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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 rel