PORTS OF CURAÇAO
Knowledge & Excellence
General Information
Port Management
Subsidiaries
Affiliation
Vision
Vision Statement
Mission
Our Ports
CPA 2010/Ports of Curaçao: K-Zone presentation
Ports Management
Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA) was founded in December
1981 with the main purpose to commercially administrate the
island’s harbors, to create the necessary conditions for further
development and to promote sufficient economic activity for the
island.
CPA has managed to define its position by continuously
improving its facilities and services, intensifying its marketing
efforts in shipping and cruise, and strategically corporate and
affiliate with sister ports, shipping companies and maritime
associations .
Subsidiaries
Curaçao Pilots Organization (CPO)
KTK Tugs
De Ruyter Training & Consultancy (DRTC)
Dutch Caribbean Consultants (DCC)
Curaçao Pilots Organization
CPO is established with the objective of operating an
independent pilots company, while maintaining the order and
safety in the ports of Curaçao.
Harbor Safety Inspection (HVI) handles all inspections and
licenses throughout Curaçao, insuring a high safety level.
Vessel Traffic Control Center (Fort Nassau) regulates all
maritime traffic in the harbor.
Harbor Operations & Invoicing (HOI) software efficiently
handles all vessel request, berthing and billing.
Bridges and Ferries operations in Willemstad.
KTK TUGS
KTK is responsible for all tug assistance in the Ports of Curaçao.
New horizons have been reached due to international ventures,
accepting towage jobs from abroad, reaching an all-time
record in revenues.
The company increased its fleet with a new tugs, enabling it to
meet the high demand for its services and compete on an
international level.
KTK Tugs opened its operations in Panama, creating business
opportunities focused on the expansion of the Panama Canal.
The safe, reliable and modern image is accompanied by its
skilled team of professionals and international service standard.
De Ruyter Training & Consultancy
CPA together with De Ruyter Training & Consultancy the
Netherlands co-own this international maritime training school.
DRTC is established with the objective of providing training and
certificate personnel and crew at location.
The courses focus primarily on maritime training, security and
safety issues, but many other applications are also possible
depending on the clients’ needs.
Dutch Caribbean Consultants
DCC is a joint venture between CPA and Gemeentewerken
Rotterdam.
DCTC is established with the objective of providing consultancy
on harbor construction and logistics.
The Megapier, restoration of the Scharloo wharves and the
design and installation of Leonard B. Smith bridge are
examples of projects coordinated by DCC.
Affiliation
CPA has long since recognized the value of involvement in large
international associations. It is an excellent way to broaden its
spectrum of knowledge and collaborate with other experts of
industry:
International Association of Port and Harbors (IAPH)
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)
Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA)
Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)
Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC)
Vision
To be the preferred port of choice within the region, for all
customers world wide, providing the highest expertise in quality
and the most reliable and professional service to all in-harbor,
coastal and ocean products.
Committed to meet and exceed realistic customer expectations
as a reliable, knowledgeable and dependable partner, with
expertise in services.
Endeavor sustainable port operations and management
accredited by international environmental standards.
Embracing the philosophy of continuous improvement.
Statement
Expansion of economic potential through commercial
development and purposive marketing of services and products.
Expansion of the international competitive position of CPA and
KTK Tugs with timely provision of services and products
complying to international quality standards.
Promotion of social developments through economic advantage
of the Ports of Curaçao, for instance the development of a
regional hub for freight, storage and cruise.
Mission
To expand commercial opportunities with strategic marketing of
services.
To attain unprecedented levels of social and economical
benefits of our ports with the development and transformation
of our ports into an international gateway or hub.
To attract, develop and retain highly qualified, committed and
motivated personnel.
To have an ethical commitment towards our people, partners,
stakeholders, suppliers, clients,
institutions
and
the
community of Curaçao.
Our ports
Willemstad, our main port with extensive facilities (towage
company, oil refinery, container terminal, dry dock, cruise
terminals, wharves, bunker facilities, etc.) .
Bullen Bay (oil terminal operated by PDVSA)
Caracas Bay (deepwater facilities with two piers)
St. Michiel's Bay (deepwater single mooring buoy)
Fuik Bay (private wharves of the mining company)
Spanish Water (yachting) – although it is not managed by
CPA
Expectations
Visuals
Trends
Future of regional shipping
Expectations
Knowledge zone
Visuals
Larger ships calling on our ports, resulting in more pilot
activities and towage assistance.
Increase of towage assistance for tankers calling upon Bullen
Bay and its oil storage facilities.
Increase of commercial development on wharves and port
properties.
Increase of commercial activities, as the Ports of Curaçao will
develop its overall product and supply to be the “one-shopstop” for all maritime activities in the region.
An organized, clean and environmental and costumer friendly
port, complying to international standards.
Trends
Gradually more harbor activities will concentrate outside the port
of Willemstad:
Megapier at Otrobanda.
Activities at Bullen Bay.
International towage jobs abroad.
Development and cruise berthing at Caracas Bay.
Meaning, more commercial development in and around the inner
city, especially the wharves on the Otrobanda and Punda sites.
Future of regional shipping
Growth of shipping activities in the region will be determined
by the change in transshipment and logistical routes due to the
expansion in Panama, the positioning of storage for the
petrochemical industry and the market developments in cruise
tourism.
KTK’s potential in the international market is growing due to the
island’s geographical location to the Americas, the Caribbean
and the Panama Canal.
Economic advantage can be reached through aggressive
marketing efforts of the services and products that CPA and
KTK can offer.
Expectations
Vessels calling on the ports of Curaçao will be larger (postPanamex , VLCC, mega cruise ships);
More activities due to more vessel calls, bunkering, supply,
repairs, services, cargo, and cruise visits;
Oil Storage activities at Bullen Bay will increase;
Commercial development on the wharves and port areas;
New developments outside the Willemstad port.
K-Zone
Inquiry on laws and policies.
Market research and bench marking.
Assistance in ITC implementation and database management.
Infrastructural examination and drafting development plans.
Studies and analyses.
Implementation of public and awareness programs.
Future Projects
Implementing the Ports of Curaçao concept;
Real estate development on port properties;
Harbor expansion plans;
Introduction of ITC innovations;
Implementation of an environmental policy;
Implementation of customer friendly policy.
Harbor expansion
Need of a second cruise berthing outside the port of
Willemstad, due to the growing demand of larger cruise ships.
Development of the Caracas Bay area into a touristic
attraction. Royal Caribbean International has shown great
interest for cruise berthing.
Development of the wharves and port properties.
Expansion of the container terminal for logistical use and
economic zones.
Secondary developments , like Waaigat and Spanish Waters.