CURAÇAO PORTS AUTHORITY

Since 1981, CPA, a limited liability company whose main shareholder is the island government of Curaçao, has managed all of Curaçao's ports. CPA owns the container and cruise terminal, most of the wharves and properties adjacent to the harbor, which are leased to private operators. Curaçao Ports Authority also coordinates pilotage and regulates all vessel movements in the ports. Moreover, CPA is responsible for commercial development of the ports and for overseas promotion. All harbor services are provided by ISO-certified companies. The port authority (CPA), KTK Tugs, Stevedoring Company (CPS), Drydock company (CDM) and the port agents, are all registered ISO-certified service providers. Furthermore, as of July 1, 2004, the Port of Willemstad offers facilities in compliance with the International Ships & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code of International Maritime Organization (IMO)... De Ruyter Training & Consultancy Curaçao (DRTC) provides training for the maritime & offshore..

Also known as: CPA, Curaçao