A Port Facility Operator
License is required to be obtained from the Port Manager to operate a Port Facility.
Who Should Apply for the Port Facility Operator License?
Any person, body or an organization constructing, maintaining or operating a port facility, a terminal or a shed is required by law to obtain a license to construct, erect and operate the facility.
What is a Port Facility?
A Port Facility refers to any fixed or floating building, structure, shed, vessel, terminal, facility erection, pipeline or other improvement within a Port and includes a wharf and any navigational aids within a port and the channels and approaches to a Port.
Application Requirements
- A letter stating the stating the interest, location, nature of business and certificate of occupancy or title of occupancy.
- A Company’s Certificate of Incorporation with shareholding and Directorship details.
- Details of training scheme.
- Localisation programs where foreigners are employed.
- Intended period or duration of operation.
- The expected volumes of cargoes to be transferred at any one time.
- Emergency Response and Evacuation Plans.
- Waste Management Plans
- Safety and Security Plans.
- Emergency Response Plans.
- Evidence of existing Insurance Cover.
- Evidence of meeting NMSA requirements,
- Any other necessary supporting documents.
The applicant is required to submit the completed application form [link to go here] together with this requirement for assessment.
License Application Form
- An application for a license shall be made on the Form HM-PFO—001 [link to go here].
- The application should be completed with full and accurate particulars as required on the form.
License Fees
License fees will be Charged to Port Facility Operators depending on the cargo through put measured in Gross Revenue Tonnage.
Port Facility Operator (PFO) License Duration
A PFO licence is valid for 24 months or 2 years and is subject to renewal upon expiry.
Port Facility Operator (PFO) License Renewal
PFO license holders can apply for renewal of their license using the same application form [link to form]
