Port Zante

St. Kitts’ Port Zante Withstands Omar’s Wrath

Damaged Pier At Port Zante - St. Kitts

Damaged Pier At Port Zante – St. Kitts – Nevis
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 17, 2008 (CUOPM)

The recent redesigning of the berthing facility at Port Zante and the revetment of the bulkhead by the Government were factors in securing the tourism infrastructure.

The cruise ship facility at Port Zante was not damaged as a result of the powerful waves that pounded the coastline during the passage of Hurricane Omar on Thursday morning.

The St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas was happy there was no damage to the cruise ship pier.

“There is no doubt the redesigning of the berthing facility and the revetment of the bulkhead, by Government secured this very important infrastructure,” said Dr. Douglas, who is also Minister of Tourism.

He said that continuing high seas have “regrettably” caused the cancellation of the “MV Marco Polo” Cruise Ship which was scheduled to visit Port Zante on Friday.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Wins For Most Improved Port

Port Zante - St. Kitts - Nevis

Port Zante – St. Kitts – Nevis
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
June 30, 2008 (CUOPM)

The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) has been awarded the Novaport Cup by the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC).

The Novaport Cup is given to the St. Kitts – Nevis facility for being the most improved performer among regional ports for 2007.

According to PMAC, the St. Christopher Air and Seaports Authority received the award based on the high level of improved efficiency as well as for the implementation of systems to enhance its operations, the training of personnel and profitability.

“This is really a surprise…but we are happy to be recognised for our efforts to improve the efficiency and profitability of our operations in St. Kitts,” Port Manager Mr. Roosevelt Trotman is reported to have said on receiving the Novaport Cup, which is presented annually to the most improved port among PMAC members.

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The Cruise Ship Regatta Visits St. Kitts – Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
March 19, 2008 (CUOPM)

The 671-passenger vessel “Regatta” was berthing Wednesday at Port Zante after ground swells made it unsafe to make its scheduled call to Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.

According to the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority, the Regatta “arrived at the Pilot Station this morning at 6:45 and was successfully berthed by one of SCASPA’s  pilots with the assistance of the Berthing Officer.”

Head, Corporate Affairs and Public Relations, Delcia Bradley-King said SCASPA’s Marine Department was contacted on Tuesday and indicated to the agents that the cruise ship could be accommodated.

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