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The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) successfully completed a complex towage operation on Sunday 27th September 2026, in support of the National Dredging and Reclamation Project. The operationally and technically demanding operation commenced at 0700hrs and was successfully completed at 1700hrs. It required extensive preparation, careful planning, close coordination and continuous…

JOINT PRESS RELEASE Transport Sector Achievements Recognised at Regional and International Level A series of recent international awards recognises the performance and ongoing work of several State-Owned Enterprises under the Ministry of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation highlighting Seychelles’ transport sector. The Ministry acknowledges the contributions of the teams within…

The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) in the National Assembly conducted an introductory visit to the Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) today, Thursday, 10 September 2026. The visit provided an opportunity for members of the Committee to learn more about SPA’s mandate, operations, ongoing projects and strategic priorities, while strengthening…

The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) welcomed the newly appointed Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy, Mr Christopher Green, for a courtesy meeting at its headquarters on Wednesday 12th August 2026. Mr Green was received by SPA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Pierre Prosper, alongside Deputy Chief Executive Officer Mr Ronny Matatiken,…

The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) Executive Management met with Mr Dereck Samson, Director of the Regional Fusion and Law Enforcement Centre for Safety and Security at Sea (REFLECS3), on Thursday 30 July 2026 for an introductory meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to discuss ways of further…

The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) had the honour of welcoming Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping Mr Liu Wei, Minister of Transport of the People’s Republic of China during a courtesy visit to the Authority’s headquarters on Sunday, 28 June 2026. The visit formed part of the Special Envoy’s official…

ADDENDUM PRESS RELEASE Following the press release dated Tuesday 19th May 2026, the Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) wishes to provide an update in the revision of the new passenger fees that will be enforced on Monday 01st June 2026 for all local passengers. To recall, the passenger fees for locals…

PRESS RELEASE Following consultations with the Ministry for Transport, Ports & Civil Aviation and in line with the government’s commitment to reduce the cost to the passengers for domestic voyages during this difficult time, the Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) is pleased to announce a 50% reduction in the passenger port…

PRESS RELEASE APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – SEYCHELLES PORTS AUTHORITY The Board of the Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) has today announced the appointment of Mr. Ronny Matatiken as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the SPA. Mr. Ronny Matatiken is a distinguished maritime security and operations professional with…

PRESS RELEASE APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – SEYCHELLES PORTS AUTHORITY The Board of the Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) has today announced the appointment of Mr. Pierre Prosper as the Chief Executive Officer of the SPA. Mr. Pierre Prosper is a seasoned shipping, trade, and finance professional with extensive experience…