Services

Waste Removal Private waste removal operators are commissioned by vessel agents to collect garbage and pump sewage from vessels. The largest amount of waste is generated by the larger cruise ships. While Seychelles has not yet domesticated the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) SPA is…

Bunker At all international and most domestic port facilities vessels can receive bunker through port to ship bunkering either at bunker points at the quay or by petroleum bowsers. The Seychelles Petroleum Company (SEYPEC) provides bunker upon request by the vessel agent (international) and vessel owner or master (domestic). Receiving…

Security All port facilities accommodating international vessels must comply to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. This Code mandates a comprehensive security approach for both ships and port facilities, aiming to detect and deter acts that could pose a threat to maritime security. ISPS compliance is crucial…

Supply of Water Fresh water supply is a crucial service provided by SPA to vessels calling at all of its international terminals including at the IPHS private facility. Ships require fresh water for various purposes, including drinking water for the crew, sanitation, cleaning, and boiler feed water. SPA collects a…

Passenger Launch SPA makes use of its pilot boats to transport crew and passengers between larger vessels anchored offshore and the port. This service is particularly crucial in situations where a vessel is too large enter the channel. At times there are large petroleum tankers, gas tankers and container vessels…

Mooring The mooring gang is responsible for the safe and efficient berthing and unberthing of large vessels. Their expertise and coordination are essential for preventing accidents and correctly securing vessels against the quay. When a vessel is manoeuvred into a berth, the mooring gang works closely with the vessel’s crew…

Tug Vessels entering the inner harbour have to be manoeuvred into position by powerful tugboats that push and pull these vessels to turn them within the turning basin and to settle them alongside the quay. The tugs also help to salvage vessels that have ran aground or capsized at sea.…

Pilotage The entrance channel into Port Victoria is relatively narrow with a few shallow spots. By law, vessels above 150 gross tonnage have to request the service of a pilot to navigate safely through the channel to enter the inner harbour. Pilots are provided by the SPA. Pilots are transported…