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Issue No. 7/2012 (August-September)
South Africa to Host
PMAESA Conference
Cape Town, South Africa will be the venue for this
The three day event will also feature a parallel
year's African Ports and Maritime Conference
exhibition which will provide a platform connecting
scheduled for November 26th to 28th.
port operators, equipment suppliers and buyers in
The event which is to be co hosted by PMAESA and
Africa and beyond. The exhibition will also provide an
Transnet National Ports Authority, South Africa is
excellent opportunities and brilliant ideas for all
expected to bring together an estimated 300
involved.
participants drawn from the cream of port executives
Would be participants and exhibitors have been urged
and maritime experts in Africa and around the world.
to fill in registration forms available in the PMAESA
Mr. Tau Morwe, CEO
The conference will be held at the Westin Grand
website: http://www.pmaesa.org/apmc2012.
Transnet National
Arabella Quays Hotel which is linked to the Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the world's most popular tourist
Ports Authority
International Convention Centre. The hotel offers easy
destinations- offering a wide variety for those keen on
access to city's sights along with five star services. The
pre or post conference holiday.
Transnet NPA Conference team has identified and negotiated The experiences range from the unique back drop of the Table
pocket friendly rates with other Conference hotels (See list at the mountain- recently declared as the world's 7th Wonder of
bottom on the last page; booking must be done before 19
Nature- is ideal for hiker or those who would like to go to the top
October 2012 to get the special rates).
onboard a cable train. The city boasts of magnificent beaches on
The theme for this year's meeting is: “African Ports as Catalysts to the peninsula, a cultural diversity that incorporates elements of
Economic Growth.”
Africa, Dutch, British, Indian and Chinese Origin.

Piracy Workshop Called Off in Mombasa
...as youths engage Kenyan police in running battles
maritime Security workshop
security assessments for port facilities.Also
organized by PMAESA and IMO has
to be discussed was the Approval of Port
been called off due to insecurity at
Facility Security Plans, Implementation of
AKenya's coastal town of Mombasa caused
Best Management Practices, Human
by several days of running battle between
Response in case of Piracy and Armed
violent youths and police.
Robbery at sea. The meeting was also to
The three day workshop which was to be
examine the role of Privately Contracted
held in Mombasa from 4 – 6 September
Armed Security Personnel on board ships.
2012 was to bring together key security Over the years the Eastern and Southern
officers from PMAESA member ports to
Africa and Western Indian Ocean region has
discuss challenges posed by piracy,
Kenyan paramilitary police walk past burning tyres been increasingly subjected to security
maritime insecurity and organized crime on in Kenya's port city of Mombasa during the second challenges linked to piracy, maritime
board sea going vessels.
day of clashes
insecurity and organized crime.
The workshop was also to be attended by Headquarters, said in a message wired to In 2009, the IMO reported that the ESA and
participants from the US Coast Guards, the PMAESA Secretariat from London. IO region had become the most pirate
Common Market for Eastern and Southern “We will endeavour to reschedule the infested water in the world.
Africa (COMESA), Southern African
activity at a later date following
Somali pirates have been attacking vessels
Development Community (SADC).
consultations with all involved,” she added. in the marine area adversely affecting trade,
“After careful consideration and with
The seminar was to look at the IMO Guide food security and income from exploitation
apologies for the short notice, we are
on Maritime Security and ISPS Code, the of fisheries, other marine resources and
cancelling the seminar,” Ms. Tracy Peverett, best practices in planning and conducting tourism.
who is Head of Maritime Security at IMO's
President Michel Roots for Africa's Ocean
resident James Michel of Seychelles
(pictured) has called for more
attention to be given to Africa's Pocean and its islands, adding that
problems such as piracy came about
because of Africa's lack of capacity, and
political will to secure this oceanic space.
In his remarks to the 19th Assembly of the
African Union in Addis Ababa, President
Michel said: “It is time that Africa redefines
its relationship with its oceans. Our oceanic
space is currently not given enough
attention. Piracy profits from the fact that
we, as African Governments, have not
done enough to secure this
developmental space”, the President
remarked.
The President added that while most
efforts for regional and continental
integration had brought about tangible
infrastructure in terms of roads or bridges,
there was not enough done to connect
Africa through its oceans, and its islands,
the guardians of these maritime highways.
“We will not succeed fully…if we fail to
harness the true potential of our oceans to
connect us: to connect us with each other,
and to connect us to other continents.
Africa's islands are critical to facilitate these
connections.”
The President said that the potential of
Africa's ocean was boundless, but in the
majority this wealth was exploited by
external parties: “It is OUR wealth. We
must work together to ensure that we are
the ones to mobilise it for the benefit of
our children”. The President cited the
example of the recent ground breaking
agreement between Seychelles and
Mauritius on a shared extended
continental shelf as an illustration of states
working together to mobilize the true
potential of the Blue economy.
The Seychelles delegation also took the
opportunity to call for an acceleration of
the process to resolve the crisis in
Madagascar through full implementation
of the SADC Roadmap. As chair of the
Indian Ocean Commission, President
Michel called on all partners to strengthen
the support to Madagascar to prepare the
way for free and fair elections to mark the
conclusion of the crisis.
The President stated that Seychelles was
seizing the moment to re-engage with the
African Union, to contribute towards a
second liberation for Africa- that of 'true
economic liberation'. As part of this
process, the Seychelles government has
announced its decision to open an
Embassy in Addis Ababa.

Walvis Bay Scoops Best Port Operator or Terminal in Africa Award
amibian Ports Authority was named
collectively worked to
winner of the “Best Port Operator or
achieve a throughput
Terminal in Africa” award, at the equivalent of 300 000
NAfrica Rail and Harbours Conference in
small containers
Sandton, Johannesburg in June this year.
(twenty foot
The qualifying criteria for the award was:
equivalent units) over
operational efficiency and effectiveness as
the past eleven
well as the ability to demonstrate best
months.
practice in Africa's ports' sector
Voted the “Best Port
We are very proud of this outstanding
Operator or Terminal in
recognition of our efforts and growth in
Africa” at the Africa Rail
Africa.
and Harbours
The Conference was under the theme:
Conference in Santon
Mr. Bisey Uirab, CEO, Namport (left) and Mr. Elias Mwenyo, Manager
“Innovation, Investment and Development
Johannesburg in June
Sales and Service, Namport
for Port Operators, Shipping, Government
this year, goes without
and End-Users”
Ports Authority and Transnet National Ports saying that the team effort at Namport will
The Ports of Walvis Bay has over the years Authority, both giants in the Port industry in go a long way in positioning Namport as
established itself as an efficient and
Africa.
the “Best performing world-class port
effective terminal operator in Africa, with a Mr. Elias Mwenyo, Manager Sales and
service provider in Africa” Mr. Uirab
container throughput of 350 000 TEUs. The Services accepted the award on behalf of reiterated the importance of Namport's
port's investment in state of the art terminal the Namibian Ports Authority.
strategic slogan Tulongeni Pamwe urging
operating infrastructure, as well as
Meanwhile The Port of Walvis Bay, for the employees to work together to maintain
continuous initiatives aimed at investing first time in the history of Namport
the standards that we have set for
ahead of the fast growing demand for the celebrated 300 000 Twenty-foot Equivalent ourselves, to remain competitive within the
Port of Walvis Bay, as an alternative trade Units moved at the Ports of Walvis Bay and Maritime Industry. The CEO and some
route to Southern Africa, is evident of this. Lüderitz in one single year on, August 01, members of his management team, jetted
The Africa Transport Awards recognize and 2012 This achievement is by no means a off to the Port of Lüderitz today to join the
celebrate the leaders in Africa's transport small achievement according to CEO, Mr. team down south in celebrating this historic
sector. Bisey Uirab.
achievement on Friday, 03 August 2012.
Other nominees for the award were: Kenya The Ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz
New Port Police Unit at Port of Walvis Bay
o maintain its position as an efficient and secure port in the
region, the Namibian Ports Authority in conjunction with the
TNamibian Police, embarked on an initiative to increase the safety
and security of people, assets and cargo at the Port of Walvis Bay.
A new Port Police Station at the Port of Walvis Bay, sponsored by
the Namport Social Investment Fund (NSIF) will officially be
handed over to the Minister of Safety and Security Hon. Nangolo
Mbumba in 2012. Yesterday, Mr Bisey Uirab officially welcomed
and congratulated the first group of police men and women in
uniform, during a Port Induction Session at the Protea Pelican Bay
Hotel, facilitated by the Office of the Manager: Training and
Employee Wellness, Ms Ipupa Kasheeta.
Bisey stressed that the presence of the police unit will go a long
way in providing peace of mind to the entire port community and
its operators, stressing that NAMPOL is mandated to provide
national security. He also urged the law enforcers to optimize the
opportunity to learn and familiarize themselves with the port and
its various functions.
Also present were: Deputy Erongo Regional Police Commander,
Commissioner Nelumbu; Executive HR at Namport, Ms Heritha
In Focus: Namport
Keys for the New Namport police station exchange hands as the Port Authority
beefs up its security
Muyoba, Executive: Risk Management, Mr Raymond Visagie and
Chief Customs & Excise Officer, Mr Ben Louw

New Blou Bul for Syncrolift
amibia's only Ship repair yard (Syncrolift) recently
welcomed the new 824H Wheel dozer powered by
NCaterpillar fondly known as Blou Bul. The newly acquired
equipment at the Port of Walvis Bay replaces the 33 year old
unit purchased in 1979, when the Syncrolift was first
commissioned. The Blou Bul has a pulling capacity of vessels
weighing 2000ton and a maximum length of 80m, with
innovative features for a productive performance, reliability
and operator comfort whilst also adding value to the
operations at the Syncrolift. This modern operational
equipment was purchased at a price tag of just over
N$4.5million, from Barloworld Namibia in May this year
(2012) Mr Fonda Shimuafeni, Syncrolift Manager at the
Namibian Ports Authority confirmed the acquisition of the
new Blou Bul, stressing that it will enhance the efficiency and
productivity in shifting vessels scheduled for repairs from the
platform onto the repair bay and vice-versa. Mr Shimuafeni
further stated that the key to successful operations is to have
a high utilisation of the facility, whilst at the same time
investing in up to date equipment such as the new 824H
wheel dozer.
The 9th Pan African Ports Corporation(PAPC)
Conference is set for December 10th to 12th, this
year in Brazzaville, Congo. This year's conference
is themed: “State, City and Port Relations.”
“The main objective of the theme of the
Conference is to assess and analyze the
relationship between the state, city and ports in
their respective development strategies,” said Mr. Michael
Luguje(pictured), the Executive Secretary to PAPC and Port
Management Association of Western and Central Africa
(PMAWCA).
The PAPC is a biannual International Ports event of the
three African sub-regional port associations: PMAESA,
Port workers pose with the Blou Bul at the Syncrolift
facility in Walvis Bay, Namibia
Congo to host PAPC Conference
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theme, the conference will bring together actors
and experts from the maritime industry in
Africa, Europe and the rest of the world to
examine the question of optimal land use and
infrastructural development within the context
of the often divergent needs of the state, city and the port
authorities,” added Mr. Luguje in a letter sent out to would
be participants.
The conference will also host the meeting between the
International Association of Ports & Habours(IAPH)
Europe-Africa Group and the PAPC Council meeting.
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