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PMAESA Holds Board & Council Meeting in Durban, Advancing the Association’s Realignment Agenda
24 November 2025
Family Photo of the PMAESA Board and Council Members
PMAESA Board Members
Presentation of Membership Certificate to Oynetec
Presentation of Membership Certificate to Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
PMAESA Secretary General, Col. Andre Ciseau, expressed gratitude to member organizations for their continued commitment and encouraged the Association to sustain the positive momentum in the years ahead.
Their inclusion supports PMAESA’s objective of fostering a diverse and multi-stakeholder community dedicated to advancing port, maritime, and logistics development across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Family Photo of the PMAESA Board and Council MembersPMAESA Board MembersPresentation of Membership Certificate to OynetecPresentation of Membership Certificate to Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)The Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) successfully convened its Board and Council Meeting in Durban, South Africa—marking an important milestone in the Association’s realignment and reactivation of its statutory governance processes.
Hosted by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in partnership with KGG Events, the meeting underscored the renewed collaboration within the regional port and maritime community.
Strengthening Governance and Institutional Alignment
After several years of disruptions—driven by financial constraints, leadership transitions, impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and fluctuations in membership activity—PMAESA’s 2025 end-of-year meetings signal a renewed commitment to strong governance and institutional stability.
Addressing the Board meeting, PMAESA Chairperson and Acting TNPA Chief Executive, Adv. Phyllis Difeto, joined Board Members Capt. William Ruto (Kenya Ports Authority), Dr. George Fasha (Tanzania Ports Authority), and Dr. Egbert Moustache (Seychelles Ports Authority) in commending the Secretariat for steering the Association forward with professionalism and diligence.
Board Members also noted steady progress in the implementation of the PMAESA Strategic Plan 2024–2028, acknowledging the Secretariat’s deliberate efforts in ensuring that set targets remain realistic and achievable.
Council Meeting Highlights: Sustainability, Innovation & Partnerships
The Council Meeting brought together port authorities, maritime regulators, training institutions and development partners who shared practical recommendations on how PMAESA can deepen the value it provides to its membership.
Key themes included:
- advancing sustainable and environmentally responsible port operations,
- accelerating digital transformation and regional integration,
- enhancing capacity-building programmes, and
- strengthening collaboration with continental and international partners.
Welcoming New Associate Members
A notable highlight of the Council Meeting was the formal admission and presentation of membership certificates to PMAESA’s newest Associate Members:
- Oynetec PVT Ltd (South Africa)
- Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
Representatives from several member and partner organizations participated, including Association of Ports in Angola (APANG), Bandari Maritime Academy, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute, Maritime Business Chamber, Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA), Tangier Med Engineering and Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC).