 70 per cent of the Port s total cargo is transported in containers. The traffic is growing at a rate of 15 per cent per year. Mombasa Container Terminal,opened in 1979,is a purpose-built facility with three berths and four 40-ton Ship-to-Shore Gantry Cranes. The Port of Mombasa handled 380,353 TEUs in 2003 and 438,000 TEUs in 2004. It is expected that the throughput will reach the 1 million TEU mark by the year 2015. Through more efficient use of space and improved handling facilities,Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) aims to reduce average dwell time to five days,which will effectively raise the capacity of the terminal. At the same time,the Port s Authority is using its recently installed information technology (IT) system to reduce time-consuming documentation procedures,speed the flow of traffic and produce quicker turn-rounds for ships,trains and trucks. A new office has been built within the terminal to accommodate all parties involved in container operations including The Customs Department,The Port Police and KPA Security. This new facility,opened in July 2003,will provide customers with a One-Stop Centre for document clearance. KPA has already invested in several items of new container handling equipment,with more to come in the near future. The Port s Authority recently bought and received two new Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs),six 40-tonne SISU Reach Stackers capable of stacking three high and 30 Terminal Tractors. Significantly too,KPA has tendered for four new Panamax Ship-to-Shore Gantry Cranes and six new Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes,which are due to be installed on the existing container terminal by the third quarter of 2005. This will boost the handling rate to about 30 moves per hour for cellular vessels,thus bringing the terminal into line with international standards. The implementation of a modern computerized Terminal Planning and Management System is also on track and is expected to be fully operational in the third quarter of 2005. In the longer term,KPA will create a second container terminal,just south of the existing facility,to give a combined throughput capacity of 700,000 TEUs. Berths Nos. 11 to 14 will be converted into a second facility called the East Container Terminal. Work has already begun on demolishing old sheds on these berths to free up space for the new terminal. PRINT GENERAL CARGO Imports General cargo imports are split in the following main groups: Bags (handled mainly on berth 7-9 and 11-12). Steel (handled mainly on berths 4,5,7 and8). RORO (handled mainly on berths 1,5,7 and 8). Others (handled mainly on berths 1-9 and 11). General cargo is normally unloaded with Kenya Ports Authority s (KPA) quayside portal cranes,often assisted by ship''s gear. Most cargo is loaded on trucks and transported from the quayside to storage in the back of the port (yard) or outside the port. Bags and steel are the largest commodities and also have the largest parcel sizes and employ more gangs per shift. Exports General cargo exports are split in the following groups: Bags (handled mainly on berth 5-9 and 11-12). RORO (handled mainly on berths 1,5,7 and 8). Others (handled mainly on berths 1-9 and 11-12). The mode of operation is similar to general cargo imports. Vehicles Vehicles are unloaded at berths 1-10,whereby there is a preference for berth 1 and berth 5. Vehicles are unloaded by KPA gangs and stored at the G-Section (Vehicle terminal) near berth 1. Vehicles for the local Kenyan market are taken on direct delivery basis from the ship to external depots in Mombasa for customs clearance. 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PRINT PUBLIC NOTICE INTRODUCTION OF CONTAINER DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE KPA NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS SECURITY AT THE INDIAN OCEAN NEW TRUCK APPOINTMENT MODULE PORT BRIEFS-SEPTEMBER LONG STAYED CONTAINERS IN THE PORT PORT BRIEFS - JUNE 21ST 2005 NEW TRAFFIC REGULATIONS WILL ENHANCE EFFICIENCY AT PORT KPA HEADED FOR IAPH VICE PRESIDENCY PRINT LEDGER A/C ACCESS REGISTRATION. CHANGED TELCOM KENYA TELEHONE NUMBER LIST OF KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY. SEALING OF CONTAINERS AFTER CUSTOMS VERIFICATION. EXPORT CARGO ACCEPTANCE. LOADING OF TRANSIT CONTAINERS. PRINT TENDERS > > International > > Local > > Archived Tenders KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Home Press Release | Announcements | Tenders | Search KPA website 2005 Kenya Port Authority | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Site map PRINT History From the days of dhows to containerisation THE PORT OF MOMBASA can trace its history back many centuries to a time when dhows called at the Old Port on the north side of Mombasa Island. The Old Port is next to Fort Jesus,which was built by the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama. This was during the famous spice trade between the Arabian Gulf,the east coast of Africa,the Indian subcontinent and the Far East when navigators were looking for a new route to the Far East. In the 18th and 19th centuries East Africa was colonised by various nations including Great Britain and Germany. In the 1890s the region was partitioned,with Tanzania coming under German control and Kenya and Uganda being controlled by Britain. Trade began to boom and in 1895 work began on a railway from Mombasa to Kampala in Uganda to open up the hinterland for coffee,tea,ivory and skins. As trade expanded and the interior of East Africa was opened up by the new railway,so demand grew for a fully fledged seaport with a spacious deepwater harbour. A new jetty was needed to handle larger ships bringing construction materials for the new railway. As a result,a new port was created at Kilindini Harbour in 1896 with the building of a jetty at Kilindini on the west side of the island which was used mainly for transferring goods between seagoing vessels and the Kenya to Uganda railway. Later,three more jetties were built to handle railborne goods and other import and export traffic. In 1907 the first of two lighterage wharves was built on the south side of Ras Kilindini with four lighter handling points. Development of the modern Port of Mombasa began in earnest in 1926 with the completion of two deepwater berths supported by transit sheds at Kilindini Harbour. Three more berths,also supported by sheds,were completed in 1931 and the Shimanzi Oil Terminal entered service in the same year. Two more berths were built in 1944 to cope with a sudden increase in shipping and traffic as a result of Britain s wartime naval requirements in the Indian Ocean. Berth No 6 was omitted due to unfavourable foundation conditions. A second lighterage wharf was built in 1954 with eight head jetties. Two deepwater berths also on the island were added in 1955 and 1958.As the level of cargo and ship traffic continued to rise,the port was obliged to expand to the mainland at Kipevu where berths Nos 11 and 12 were completed in 1961.The Kipevu Oil Terminal was built in 1963 to serve the East Africa Oil Refinery. Two more berths were completed in 1967. With the coming of the container age,two deepwater berths entered service in 1975 which had been designed for subsequent conversion into container handling berths. The same year marked the beginning of the container trade in Mombasa,with 1,385 TEU handled in 1975. As container traffic continued to grow,berths Nos 16 and 17 were converted into container handling berths and a third berth,purposely designed for container handling,was added in 1980. The rapid increase in container traffic through Mombasa prompted the port authority to extend the container handling operation upcountry and in the years that followed it set up two inland container depots at Embakasi in Nairobi (which opened in 1984) and at Kisumu (1994). Kenya gained independence in 1963 while her East African neighbours,Tanzania and Uganda,became independent in 1961 and 1962 respectively. In 1967 the three countries joined forces to set up the East African Community (EAC). They also created a new authority,the East African Harbour Corporation,to run the principal ports of Dar es Salaam,Mombasa and the oil port of Tanga. There was positive development under this new organisation,but with the collapse of the EAC in 1977,the running of Kenya s ports was taken over by the national government,which established the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in 1978.KPA was enlarged in 1986 when it merged with the autonomous state organisation Kenya Cargo Handling Ltd to form a single body responsible for all aspects of national port development and operations. PRINT Mission/Vision Our Vision To be rated amongst the top 20 ports in the world in terms of reputation and Performance by the year 2010. Our Mission To facilitate sea borne trade in the most efficient manner by progressively benchmarking our operational targets to internationally acceptable standards Key Objectives Improve managerial,operational and financial performance. Develop,maintain and sustain port facilities and infrastructure to meet the customer needs. Promote the Port of Mombasa as a primary gateway to the great lakes region and also serve the horn of Africa. Maintain and promote a clean,safe working and rewarding environment. Integrate the functionality of the Port of Mombasa in the development vision of the republic of Kenya and the region. Instill sound corporate governance practices. PRINT MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR PRINT Board of Directors PRINT THE FUTURE > > The Way Forward > > Export Processing Zone can boost Trade PRINT How do I benefit from holding an account with you? read more... Do I need a security before opening an account? read more... What are the procedures for opening a ledger account? read more... How long does it take for KPA to produce invoices and the clearance of cargo from the port? read more... How do I clear my cargo from the port? read more... PRINT 1. Main Quay Transit Sheds: (i) Number (ii) Total floor Area (m ) 8 62,890 2. Back of Port Transit Sheds (i) Number (ii) Total Floor Area (m ) 3 36,952 3. Lighterage Area Transit Sheds (i) Number ii) Total Floor area (m ) 2 13,305 4. Customs Warehouses: (i) Number (ii) Total Floor area (m ) 1 4,810 5. Old Port Godowns: (i) Number ii) Total Floor Area (m ) 4 295 8. Stacking Grounds Total Floor Area (Main Port Area) (m ) (i) Container Terminal - Mombasa (m ) ii) Container Freight Station - Mombasa (m ) iii) Container Terminal - Nairobi (m ) (iv) Container Terminal - Kisumu (m ) v) At Yard 13/14 (m ) (vi) At yard 12 (m ) (vii) At yard 3/4 (m ) (viii) At yard 5/6 (m ) (ix) At yard 10 (m ) (x) At Shimanzi Oil Jetty(m ) 114,117 137,000 39,800 150,350 18,000 44,529 10,800 16,000 20,146 12,492 4,800 NOTE: A unit transit shed is taken as part of t he whole shed allocated for one berth. SOURCE: Engineering Department. PRINT Equipment HANDLING APPLIANCES - 2004 TYPE TOTAL IN NUMBER NUMBER PUT NUMBER IN OF USE AS AT WITHDRAWN IN SERVICE USE AS AT APPLIANCES 31/12/2003 IN 2004 IN 2004 31/12/2004 1. TRAVELLING CRANES 17 5 Tonne Cranes 17 0 0 7 Tonne Cranes 5 0 0 5 10 Tonne Cranes 2 0 0 2 7-20 Tonne Cranes 2 0 0 2 15 Tonne Cranes 4 0 0 8 2. PORTAL ELECTRIC FIXED CRANES 3 Tonne Cranes 3 0 0 3 3. ELECTRIC OVERHEAD TRAVELLING CRANES 0 2 Tonne Cranes 1 0 0 1 3 Tonne Cranes 1 0 0 1 10 Tonne Cranes 1 0 1 4 .UNDER HUNG JIB 1.5 Tonne Cranes 8 0 0 8 Wall Bracket Cranes 6 0 0 6 5 .FORKLIFT TRUCKS 1.5/2/3 Tonne 34 0 0 34 5 Tonne 11 0 0 11 10 Tonne 6 0 0 6 16 Tonne 6 0 0 6 6. TRACTORS 4 0 0 4 7. MOBILE CRANES 5 Tonne Cranes 2 1 01 1 11 Tonne Cranes 6 1 0 5 15 Tonne Cranes 1 0 0 1 25 Tonne Cranes 3 0 1 2 35 Tonne Cranes 1 0 0 1 43 Tonne Cranes 1(Ksm) 0 0 1 8.GANTRY CONTAINER CRANES 40 Tonne ship to 4 0 0 4 shore cranes 40 Tonne Rubber Tyred 9 0 2 11 40 Tonne Rail Mounted yard cranes 2 0 0 2 9. 40 Tonne Top Loader 3 1 0 2 10. 40 Tonne Reachstakers 8 0 5 13 11. Terminal Tractors 62 8 0 54 12. Empty Container Handlers 2 0 0 2 13. Lorries/Mini Bus 12 0 0 12 14. Fire Engine 2 0 1 3 SOURCE: Civil Engineering Department. PRINT Bandari College Overview The Authority has its own Maritime College in Mombasa where specialized training is available not only to its staff but to a much wider community. The college whose name means seaport in the Swahili language was founded in 1980 to provide training courses for all members of staff,from dock workers to senior managers. Over the years,however,the college has opened its doors to a much wider community of students and has a national and even international reach. Bandari College is a modern building located on Mombasa Island with a fine view of the Kilindini Channel. The college is used to host regional and international conferences,courses,seminars and workshops. KPA staff are offered courses in: Port operations Technical Administration and management Marine. For school leavers,the college offers a nine-month course to obtain a foundation certificate in maritime studies. This can be followed by a diploma course. The college offers courses for drivers of tugmasters,crane/winch and fork-lift trucks which are always in demand from transport and warehousing operators.Special courses are also run in co-operation with other institutions including Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association.Seafarers wishing to obtain an STCW certificate,as required by the International Maritime Organisation,are also catered for by Bandari College. College facilities The college has a range of modern facilities which can be hired for conferences,seminars and workshops. They include: Air conditioned auditorium with modern audio/video equipment and seating for 500 people. Air conditioned conference hall and committee room with seating for 30 and 40 people. Three laboratories with personal computers. Maritime library with some 11,000 books,magazines and periodicals. Student hostels with 60 single rooms and 10 suites,all air conditioned. Modern kitchen and dining hall with seating for 400 people. Large scenic garden overlooking the Kilindini Channel available for garden parties and other outdoor events. Fully equipped civil and marine engineering training workshops. PRINT Bulk Handling Cement and Fluorspar The Bamburi Cement Company operates a dedicated facility at Mbaraki Wharf for loading bulk cement and fluorspar for export. This facility was purpose-built in 1968 by the then East African Railways and Harbours Corporation. The cement company has a concession from Kenya Ports Authority to manage its own operations and to perform its own refurbishment work. Soda ash The Magadi Soda Company operates a dedicated facility at berth No 9 for handling exports of soda ash. Originally developed in 1920,this facility includes a storage shed outside the port area which is linked by conveyor with berth No 9. The shed and the conveyor are leased by Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to Magadi Soda Company,which is responsible for maintenance. In order to bring the Soda ash terminal into line with international environmental and technological standards and to meet the growing demand for soda ash the company plans to upgrade its facilities including the construction of a new railway siding. Quayside improvements will include an upgrading of the conveyor system and the installation of an eco-friendly ship-loader at berth No 9. Grain and Agri-bulks Handling of bulk grain and other agri-bulks is an important line of business for the Port of Mombasa. Today,the vast majority of bulk grain discharged in Mombasa is handled by a new state-of-the-art terminal- equipped with two Buhler Portalino ship un-loaders with a combined rate of 600 tonnes per hour. The Terminal one of the most modern in Africa is operated by a private company,Grain Bulk Handlers Ltd (GBHL). It is designed to handle a wide range of dry bulk cargo including barley,malt,rice,sorghum and soya beans as well as wheat,maize and fertiliser. Foodstuffs currently imported in bagged and containerised form such as barley,malt,rice and soya beans can benefit from economies of scale by being handled in bulk form. Moreover,there are cost savings resulting from the specialised handling system operated by GBHL. A key feature of the GBHL facility is that the storage silos are located outside the port area so there is easy access for trucks with a minimum of road congestion. A modern conveyor system is used to transfer grain and other produce from the ship hatch to the storage area.For rail transport,the terminal has its own siding which enables a full train set to be loaded and ready for direct shipment to the hinterland without further marshalling. Other bulk handling services at the Port of Mombasa are available through the use of conventional methods and equipment such as Hoppers and Vacuvators. Oil The Port of Mombasa has two main Oil handling Terminals. The Shimanzi Oil Terminal (SOT) for chemical products and the Kipevu Oil Terminal (KOT) for handling crude oil and other refined oil products. KOT can handle vessels with a maximum size of 85,000 DWT and a length overall of 259 metres while SOT can handle vessels of 35,000 DWT and length overall of 198 metres. Multipurpose terminal A new berth for handling bulk minerals and petroleum products is being developed as an extension of Mbaraki Wharf.The project will provide Mombasa with a multipurpose bulk terminal available to all port users. KPA had already agreed to place this project in the hands of a third party developer. PRINT Ship Repair Major shipyard is ideally positioned THE PORT OF MOMBASA offers shiprepair services through African Marine & General Engineering Co. Ltd (AMGECO) one of the largest on the East Coast of Africa. The 180 metre x 26.4 metre dry dock can accommodate vessels up to 20,000 dwt and there is a separate 40 metre x 24.4 metre building dock for vessel conversions. AMGECO has ample berthage for floating repairs as well as tow slipways for small vessels up to 120 tons. These docking facilities are supported by a comprehensive array of workshops capable of handling every kind of engineering task from fabrication and steelwork to electric motors and electronic equipment. AMGECO has certified life-raft service station and supplies a wide range of safety and rescue equipment. For more info visit www.africamarine.com PRINT Passenger Services ( cruise) THE CRUISE SAFARI PORT ON THE INDIAN OCEAN The Port of Mombasa is one of the world s favourite ports of call for cruise liners on international itineraries. With its attractive climate,unsurpassed wildlife parks and rich cultural heritage,Kenya is a natural tourism destination one of the best in Africa and Cruise Tourism is one of the main planks of this key industry. MOMBASA AS CRUISE SHIP DESTINATION Because of Mombasa s ideal location on the Indian Ocean Seaboard,passengers enjoy the wide range of world class and well developed hotels,friendly people,beautiful and clean sunny beaches that stretch along the Kenya Coastline. The renowned Kenya Natural Game Parks: Tsavo,Shimba Hills,Amboseli,Masai Mara,Aberdares,just to name but a few. City tours of Mombasa also offer attractive features such as the historic (built in 1593) Fort Jesus and the unique Old Town. Others include the Bombolulu and Changamwe wood carving/craft workshops. Tourists also enjoy village tours and bush excursions in the outskirts of Mombasa where they see the cultural lifestyle of the people. These and many other attributes make Mombasa the most exciting cruise destination in the region with its Safari/Cruise packages. In addition,the Port s proximity to Moi International Airport,which is only 8 Kms away,has made it ideal for Fly/Cruise tourism For more information please visit http://www.magicalkenya.com/ CRUISE SEASON The cruise season in the Indian Ocean region stretches from November to March of the following year. During this period the regional waters are calm and cruise ship operators reposition their vessels from their traditional sailing areas in search of warmer climates during the European Winter. PRINT Waste reception LEADING THE WAY in eco friendly disposal of ship s waste is the Port of Mombasa,where a new state-of-the-art waste reception plant entered service in June 2003. This key facility not only goes a long way towards tackling the problem of waste dumping in the Mombasa area it is also likely to provide an incentive for more ships to call at Kenya s premier port. The new plant believed to be the only one of its kind in Africa features a zero discharge system,which means that everything is either recycled or rendered harmless and inert. This US$ 2 million facility is a private sector initiative led by the Kenyan government. It was given the green light following a feasibility study carried out by the International Maritime Organisation at the government s request. The plant was installed by ATT International and is operated by EAM Environmental Management Co. Using state-of-the-art machinery,imported from the Netherlands,the new plant is used to break down ship s waste into its basic constituents and then recycle them. Minimum processing rate is 20,000 cubic metres per hour but this can easily be doubled if required. The range of waste handled by the plant will be extended over the next several years in a phased sequence. In Phase 1,now up and running,the plant is handling Marpol Annexe I materials consisting of oily waste and slops. EAM has invested in a Marpol approved reception truck to bring ship s waste from the berths to the plant,which is located within the port area off Mbaraki Road. In Phase 2,starting soon the plant will receive ship s garbage,with aluminium cans,glass,paper and other items being segregated for recycling. In Phase 3,the plant will receive and process ship s sewage. EAM also plans to extend its services to the handling of municipal waste at a future date. A total of 20 staff are employed at the waste plant,which currently operates only in the daytime. However,it is designed to run continuously if required. How the plant works The new waste reception plant is currently used to break down sludge from ships into its basic constituents and then recycle them. The plant removes the solids and separates the oil and water so effectively that the recovered oil can be used as industrial fuel while the water is pure enough for irrigation use. Solids are converted into land compost so everything is used. There is even an on-site laboratory where samples of sludge from different vessels are analysed. This allows staff to adjust the machinery for optimum handling and disposal of various grades of sludge. After being delivered by road tanker and placed in temporary storage tanks,the sludge is heated to 70 C and a vibrating screen is used to separate solid particles,which are released to a skip. A centrifuge is used to separate oil and water,with finer solids being filtered out. This fining process continues until the oil is clean enough to be stored in intermediate tanks. Samples are analysed to check that the oil is pure enough to be used as industrial fuel. Meanwhile,the oily water is processed further to remove most of the oil content,producing water of irrigation quality which is actually used to refresh the grass of a miniature golf course located on site. Solids are disposed of by mixing them with fibrous material such as grass or seaweed or grass which is then broken down by natural bacteria to create agricultural compost. For Phase 2 the waste management company will install new facilities for separating garbage together with an incinerator. Staff will receive appropriate training. A milestone for eco care On a recent tour of Mombasa s new waste plant,Environment Minister Newton Kulundu said: This is an important milestone in environment conservation in this country. It was the Kenyan government which took the decision to tackle the urgent national problem of maritime waste disposal by harnessing the latest European technology. The Ministry of Transport & Communications took the initiative in order to bring Mombasa and the northern port of Lamu into line with the current rules of Marpol the international convention dealing with prevention of maritime pollution. Marpol requires all ports to have adequate reception facilities for oil wastes,sludge and garbage generated by ships in their normal operations. Following the IMO study,Kenya Ports Authority invited private sector bids to install the waste management facilities in Mombasa. PRINT SHIP SERVICES > > Bunkering > > Fresh Water > > Ship Chandling PRINT ICDs Inland Container Depots Click here to view the ICDs locations Speed Flow Of Containers To And From The Hinterland The flow of containers between the port of Mombasa and key points in the hinterland of Kenya has been made smoother by the Inland Container Depots (ICDs) that act as a long arm of the Mombasa Container Terminal. Kenya Ports Authority owns and operates two Inland Container Depots located at Embakasi in Nairobi and at Kibos in Kisumu near Lake Victoria. The two facilities were established in 1984 and 1994 respectively with the following objectives:- Extend port services closer to receivers and shippers in Kenya and transit countries. Reduce inland transport costs for shippers/receivers Reduce container dwell time and congestion at the port by enhancing dispatch of import and off-take of export containers. Minimize road damage and carnage by diverting container traffic from road to rail. Provide security and safety of cargo on transit. These rail linked Depots - allow containers to be sent by rail directly (by a special train service known as Railtainer Service) to a satellite terminal,thus bringing dry port facilities to the commercial heart of Kenya and transit countries by providing more efficient and cost effective transport solution for importers and exporters. Import containers on Through Bill of Lading (TBL) destined to upcountry destinations are loaded directly onto wagons from vessels upon discharge. By keeping these wagons rolling,any congestion at the container terminal is kept at a minimum. All cargo clearing and forwarding documentation processes and payments are finalised at the Depots thus saving customers time of travelling to Mombasa. The facilities are linked to the port via VSAT technology to ensure faster communication and documentation. Over the last five years,ICD Nairobi handled an average of 27,000 TEUs per year,while Kisumu 2,200 TEUs per year. These two facilities now have state of the art equipment that are able to turn-round wagons quickly thus offer efficient services to customers. Due to availability of space,both un-nominated and nominated loose (LCL) and Full Container Loads (FCL) export cargoes are accepted at the Depots. The ICDs therefore facilitate trade by acting as consolidation centres before cargo is finally documented and railed to Mombasa for shipment. Send by Rail Campaign - Less than 30% of container traffic to and from the port is transported by rail. Kenya Ports Authority,Kenya Railways Corporation and Shipping Lines/Ships Agents run a joint campaign to encourage shippers to use rail by frequently reviewing charges on ICD bound cargo. Rail transport easily carries heavy containers,is secure and safe thereby reducing costs for the customer while also eradicates road carnage and damage. KPA has earmarked Kisumu ICD as a consolidation point for transit cargo and is actively encouraging cargo owners to use this option. The Depot offers good network for road,ferry and rail services to transit countries. Both facilities have ample storage space and shipping firms have been encouraged to utilise the space for storage of empty containers. Some major lines are currently utilizing ICD Nairobi for the same. 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On Saturday 5th November at around 0600 hours,KPA received a relayed distress message from the cruise ship Seaborne Spirit ,indicating that she was under attack by pirates,160 km off Somali Coast. The cruise vessel took evasive action and managed to escape from the attacking pirates. As a result of the attack the cruise vessel cancelled her scheduled visit to Mombasa and diverted to Seychelles 2. Due to this incident,and the other recent pirate attacks on merchant ships off the coast of Somalia,KPA called for a crisis meeting at KPA headquarters on 8th November 2005,to review the incident and assess the insecurity off the coast of Somalia and its repercussions on shipping and the cruise industry in Kenya. The meeting was attended by representative from the Kenya Navy,the Police and Inchcape Shipping as the agent of the cruise ship in Mombasa. 3. Arising from the discussions during the meeting,we decided to call a press conference this morning to express our grave concerns on the increasing insecurity off the coast of Somalia due to armed piracy and robbery but at the same time re-assure the rest of the world that the Kenyan Coastline and waters are safe for all ships and that appropriate security measures have been put in place by KPA,Kenya Navy and the police to ensure that ships plying the Kenyan coastline and Kenyan waters are closely monitored and safe. In particular stringent special security measures have been put in place for cruise ships. SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS 4. The security measures are outlined below in brief: The government of Kenya and KPA have taken appropriate measurers to ensure compliance of the IMO ISPS Code by formulating a national strategy on Ant-terrorism,enacting maritime security legislation and conducting security assessment and reviewing and updating security plans and measures to prevent acts of terrorism in Kenyan seaports. Security arrangements and procedures for ships in the port are well documented and have been posted on the KPA website. Security has been enhanced by increased patrols by KPA Security the Police and Kenya Navy both on land and on the waterfront. The Port security personnel and police have undergone special training on security in line with the ISPS Code. The KPA has improved the port perimeter fencing and erected watchtowers at strategic points and stepped up access control. Cruise vessels are closely monitored from the time they enter Kenyan waters by a sophisticated system of radar stations operated by the Kenya Navy along the Kenyan coast. The radar stations are capable of automatically identifying ships and are in constant communication with port control stations. Alongside the Berths cruise ships are cordoned and guarded by armed police and port security at all times and entry to the cordoned area restricted to authorised personnel only. A patrol boat manned by armed police is stationed next to the vessel through out the vessels stay in port. Kenya Navy boat also patrols around the vessel. KPA has assigned a high speed patrol boat to the Port Police for patrolling the harbour waters and the coastline. The boat has a cruising speed of 30 knots and a range of 200 miles. Two Container scanners operated by customs are stationed in the port for verifying containers and for the detection of contraband,explosives and narcotics. A police Anti terrorism special unit is stationed in the port to guard against acts of terrorism. Special arrangements have been made to interface the port security officer and the ship security officer for all ships in the port. To augment the radar system Kenya Navy has stationed vessels to patrol the Kenyan waters along the entire Kenyan coastline. The construction of the maritime rescue coordination centre which KPA undertook on behalf of the government under the IMO Global search and rescue plan is now completed and will be soon equipped by IMO and be ready for operation by January 2006. KPA is in the process of tendering for an integrated security system for the port which will include CCTV,Access control,and perimeter detection system. CONCLUSION 5. We wish to reiterate,that Kenyan waters and the port of Mombasa are safe for cruise vessels. We therefore urge the shipping lines whose vessels are scheduled to call at the port not to cancel their visits due to the incident on the Somali coastline involving the Seaborne Spirit. 6. We also wish to state that additional Security measures will be provided to the home based cruise vessel Royal Star to re-assure the vessel owners and the passengers. 7. KPA will continue with its plans of converting Berths 1 and 2 into a fully fledged cruise terminal and to make Mombasa a truly cruise port. The Authority would like to achieve this with the assistance and support of all stakeholders and other players in the tourism and cruise industry. 8. As a member of the Cruise Indian Ocean Association (CIOA),KPA will continue to participate in all international forums for cruise shipping and in particular the annual Miami Cruise shipping convention in the USA,and involve all port security agencies to market the Port of Mombasa and assure the international cruise industry that Kenya is safe and secure for cruise ships. 9. Meanwhile KPA through our parent ministry will officially petition the International Maritime Organisation to take appropriate measures within its mandate to prevent further piracy attacks on ships and to improve the security of shipping on the Somali coast. THANK YOU. MORE NEWS...> > PRINT NEW TRUCK APPOINTMENT MODULE NEW TRUCK APPOINTMENT MODULE As a build up towards implementation of the new truck appointment module,Kenya Ports Authority is in the process of compiling a database for all transporters operating in the port. Transporters will be required to provide the following information prior to being allowed to purchase the Appointment books: 1. Company Name 2. Postal Address 3. Telephone / Email Address 4. Physical Address 5. Copy of PIN (for Kenyan Transporters) and T.I.N (for Transporters from Uganda and Rwanda) 6. Directors Name 7. Contact person in Mombasa 8. KTA Membership Number All transporters are requested to forward the relevant details as per the above to the Terminal Manager via either email: mctreg@kpa.co.ke or fax number 041-2220165 before the implementation date of 1st December 2005. James O. Rarieya TERMINAL MANAGER For: MANAGING DIRECTOR MORE NEWS...> > PRINT LONG STAYED CONTAINERS IN THE PORT The Kenya Ports Authority is extremely concerned about the big number of containers,which have remained uncollected for long periods in the Port. As of 1st June 2005 the port was holding 10,027 containers and our holding capacity is about 7,200 only. This has resulted in congestion,which is hampering smooth port operations. Consequently,the Authority recently did a survey to establish the consignees of these containers. In order to decongest the port,we are hereby appealing to all our customers to expedite removal of their containers. For further details please contact the Terminal Manager on Tel 2312211/2220255 Ext. 2353 or the KPA website link: http://www.kpa.co.ke/port_today/container_terminal/Long_Stay_Cont/ PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER MOMBASA MORE NEWS...> > PRINT NEW TRAFFIC REGULATIONS WILL ENHANCE EFFICIENCY AT PORT The attention of the Kenya Ports Authority has been drawn to recent news reports and editorial,which seem to purport unilateral decision and bad faith by the organization in introduction of the new traffic regulations that became effective on May 2nd 2005. Whereas it is not the KPA s policy to engage in exchange of words with newspapers or other news media outlets,it is necessary in this instant to clear the air on the introduction of the new traffic regulations at the port of Mombasa. Before the new regulations came into force,the Kenya Ports Authority had discussed the matter with the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) and Kenya Transport Association (KTA). The issue was discussed and adopted at the Friday Stakeholders meeting where various shipping interest groups are represented. In addition,the Authority issued a notice in the print media on April 4 announcing the commencement of the new regulations from April 17. Subsequently the implementation was put forward to May 2 on request of KIFWA and KTA. In the period leading to implementation of the new regulations KPA put up a notice to extend gate clearance hours hoping cargo receivers would use the opportunity to clear their consignments thus facilitating smooth transition for the new procedures. This opportunity,however,was not utilized thus subjecting the port to a flood of requests and/or complaints on the first two days of the new procedures becoming effective. On the other hand very few people seemed to have taken the new procedures seriously and booked for collection of their cargo as required. This led to the outcry as a result of the backlog of containers following the long labour day weekend. The new rules was therefore affected due to the noncompliance and subsequent complaints and requests for stay of implementation. After consultations with KIFWA and KTA on May 5 and 6 however it was resolved that the new system should remain in place with some amendments thereof. Among others it was agreed that there would be no limit on number of truck bookings in a day; no bookings would be on hold beyond 24 hours,and,that the booking would be by company name other than the truck registration numbers. The three (KPA,KIFWA & KTA) parties also agreed on formation of a task force to streamline the new system. Resultant upon these arrangements there has been increased off-take of containers from the port with a total of 154 containers delivered on May 6 and 7 and 384 containers on May 9. These are way above average daily deliveries,which is an indication that with enhanced traffic and yard control the port is in a position to improve daily deliveries tremendously. In response to the inaccurate news reports the Kenya Association of Manufacturers visited the port for a fact finding mission and were satisfied by the intention of the new measures after round table deliberations which included KIFWA. There are indeed multiple benefits to be derived from the new traffic control measures which include: Orderly traffic flow Reduced turn-around time of trucks from the terminal Reduced dwell time of import containers Decongested access lanes into and out of the port Enhanced security of cargo in the port precincts Reduced risks of accidents. Faster overall turn-around of vessels. J. N. Imathiu Public Relations Manager For: MANAGING DIRECTOR MORE NEWS...> > PRINT KPA HEADED FOR IAPH VICE PRESIDENCY The Kenya Ports Authority s Corporate Services Manager Mr. Gichiri Ndua is Africa s sole nominee for the 3rd Vice Presidency candidature of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). Ndua s candidature which shall be ratified next month in Shanghai,China was announced after a rigorous interview process held in Johannesburg,South Africa two weeks ago. The nominations were initially contested by the Vice President of Port of Alexandria in Egypt,Commercial and Marketing Manager - Port of Djibouti and the Director General of Ghana Ports Authority. Also in Shanghai,China,the incumbent IAPH President Mr. Peter Struijs is expected to exit the Association having served his 2 year office term. He will be replaced by the 1st Vice President Mr. H. Thomas Kornegay who will also be replaced by the 2nd Vice President Mrs. Datin Paduka O. C. Phang. This will automatically enable Mr. Ndua ascend to the 2nd Vice Presidency. In the order of ascendancy Mr. Ndua should hold the Presidency in a couple of years. This will be the first time ever in history that an African will occupy this position. It not only makes KPA proud but also places Africa in a better position where maritime and shipping decisions shall be made. The position of the 3rd Vice President was previously held by Mr. Siyabonga Gama,former Chief Executive Officer of National Ports Authority of South Africa,who has since been transferred to head the Spoornet South African Railways. As a result Mr. Gama stepped down from his IAPH post thus creating the vacancy. MORE NEWS...> > PRINT LEDGER A/C ACCESS REGISTRATION. Welcome to the new Kenya Ports Authority website. Ledger A/C Holders can now access their weekly statements online. You will however need to print this form,fill in the required information,sign and return it to The Revenue Accountant. Registration is free. Name of Customer Ledger A/C No. Particulars of person nominated to apply for and receive password. First Name Last Name Gender Email address username Address Telephone Mobile Phone Fax Signature Town Nationality Country of Residence Particulars of Director/Partner approving the nomination First Name Last Name Gender Email address username Address Telephone Mobile Phone Fax Signature Town Nationality Country of Residence < PRINT CHANGED TELCOM KENYA TELEHONE NUMBER LIST OF KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY. M/S Telcom Kenya has put a new Digital Telephone Exchange in Mombasa Central. All the current numbers have now been made to be of seven digits instead of the previous six. That means that when making a call to KPA,you need to add number " 2 " in any line that you are calling. For example our current Trunk line 312211 is now 2312211. The other Trunk line 220255 is now 2220255 etc,etc. Please let our customers and all our members of staff be aware of this . < PRINT SEALING OF CONTAINERS AFTER CUSTOMS VERIFICATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT SEALING OF CONTAINERS AFTER CUSTOMS VERIFICATION REMAINS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLEARING AGENTS. YOU ARE THEREFORE REQUESTED,PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OF CONTAINERS FOR VERIFICATION TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A SEAL FOR THE CONTAINER. NO CONTAINERS WILL BE PLACED FOR VERIFICATION WITHOUT THESE SEALS. PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE. JAMES O. RARIEYA TERMINAL MANAGER Dated: 26th May 2005 < PRINT EXPORT CARGO ACCEPTANCE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT EXPORT CARGO ACCEPTANCE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED CEASES AT THE TIME OF VESSEL BERTHING. 1. FOR CARGO RECEIVED AT ICD S ACCEPTANCE WILL CEASE 48 HOURS PRIOR VESSELS DECLARED ARRIVAL. 2. REEFER CONTAINERS ARE ALLOWED ON DIRECT DELIVERY SUBJECT TO THE REEFER CONTAINER NUMBER AND SHIPPING ORDER APPEARING ON THE SHIPS REEFER LIST. THIS LIST IS TO BE SUBMITTED BY SHIPS AGENT 24 HOURS AFTER VESSEL BERTHING. 3. ALSO ACCEPTED ON DIRECT DELIVERY ARE WET HIDE CONTAINERS AND OUT OF GAUGE SHIPMENTS. THIS WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE LIST OF THESE CONTAINERS BEING SUBMITTED MAXIMUM 24 HOURS AFTER VESSEL BERTHING. 4. UNNOMINATED TRANSIT CONTAINERS MUST BE NOMINATED FOR THE INTENDED LOADING VESSEL MINIMUM 24 HOURS PRIOR TO HER ARRIVAL. 5. TRANSHIPMENT CONTAINERS MUST ALSO BE DECLARED MINIMUM 24 HOURS PRIOR TO INTENDED LOADING SHIP S ARRIVAL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS AND THAT PORT CHARGES ARE SECURED IN GOOD TIME. JAMES O. RARIEYA TERMINAL MANAGER < PRINT LOADING OF TRANSIT CONTAINERS. The above subject matter refers. This is to bring to your attention that loading of Transit Containers will only be effected for those who will have complied with the following procedures:- 1. The Depositing Account should have sufficient funds. 2. The Consignment Note to be presented together with the balances (part lots) if any. 3. The Consignment Note to be attached with a i) Duly completed C 35. ii) Duly completed Entry. Please be advised accordingly. James O. Rarieya TERMINAL MANAGER c.c. Commercial Manager (Coast) KRC, Resident Representative URC, Principal Operation Officer (Shore), Regional Operations Officer KRC, Superintendent RMG, Deputy Traffic Agent KRC, Operations Manager URC, MOMBASA. < PRINT Looking to the future The Way Forward KPA has drawn up a strategic road map to ensure the port is responsive to global and regional economic forces and that it plays its catalytic role in spurring development. This will entail: Expansion of the existing container handling facilities to cater for expected traffic growth. The existing container handling facility has a design capacity of 250,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent units (TEUs) per annum. Indications are that the port will to handle 350,000 TEUs by the end of 2003 and nearly 1,000,000 TEUs by 2020. Progressive Implementation of the ICT project,which will transform the Port of Mombasa into an E-port by 2010. Enhancing the role of private sector participation in provision of Port services. Development of a modern cruise ship terminal and complementary infrastructure to meet the demands of the industry. Acquisition of modern cargo handling equipment. Develop to the fullest the potential of the Nairobi and Kisumu inland container deport. Development of a Free Trade Zone within the port environs. Deepening the channel and turning basin to achieve deeper drafts. Tirelessly propagate and promote corruption prevention initiatives. Enhance the role of the Authority in improvement of the quality of life the communities especially those within the maritime districts. PRINT Looking to the future Export Processing Zone can boost trade PLANS TO CREATE an Export Processing Zone or possibly a Free Trade Zone on a large site just outside the main port area of Mombasa have been drawn up by Kenya Ports Authortiy,subject to funding.Such a zone would allow the Port of Mombasa to evolve from a pure centre of transport and become more directly involved in added value activities such as cargo processing and logistics. This in turn would allow Mombasa to play a greater role in the development of international trade,thus helping to stimulate the national economy of Kenya. The proposed site is located at Dongo Kundu,on the southwest mainland,so that a new bridge would be needed to link it with the north mainland.The Dongo Kundu site covers a total of 1,216 hectares and has a potential for 2,000 metres of continuous quay. Studies have suggested that development of either an Export Processing Zone or a Free Trade Zone is a viable project that would benefit from regional trading arrangements such as AGOA,Comesa and the East African Community. There will be further studies into the feasibility of building a new bridge,which is the key to the Dongo Kundu project. Estimated cost of the project is Kshs. 10 billion and the government has given KPA the green light to seek funding from abroad. An Export Processing Zone would allow importers to re-export goods to neighbouring countries without having to pay import tax. There would be low rent to encourage investment in the new facility. A Free Trade Zone encompasses wider horizons and is not confined to exports. An alternative plan is to create a Free Trade Zone in the port area known as G Section,which is currently used for car handling. KPA has other parcels of land of 11.4 acres,6.04 acres and 1.07 acres available for immediate development both inside and outside the existing port area. PRINT How do I benefit from holding an account with you? It reduces the need for you to carry cash every time you process a document. It allows you to pay by your company cheque. It allows you a six days credit period. It allows you reconcile your transactions effectively. < PRINT Do I need a security before opening an account? Yes. You need an open bank guarantee of at least Ksh.200,000.00 or deposit the same amount with us. < PRINT What are the procedures for opening a ledger account? Write an application to the Revenue Accountant and the relevant forms will be provided to you. < PRINT How long does it take for KPA to produce invoices and the clearance of cargo from the port? It takes an average of two (2) hours from the time Mombasa Port Release Orders (MPROs) and customs entries are received from customs authority to the time the client is issued his invoice. Invoices are sent to cargo section every 30 minutes and the client can remove his consignment within five (5) hours. < PRINT How do I clear my cargo from the port? You give your documents to a registered Clearing Agent who will lodge them with the Kenya Revenue Authority and Kenya Ports Authority. < PRINT BUNKERING AND OIL TRANSFER WITHIN THE PORT No bunkering or oil transfer between ship on ship to ship is Permitted unless prior written application on prescribed from to do so be made to either the Harbour Master or the Port Authority s Pollution Control Officer and permission Obtained. Any subsequent alteration to the commencement time Of bunkering or oil transfer must be notified. Such an oil Operation is not to commence unless a pollution Control Officer or Bunkering Superintendent is in at attendance prior To the commencement. If the officer considers an operation Is unsafe or does not comply with port requirements,it will be stopped until defect if remedied. The penalties in respect of discharge of oil into the water of the Port are severe,and to assist you in eliminating such a discharge,it is recommended that you ensure:- An experienced engineer gives his undivided attention to the whole operation. All scuppers are blocked. That your offside bunkering connection blank is secure and the inlet valve is shut hard. Drip trays are positioned under hose connection The operation does not proceed until fully satisfied it is safe to do so. The area adjacent to all outlets,where it is possible for oil to escape,are patrolled throughout the operations. The vessel s officer in charge to advice the Pollution Control Officer where the breather pipe Connections are positioned to the tanks about to be filled. Special care is taken when operation is nearing completion,or when vessel has a list or is trimmed excessively by the head or stem,to avoid overflow. The Pollution Control Officer must be in attendance during disconnection of bunkering lines. PRINT FRESH WATER Fresh water is available at Berths No.1 to No.3 on shore hydrants. Average rate is 20 tons per hour. Fresh water is also available at anchorage by fresh water barge (max. 300 tons per trip and harbour tug El-Lamy (max 150 tons per trip). 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