MPA ANNUAL REPORT 2014

CHAIRMAN’S
Report

2 LEADERSHIP WITH A VISION. Looking ahead, the Authority will direct its strategy at

I wish to report that during the period under review, the MPA optimizing its core business. In this regard, it will further
continued to ensure that its business operations are aligned to its infrastructural upgrades, development programmes
its objectives of providing modern port infrastructure, higher and container handling capacity of the Mauritius Container
productivity, efficient and competitive services in a safe and Terminal (MCT) to position the port as a regional hub in
sustainable working environment. Notwithstanding a number preparation for the post Panamax era. The vision of the
of challenges experienced in particular areas of its business as a MPA is not only to provide port capacity ahead of demand
result of an adverse global economic climate and a downturn in to cater for the requirements of the local economy, but
international trade, the MPA has witnessed encouraging levels also to play a major role in the region, tapping on the vast
in total trade volume, total container traffic and total container opportunities offered by the fast developing economies
throughput in 2014, thus retaining its position as a leading port in Africa. Appropriate strategies are being developed to
position Port Louis as a major transshipment hub to meet
in this part of the world.
the target of container transshipment throughput 485,000

Despite the challenging global economic conditions, trade TEUs by 2020 and 745,000 TEUs by 2025 under the Ocean
through Port Louis remained fairly stable in 2014. The diversity of Economy Initiative.

commodities handled by the port has helped to sustain its trade Having studied the long term and future capacity demands
results, with total cargo volumes reaching 6.9 million tonnes of the MCT, the MPA is proceeding with the extension and
in 2014, keeping an upward trend of 2% growth over 2013. In strengthening of the MCT berth and associated dredging
2014, the container throughput was 556,355 TEUs, which was works so as to accommodate large container vessels of
7.5% higher than last year. Container throughput exceeded over 8,000 TEUs. The contract for the Marine & Civil Works
the design capacity of the existing container terminal which is package was awarded to JV Strabag/Archirodon at the total
550,000 TEUS. On the other hand, container traffic registered a amount of Rs 4.2 billion in August 2014. The project will be
notable growth of 4.6% to reach 403,000 TEUs. Transshipment executed over a period of 27 months and is expected to be
container throughput, which decreased in 2013, bounced back completed around early 2017.
with an increase of 13% to reach 304,557 TEUs in 2014 and we

are looking forward to better results in 2015. Similar attention is also placed on boosting the reliability

Regardless of the turbulent global economic environment, the and operational efficiency of MCT. This is supported by
MPA is gearing its business activities focusing on sound financial the efforts of the MPA to engage constant discussions with
strategies to mitigate any debilitating impact on its finances. the Cargo Handling Corporation Ltd in view of ensuring the
Our main objective is to improve and sustain productivity, provision of efficient and quality services at the MCT. New
which is guided by the Authority’s constant reliance on proper cargo handling equipment will be procured by the Cargo
accounting mechanisms. At the end of 2014, the financial results Handling Corporation Limited with a view to increasing port
were indeed comfortable with operating revenue reaching a productivity and making Port Louis Harbour more attractive
satisfactory figure of Rs 1.13 billion. for container transshipment.

On the other hand, in the Roadmap for Mauritius under highly motivated and trained personnel. The MPA is driven 3
the Ocean Economy Initiative, seven main ocean economy by a culture that reflects the core values, which includes
clusters have been identified as priority areas to achieve providing a working environment that encourages and
the objectives set. The MPA has been tasked to lead and supports innovation, team work, respect and development
oversee the implementation of the Seaport Related Activities. of its employees. The MPA continuously strives to create a
The ongoing activities under this cluster include container quality work environment for its staff.
transshipment, cruise, petroleum hub; ship repairs/ship
building & associated services and shipping agency/freight Adherence to ISO processes is a reflection of the close attention
forwarding/ship brokerage services. MPA pays to quality services and the focus on continuous
improvement of our procedures and systems. As part of our
The cruise segment registered an improvement during 2014 commitment to continuous improvement, customer focus and
with 18 calls despite the fact that the global economy in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, the
2014 registered a decline in the GDP growth of advanced Authority’s quality policy has been revamped incorporating
economies, in particular, the euro-zone countries. The parent environmental aspects that identify, manage and evaluate
Ministry, through the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority our key business activities, and reduce health, safety and
would drive the marketing campaign to promote the region environment risks.
as a cruise destination with Port Louis as home port. In order
to support this new segment, reception facilities at Port Louis The MPA won a special award in the category of large
need to be further improved. In this respect, MPA will invest enterprises in the area of operations management at the 6th
some MUR 150 million in the construction of a cruise terminal Edition of the Mauritius Business Excellence Award ceremony
building by end of 2017. The target has now been fixed to organised jointly by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and
increase the cruise passenger traffic in the short and medium Consumer Protection and the Ministry of Business, Enterprise
term i.e 20,000 visitors by 2015, 50,000 by 2020 and 100,000 and Cooperatives. The competition was geared towards
by 2025. nurturing quality, excellence and innovation in private
and public organisations and also aims at fostering best
Over the last two years Port Louis Harbour has also witnessed business practices among Mauritian enterprises for sustained
a significant increase in bunkering activities, which have also competitiveness in the global trading arena.
been beneficial to the country as a whole. This business
activity is acting as a catalyst to the port and maritime sector Recognising the importance to reduce or neutralize the
and there is scope for further growth of this buoyant business negative impact of port operations on the environment and
segment at Port Louis Harbour. This sector has also helped the surrounding community, the MPA is aiming at obtaining a
traders locally and those in the region to have recourse to Green Port status in line with the Green Port initiative adopted
reliable freight services, which is an indispensable element for under the World Port Climate Initiative by the International
smooth trading. In 2014, a total of 1973 vessels took bunker at Association of Ports and Harbors. Under this programme, the
Port Louis Harbour, out of which 721 called for bunker supply MPA is gearing itself along with port stakeholders to adopt a
only. Mauritius is geographically well positioned to become broad range of measures in strategic energy management which
a bunkering hub for the re-export of petroleum products. In could make the port more energy efficient and environmentally
order to take advantage of such new opportunities, the MPA friendly. We have no doubt that our commitment to meet the
is offering a series of incentives and has even extended the challenge of ‘greening’ port operations at all possible levels
limits of the port to entice more shipping lines to use Port will touch our clientele at large as well as the whole island in
Louis Harbour as a bunkering station. the long run.

The main objective under the Seaport Related Activities is The MPA will certainly not rest on its laurels but will continue
to develop Port Louis Harbour into a major hub in the region to forge ahead to meet the next wave of challenges and
for container transshipment, cruise, petroleum products opportunities. It will remain committed to developing and
and port services. The MPA is accordingly proceeding with promoting Port Louis Harbour as a transshipment hub port
the preparation of a new Port Master Plan Study to take into whilst continuing to play a pivotal role in supporting and
consideration the new opportunities offered by activities, stimulating the country’s economic progress.
related to the Ocean Economy and address the land use
requirements for future port development projects at Port The Board members have contributed to a large extent to the
Louis and Port Mathurin. The contract would be awarded achievements made so far by the Authority. I would like to
around August 2015 and the Master Plan would be ready extend my deep appreciation to them and to thank them for
within a period of one year. their continued support and commitment. I would also like
to seize the opportunity to thank the Director-General and the
The MPA business principles are enshrined in its Vision and staff for their dedicated and unflinching support in achieving
Mission. Along with the Authority’s Corporate Values, they the corporate objectives and goals. I look forward to working
provide the foundation for strategic planning and decision- with the trade union partners and other key stakeholders to
making helping to prioritise and work towards common build on the momentum from the year under review while
goals. As regards service delivery, the MPA continually aims executing the next phase of our growth strategy in the year
at providing high standard services commensurate to the ahead.
expectations of its clients and in line with its vision of making
of “Port Louis Harbour, a regional logistics hub providing RAMALINGUM MAISTRY
world class port service through business excellence”. In this Chairman
endeavour, the MPA has created a sophisticated technology-
based operating framework surrounded and supported by

DIRECTOR GENERAL’S
Report

TRANSFORMING PORT LOUIS INTO A It is interesting to note that the MPA’s Net Asset Base
has increased by 108% in value from Rs 4.31 billion in
4 MAJOR REGIONAL LOGISTICS AND
2005/2006 to Rs 8.95 billion in 2014. Moreover, after

MARITIME HUB. recognizing all the land vested in it under the Ports Act
1998 and the revaluation of its fixed assets to reflect

I am pleased to report that the Authority has posted comfortable their fair values in the financial statements for year 2014

financial and operational results for FY 2014. During the period in accordance with IAS 40, the Net Asset Value has been

under review, MPA continued to focus on major infrastructure computed at Rs 20.82 billion, which reflects the very strong

development, operational improvements and financial position of the Authority.

sustainability.

MPA has invested around Rs 2.6 billion in Capital Projects

Total port trade registered a growth of 2%, from 6.76 million during the last five years and has budgeted a sum of Rs 8.83

tonnes in 2013 to around 6.90 million tonnes in 2014 whilst billion for its Capital Expenditure Programme over the next

total container throughput increased by 7.5%, boosted by the five years (2015-2019).

transshipment segment (+13.3%). Robust increases were

recorded for the country’s laden container imports (+5.0%) and During the course of the year, the MPA has pursued the

exports (+4.4%), in line with GDP growth. strategic development of the harbour with the objective

of transforming Port Louis into a major regional logistics

A record number of fishing vessels, 1,067 called at Port Louis in and maritime hub. The main thrust of the ambitious

2014 compared to 993 in 2013 (+ 7.5%), whilst 1,973 vessels modernization programme is focused on the extension

lifted bunker in port compared to 1,855 (+6.4%) the previous and strengthening of the berths at the Mauritius Container

year. Bunker volumes have also increased by 6.8%, from Terminal (MCT).

269,324 tonnes in 2013 to 287,546 tonnes in 2014. However,

a decrease of 8.8% has been witnessed in total vessel calls, The first phase of this Project, which comprised the

from 3,652 in 2013 to 3,329 in 2014. This has been attributed construction of some 3.1 kms of bundwalls at Fort William

to the fact that Evergreen line had stopped its activities, and Fort George to contain dredged material to be extracted

the mobilization of larger container vessels with increased after the deepening of the English and main Navigational

exchanges but reduced number of calls and a reduction in ships Channels, has been completed in November at a cost of

calling at anchorage for port related services. around Rs 220 million.

On the financial side, the Authority has registered a The contract for the second phase of the Project, i.e., the
commendable performance for year 2014 with a net surplus of extension of the MCT berth by 240 metres, strengthening of
Rs 608.4 million when compared to last year’s figure of Rs 612.4 the existing 560 metre quay and expansion of the container
million (-0.6%) and Rs 607.2 million registered in 2012. The stacking yard by 7.5 hectares, has been awarded in August.
Authority has accordingly approved a dividend payment of Rs The works would commence in early 2015 and are expected
100 million to Government for the year under review, in the light to be completed in the first quarter of 2017 at an estimated
of the positive financial results achieved. cost of about Rs 4.2 billion.

The overall project cost is estimated at around Rs 5.7 billion storage tankers off Port Louis to supply an additional 1 million 5
(USD 190 million), which will be financed from the Authority’s tonnes of bunker by end 2016.
own funds and from a loan of USD 42.6 million secured from
the Agence Française de Développement. Furthermore, in August 2014, Horizon Terminal Limited (UAE)
and Indian Oil Corporation have expressed their interest to
According to MPA’s forecasts, the container throughput at Port construct land based petroleum farms of about 80,000 ~
Louis is expected to reach around 1 million TEUs beyond 2015, 150,000 metric tonnes capacity each for bunkering activities
which would exceed the capacity of the extended MCT berth. and export of petroleum products for the region. If all these
In order to handle the foreseeable transhipment traffic and projects materialise, the export throughput of petroleum
bearing in mind that major port infrastructure works can take products will increase from around 290,000 metric tonnes
between five to ten years from inception to completion, MPA presently to over 4 million metric tonnes in the medium term.
has initiated action for the development of an Island Container
Terminal offshore from the existing MCT berth. The project The development of the Port has been guided over the last two
would comprise the construction of a breakwater, dredging of decades by successive Port Master Plan studies undertaken
the English Channel to 18m depth, reclamation of some 60 ha every five years or thereabout, to enable a harmonised and
of land, the construction of a new Container Terminal with a optimal use of the scarce land resources vested with the
quay line of about 1.2 km and a stacking yard of about 50 ha Authority and ensure that the necessary port infrastructure
with an additional capacity of 1.5 million TEUs. The Terms of is made available ahead of demand to boost the country’s
Reference for the Techno-Economic Study has been finalised economic growth.
and would be launched next year. The African Development
Bank has already expressed its interest to fund this Study. Most of the Projects recommended in the 2009 Master Plan
have been completed or are in the process of implementation.
Mauritius has emerged as a regional hub for Cruise Tourism In this context, a new Port Master Plan Study will be undertaken
since 2007 following the decision of a major European to identify new opportunities offered by activities related to
operator, Costa Crocière, to operate an Indian Ocean Cruise the Ocean Economy and address the land use requirements
Service using Port Louis as its home port. However, the cruise for future port development over the next 25 years. The Study
line temporarily stopped its activities in 2012 following the will earmark potential new sites in the vicinity of Port Louis,
loss of Costa Concordia and the decommissioning of Costa extending from Baie du Tombeau to Albion, for port related
Allegra which was plying in the region. In 2014, 18 vessels projects. The Consultants will also be required to review the
called at Port Louis with 16,518 passengers. Fortunately, Costa development potential of the Port of Vieux Grand Port for
Crocière has decided to resume its home porting activities in seafood, leisure and other related activities. Moreover, a
Mauritius as from January 2015 with 9 calls for next year and detailed Port Master Plan will be elaborated for Rodrigues for
a further 6 calls in 2016. The Ministry of Tourism, MTPA as the development of Port Mathurin up to the horizon 2040. An
well as MPA are pursuing an aggressive promotional campaign Expression of Interest for consultancy services in respect of
internationally to entice new Cruise Lines to home port in the Study was launched in March this year. The Consultants
Mauritius given the considerable economic benefits derived are expected to commence their assignment by mid 2015 and
from the Cruise activities with sizeable spill over effects into submit their final report by mid 2016.
the retail business, air transport, port related services, etc.
The initial target of 20,000 Cruise visitors estimated for next The next two years will be challenging as container
year will therefore largely be exceeded. transhipment volumes will have to be reduced in view of the
upgrading works being undertaken on the Container Quay
The MPA has already initiated action for the construction Cranes by CHCL and also the construction works which would
of a new Cruise Terminal Building at Les Salines to improve be in progress at the Mauritius Container Terminal. This will
the reception facilities for cruise passengers. An expression impact negatively on the revenue of the Authority.
of interest was launched in September for the provision of
Consultancy services for the design and supervision of the However, in view of the new dynamism experienced in the port
project. It is expected that the Consultancy Contract will be sector over the last year, more specifically in the Bunkering,
awarded in September 2015 and the Terminal Building being Cruise and other sea port related segments, one can feel
operational by 2017. optimistic about the future. We shall ensure that projects
are executed timely and new avenues explored for enhancing
Bunkering activities at Port Louis have soared over the recent further the service level at Port Louis.
years. Out of the 1,973 vessels which took bunker supplies
in the harbour, 721 vessels called specifically for this In conclusion, I wish to seize this opportunity to thank all port
activity in 2014 compared to 689 in 2013. This segment has stakeholders for their cooperation.
tremendous potential for further growth given that the regional
bunker trade is estimated at around 1 million tonnes. MPA has I would also like to extend my appreciation to the Chairman,
worked closely with other Government authorities and private Board members, Officials of the Ministry of External
stakeholders during the course of the year to enhance capacity Communications, Management, employees and the Unions
and improve the services offered in the Port, so as to reap the for their unwavering support.
maximum benefit from this promising business segment. The
local private companies have already embarked on a number SHEKUR SUNTAH
of projects which would increase onshore storage capacity Director General
from 135,000 metric tonnes to over 170,000 metric tonnes by
2016. On the other hand, Government has signed MOUs with
two major bunkering operators for the positioning of floating

PORT TRADE
Key Figures at a Glance

Total Trade Volume 2.0% 6.9 Million Tonnes
Containerised Cargo 4.8% 3.4 Million tonnes
Dry Bulk Cargo (-5.3%) 1.7 Million tonnes
Liquid Bulk Cargo 5.1% 1.6 Million tonnes
Fish Traffic (-3.3%) 143,410 Tonnes

Total Container Traffic 4.6% 403,001 TEUs
Captive Container 1.1% 251,798 TEUs
Transhipment Container 10.9% 151,203 TEUs
Total Container Throughput 7.5% 556,355 TEUs

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Vessel Traffic (-8.8%) 3,329 Calls
Containerised Vessels (-9.3%) 607 Calls
Fishing Vessels (New Record) Calls
7.5% 1,067

Cruise Traffic 20% 18 Calls
Cruise Vessel (-3.8%) 15,691
Passenger on Arrival (-4.7%) 15,735
Passenger on Departure

CORPORATE INFORMATION
as at 31 December 2014

Board of Directors Corporate Governance Committee 7

Daniel Jean Maurice Allet C.S.K (Chairman from 4 May Raju Jaddoo (Chairperson)
to 18 December 2014) Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee
Tamanah Appadu (Chairman from 1 January to 3 May Navneet Akaloo
and 19 to 31 December 2014) Capt. Wong That Chow Wong Chung Toi
Mrs. Shamira Bheekhoo
Shekur Suntah Senior Executives
Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee
James John Lenaghan Shekur Suntah - Director General
Capt. Wong That Chow Wong Chung Toi Mrs. Aruna Devi Bunwaree Ramsaha - Deputy Director-General
Capt. Louis Gervais Barbeau - Port Master
Board Committees Shakeel Goburdhone - Director, Port Development
Shreeganesh Ganga - Director, Finance
Staff Committee Harjiwan Kallee - Director, Port Operations
Narad Dawoodarry - Director, Administrative and
Tamanah Appadu (Chairperson) Legal Services
Shekur Suntah Chandradutt Rogbeer - Corporate Auditor
Mrs. Amrita Capery Lilkant Teeloku - Director, Human Resources
Raj Gupta Ramnarain Ravishankar Woottum - Director, IT Services
Mrs. Sarada Moothoosamy Bholanath Basdeo Dhunnoo - Manager, Technical Services
Gowraj Angad - Manager, Land Administration & Surveying
Audit & Risk Management Committee Captain Jacques Gilbert Marcel Mallet - Officer-in-Charge, Port
Mathurin, Rodrigues
Capt. Wong That Chow Wong Chung Toi (Chairperson)
Mrs. Amrita Capery Head Office
Navneet Akaloo
Raju Jaddoo H. Ramnarain Building
Mer Rouge
Finance & Investment Committee Port Louis
Mauritius
Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee (Chairperson)
Tamanah Appadu Tel: (+230) 2065400
Shekur Suntah Fax: (+230) 2400856
Mrs. Sarada Moothoosamy Email: [email protected]
Raj Gupta Ramnarain
External Auditors
Land Lease Management Committee
Bacha & Bacha
Shekur Suntah (Chairperson) Chartered Accountants
Tamanah Appadu 9th Floor Les Bacha
Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee Cathedral Square
Capt. Wong That Chow Wong Chung Toi Port Louis
Mrs. Mary Jane Lau Yuk Poon
Mrs. Roshni Bissessur Tel: (+230) 2088324
Vinod Seebun Fax: (+230) 2082146
Email: [email protected]

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

Board of Directors Composition of the Board

The Board of Directors (‘The Board’) of the Mauritius Ports During the period under review, the Authority benefited from
Authority is committed to ensure that the highest standards the stewardship of a Board of Directors which comprised the
of corporate governance are practiced throughout the following in 2014 :
Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) as a fundamental part of
corporate governance matters. As the prime policy decision- Chairman - Mr. Daniel Jean Maurice Allet C.S.K
maker of the Authority, the Board ensures the Authority’s (Chairman from 4 May to 18 December 2014)
sustained growth and development by collectively directing
the organization’s affairs and maintaining the highest - Mr. Tamanah Appadu (Chairman from
standards of governance whilst meeting the interests of its 1 January to 3 May and 19 to 31 December
stakeholders and enhancing the financial performance of 2014)
the MPA. In its advisory role it provides strategic guidance
and oversight of management. Members - Mr. Tamanah Appadu - Representative of
the External Communications Division of the
Board’s Responsibilities Prime Minister’s Office

The MPA is led by an experienced Board with a wide - Mr. Shekur Suntah – Director-General,
spectrum of skills and experience that provides the strength Mauritius Ports Authority
8 required to lead the organisation towards objectives and
enable it to rely on the firm control of an accountable - Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee - Representative
and competent Board. The Board is responsible for the of the Ministry of Finance & Economic
Authority’s overall strategies and objectives, financial Development
policy and major capital expenditure projects and the
consideration of significant financial matters. In performing - Mr. James John Lenaghan – Director of
its duties the Board is assisted by several committees, Customs, Mauritius Revenue Authority
namely the Staff Committee, the Audit & Risk Management
Committee, the Finance & Investment Committee, the - Mrs. Amrita Capery - Representative of the
Land Lease Management Committee and the Corporate Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations &
Governance Committee. Employment (up to 22 December 2014)

Role of the Board of Directors - Mr. Raju Jaddoo – Representative of
commercial, shipowning and other users’
The Authority executes a range of functions that includes interests (up to 22 December 2014)
the development and marketing of ports and port facilities,
regulation of ports, security and operations. The Board of - Mr. Navneet Akaloo - Representative of
Directors in this regard, provides guidance and oversight on commercial, shipowning and other users’
policy direction, strategies and all business operations to interests (up to 22 December 2014)
ensure that the Authority acts in accordance with the Ports
Act and in compliance with best corporate governance - Capt. Wong That Chow Wong Chung Toi-
practices. Representative of commercial, shipowning
and other users’ interests
The Board of Directors fulfils the following functions:-
Their profiles and experience are as follows :-
• Ensures the efficient and effective management of the
Authority and ensures the accountability of all persons
who manage the resources of the public body.

• Advises on matters of general policy relating to the
management of the Authority.

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Directors’ Profiles Mr. Shekur SUNTAH 9
Director General
Mr. Daniel Jean Maurice ALLET, C.S.K
Chairman Mr. Shekur Suntah made his debut in 1981 as Civil and
Structural Engineer in the UK after graduating in Civil
Appointed as Chairman of the Mauritius Ports Authority Engineering from the University of Leeds in 1980. In
since 1 April 2011, Mr. Daniel Jean Maurice Allet, C.S.K., 1987 he took up employment with Sir Alexander Gibb &
reckons a vast experience in the port, having joined the Partners (Mauritius) as Structural Engineer. He joined the
United Docks as early as 1969. He gradually progressed then Mauritius Marine Authority as Civil Engineer in 1988.
in his career up till his retirement as Branch Manager of the He subsequently obtained a M.Sc. (Eng) in Maritime Civil
Albion Docks in 2009. Engineering from the University of Liverpool, UK, in 1992,
following which he was appointed Port Engineer in August
Mr. Allet, as an active trade unionist, held for several 1993. He retained this position until December 1998 when
years the post of President of the Docks and Wharves he was promoted Deputy Director-General. He occupied this
Staff Employees Association in the ‘80’s. He was also senior position up to August 2006 when he was appointed
actively involved in politics and served as Member of the Acting Director-General. Till date, he holds the post of
National Assembly, as the representative of Beau Bassin/ Director-General of the Authority since his appointment in
Petite Rivière constituency for almost ten years from November 2007. Mr. Suntah is a Fellow of the Chartered
2000 to 2010. Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).

On 12 March 2011, Mr. Allet was elevated to the rank of Mr. Shekur Suntah has been directly involved over the last
Commander of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (C.S.K). 15 years in all aspects of the major Port Sector Reform
Programme and has spearheaded the aggressive marketing
Mr. Daniel Jean Maurice Allet C.S.K served as Chairman on initiative for the emergence of Port Louis Harbour as a
the Board of the Mauritius Ports Authority from April 2011 regional container transhipment, cruise and bunkering hub.
to June 2013. He was re-appointed as Chairman of the
Board of the Mauritius Ports Authority and served on the He has to his credit the launching of the Ports Association
Board from May to December 2014. of Indian Ocean Islands and was elected President of the
Association in March 2011 for a period of two years. He
Mr. Tamanah APPADU is also a Director of the Board of the Port Management
Representative of the External Communications Association of Eastern and Southern Africa, which was
Division of the Prime Minister’s Office established by the United Nations Economic Commission
for Africa, of which MPA is a member since 1988. Mr.
Mr. Tamanah Appadu who is presently the Permanent Shekur Suntah is also the alternate Director on the Board of
Secretary at the External Communications Division of the International Association of Ports and Harbours.
the Prime Minister’s Office holds a Diploma in Public
Administration and Management from the University of Mr. Shekur Suntah also holds directorships on several
Mauritius. He started his career in the public service in boards of companies and port related organisations. He
1978 serving in different grades in various ministries and is currently the Patron of CILT Mauritius. Moreover, he is a
departments. regular speaker and moderator at international ports and
logistics conferences worldwide since 2001.
He is also the holder of an MSC in Public Sector Management
and a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and
Transport.

He sits on the Board of the Mauritius Ports Authority as
Representative of the External Communications Division of
the Prime Minister’s Office since June 2012.

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Mrs. Vailamah PAREATUMBEE Mr. James John LENAGHAN
Representative of the Ministry of Finance & Economic Director of Customs,
Development Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA)

Mrs. Pareatumbee is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Mr. Lenaghan was appointed Director of Customs, Mauritius
and Certified Accountants since 2001 and has also successfully Revenue Authority in May 2012. He is also Vice-Chair of the
completed her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with World Customs Organisation-Eastern and Southern (WCO-ESA)
Specialisation in Finance in year 2000. Region.

Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee who is presently Lead Analyst at After graduating from Hull University in 1984 he joined HM

the Ministry of Finance has vast experiences in the Civil Service Revenue & Customs as a direct entrant Executive Officer.

which she joined in 1980 and through out her career she has Later he was appointed head of British Telecom’s Customs

performed in various capacity involving a multitude of skills & International Trade Unit before taking up senior positions

and knowledge mainly in the field of Auditing, Accountancy, in the Customs & International Trade Groups of PwC, E&Y &

Programme Based Budgeting, Leadership, Management and KPMG, where he was head of the UK National Practice. During

Quality Assurance. Of major significance she has worked at the last decade he has worked for the African Development

the National Audit Office, the Management Audit Bureau, Bank, United Nations Development Programme, USAID and

the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development and the European Union on customs capacity building assignments

National Empowerment Foundation. in Bermuda, Bulgaria, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan,

Moldova, Nigeria, Namibia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine,

Mrs. Pareatumbee has been appointed Director on the Board Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Fiji, Kiribati, Palau,
10 of the Mauritius Ports Authority as from October 2013.
RMI, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, PNG, India, Bangladesh, Nepal

and Bhutan.

Mrs. Amrita CAPERY Mr. Lenaghan holds a BA in History from Hull University and a
Representative of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Double MA in International Customs Law & Administration, and
Relations & Employment International Revenue Management from Canberra University.
He is a Chartered Shipbroker; a graduate of both the Institute
Mrs. Amrita Capery holder of a Diploma in Personnel of Export & British International Freight Association. He holds
Management from the University of Mauritius joined the an IATA Air Cargo Diploma, BTEC in Security Management
public service in October 1972 and was promoted Principal Systems for the Supply Chain and a Diploma in Strategic Export
Assistant Secretary in July 2001. She pursued higher studies Compliance.
and obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Administrative
Leadership in 1996, and subsequently a Masters Degree in He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the MPA
Professional Studies (Education) in 1998 from the University since June 2012.
of New England, Armidale, Australia. She was awarded a
faculty medal by the University of New England.

Mrs. Capery has served in a number of Ministries, including
the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, the Ministry of Health,
the Ministry of Social Security, the Ministry of Housing and
Lands, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
and the Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and
Family Welfare.

She is presently Principal Assistant Secretary at the Ministry of
Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment.

She has represented various Ministries on Boards and
Committees. Mrs. Capery served on the Board of the Mauritius
Ports Authority from June 2012 to November 2014.

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Mr. Raju JADDOO Mr. Navneet AKALOO
Representative of commercial, shipowning & Representative of commercial, shipowning &
other users’ interests other users’ interests

Mr. Jaddoo is currently the Secretary General of the Mr. Navneet Akaloo holds a graduate degree in International
Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI). Studies from Iona College, New York, United States of America.
He started his career in New York City as a banker for the American
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Express Bank where he was responsible for the African desk with
England & Wales, Mr. Jaddoo was a former partner of De extensive travel to the African continent. Subsequently he was
Chazal Du Mee, having served the firm for 15 years prior posted to the American Express bank in Paris and was given
to becoming the CEO of the Board of Investment. In his the business development strategy and plan for onshore and
latter position, he was engaged in a series of reforms to offshore oil drilling, letters of credit for specialized equipment.
improve the ease of doing business and in establishing Cross currency transactions for the Nigerian oil corporation was
a robust FDI policy which has led the country to benefit also part of his responsibility.
from sustained inflows into new pillars of the economy.
Mr. Jaddoo served on the Board of the Mauritius Ports Mr. Akaloo has a wide range of experience in different private
Authority from June 2013 to November 2014. sectors of the economy. He has been in the tourism sector for the
past twenty years where he is presently the Company Director.
Concurrently, he is also in the property development sector with
commercial holdings, and manages agricultural assets.

Mr. Akaloo has been a freelance reporter at the Mauritius 11
Broadcasting Corporation. He is presently a member of the
Board of the Authority. Mr Akaloo served on the Board of the
Mauritius Ports Authority from May 2008 to November 2014.

Capt. Wong That Chow WONG CHUNG TOI
Representative of commercial, shipowning &
other users’ interests

Captain Wong Chung Toi who holds a Master’s (Foreign Going)
Certificate (UK) and a MSC from the World Maritime University
(Malmö) started a fruitful career spanning over 14 years at
sea, sailing mostly on general cargo vessels and occupying
various positions including that of Master on board both cargo
and passenger vessels. He joined the then Mauritius Marine
Authority as Pilot on 2 May 1979. In April 1982, he was promoted
Assistant Port Master and thereafter he was offered the post of
Port Master in January 1984.

In August 1996, he was given additional responsibilities of
Deputy Director-General, over and above his normal duties of
Port Master. In the wake of the Port Sector Reform in 1998,
Captain Toi was appointed Director-General of the Mauritius
Ports Authority.

Captain Toi was also the Chairman of the Port Management
Association of Eastern and Southern Africa from 2004 to 2007.

He had the privilege of receiving the “President’s Distinguished
Service Medal” (PDSM) in 2009.

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Board Committees 2. Audit & Risk Management Committee

In order to effectively manage the work of the Board, provide The Audit and Risk Management Committee reviews issues
emphasis on specific strategic initiatives and strengthen its of accounting policy, monitors the work of the internal audit
governance role, the Board assigned specific responsibilities to function and ensures that an objective and professional
Board Committees. relationship is maintained with the external auditors.

The role of the Committees is foremost to review and monitor The Committee has full access to both the internal and
policies, with the guidance and ratification of the Board. Each external auditors and its detailed responsibilities are set
Committee has its own terms of reference which defines the roles out below:-
and duties of the respective Committees.

The following Committees enhance the decision-making process • Practices and procedures which will promote productivity
of the Authority and facilitate the efficient role of information and the quality and volume of service
and implementation of policies between the Board and
the Management:- • The extent to which the objectives of the Authority
are being achieved

• The adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of the

accounting and internal control structure and systems of

the Authority

1. Staff Committee • Reviews and advises the Board on the financial
statements that are to be included in the Annual Report

12 The Staff Committee considers and determines establishment of the Authority
matters relating to the recruitment, appointment, promotion • Oversees internal audits of the Authority
and development of staff as well as terms and conditions of • Reviews and advises the Board on the annual External
employment of personnel in general. All recommendations
made by the Staff Committee in regard to the establishment and Auditors’ Report
conditions of employment are approved by the Board. • Advises on policies regarding risk assessment and

risk management

The membership of the Committee is constituted as follows:- The Audit Committee maintained detailed records of its
meetings which are made available to the External Auditors
Chairperson - Mr. Tamanah Appadu – Representative of and circulated the Board as and when required.
the External Communications Division of
the Prime Minister’s Office The Audit and Risk Management Committee is composed
of the following:-
Members - Mr. Shekur Suntah – Director-General,
Mauritius Ports Authority Chairperson - Capt. Wong That Chow Wong Chung Toi –
Representative of commercial,
- Mrs. Amrita Capery – Representative of the shipowning and other users’ interests
Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations
Members - Mrs. Amrita Capery – Representative
and Employment of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial

- Mr. Raj Gupta Ramnarain – Representative Relations and Employment
of Director of Customs,
- Mr. Navneet Akaloo – Representative of
Mauritius Revenue Authority commercial, shipowning and other

- Mrs. Sarada Moothoosamy – users’ interests
Representative of commercial, shipowning
- Mr. Raju Jaddoo – Representative of
and other users’ interests commercial, shipowning and other users’

Secretary - Mr. Mukhram Moloo – Manager, interests
Human Resources

Secretary - Mr. Vyas Rughoonauth – Manager,
Administrative Services

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3. Finance & Investment Committee 4. Land Lease Management Committee

The Finance & Investment Committee comprises four The Land Lease Management Committee, which regroups
members who make recommendations to the Board on three external members, two Board members and senior MPA
different financial matters such as procurement, investment, officials makes recommendations on new lease applications,
forex and treasury management. It is also responsible for the renewal of current leases whilst setting/reviewing guidelines
formulation of financial policies to safeguard the Authority’s and procedures for land allocation.
interests.

The membership of the Committee is as follows:- The Land Lease Management Committee is constituted
as follows:-
Chairperson- Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee –
Representative of the Ministry of Finance Chairperson - Mr. Shekur Suntah – Director-General,
& Economic Development Mauritius Ports Authority

Members - Mr. Tamanah Appadu – Representative Members - Mr. Tamanah Appadu – Representative of
of the External Communications Division the External Communications Division of
of the Prime Minister’s Office the Prime Minister’s Office 13

- Mr. Shekur Suntah – Director-General, - Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee –
Mauritius Ports Authority Representative of the Ministry of Finance
& Economic Development
- Mrs. Sarada Moothoosamy –
Representative of commercial, - Capt. Wong That Chow Wong Chung Toi –
shipowning and other users’ interests Representative of commercial,
shipowning and other users’ interests
- Mr. Raj Gupta Ramnarain –
Representative of Customs, Mauritius Co-opted - Mrs. Mary Jane Lau Yuk Poon –
Revenue Authority Members Ag. Assistant Solicitor-General,
State Law Office
Secretary - Mr. Adesh Sharma Soyjaudah –
Manager, Financial Accounting - Mrs. Roshni Bissessur – Ag. Director,
Valuation & Real Estate Consultancy
Services, Valuation Office Department

- Mr. Vinod Seebun – Ag. Chief Surveyor,
Ministry of Housing & Lands

Secretary - Mr. Vyas Rughoonauth – Manager,
Administrative Services

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5. Corporate Governance Committee The Corporate Governance Committee is constituted as follows:-

The main attributes of the Corporate Governance Committee Chairperson - Mr. Raju Jaddoo – Representative of
is to provide guidance on corporate governance to the Board commercial, shipowning and
on aspects of corporate governance and for recommending other users’ interests
the adoption of policies and best practices as appropriate
for the Authority. Members - Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee -

Both the Audit & Risk Management Committee and the Representative of the Ministry of Finance &
Corporate Governance Committee complement each other to Economic Development
bring a better culture into the organisation and to provide - Mr. Navneet Akaloo – Representative of
a higher level of professional practices that safeguards commercial, shipowning and
businesses from any defaults, fraud, inefficiencies, etc. other users’ interests

This Committee shall enable the MPA to effectively operate Secretary - Capt. Wong That Chow Wong Chung Toi –
its activities in line with the principles of Accountability, Representative of commercial,
Responsibility, Transparency and Fairness. It also monitors shipowning and other users’ interests
structures, processes for decision-making, control and
behaviour at various managerial levels. - Mr. Narad Dawoodarry - Director,

Administrative & Legal Services

14

Attendance at Board and Committee Meetings - 2014

BOARD STAFF AUDIT & RISK FINANCE & LAND LEASE CORPORATE
COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GOVERNANCE
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE

TOTAL NUMBER OF 14 11 4 12 10 1
MEETINGS

CHAIRPERSON
MAURITIUS PORTS
AUTHORITY

Mr. Tamanah Appadu 6 5 99
Mr. Daniel Jean Maurice 8
Allet C.S.K

REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE EXTERNAL
COMMUNICATIONS
DIVISION OF THE PRIME
MINISTER’S OFFICE

Mr. Tamanah Appadu 5

REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE EXTERNAL
COMMUNICATIONS
DIVISION OF THE
MINISTRY OF
TOURISM & EXTERNAL
COMMUNICATIONS

Mrs. Shamira Bheekhoo 1

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

Attendance at Board and Committee Meetings - 2014

BOARD STAFF AUDIT & RISK FINANCE & LAND LEASE CORPORATE
COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GOVERNANCE
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE

MAURITIUS PORTS 14 11 12
AUTHORITY
13 12 9 1
Mr. Shekur Suntah 1 1

MINISTRY OF FINANCE 6 11 9
& ECONOMIC 6
DEVELOPMENT 15
9
Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee 92
Mrs. A. Velappa Naiken 10
12 8
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT- 14
MAURITIUS REVENUE 1 8
AUTHORITY
4 8 1
Mr. James John Lenaghan 8 1
Mr. Raj Gupta Ramnarain 4
6 1
REPRESENTATIVE OF
MINISTRY OF LABOUR, 9
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS &
EMPLOYMENT

Mrs. Amrita Capery

REPRESENTATIVE OF
STATE LAW OFFICE

Mrs. Mary Jane Lau Yuk
Poon

REPRESENTATIVE OF
MINISTRY OF HOUSING &
LANDS

Mr. Vinod Seebun

REPRESENTATIVE
OF COMMERCIAL &
SHIPOWNING & OTHER
USERS’ INTEREST

Mr. Raju Jaddoo
Mr. Navneet Akaloo
Capt. Wong That Chow
Wong Chung Toi
Mrs. Sarada Moothoosamy

REPRESENTATIVE
OF VALUATION &
REAL ESTATE
CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Mrs. Roshni Bissessur

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

Financial Statements

The Board bears responsibility for the preparation of the financial statements of the Authority for each Financial Year. These
statements present a true and fair picture of the financial situation of the Authority.

They also highlight the gains or losses and cash flows for the current Financial Year. In preparing the financial statements, the
Board is required to:-

(i) select appropriate accounting policies and implement them efficiently;
(ii) take reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities and to safeguard

the assets of the Authority;
(iii) make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
(iv) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the

Authority will continue in business.

16 Remuneration of Directors, Executives and Staff

The Directors sitting on the Mauritius Ports Authority Board and Committees are paid fees for their attendance services, the
amount of which is determined by the MPA Board.

Remuneration arrangements for the Director-General and staff of the MPA are determined by the Board on the basis of a Human
Resources Development Report. The Authority’s remuneration policy provided for a review of salaries every three years.

A total sum of Rs 1,715,600 was paid to members of the Board and subsidiary Committees of the Board during the year 2014.
In accordance with the disclosure requirements under the Code of Corporate Governance, details of the remuneration payable
to the Board of Directors and fees derived by MPA Officers sitting on board of statutory bodies and companies for the reporting
period are shown below:-

Fees paid to members of the Board and Subsidiary Committees - 2014

BOARD STAFF AUDIT & RISK FINANCE & LAND LEASE CORPORATE TOTAL
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GOVERNANCE
COMMITTEE Rs
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE 406,000

Rs Rs Rs Rs Rs Rs 12,000
234,400
Mr. Tamanah Appadu 332,000 26,000 - 24,000 24,000 - 20,000
Mrs. Shamira Bheekhoo
Mrs. Vailamah Pareatumbee 12,000 - -- -- 72,000
Mrs. A. Velappa-Naiken 164,000
Mr. James John Lenaghan 132,000 - - 62,400 40,000 - 164,000
Mr. Raj Gupta Ramnarain 137,200
Mrs. Amrita Capery 12,000 - - - 4,000 4,000 140,000
Mr. Raju Jaddoo
Mr. Navneet Akaloo 72,000 - -- --

72,000 44,000 - 40,000 8,000 -

120,000 36,000 8,000 - --

108,000 8,000 - 16,000 - 5,200

120,000 - 16,000 - - 4,000

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Fees paid to members of the Board and Subsidiary Committees - 2014

BOARD STAFF AUDIT & RISK FINANCE & LAND LEASE CORPORATE TOTAL
Rs COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GOVERNANCE Rs
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE
Rs COMMITTEE COMMITTEE
Rs Rs Rs Rs

Capt. Wong That Chow 144,000 - 20,800 - 32,000 4,000 200,800
Wong Chung Toi

Mrs. Sarada Moothoosamy 12,000 16,000 - 20,000 - - 48,000

Mrs. Mary Jane Lau Yuk

Poon -- - - 32,000 - 32,000

Mrs. Roshni Bissessur -- - - 44,000 - 44,000

Mr. Vinod Seebun -- - - 41,200 - 41,200

TOTAL 1,136,000 130,000 44,800 162,400 225,200 17,200 1,715,600

Representation of MPA Officers on board of statutory bodies and companies - 2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR DATE OF TOTAL ALTERNATE DATE OF TOTAL 17
APPOINTMENT FEES (Rs)
APPOINTMENT FEES (Rs)

Cargo Handling Mr. Shekur Suntah, 15.09.08 144,000 Mrs. Aruna Devi 15.09.08 Nil
Corporation Ltd Director-General Bunwaree Ramsaha,
Deputy Director-General

Mr. Harjiwan Kallee, 15.09.08 9,500 Mr. Shakeel 15.09.08 104,500
Director, Goburdhone, Director,
Port Operations Port Development

Froid des Mr. Shekur Suntah, 15.09.08 3,000 -
Mascareignes Ltée Director-General

Mrs. Aruna Devi 13.06.12 3,000 Mr. Shakeel Goburdhone, 15.09.08 Nil
Bunwaree Ramsaha, Director,
Deputy Port Development
Director-General

State Property Mr. Shekur Suntah, 15.09.08 84,000 Mr. Shakeel Goburdhone, 15.09.08 Nil
Director,
Development Co Ltd Director-General Port Development

Les Moulins de la Mr. Shekur Suntah, 15.09.08 63,000 - --
Concorde Ltée Director-General

Maurinet Mrs. Aruna Devi 15.09.08 120,000 Mr. Shreeganesh Ganga, 15.09.08 Nil
Investment Ltd Bunwaree Ramsaha, Director, Finance
Deputy
Director-General

Mr. Shakeel 15.09.08 120,000 Mr. Ravishankar 15.09.08 Nil
Goburdhone, Woottum,
Director, Director,
Port Development IT Services

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Representation of MPA Officers on board of statutory bodies and companies - 2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR DATE OF TOTAL FEES ALTERNATE DATE OF TOTAL FEES

APPOINTMENT FOR 2014 (Rs) APPOINTMENT FOR 2014 (Rs)

Mauritius Network Mrs. Aruna Devi 15.09.08 120,000 Mr. Harjiwan Kallee, 15.09.08 Nil
Services Ltd Bunwaree Ramsaha, Director,
Deputy Port Operations
Director-General

Mauritius Cargo Mr. Shekur Suntah, 15.09.08 120,000 Mrs. Aruna Devi 15.09.08 Nil
Bunwaree Ramsaha,
Community Services Director-General Deputy
Director-General

Mauritius Shipping Mr. Kwok Kwong 15.09.08 14,626 Mr. Narad 15.09.08 Nil
Corporation Ltd Chan Shin Yu, Dawoodarry,
Manager, Director,
Marine Engineering Administrative &
Legal Services

State Trading Mr. Chandradutt 15.09.08 97,205 Mr. Narad 15.09.08 Nil
Corporation Rogbeer, Dawoodarry,
Corporate Auditor Director,
18 Administrative &
Legal Services

Seafarers Welfare Capt. Louis Gervais 13.06.14 4,250 Mr. Kwok Kwong 11.04.12 15,900
Fund Barbeau, Chan Shin Yu,
Port Master Manager,
Marine Engineering

Mauritius Capt. Louis Gervais 18.06.12 7,475 - --
Oceanographic Barbeau,
Institute Port Master

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’
Responsibilities in Respect of
Financial Statements

The Board of Directors ensures through its system of The external auditors, Bacha & Bacha Chartered
governance, that adequate accounting records are Accountants have independently reported on whether the
maintained so as to disclose at any time, and with Financial Statements are fairly presented.
reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the Authority.
They are also responsible for taking reasonable steps to The Authority will submit a copy of its Annual Report to
safeguard the assets of the Authority and hence to prevent the Financial Reporting Council, in accordance with the
fraud and detect other irregularities. Financial Reporting Act 2004.

The Board acknowledges its responsibility for ensuring This report was approved by the Board and is signed on
the preparation of the annual financial statements its behalf.
in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) and the responsibility of external auditors
to report on these financial statements.

In preparing such financial statements, they have ensured 19
the following:
RAMALINGUM MAISTRY
• select suitable accounting policies and apply them on a Chairperson
consistent basis using reasonable and prudent judgment;
and

• state whether appropriate accounting standards and SHEKUR SUNTAH
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) have Director General
been adhered to and in conformity with changes in
presentation.

The financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern and there is no reason to believe that the Authority
will not continue as a going concern in the year ahead.
The Audit and Risk Management Committee monitors the
integrity of the Financial Statements and is responsible
for reviewing the system of internal controls. It examines
weaknesses that may be identified in controls and make
appropriate recommendations to the Board.

Nothing has come to the Board’s attention, to indicate
any material breakdown in the functioning of the internal
controls and systems during the period under review,
which could have a material impact on the business.

The Directors confirm that the MPA has adhered to most of
the requirements of the Code of Corporate Governance and
has ensured that the financial statements comply with the
Statutory Bodies/Accounts and Audit Act 1982.

MPA MANAGEMENT
Constitution

Director-General Mr. Shekur Suntah [email protected]
Deputy Director -General
Mrs. Aruna Devi Bunwaree Ramsaha [email protected]

MARINE Captain Louis Gervais Barbeau [email protected]
Port Master Captain Kavidev Newoor [email protected]
Assistant Port Master Captain Thakoorsing Saugur [email protected]
Assistant Port Master Mr. Kwok Kwong Chan Shin Yu [email protected]
Manager Marine Engineering

FINANCE Mr. Shreeganesh Ganga [email protected]
Director, Finance Mrs. Pritty Keesonah [email protected]
Manager, Management Accounting Mr. Adesh Sharma Soyjaudah [email protected]
Manager, Financial Accounting Mrs. Priyathama Seebaruth [email protected]
Manager, Procurement

PORT DEVELOPMENT Mr. Shakeel Goburdhone [email protected]
Director, Port Development Mr. Sandesh Kumar Seelochun [email protected]
Manager, Port Development
Mr. Harjiwan Kallee (up to June 2014) [email protected]
20
PORT OPERATIONS Mrs. Nomita Devi Seebaluck [email protected]
Director, Port Operations
Manager, Port Operations Mr. Gianduth Seewoopersad [email protected]
Manager, Port Operations, Planning & Licensing

ADMINISTRATIVE & LEGAL SERVICES Mr. Narad Dawoodarry [email protected]
Director, Administrative & Legal Services Mr. Vyas Rughoonauth [email protected]
Manager, Administrative Services Mr. Bhimsen Abacousnac [email protected]
Corporate Quality Executive Mr. Chandrakant Ramgolam [email protected]
Public Relations Officer

INTERNAL AUDIT Mr. Chandradutt Rogbeer [email protected]
Corporate Auditor Mrs. Lawtee Rugbur [email protected]
Internal Auditor Mrs. Maleena Jankee Bhurtun [email protected]
Manager, Audit Risk

HUMAN RESOURCES Mr. Lilkant Teeloku [email protected]
Director, Human Resources Mr. Mukhram Moloo [email protected]
Manager, Human Resources (IR, Welfare, Benefits) Mrs. Prameshwary Gungaram [email protected]
Manager, Human Resources (Training/Development)

IT SERVICES Mr. Ravishankar Woottum [email protected]
Director, IT Services Mr. Azadally Nawool [email protected]
Manager, IT Services

TECHNICAL SERVICES Mr. Bholanath Basdeo Dhunnoo [email protected]
Manager, Technical Services

LAND ADMINISTRATION & SURVEYING UNIT Mr. Gowraj Angad [email protected]
Manager, Land Administration & Surveying

PORT MATHURIN – RODRIGUES Captain Jacques Gilbert Marcel Mallet [email protected]
Officer-in-Charge

MANAGEMENT
Profiles of Senior Executives

Mr. SHEKUR SUNTAH Mrs. ARUNA DEVI BUNWAREE RAMSAHA 21
Director General Deputy Director General

Mr. Shekur Suntah made his debut in 1981 as Civil and Mrs. Bunwaree Ramsaha graduated in 1992 and
Structural Engineer in the UK after graduating in Civil subsequently became an ACCA. After a brief employment
Engineering from the University of Leeds in 1980. In with the firm of accountants, Lamusse Sek Sum and
1987 he took up employment with Sir Alexander Gibb & Partners, she joined the then Mauritius Marine Authority
Partners (Mauritius) as Structural Engineer. He joined as Accountant in 1993 and was promoted as Finance
the then Mauritius Marine Authority as Civil Engineer in Manager some four years later. She obtained a Masters in
1988. He subsequently obtained a M.Sc. (Eng) in Maritime Business Administration from the University of Mauritius in
Civil Engineering from the University of Liverpool, UK, in 1996. In 2002, she was awarded a fellowship and became
1992, following which he was appointed Port Engineer in an FCCA. In October 2008, she was promoted to Deputy
August 1993. He retained this position until December Director-General.
1998 when he was promoted Deputy Director-General. He
occupied this senior position up to August 2006 when he CAPTAIN LOUIS GERVAIS BARBEAU
was appointed Acting Director-General. Till date, he holds Port Master
the post of Director-General of the Authority since his
appointment in November 2007. Mr. Suntah is a Fellow Capt. Barbeau joined the Authority in October 1991 as Pilot
of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). and was promoted to the post of Senior Pilot in 1999. In
May 2004, he was appointed Assistant Port Master and
Mr. Suntah has been directly involved over the last 15 years subsequently Port Master in June 2009. He obtained a
in all aspects of the major Port Sector Reform Programme Master’s Certificate in 1989 from Australia, a Graduate
and has spearheaded the aggressive marketing initiative Diploma in Port & Terminal Management in 1999 from the
for the emergence of Port Louis Harbour as a regional Australian Maritime College and an MBA in Maritime &
container transhipment, cruise and bunkering hub. Logistics in 2010 from the University of Tasmania.

He has to his credit the launching of the Ports Association Mr. SHAKEEL GOBURDHONE
of Indian Ocean Islands and was elected President of the Director, Port Development
Association in March 2011 for a period of two years. He
is also a Director of the Board of the Port Management A graduate in Civil Engineering in 1987 from the University
Association of Eastern and Southern Africa, which was of Mauritius, Mr. Goburdhone read for a Masters in
established by the United Nations Economic Commission Business Administration in 1996. He joined the Authority
for Africa, of which MPA is a member since 1988. as Civil Engineer in 1990 and was promoted Port Engineer
Mr. Suntah is also the alternate Director on the Board of in 1999. Previously, he was employed as Civil Engineer
the International Association of Ports and Harbours. with Sir Alexander Gibb and Partners and reckons some
twenty-two years of experience.
Mr. Suntah also holds directorships on several boards of
companies and port related organisations. He is currently In December 2010, he was appointed as Director,
the Patron of CILT Mauritius. Moreover, he is a regular Port Development.
speaker and moderator at international ports and logistics
conferences worldwide since 2001.

MANAGEMENT
Profiles of Senior Executives

Mr. NARAD DAWOODARRY Mr. RAVISHANKAR WOOTTUM
Director, Administrative & Legal Services Director, IT Services

Mr. Dawoodarry obtained his Bachelor degree in 1979 from Mr. Woottum holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University
the University of Punjab. He qualified as a Chartered Secretary of Mauritius. He also holds a Masters in Business
in 1990 before reading for a Masters Degree in Public Sector Administration from the same university.
Management at the University of Technology in 2003. He is
a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Mr. Woottum started his career as a teacher before shifting
since 2008. He took employment with the then Mauritius to the Development Bank of Mauritius. He then joined the
Marine Authority in 1993 as Secretary before being promoted former Mauritius Marine Authority as Computer Programmer/
to the post of Administration Manager in 1999. Supervisor in 1988 and served in that position for eight
years. In 1997, he was appointed as Computer Analyst. He
In December 2010, he was appointed as Director, was then promoted IT Manager in 2006.
Administrative and Legal Services.

Mr. CHANDRADUTT ROGBEER In December 2010, he was appointed as Director, IT Services.
Corporate Auditor

Mr. Rogbeer is a Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Mr. BHOLANATH BASDEO DHUNNOO
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and a member Manager, Technical Services

22 of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Mr. Dhunnoo has a B.Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Prior to joining the former Mauritius Marine Authority as from IIT Bombay, a Graduate Diploma in Maritime and Port
Internal Auditor in 1993, he worked with the National Audit Management from the National University of Singapore
Office. In 1998, he was appointed Internal Audit Manager, as well as a Masters in Port Management & Shipping
and subsequently in December 2010, he was appointed as Administration from University of Mauritius/Aix Marseille.
Corporate Auditor. He is a Registered Professional Engineer (CRPE), a member

of IMarEst (UK) and a member of the Chartered Institute of

Mr. SHREEGANESH GANGA Logistics and Transport.

Director, Finance Mr. Dhunnoo joined the MPA in 1995 as Assistant Workshop

Mr. Ganga is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Manager, a post which he occupied until 2007 when he was
and Certified Accountants (FCCA) and holds an MBA with appointed Technical Services Manager.

specialization in Finance from the University of Mauritius.

He first joined the Authority in September 1999 as Assistant Mr. GOWRAJ ANGAD
Accountant and was promoted Accountant in March 2003. He Manager, Land Administration & Surveying
was offered appointment as Senior Accountant in March 2007
before being promoted to the post of Finance Manager in June Mr. Angad holds a Land Surveyor’s Commission and studied
2009. law as an external student of the University of London, prior
to completing his post-graduate study in hydrographic survey
In December 2010, he was appointed as Director, Finance. in Japan, leading to his accreditation as an International
Hydrographic Surveyor (B). He also holds a Masters in
Mr. LILKANT TEELOKU Business Administration from the University of Technology.
Director, Human Resources

Mr. Teeloku is holder of a Diploma in Public Administration Mr. Angad joined the Civil Service in August 1994 as Trainee
and Management and a Diploma in Personnel Management Surveyor and was promoted as Land Surveyor in 1999,
from the University of Mauritius. after having successfully completed his Land Surveyor
Commission (Gold Medalist of the University of Mauritius on
He first joined the former Marine Services Department in 1973 two occasions). He joined the MPA in 2007 as Land Surveyor,
as Clerical Officer. In 1977 he was appointed Accounts Clerk a post he occupied until December 2010 when he was
and Assistant Secretary in 1987. He moved to the position of appointed as Manager, Land Administration and Surveying.
Personnel Officer in 1990 and was subsequently promoted
Human Resources Manager of the Authority in 1994.

As from December 2010, he is now Director, Human Resources.

MANAGEMENT
Profiles of Senior Executives

CAPTAIN JACQUES GILBERT MARCEL MALLET MPA is certified as ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management
Officer-in-Charge, Port Mathurin, Rodrigues System and is gearing itself to meet the requirements of
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO
Capt. Mallet joined the Ecole d’Apprentissage Maritime, 27002 Information Security Management.
Réunion Island and completed his studies at the Sydney
Technical College, School of Navigation & Aviation Studies. SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY
He subsequently obtained his Master Class 1 (Foreign
Going) from the Department of Transport, Australia, in 1990. The MPA recognizes the fact that Health and Safety is of
fundamental importance with respect not only to its own
After several years at sea, he joined the Ministry of Public employees but also to all port workers and port users at
Infrastructure, Land Transport and Shipping, (Shipping large who may directly or indirectly be affected by port
Division) in 1996 as the first Nautical Surveyor of the new operations. We are therefore committed to minimizing any
Maritime Administration, and was eventually promoted as adverse effects of operations and we also believe that each
Deputy Director of Shipping in January 2005. and every individual employee shares the responsibility
for Health and Safety and should also actively promote
Later on Capt. Mallet joined the MPA as Pilot and in 2013 awareness of Health and Safety at all levels of the
was appointed, on a contract basis, as Officer in Charge of organisation. It is to this end that the Authority has
Port Mathurin, Rodrigues. come up with a proactive and dynamic Safety and Health
Policy Statement.
23

POLICY STATEMENTS In line with this Safety and Health Policy Statement, we
strive to provide a healthy and safe workplace for all of our
QUALITY POLICY employees, contractors and visitors by ensuring our Safety
motto, which is “We care for each other”.

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, Our key objectives are to have:
customer focus and compliance with regulatory and
statutory requirements, the Quality Policy of the Mauritius • a workplace where health and safety management and
Ports Authority is based on the principles that identify, leadership is a core responsibility of our managers and
manage and evaluate our key business activities, and supervisors;
reduce processes and people’s health and safety risks.
• a workplace where health and safety management and
The principles of planning, practices and people are key leadership is integrated into core business activities;
features of our Integrated Quality Management System and
are monitored for continuous improvement. This System • a culture that inspires awareness of and personal
describes the way in which the MPA undertakes its activities responsibility for health and safety; and
and ensures a coordinated approach across the different
business clusters. • an occupational health and safety management system
that meets our internal safety requirements and complies
MPA ensures that the quality system is communicated with statutory obligations and expectations.
and explained to all staff through regular meetings
and workshops, so as to closely involve them in the Coupled to the professional services offered by our in-
implementation of the system. Senior managers have been house Medical Officer, the Safety and Health Committee,
tasked not to delegate responsibility but rather to enthuse the Safety and Health Officer and the Director, Human
and encourage their staff, through effective training, to focus Resources all support and drive these objectives.
on ways and means to achieve quality goals in accordance
to the Authority’s Mission Statement. In addition, internal Under our obligation to provide a safe work environment,
audits and third party external audits by the Mauritius we are aiming at achieving a zero harm workplace
Standards Bureau are conducted at pre-determined regular and we continue to focus on areas requiring further
periods to ensure the effectiveness of the system put improvements. Health and Safety programs have been
in place. designed throughout the year to target the prevention and
management of injuries associated with work activities
that have the potential to place our employees at risk of
injury or illness.

Policy Statements

(CONT’D)

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

To sustain our environmental commitment and meet all These initiatives have exerted much pressure on enhancement
regulatory compliance under the Environmental Protection of port security and have prompted the MPA to be more
legislation, the Authority has undertaken targeted proactive in its approach and implementation of security
improvements of all existing facilities and is also ensuring initiatives so as to be considered as a safe transit port prior to
that all forthcoming port development projects, which are final port of calls.
warranted by the anticipated growth in trade volumes and
shipping movements, are also subject to all environmental The Mauritius Ports Authority is thus responsible for the
impact assessments. security and protection of port infrastructure and assets, and
the provision of risk-based security services.

The Authority is thus committed to minimizing the impact In response to the risk of terrorism, the MPA has integrated
of its operations on the port environment and also on within its system, the International Ship and Port Facility and
the ecosystems within the port areas. Caring for the Security (ISPS) Code to:
environment is one of the Authority’s operational concerns.

24 Realizing that we work in a global environment with varying • ensure compliance with all relevant security legislations;
conditions, challenges and capabilities, the Authority also • maintain a Security Committee, which meets frequently
endeavours to improve the environmental performance
continually through effective environmental management to review and update critical procedures and instructions
programmes. with respect to its people and operations in emergency
circumstances;
In its continual pursuit of maintaining a sound environment, • ensure management responsibility and accountability for
the MPA is focusing on the following initiatives: security;
• audit and review its security system and performance
• Expanding its environmental goals and objectives and
periodically;
monitoring its progress
• consider the security aspects of all new projects;
• Complying with the relevant environmental laws and
• provide and maintain a secure environment for
regulations
employees, guests and visitors; and
• Developing, constructing and operating its facilities in
• continually improve the performance of its security
an environmentally responsible manner that promotes
management system.
the prevention of pollution

• Integrating environmental issues into the business In this regard, the port waters and the land area under the

decision-making process control of the Authority are now being closely and constantly

• Using environmentally responsible products where scrutinised by trained Police and MPA officers operating from a

possible centralized surveillance control room on a 24/7 basis.

• Preserving resources by re-using and recycling materials

and using less of them, wherever possible In addition to the MPA’s port security plan, other port facilities

and port service providers need to have their security plans,

SECURITY POLICY outlining the measures and procedures undertaken to protect

vessels that trade in the port waters and the port infrastructure

Generally Maritime and port security includes not only that services those vessels, certified by the MPA.

ships, sea lanes, port facilities and infrastructure but In the pursuit of its mandate for the enhancement of port
has lately been made to encompass factors, which until security, the Mauritius Ports Authority aligns itself to the
recently were considered as ‘safety’ issues and which now requirements of the National Maritime and Harbour Security
include the topics covered under the International Ship Committee for the implementation of security systems policies
and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code); the Safety of and procedures at Port Louis Harbour and Port Mathurin.
Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) as amended; and other

recent initiatives such as the Cargo Security Initiative

(CSI) and the Convention of Suppression of Unlawful

Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation at Sea. In

addition to these direct concerns, there is also the need to

continuously assess the vulnerability of shipping and ports.

Thus many governments have moved towards securing

both cargoes and ports.

POLICY STATEMENTS 25

(CONT’D)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The Mauritius Ports Authority has maintained a long-standing
commitment to equal employment opportunity for all employees
and applicants for employment. Section 9 of the Equal
Opportunities Act 2008 provides that every employer needs to
draw up and apply an Equal Opportunity Policy at its place of
work with a view to minimizing the risks of discrimination and
promoting recruitment, training, selection and employment on
the basis of merit.

The principal aims of an Equal Opportunity Policy Statement are
to ensure the following:-

(a) no job applicant or worker receives less favourable
treatment than another, on the basis of his or her status,
that is, age, caste, colour, creed, ethnic origin, impairment,
marital status, place of origin, political opinion, race, sex or
sexual orientation;

(b) no job applicant or worker is placed at a disadvantage by
requirements, provisions, criteria, conditions or practices,
unless they can be justified as a necessary and appropriate
means of achieving a legitimate aim; and

(c) workers are given training and encouragement to take equal
advantage of opportunities in the organisation, irrespective
of their status.

In view of our commitment to the principle of equality and to be
in line with the legal requirements, an Equal Opportunity Policy
Statement as approved by the MPA Board has been implemented
since July 2013 covering all aspects of employment including
recruitment, terms and conditions of work, training and
development, promotion, performance, grievance, discipline,
treatment of workers and termination of employment.

This Policy Statement enables the Authority to reduce the risks
of grievances, damage to productivity, staff morale and the
organisation’s reputation as well as foster good relations in the
work place.

CORPORATE MATTERS

DRIVING A QUALITY CULTURE

Management is responsible for inspiring and driving quality management at the 6th Edition of the Mauritius Business

as the Authority’s fundamental process for continuous Excellence Award ceremony organised jointly by the Ministry

improvement. Quality and customer satisfaction being the of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection and the

main concerns of the Authority, the MPA has established Ministry of Business, Enterprise and Cooperatives held at

and maintains an efficient and effective quality system the Intercontinental Resort at Balaclava on Friday 10 October

that meets the requirements of such international 2014. The competition was geared towards nurturing quality,

standards as ISO 9001:2008. This quality system has been excellence and innovation in private and public organisations

communicated and explained to every employee who shall and also aims at fostering best business practices among

thereafter be involved in and committed to implementing Mauritian enterprises for sustained competitiveness in the

the quality system. Senior Managers shall therefore global trading arena.

not delegate responsibility for quality, but shall instead

enthuse and encourage their staff, through effective work The objectives of the Award were to:-

improvement teams to focus on ways and means to achieve • encourage and stimulate best business practices for

quality goals, in accordance with the Authority’s Mission achievement of higher productivity and competitiveness;

Statement and Core Values. • promote use of economic and productivity assessment

tools among participants for improvement in management

In addition, internal and third-party external audits shall and operational practices;

be conducted at defined regular periods to ensure the • identify role models adopting world class practices for

effectiveness of the quality system. others to emulate;
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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT HR AND TRAINING

Implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 27002 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
On the other hand, the MPA is taking strategic decisions
in respect of quality, namely to achieve ISO 14001 and With a view to enabling the Authority’s departments to fulfill
ISO 27002. Whilst, the MPA is ISO 9000 certified, it must their objectives effectively, actions were taken for the filling
accept the fact that its quality process must always be kept of vacancies in the grades of Port Fireman Officer, Finance
current. The MPA has many interwoven activities. Processes and Head Cook.
are activities, which must be managed to transform inputs
into outputs in a never-ending sequence. The MPA must Additionally, the post of Manager, Port Environment and
adopt a process approach to have mastery over individual Port Facility Security Officer were filled to head the Port
processes, which intertwine with others to produce desired Environment unit and Port Security Unit respectively. A
outputs. Quality has to do with continuous improvement Quality Management Executive was also recruited on a one
and provides an assurance that the MPA has taken such year contract basis in June 2014 to support the Corporate
steps as may be required to comply with all applicable Quality Unit.
statutory and regulatory requirements as well as customer
expectations in respect of the services, which are meant to AWARD OF JUSTICE B. DOMAH
be delivered.
Following the implementation of the HRD Report 2010,
Quality management system must be applied throughout several items of dispute in relation to grading and conditions
the organisation. The quality system should generate of service were raised by the Union. Ultimately, an agreement
documentation, quality manuals as well as records. The was reached between the MPA and the Union (MTPEU) to refer
Corporate Quality Unit has reviewed and updated all all items of dispute for private arbitration. Justice B. Domah,
applicable documents. On the other hand, Port Mathurin who was appointed as Arbitrator, delivered his Award on 25
being part of MPA, action would be initiated to acquire ISO August 2014. The Award which is final and binding on both
certification for the port services thereat. parties has been approved for implementation. Accordingly
as per the Award, payment of arrears on salaries and other
Mauritius Business Excellence Award allowances applicable are being effected in phases as from
The Mauritius Ports Authority won a special award in the November 2014.
category of large enterprises in the area of operations

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HR AND TRAINING

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Following an evaluation exercise, the consultancy services The modules to be implemented consisted of Oracle
for the design & implementation of a training programme Financials, HR, Payroll, Procurement and Inventory. The
addressing port operational risks was awarded to Messrs. implementation started as from November 2013 and was
Hamburg Port Training Institute (HPTI) in December 2014. monitored by two committees, namely, the Technical and
the IT Project Steering Committees.
As per the scope of services, the Consultants will be called
upon to address management of critical issues related to The HR Management System went live on June 2014 whilst
port safety, port security and port environment and formulate the Financial Management System went live on July 2014.
recommendations to fill training gaps for the different levels The Payroll System has encountered some delays and is
of employees. expected to go live early 2015.

The objective is also to train high ranking officers in the AUDIT & RISK MANAGEMENT 27
management of risks in security, safety and environment, who
would subsequently be expected to impart the knowledge The Audit & Risk Department (ARD) has mobilised
gained to their counterparts and officers at lower levels. its available resources mostly on compliance audits,
operational audits, financial audits, reporting on internal
Additionally, the Board has also approved the MPA’s controls and audit investigations throughout the year 2014.
Training Plan covering the period 2014 – 2015 with a view The ARD has also been engaged in pre-audit of MPA major
to equipping all the Authority’s staff with the necessary skills contracts and procurement of services where payments of
and to further developing decision making and analytical substantial amounts are involved.
abilities of the workforce.
Besides providing oversight and assurance to the
Thus, training requirements have been focused on those reconstituted Audit & Risk Committee on controls over
activities that would add value to both individual and systems and processes, the ARD equally supports
organisational performance by improving knowledge, skills Management in the discharge of its responsibilities by:
and attitude.
(i) establishing a culture of integrity;
The Authority’s Training Plan comprises two phases and (ii) evaluating internal controls used to detect or
action has been initiated to implement phase 1 of the Plan,
which is geared towards providing generic training to a mitigate fraud and
broad spectrum of the workforce to provide employees with (iii) assessment of fraud risk.
the opportunity to update themselves with management
concepts and skills. Phase 2 of the Plan will be focused on Moreover, the ARD has been assisting Management in
specialized and technical training. pursuing the objectives as set out within the Public Sector
Anti-Corruption Framework and in creating awareness
Accordingly, the Authority is seeking the collaboration of local on Conflict of Interest and Overtime Management in
universities for the delivery of training courses in accordance organisational functions.
to the Authority’s Training Plan.

ICT STRATEGIC PLAN During the year under review, the Department has tackled
audit of internal control systems and investigated widely on
In 2013, the MPA had awarded the contract for the activities of the different departments in accordance with
implementation of Phase O of the ICT Strategic Plan to its pre-approved Audit& Risk Plan. The ARD has equally
Messrs. De Chazal du Mee Consulting Ltd. The scope of played an active role in the budgetary control process
works included the replacement of the IT infrastructure whereby comparison of actual financial performance
and the implementation of Oracle E-business suite R12. against budget forecast has been brought to the attention
of the Audit and Risk Committee on a quarterly basis during
the year 2014.

CORPORATE MATTERS

AUDIT & RISK MANAGEMENT

The Department has likewise assisted the Authority by platform during the servicing of offshore navigational aids,

identifying and evaluating significant exposures to risks mooring buoys and fenders. One of these new pontoons

and contributing to the improvement of risk management has also been sent to Port Mathurin, Rodrigues to assist in

and control systems. To reinforce its commitment similar functions.

towards encouraging a good governance culture, a Risk

Management Policy based on ISO 31000 guidelines has (ii) Procurement of one big Tug of about 70-80 Tonnes

also been adopted in November 2014. By integrating risk bollard Pull

management into daily operations, all employees will Shipping lines will be mobilising fully laden container

gradually be required to be responsible and accountable vessels of 9,000+ TEUs capacity, once the extension works

for managing risk in so far as is reasonably practicable at the Mauritius Container Terminal are completed. In order

within their area of responsibility. to safely manoeuvre these big vessels, more powerful tugs,

having the adequate bollard pull capacity, will be required.

The ARD has amongst others also assessed the governance Moreover, Tug Sir Seewoosagur built in 1987 and having a

process in accomplishment of its objectives on issues as low bollard pull capacity of only 30 tonnes, has outlived its

recommended by the guidelines of the National Committee economic lifetime and is no more adequate for assisting

on Corporate Governance (NCCG) pursuant to Section 65(c) laden large container vessels and tankers.

of the Financial Reporting Act 2004 for substantiating that

the MPA Board remains the focal point of the Corporate In this respect, the MPA is proceeding with the procurement of

Governance system and is accountable for the performance one Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tug of 70/80 tonnes capacity.
28 and administration of the affairs of the Authority.
Bids were launched under the aegis of the Central Procument

Board (CPB) in July 2014 and were received in September

The ARD also ensures customary liaison with and 2014. Following evaluation of bids by the CPB, one proposal

coordination between the External Auditor whose role is to has been retained for award. The tug is expected for delivery

report independently on financial statements. Besides the in early 2016.

External Auditor has assessed the adequacy of the Internal

Audit & Risk functions for Year 2014 and upon obtaining (iii) Procurement of Pilot boat

sufficient understanding on the ARD’s activities, it has The Authority had procured three small tugs to be used also

found the work has been carried out with due professional as pilot boats as far back as 1999. However, over the years,

care. it has been noted that these craft are no longer appropriate

for conveying pilots safely and efficiently. It was therefore

To date the ARD has strived to follow the International deemed necessary to procure one dedicated and appropriate

Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing pilot boat.

in the best interest of the Authority. In its endeavour to

ensure that corporate objectives are achieved, the ARD Following an open international bidding exercise, MPA

will continually ensure that the Authority adopts best awarded the contract for the design, construction, supply and

practices by taking responsible decisions for obtaining commissioning of a dedicated pilot boat to Messrs. Chantier

valuable outcome in the interest of the MPA. However, Naval de l’Océan Indien in September 2014. Built under the

for maintaining ongoing coordinated, systematic and requirements of a Classification Society, the 15-metre long

progressive audit approach, effective succession planning pilot boat will be capable of a cruising speed of 20 knots.

is felt as being of prime importance to-date. The new boat is expected to be delivered to the MPA by end

of March 2015.

MARINE MATTERS SHIPPING MOVEMENTS
The number of shipping movement that were carried out
FLOATING CRAFT under pilotage for year 2014 are as follows:-
(i) Pontoons
In June 2014, the MPA took delivery of four new steel (i) Arrival : 1393
landing pontoons to replace the existing ones which had
outlived their economic life span. These floating equipment (ii) Departure : 1387
are mainly used as safe landing platform for tug’s crew,
passengers from cruise vessels and also as working (iii) Shifting : 1797

CORPORATE MATTERS

PORT SECURITY In this spirit, construction works in connection with the above
Three new control posts located in the peninsular area and project started in 2013 and are expected for completion
at Mer Rouge have been commissioned and are operational towards the end of 2016. A big tug of 70/80 tonnes bollard
round the clock. The operational areas are now completely pull is also being procured by the MPA to better service
segregated from the non-operational areas thus re-defining bigger container vessels calling at the Port.
and re-delimiting the port restricted area.

PORT PROJECTS New cargo handling equipment comprising two super 29
Indian Ocean ports are fast growing and port development post panamax quay cranes and additional yard handling
is progressing at a rapid pace. There is also the pressing equipment are also planned to be procured by the Cargo
need to accommodate the increasing traffic of larger size Handling Corporation (CHCL) with a view to enhancing
vessels which are already being mobilised on the shipping service levels, boost port productivity and making Port-
routes through the Indian Ocean towards Africa and South Louis Harbour more attractive for container transhipment
America thus putting practically all ports in the region activities. In the same breath, the CHCL is proceeding with
under pressure to modernise and keep up with the pace of the major refurbishment of the three existing Rail Mounted
development in the shipping sector. Quay Cranes which were procured in 1998 to improve
operational efficiency. The above projects are geared
As already planned, Port Louis Harbour is therefore towards increasing the strategic operational capabilities of
proceeding with the improvement of port facilities to both the MPA and CHCL.
accommodate larger container ships in the port and
increase operational efficiency. Coupled to these realities These projects and works in the port development
is the fact that most quays and infrastructure in the port programme relate mainly to:
are in constant use and require regular maintenance to
address problems of consequential wear and tear. Extension and Strengthening of Berths at the MCT
(i) Replacement of fenders at Terminal I and II
The MPA is thus being constantly involved in a port (ii) Upgrading of Capitainerie Building
development programme comprising a variety of projects, (iii) Construction of a Cruise Terminal Building
completing on-going ones while at the same time (iv) Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Existing Road
launching a number of capital projects to ensure that Port (v) Infrastructure
Louis Harbour remains competitive and successful as a
major regional hub port. The port development programme New Exit from Customs Cargo Scanning Facility at MCT
of the MPA will entail capital expenditure of Rs 8.8 billion (vi) Island Container Terminal; and
over the next 5 years covering the period 2015-2019. The (vii) Bunkering Hub
objective of the programme is to build capacity whilst (viii)
consolidating port infrastructure which will enable the port
to meet clients’ demands for more efficiency and enhance
service levels.

A major project which has already been embarked upon
by the MPA is the extension and strengthening of the MCT
Quay which will entail total expenditure of about USD
190.0 M (Rs 5.7 billion). The implementation of this project
serves to meet the needs of the shipping lines that are
mobilising bigger container vessels with more exchanges
in this part of the world. These container vessels besides
requiring additional quayage also require deeper draft and
more modern and efficient handling equipment.

CORPORATE MATTERS

PORT PROJECTS

In addition, the MPA is proceeding with the preparation of a Following evaluation of the bids and in line with the
new Port Master Plan of the Port of Port Louis and Port Mathurin. provision of Section 40(2A) of the Public Procurement Act
(2006), negotiations were initiated by a Negotiating Panel
A report on the status of the above projects is given in a more with the selected Bidder under the aegis of the Central
detailed form below. Procurement Board. The CPB requested MPA to proceed
with the notification to the selected and unsuccessful
1. Extension and Strengthening of Berths at the MCT bidders following the clearance of Agence Française
de Développement. As there was no challenge by any
The extension and strengthening of the Mauritius Container unsuccessful bidder, the contract was awarded to Messrs.
Terminal Quay at Mer Rouge, which has progressed Strabag/Archirodon in August 2014 for the negotiated
significantly since our last Report, comprises the following contract price of Rs 4.13 billion. The quay extension project
main components: started in August 2014 and is expected to be completed by
the end of 2016.

(i) Extension of the MCT quay by an additional 240m; (c) Dredging Works

(ii) Expansion of the container stacking yard by about

7.5 hectares; As indicated previously there is the need to further deepen

(iii) Strengthening of the existing 560 metre long berth; the English Channel from 14.5 to 16.5 metres below Chart
30 (iv) Dredging works to deepen the navigational channel Datum to ensure safe manoeuvring and operations of

to 16.5m together with the land reclamation works at larger and fully laden container vessels of 8000-9000 +

Fort George and Fort William. TEUs capacity.

The progress of the different phases of the works is as follows:- The deepening works require the dredging of over 1.5
million m3 of material which in turn will be used for the
(a) Construction of Bunds reclamation of approximately 39 hectares of land at Fort
William and Fort George for future port development
The Bund Wall has been designed to contain dredged materials projects.
during the dredging activities and for land reclamation at Fort
George and Fort William. Some 35 ha of land will be reclaimed The Authority will also avail the opportunity to use the
at Fort William and 4 ha at Fort George. Furthermore, the bund dredger, whilst in our waters to carry out maintenance
wall will minimise the flow of sediments to be discharged dredging works of the existing access channel along
back to the sea during the dredging works, thus acting as an Terminal II.
environmental mitigation measure.
The estimated cost for the dredging works and the
The contract for the above works was awarded to Messrs. associated land reclamation works was estimated at Rs 1.2
PAD Co. for the sum of Rs 365.3 M in July 2013. Works, which billion. The works were scheduled to be undertaken over
started in August 2013, were completed in November 2014. the period March – October 2015, outside the cyclonic
period to prevent any disruptment.

(b) Marine and Civil Works The prequalification exercise to shortlist potential
contractors for the dredging works was completed and
Works under this package comprise the extension of the MCT three international firms were shortlisted. Bid documents
quay by 240m; strengthening of the existing 560 metre long were finalized and It was expected that invitation to bids
berth and expansion of the container stacking yard by about would be launched in January 2015 and be received at the
7.5 hectares. A prequalification of potential bidders was CPB in March 2015. The execution of the works is planned
undertaken under the aegis of the Central Procurement Board for commencement in June 2015 and is expected to be
(CPB) and five firms were shortlisted and were invited to submit completed over a period of seven months.
their bids. Tenders were received at the Central Procurement
Board in February 2014.

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2. Replacement of fenders at Terminals I and II An expression of interest was launched through the local 31
press in September 2014 for the provision of consultancy
Fenders at the Fishing Port and Quays A and D were installed services for the design and supervision of the construction
in the year 1995 and those at Quays 1, 2, 3 and 4 in 2003. of a cruise terminal building at Port Louis Harbour. At the
It is planned to proceed for the replacement of the fenders closing date of 24 October 2014, eight firms had submitted
at these Terminals as the fenders have an economic life of their expression of interest. An evaluation exercise was
about 10 years. Due to the excessive stress with increasing carried out to shortlist the consulting firms to submit their
vessel sizes, it was found that the number of damaged consulting proposals. It is expected that the shortlisted
fenders at Terminals I and II is substantial. consultancy firms will be invited to submit consultancy
proposals around April 2015 and the consultancy contract
In this respect, it was proposed to proceed with the will be awarded in September 2015. The construction
replacement of all the fenders at Quays 1, 2, 3, 4, A, D and works are expected to start by mid 2016 and will be
the Trou Fanfaron Fishing Port. completed in 2017.

Bid for the supply of fenders was launched in September 5. Port Master Plan
2014 and was received on 30 October 2014. It was noted
that the bid prices received for the supply of fenders are Under the Ports Act 1998 the Mauritius Ports Authority is
lesser than the estimated cost. It is expected that following required to prepare and periodically update a Port Master
the evaluation of the bids, the contract will be awarded by Plan and also implement the recommendations of the
early 2015. Master Plan. Most of the recommendations in the 2009
Master Plan have already been implemented or are in the
3. Upgrading of Capitainerie Building implementation stage.

The construction of the Capitainerie Building which houses Furthermore, with the promotion of the Ocean Economy by
the Marine Department dates as far back as 1994 and needs Government, the port will be subject to increased pressure
to be refurbished. A contract for consultancy services was to accommodate new projects such as additional tankage
awarded to Messrs. Atelier D’Architecture Diagonale II Ltée facilities for bunkering, Fish Processing Plants, berths for
for the sum of Rs 4.43 million. These upgrading works fishing vessels, dry docks etc.
to the Capitainerie Building will permit to achieve a more
modern building complying with the needs of the MPA The new Port Master Plan Study will not only take into
whilst also incorporating energy efficiency measures. The consideration the new opportunities offered by activities
scope of the upgrading works is presently being finalized by related to the Ocean Economy but will also address the land
the Consultants and it is planned to invite bids for the works use requirements for future port development projects. The
by mid of 2015. scope of the study will additionally include a review of the
potential development of the Port of Vieux Grand Port to
4. Cruise Terminal Building accommodate appropriate port development projects. It
should be pointed out that in the 2009 Port Master Plan,
Following the construction of the cruise jetty in 2010, Costa the Port at Vieux Grand Port had been recommended for
Crocière a leading cruise liner started its cruise activities leisure development and sport fishing.
with Port-Louis as homeport. After a temporary decline in its
activities Costa Crocière will resume its cruise homeporting Moreover the consultants will also be required to update
activities as from January 2015. the traffic forecast in the light of recent development in
Rodrigues and to propose a port development plan up to
With a view to further enhancing the handling of passengers horizon 2040 including the development at Pte L’herbe and
at Port Louis, it is proposed to construct a Terminal Building Oyster Bay Areas which can accommodate the expansion in
at the Cruise Jetty which will cater for both Cruise and the fishing sector and provision of a Marina.
Rodrigues inter island passengers. The Cruise Terminal
building is expected to be commissioned in 2017. The
project cost has been estimated at some Rs 150 million.

CORPORATE MATTERS

Prequalification for the shortlisting of potential consultancy 8. Island Container Terminal
firms for undertaking the Port Master Plan Study was
launched in March 2014 and 26 firms submitted proposals The fully extended berth at the Mauritius Container Terminal
for prequalification. Nine firms were shortlisted and (MCT) following Phase II will have a capacity of about 1 million
will be invited to submit their consultancy proposals. It TEUs. In order to maintain the position of Port-Louis as a
is expected that the contract for the Port Master Plan transshipment port in the long term (after 2025), it is planned
Study will be awarded around mid 2015. The study to develop the Island Container Terminal, opposite the MCT as
will be completed within a period of one year from the recommended in the Port Master Plan 2009.
date of award.
The project would comprise:-
6. Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Existing Road • the construction of a breakwater to create a tranquil basin in
Infrastructure
front of the MCT;
The road network in the port area, which is under the direct • dredging of the navigation channel to 18m deep;
responsibility of the MPA, extends over a length of about • land reclamation of some 60 ha on the lee side of the
6 kms. Over the years the condition of these roads had
deteriorated due to the increasing traffic of heavy vehicles. Breakwater and on the reef using the dredged material;
The road network, an essential infrastructure for cargo • construction of a link bridge from the northern end of the MCT
transfer to and from the Port, is required to be kept in good
condition at all times. to the Island Terminal;
• quay construction over a length of about 1200m; and
• container stacking yard of an area of about 40 ha (capacity of

about 1.5 million TEUs);

32 The Consultants on the project, Luxconsult (Mtius) Ltd had MPA intends to proceed with a Techno-Economic Study of the
recommended the resurfacing of the asphalt paved roads, Island Terminal Project with a view to enabling its implementation
surface rejuvenation of asphalt wearing course, repair of through a PPP/EPC-OM or other similar method of procurement.
stormwater drains, supply and fixing of signage and road The African Development Bank (ADB) has expressed interest to
marking. assist MPA to fund the study. Discussions are in progress with
the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development and ADB in

Following a tender exercise, the contract for the works was this respect.

awarded to Messrs. Colas (Mtius) Ltd. Works started in June 9. Bunkering Hub
2014 and were completed in November 2014.

7. New Exit from Customs Cargo Scanning Facility at MCT Port Louis Harbour is strategically located on the main shipping
routes and therefore can leverage on this strength and position
With a view to improving service levels and relieving itself as a bunkering port in the region. In this respect, in June
congestion at the main exit gates at the MCT, it was proposed 2013, the MPA extended the Port Limits to enable anchorage
to provide a new exit for cleared /scanned containers directly of large vessels for bunkering. The application of new tariffs
from the scanning compound. As such a new control post with attractive incentives for shipping lines using Port Louis for
and holding area for the queuing of container trucks/ lorries bunkering activities is also being implemented.
needed to be put up, and in addition new security fencing
had to be erected with the provision of adequate space One of the main constraints to increase bunkering activities
within the fenced area to be used by CHCL for the storage of was the limited storage capacity. In this respect, the MPA is
empty containers. proceeding with the allocation of land in port area to private
promoters for the construction of storage tanks for petroleum
products.

A tender exercise was launched in December 2013 and bids With all the projects being planned, storage capacity at Port
were received in January 2014. The contract was awarded Louis can be increased to over 160,000 metric tonnes. On the
to Gamma Construction Ltd. Works started in July 2014 and other hand, some promoters have expressed their interest to
were completed in December 2014. However, because of position super tankers of up to 200,000 tonnes (mother vessels)
the presence of trucks and trailers on the construction site, with feeder vessels (daughter vessels) at Port Louis Harbour to
the works were delayed pending the relocation of the trailers supply bunker (FO 380 CST) to vessels passing in the region.
to an alternative site, and were completed in December MPA intend to undertake a study on the operation of floating
2014. storage to assess the risk associated and implement appropriate
mitigation measures.

OPERATIONS REPORT

OVERVIEW

At par with the estimated GDP growth rate of 3.5 % at the national level in 2014, higher than the 3.2% growth for 2013, port
trade growth rate hovered around 3.3% during the year under review. In fact during 2014, total port trade volume achieved at
Port Louis Harbour increased by 2%, from a volume of 6.8 million tonnes in 2013 to 6.9 million tonnes currently.

Along the same trend, total container traffic registered a growth of 4.6%, equivalent to 17,675 TEUs, from 385,326 TEUs last year
to 403,001 TEUs in 2014. This growth is mainly driven by a 10.9% expansion in transhipment activities at Port Louis. Captive
laden container traffic has also shown signs of resilience by posting a nominal 1.1% positive growth for the year under review.

However, on a less positive note, total vessel calls declined by 8.8%, from 3,652 calls in 2013 to 3,329 calls in 2014.

TOTAL CARGO TRAFFIC

Total cargo handled in the port stood at 6,896,149 tonnes during 2014 as compared to 6,760,700 tonnes for 2013, a growth of
135,449 tonnes equivalent to 2.0% for both past and current years. Details of comparative total traffic are as below:-

Total Cargo Traffic 2013 v/s 2014 (tonnes)

2013 2014 Difference %Change 33
4,459,204 4,463,590 4,386 0.1
Total Captive Imports 1,080,480 1,150,029 6.4
Total Captive Exports 1,221,016 1,282,530 69,549 5.0
Total Containerised Transhipment (Inwards) 6,760,700 6,896,149 61,514 2.0
Total Cargo 135,449

The following shows the trend of total cargo traffic at Port Louis recorded for a period spanning over the last fifteen years i.e.
from 2000 to 2014.

Evolution of Total Cargo Traffic (tonnes) over period 2000-2014

OPERATIONS REPORT

TOTAL IMPORTS

For the period extending January to December 2014, total imports increased from 4,459,204 tonnes to 4,463,590
tonnes, a minimal increase of only 4,386 tonnes (representing 0.1%). Details of the various components of total imports,
compared to previous year’s figures are shown in the table below:-

Total Imports 2013 v/s 2014 (tonnes)

Imports 2013 2014 Difference %Change
Dry Bulk 1,801,151 1,678,249 -122,902 -6.8
Liquid Bulk 1,189,478 1,260,567 71,089 6.0
Containerised Captive 1,296,561 1,360,463 63,902 4.9
General cargo -1,619 -6.3
Fish 25,576 23,957 -6,084 -4.1
Total 146,438 140,354 4,386 0.1
4,459,204 4,463,590

DRY BULK IMPORTS

34 Imports of total dry bulk commodities declined by 6.8%, as shown above. The different components and details of these
items are as follows:-

• The imports of Coal contracted from 752,323 tonnes in 2013 to 724,753 tonnes (–3.7%)
• Imports of bulk cement went down by 14.4% from 709,787 tonnes to 607,902 tonnes on the back of an expected

decline of around 7% in the construction sector mainly explained by a drop in major private construction projects.
Imports of wheat recorded a fall of 12.5% from 163,328 tonnes to 142,950 tonnes.
• The importation of maize has also gone down by some 7.1% from 99,521 tonnes to 92,468 tonnes.
• Conversely, imports of soya bean meal rose by 7.4% from 40,272 tonnes to 43,266 tonnes for the period under review.
• Imports of raw sugar practically doubled for the period under reference i.e. 52,151 tonnes as compared to the 27,000
tonnes previously.
• Similarly imports of fertilizer also practically doubled by reaching 13,420 tonnes in 2014 against the 8,920 tonnes
imported previously (+ 50.4%).
• Some 1,339 tonnes of aggregates that had initially been exported were returned to Mauritius, as an import item,
during 2014.

LIQUID BULK IMPORTS

Liquid bulk imports registered a growth of 6.0%, representing some 71,089 tonnes, i.e. from 1,189,478 tonnes to 1,260,567
tonnes this year. The figures for the various components of this traffic are as follows:-

Imports of petroleum products rose by 6.9% (80,319 tonnes) from 1,155,420 tonnes to 1,235,739 tonnes in 2014. A
plausible cause for this increase could be the declining price on the international market since mid June 2014. Thus:-

• White oil imports increased by 4.6 % from 681,896 tonnes to 713,414 tonnes in 2014.
• Black oil imports also increased by 7.5% from 405,324 tonnes to 435,720 tonnes as a result of the liberalisation of the

bunker market (Type 380 cst) by government since January 2014.
• LPG import showed a remarkable growth of 27% rising from 68,200 tonnes in 2013 to 86,605 tonnes in 2014. It is to

be noted that the LPG storage tanks of 15,000 tonnes capacity, constructed by Messrs. Petredec (Mauritius) Ltd became
operational during this year.
• Import of edible oil went down by 17.2% (– 3,750 tonnes) from 21,750 tonnes in 2013 to 18,000 tonnes currently.
• Import of bulk bitumen dropped from 12,308 tonnes in 2013 to 6,828 in 2014 (– 44.5%), equivalent to 5,480 tonnes
after the completion of major road infrastructure development projects.

OPERATIONS REPORT

CONTAINERISED CARGO IMPORTS

Import of containerised cargo registered a growth of 4.9%, equivalent to 63,902 tonnes, from 1,296,561 tonnes in 2013
to 1,360,463 tonnes in 2014.

• Total captive containerised imports grew by 5.0% (+ 64,417 tonnes) from 1,287,733 tonnes to 1,352,150 tonnes.
• Inter-island imports in containers dropped by 5.8% (– 515 tonnes), from 8,828 tonnes to 8,313 tonnes.

GENERAL CARGO IMPORTS

General cargo imports, comprising both unitised break bulk and inter-island trade, dropped by 6.3% (– 1,619 tonnes)
from 25,576 tonnes in 2013 to 23,957 tonnes whereas inter-island imports of general cargo recorded an increase of
24.7% (from 941 to 1,173 tonnes). The imports of unitised break bulk for its part showed a decrease of 7.5%, i.e. from
24,635 tonnes in 2013 to 22,784 tonnes in 2014.

FISH IMPORTS 35

Total fish imports registered a drop of 4.1% (6,084 tonnes), from 146,438 tonnes to 140,354 tonnes.
• Imports of tuna by Princes Tuna remained more or less at par with 53,325 tonnes in 2013 and 53,256 tonnes in 2014

whilst imports by Thon des Mascareignes decreased by 34.8% (12,263 tonnes) for the period under review.

• Consolidated imports of tuna contracted by 12,332 tonnes (– 13.9%) from 88,522 tonnes to 76,190 tonnes in 2014.
• Fish handled for the local market decreased by 299 tonnes (– 12.8%) from 2,342 tonnes to 2,043 tonnes.
• Similarly, fish transhipment at Port Louis also contracted by 3.3% (6,547 tonnes) from 55,574 tonnes to 62,121 tonnes.

TOTAL EXPORTS

Total exports comprising dry/liquid bulks; containerised and general cargo) expanded by 6.4% (69,549 tonnes) from
1,080,480 tonnes in 2013 to 1,150,029 tonnes in 2014.

TOTAL BULK EXPORTS (LIQUID AND DRY)
Total Bulk Exports witnessed a rise of 10.5%, equal to 35,354 tonnes from 337,487 tonnes in 2013 to 372,841 tonnes in 2014.

LIQUID BULK EXPORTS

Exports of Liquid Bulk cargo registered an upturn of 2.2% from 337,487 tonnes to 344,852 tonnes in 2014, equivalent to
7,049 tonnes.

• Molasses exports fell from 62,773 tonnes in 2013 to 45,564 tonnes in 2014.

• While 3,150 tonnes of white oil and 2,240 tonnes of black oil were exported in 2013, there were no such exports in 2014.

• Messrs. Petredec (Mauritius) Ltd exported some 4,961 tonnes of LPG in the region.

• Bunker exports, a major component of the bulk liquid export component, registered a growth of 6.8% following the
liberalisation of this trade since early 2014.

OPERATIONS REPORT

BUNKERING ACTIVITIES

Bunkers, a major item of liquid exports, registered a growth
of 6.8% following the liberalisation of bunker trade as
indicated. Details of bunkering activities, both by barge or by
pipeline and compared to ships’ calls at Port Louis show that:

• While exports of bunker by pipeline grew by 16.4% from
125,871 tonnes in 2013 to 146,547 tonnes in 2014, an
increase of 20,676 tonnes, exports of bunker by barge, for
its part, decreased by 2,454 tonnes (1.7%) from 143,453
tonnes to 140,999 tonnes since there were only two barges
operational in 2014, one having been decommissioned.

However the total number of vessels that took bunker at
Port Louis increased from 1,855 in 2013 to 1,973 in 2014.

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CONTAINERISED CARGO EXPORTS (INCLUDING INTER-ISLAND TRADE)
Total containerised cargo exports increased by 4.4% (+ 32,212 tonnes) from 736,654 tonnes in 2013 to 768,866 tonnes
this year, as shown hereunder:

Containerised Cargo Exports 2013 v/s 2014 (tonnes)

Captive Cargo 2013 2014 Difference %Change
Inter-island 689,860 716,551 26,691 3.9
Total 52,315 5,521 11.8
46,794 768,866 32,212 4.4
736,654

A breakdown of this traffic reveals that both captive and inter-island containerised exports registered increases of 3.9% and
11.8% when compared to the same period in the previous year.

GENERAL CARGO EXPORTS
General cargo exports showed a significant rise of 17.5%, (+786 tonnes), from 4,480 tonnes to 5,266 tonnes in 2014.
Inter-island and unitised break bulk exports went up by 11.2% and 34.7% respectively.

Fish transhipment (outwards) also increased by 64.4% from 1,859 tonnes to 3,056 tonnes in 2014.

TOTAL CONTAINER TRAFFIC
After practically 4 years, following the 2009 slump in this traffic, total container traffic registered a growth of 4.67%
(17,675 TEUs) from 385,326 TEUs in 2013 to 403,001 TEUs this year.

Total container traffic, comprising captive and transhipment container activities, shows that while total captive container
traffic registered a minimal increase of 1.1% (2,850 TEUs) from 248,948 TEUs in 2013 to 251,798 TEUs this year, total
transhipment container traffic, on its part, expanded by 10.9% (14,825 TEUs) from 136,378 TEUs to 151,203 TEUs in 2014.

The following figure shows the evolution of total container traffic (captive and transhipment) over the last fifteen years
(2000 – 2014).

OPERATIONS REPORT

Evolution of Container Traffic (TEUs) 2000 - 2014

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OPERATIONS REPORT

CAPTIVE CONTAINER TRAFFIC
Total captive container traffic reached 251,798 TEUs in 2014 in
comparison with the 248,948 TEUs (a growth of 1.1%) achieved
during the previous year.

LADEN IMPORT (NEW RECORD)
Import of laden captive containers reached a new record level
with 108,837 TEUs in 2014 as compared to 103,685 TEUs in the
preceding year, i.e. a growth of 5.0%, equivalent to 5,152 TEUs.

LADEN EXPORT (NEW RECORD)
Export of captive laden containers expanded by 4.4% (an increase
of 2,577 TEUs) to attain a new record figure of 61,509 TEUs in
2014 in contrast to 58,932 TEUs for 2013.

EMPTY IMPORT
Import of captive empty containers declined by 16.8% (equivalent
to 3,555 TEUs) with 21,120 TEUs in 2013 versus 17,565 TEUs
38 in 2014.

EMPTY EXPORT
Export of captive empty containers also registered a decrease of
2.0% or 1,324 TEUs with 65,211 TEUs in 2013 as compared to
63,887 TEUs in 2014.

TOTAL TRANSHIPMENT CONTAINER TRAFFIC
Total transhipment (inwards) container traffic increased by 10.9%
(equivalent to 14,825 TEUs) with 136,378 TEUs in 2013 against
151,203 TEUs for the period under review.

Transhipment (both laden and empty) traffic for the year as
compared to the previous one shows that:

• Laden Transhipment Container Traffic
Some 104,186 laden TEUs were transhipped at Port Louis
Harbour compared to 99,189 TEUs in the previous year,
i.e a rise of 4,997 TEUs (+5%).

• Empty Transhipment Container Traffic
Empty transhipment container traffic grew by 26.4 %
(+9,828 TEUs) from 37,189 TEUs to 42,017 TEUs.

• Total Container Throughput
The total container throughput in 2014 expanded
from 517,768 TEUs to 556,355 TEUs, showing a growth
of 38,587 TEUs (+7.5%).

OPERATIONS REPORT

MAURITIUS CONTAINER TERMINAL (MCT)

Some 569 fully containerised vessels were operated at the MCT for the period January/
December 2014 as compared to 633 for the corresponding period earlier. It should
however be noted that the number of vessels calling now has no incidence on the volume
of containers being handled as bigger capacity vessels are now calling at Port Louis.

CONTAINER THROUGHPUT AT MCT 39

During 2014, some 400,056 containers were handled at the MCT as compared to
367,448 units during last year i.e. an increase of 32,608 units, representing a growth
of 8.9%.

Container throughput in terms of TEUs, has consequentially registered a growth of 8.8%,
equivalent to 43,009 TEUs, from 486,009 TEUs in 2013 to 529,018 TEUs for the period
under review.

Similarly, the number of container moves recorded for 2013 was 381,962 whilst that of
2014 reached 415,558 –an increase of 33,596 moves (+ 8.8%).

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) AT MCT

The various key performance indicators at the MCT for 2014 were as follows:-

Evolution of KPIs at MCT

OPERATIONS REPORT

(i) CRANE PRODUCTIVITY
On an average, crane productivity decreased from 18.7 moves/ gross crane hour in 2013 to 18.5 moves/ gross crane hour
this year with the highest performance being attained in the month of October with 19.6 moves/gross crane hour and the
lowest in December with 16.7 moves/gross crane hour.

(ii) SHIP PRODUCTIVITY
The average number of moves per ship working hour decreased from 35.4 in 2013 to 34.3 in 2014, with a peak of 40.2
moves in May and a low in June with 29.3 moves.
The number of moves per ship hour at berth for 2014 was 30.1 against 29.4 previously. Likewise the average number
of moves per vessel increased from 604 to 730 which reflects the increase in total container traffic despite a fall in the
number of containerised vessels’ calls.

(iii) PRE-BERTHING DELAYS
The average pre-berthing/sailing delay decreased from 2.6 hours in 2013 to 2.0 hours in 2014.

(iv) BERTH OCCUPANCY AT MCT
Berth occupancy at both berths No. 1 and 2 of the MCT increased from 76.7% to 83.5%i and from 73.1% to 76.2%
respectively.

MULTI PURPOSE TERMINAL (MPT)
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Container Traffic & Throughput at the Multi Purpose Terminal (MPT)

During 2013, some 10,839 TEUs had been handled from 36 fully containerised vessels at MPT against 11,728 TEUs
(+ 8.2%) from 38 vessels (+ 5.6%) in 2014.
With both the ongoing STS Crane refurbishment project and the MCT berth extension project, it is envisaged that more and
more geared vessels will henceforth be serviced at the MPT, during the duration of the works.
The average number of moves per gross gang hour in 2014 at the MPT was at par with that of 2013 with 4.9 moves for both
years. The targeted 8 moves/ gross gang hour has unfortunately not been achieved in 2014.

TOTAL CONTAINER TRAFFIC (CAPTIVE + TRANSHIPMENT) BY SHIPPING LINES CY2014

OPERATIONS REPORT

The breakdown of the total container traffic by shipping lines reveals the following:
• MSC has registered a growth of 1.5%, and it has seen its share of total container decreasing from 50.5% in 2013 to in

49.0% in 2014.
• Maersk’s share of total container traffic has grown from 27.7% in 2013 to 30.7% for the period under review and its

volume also witnessed an expansion by 16.0%
• CMA-CGM’s share augmented from 9.5% to 10.5% with a total of 36,522 TEUs in 2013 and 42,469 TEUs in 2014, i.e.

an increase of 5,947 TEUs, equivalent to 16.3%.
TOTAL CONTAINER TRANSHIPMENT TRAFFIC BY SHIPPING LINES CY2014

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Total transhipment container traffic has expanded by 10.9% for the period under review.
• MSC, which holds the biggest share in total transhipment traffic, has recorded a growth of 8.1%. MSC remains our

biggest client for this segment of business.
• Along the same trend, Maersk transhipment traffic has increased by 53.1% from 22,146 TEUS in 2013 to 28,652 TEUS

in 2014.
• Similarly, CMA-CGM registered an increase of 28.4% in its transhipment activities at Port Louis Harbour from 7,971 TEUs

to 10,231 TEUs in 2014, representing a rise of some 2,260 TEUs.

OPERATIONS REPORT

MARKET SHARE BY MAJOR SHIPPING LINES
MSC still dominates the container traffic segment despite the fact that its share of captive container traffic has relatively
gone down during CY2014.

In 2014, the local market was shared as follows:

• Total container traffic: MSC held 49.0% of the market share as opposed to 30.7% for Maersk

• Total captive container traffic: MSC held 33.9% whereas Maersk held only 37.7%

• Total transhipment container traffic: MSC held the biggest share in the transhipment activities, i.e. 74.2% whereas
Maersk had 18.9%.

COASTLINE TRADE
The two national vessels namely M.V Mauritius Trochetia and M.V Mauritius Pride, plying between Rodrigues and Agalega and
the islands of Reunion, Madagascar and Moroni made both 60 and 5 calls respectively during the period under review.
42 It should be noted that M.V Mauritius Pride effected her last call at Port Louis on 25 January 2014 and she left Mauritius for good
on 17 September 2014.
For the period under review, both vessels have effected a total of 65 voyages handling some 9,490 TEUs.
In January 2014, M.V Mauritius Pride carried out 3 round the island cruise and M.V Mauritius Trochetia made one similar cruise
in the same month.

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VESSEL TRAFFIC

There was a total of 3,652 vessel calls at Port Louis Harbour in 2013 as compared to 3,329 in 2014 i.e. a decrease of
323 calls.

A breakdown by categories of vessels’ calls for the period under review shows that:
• Container vessel calls declined from 669 calls in 2013 to 607 calls in 2014, a reduction of 9.3%.

• A new record in fishing vessels calls was attained with 1,067 calls in 2014 as opposed to 993 calls in 2013,
an increase of 7.4% (equivalent to 74 additional calls).

• Number of calls by Tankers (White and Black Oil) was 25 in 2014 compared to 26 in 2013.

• LPG tankers effected only 20 calls this year compared to 28 calls previously.

• Other tankers (edible oil, bitumen, molasses) calls remained practically at par with 16 for both periods.

• 7 calls were made by unitised and break bulk carriers in 2014 as opposed to 8 for last year.

• General cargo vessels effected 5 calls in 2013 compared to 7 calls in 2014.

• The number of cruise vessels calling at Port Louis increased from 15 to 18 in 2014.

• Some 1,398 vessels called at Port Louis for bunkering purposes, provision of fresh water supply and victuals,
crew change, loading of spare parts, carry out repairs or inspection of cargo or vessel hull conditions, embarking/
disembarking of armed security guards or evacuation of sick person at Port Louis Harbour.

The evolution of total vessel traffic for the last fifteen years is illustrated below:

OPERATIONS REPORT

CRUISE TOURISM
As regards cruise traffic for 2014, there were some 18 calls made
by cruise vessels at Port Louis compared to 15 in 2013. Passenger
traffic on arrival registered a fall of 3.8% with 15,691 arrivals at
Port Louis in 2014 against 16,313 in 2013.
Similarly, a decrease of 4.7% in the number of passenger
departures has been registered in 2014, with some 15,735
passengers compared to 16,518 passengers in 2013.

Evolution of Cruise Vessels’ Calls

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Costa Cruises
With the suspension of the home-porting activities of Costa Cruises in 2012, there was only one Round the World cruise by Costa
NeoRiviera in March 2014 against 2 calls in 2013. This has resulted in a reduction of 76.0% in the number of Costa passenger
arrivals at Port Louis during 2014 with 627 passengers compared to 2,622 passengers for 2013.
PORT DOWNTIME
During the period under review, handling operations at MCT were disrupted for about 9.7 days due to rough seas and swells
following cyclones Bejisa and Edilson coupled with adverse weather conditions like heavy rainfall and strong winds, as compared
to 20.8 days in CY2013 (cyclones Dumile, Felleng and Imelda, flash flood and torrential rainfall).

FINANCIAL REPORT

The MPA has again realized a comfortable financial performance for year 2014 with a net surplus of Rs 608.4 million,
despite a slight decline of 0.6% when compared to last year’s figure of Rs 612.4 million. The Operating Revenue, which
has been realized at a level of Rs 1.13 billion, has nevertheless experienced a decline of 6.7% as compared to last year’s
figure of 1.22 billion. This decline has been mostly experienced on the vessel dues side as lesser vessel calls have been
registered at Port Louis during Year 2014, i.e 3,329 calls as compared to 3,652 calls for last year. The fall in the number
of vessels calls have been noted mostly on container vessels and vessels calling at outer anchorage for operations. In
fact larger container vessels are calling at Port Louis with greater exchanges, resulting in fewer calls by shipping lines. On
the other hand, Evergreen (Marine) Corporation Ltd stopped its activities at Port Louis for commercial reasons during Year
2014 with the loss of some 47 calls.

Cargo traffic has increased from 6.76 million tonnes in 2013 to 6.90 million tonnes in 2014 that is a rise of 2%. On the
container traffic side, total container traffic expanded by 4.6 % from TEUs 385,325 in FY 2013 to 403,001 TEUs in FY 2014.
These improvements in cargo traffic have helped the MPA to maintain a comfortable operating revenue.

On the Expenditure side, the Authority incurred Operating expenses amounting to Rs 929.1 million for the FY 2014
compared to Rs 869.4 million for the FY 2013, representing a 6.7% increase.

The table below shows the major financial indicators of the MPA for the year ending 31 December 2014 as per its audited
financial statements and comparative figures for the FY 2013:-

ITEMS FY 2014 FY 2013 45
Operating Revenue (Rs’M) 1,135.9 1,215.7
Other Income (Rs’M) 134.7 117.8
Total Revenue 1,270.6 1,333.5
Operating Expenses (929.0) (864.6)
Finance Income (Rs’M) 166.6 168.8
Finance Costs (Rs’M) - (4.8)
Operating Surplus (Rs’M) 508.2 632.9
Foreign Exchange Gain/(Loss) (Rs’M) 100.2 (20.5)
Net Surplus (Rs’M) 608.4 612.4

The key performance indicators for both financial and operational performances for the two years are given below:-

ITEMS FY 2014 FY 2013
Profitability ratios
Net Surplus Margin 47.7% 45.9%
Solvency ratios
Gearing ratio 0.029 0.018
Liquidity ratio
Current ratio 6.03 16.0
Operational figures
Cargo traffic (Million Tonnes) 6.9 6.8
Captive Container Traffic (TEUs) 251,798 248,948
Container Transhipment Traffic (TEUs) 151,203 136,378

FINANCIAL REPORT

OPERATING REVENUE
As mentioned earlier, the Operating Revenue realized during Year 2014 has been to the order of Rs 1.13 billion
compared to Rs 1.22 billion for the Year 2013. The decrease in operating revenue has been mainly due to the decrease
in vessel fees as a result of contraction in vessel traffic.
The different components of the operating revenues for FY 2014 and FY 2013 have been shown in the charts below:-

Operating Income for FY 2014

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Operating Income for FY 2013

Revenues derived from the container business segment for FY 2014 has been to the order of Rs 608.6 million out of
which Rs 162.6 million pertains to revenues generated from container transshipment activities.

FINANCIAL REPORT

The graph below shows the trend in additional revenue derived from container transshipment activities
at Port Louis harbour from FY 2008/2009 to FY 2014.

Revenue from Container Transhipment activities

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The chart below shows the composition of total revenue generated from the handling of different types of cargo
during the FY 2014 with corresponding figure for the FY 2013.

Revenue by type of Cargo

FINANCIAL REPORT

CONCESSION FEE
The concession fees received from Cargo Handling Corporation Ltd
has been to the order Rs 128.9 million and is same as previous
years.

OTHER INCOME (EXCLUDING FINANCE INCOME)
The Authority realised other income amounting to Rs 134.71
million from Investment Income, Rental Income and other Non
Operating Income. The major component of this category of
revenues is Rental income of Rs 118.1 million. Rental Income is
derived mainly from lease of land in the Port Area, which are under
the Authority’s control.

FINANCE INCOME
The finance income comprises mainly interest receivable on the
Authority’s investment in fixed deposit accounts and interest
receivable on loans to the Cargo Handling Corporation Ltd.
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The finance income derived from the above investments has been
to the order of Rs 166.7 million for the Year 2014 as compared to
Rs 168.8 million for last year. The slight decline in this category
of income has been attributed to a decline in interest rates on the
money market.

OPERATING EXPENSES (EXCLUDING FINANCE COSTS)
The Authority incurred Operating Expenses amounting to Rs
929.1 million for the Year 2014 compared to Rs 864.6 million for
the Year 2013. The increase in costs has been mainly attributed
to increase in employee benefit expenses as the MPA recruited
some 35 new staff during the Year and implemented the report
from Justice B. Domah on disputes arising on the HRD Report
2010 which entails the payment of salary arrears. Moreover an
increase in depreciation costs was also experienced as a result of
the revaluation of MPA assets during Year 2014.

OPERATING SURPLUS
The MPA realized an operating surplus of Rs 508.2 million for
the FY 2014 after accounting for the above items. The operating
surplus for the FY 2014 has thus been less favourable than
last year’s figure whereby the operating surplus stood at Rs
632.9 million. This decrease has been explained by the factors
mentioned earlier in the report. However, the MPA intends to
embark on a marketing campaign following the completion of the
project for the upgrading and extension of berths at the Mauritius
Container Terminal with a view to boost revenues from increased
container transhipment activities.