Curaçao Ports Authority

Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA) Since 1981, CPA, a limited liability company whose main shareholder is the island government of Curaçao, manages all of Curaçao's ports. CPA owns the container and cruise terminal, most of the wharves and properties adjacent to the harbour, which are leased to private operators. CPA 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 harbour services are provided by ISO-certified companies. 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 Organisation (IMO). Kompania di Tou Korsou Tugs (KTK) KTK Tugs, the Tug Company, a subsidiary of CPA, is responsible for tug assistance in the Port of Willemstad, Caracas Bay, St. Michiel's Bay, Fuik Bay and Bullen Bay. KTK Tugs is ISO-certified and an active member of BIMCO, the International Salvage Union and the International Tug and Salvage Organization. For more information visit www.ktktugs.com Curaçao Pilots Organization Ltd. (CPO) CPO was established on April 26, 2001, with the objective of establishing and operating an independent pilots company while maintaining order and safety in the ports of Curaçao. This limited liability company, which is a subsidiary of CPA, became operational as of September 1, 2001. On-going training and simulations guarantee that the pilots stay on top of new developments in their field. In addition to pilotage, the company also administers the Harbour Safety Inspection (HVI) department, which takes care of all inspections and licenses throughout the ports of Curaçao.