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PMAESA Holds Board & Council Meeting in Durban, Advancing the Association’s Realignment Agenda

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…Read More

November 24th, 2025  |  Published in news, pmaesa news

PMAESA participates in the 3rd IORIS Steering Committee, Policy Board and Working Group Meetings

PMAESA Secretary General Col. Andre Ciseau participated in the recently concluded 3rd IORIS Steering Committee, Policy Board and Working Group Meetings which took place in Manila, the Philippines from 18 – 20 November 2025. The discussions built on the momentum of previous Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) Platform Steering Committee Meetings, which generated significant impetus…Read More

November 20th, 2025  |  Published in news

Message of Condolence on the Demise of former PMAESA Board Member – Francis Gichiri Ndua

It is with deep regret that we share the passing of a former PMAESA Board Member and former Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Mr. Francis Gichiri Ndua. On behalf of the Council and Board of Directors of PMAESA and the PMAESA Membership, I take this opportunity to extend sincere condolences to his…Read More

October 22nd, 2025  |  Published in news, pmaesa news

Delegates from African Ports Attend Capacity Building Workshop in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Johor Bahru, Malaysia A high-level capacity building workshop bringing together port and maritime experts from Africa and Malaysia was opened today in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The event aimed to foster knowledge and skills transfer between industry leaders and strengthen collaboration across continents. The 3-day workshop titled: Malaysia – Africa Maritime & Port Management Knowledge Exchange…Read More

September 2nd, 2025  |  Published in news

PMAESA Secretary General conducts courtesy visits to Port and Maritime Stakeholders in Dar es Salaam

The Port Management Association of Eastern & Southern Africa (PMAESA) led by Secretary General Col. Andre Ciseau held successful courtesy visits and stakeholder engagement meetings with key port and maritime stakeholders in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The visits – conducted from 11 – 12 August 2025 – aimed at briefing the stakeholders about ongoing PMAESA…Read More

August 13th, 2025  |  Published in news, pmaesa news

PMAESA Board & Council Meeting to be held in collaboration with Ports & Rail Week

The Port Management Association for Eastern & Southern Africa (PMAESA) will be holding its Board and Council Meeting in Durban, South Africa on 24 November 2025. PMAESA’s statutory event which brings together its members will also be held alongside the Ports & Rail Week taking place from 25 – 26 November 2025. The co-location of…Read More

July 17th, 2025  |  Published in news

PMAESA Courtesy Call to the Kenya Coast Guard Service

The Secretary General of PMAESA, Col. Andre Ciseau paid a courtesy call to the Director General of Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS), Mr. Bruno I. Shioso, EBS, OGW at his office in Liwatoni, Mombasa. This meeting follows after the participation of both KCGS and PMAESA (as an observer) in the recently concluded Indo-Pacific Regional Information…Read More

July 14th, 2025  |  Published in news

Courtesy Call by Kenya Coast Tourism Association

The Secretary General of PMAESA, Col. Andre Ciseau had the pleasure of hosting the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Coast Tourism Association (KCTA), Mr. Julius Owino at the PMAESA Secretariat offices in Mombasa, Kenya. The purpose of the meeting was for the two organizations to have a ground breaking discussion on the collaboration for Cruise…Read More

July 2nd, 2025  |  Published in news

PMAESA Signs MoU With North Star Alliance

Ports and Transport Corridors in the PMAESA region (Eastern, Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean Island Countries) serve as a vital arteries for regional trade, mobility and economic development. However, they are also hot-spots for health risks due to high population mobility, limited access to health services, occupational hazards and poor social conditions. port and…Read More

June 14th, 2025  |  Published in news, pmaesa news

Seychelles Ports Authority – EOI – Procurement of Consultancy Service

The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) seeks the expertise of suitable qualified and experience Individuals/ Consultant/ Consultancy Firms to assist with the “Drafting of an integrated environment health and safety management system for SPA.” The system will apply to all SPA operations with particular focus on the Port Victoria Rehabilitation & Extension Project. The Expression of…Read More

June 12th, 2025  |  Published in news, pmaesa news