Licensing Requirements

1. Who should apply for Stevedoring License?

   Any person or organization  wanting to do stevedoring business in a declared port and includes existing operations and those intending to undertake stevedoring operations.

2. Why must one have a Stevedoring Licensing to carry on stevedoring business activity?

   Section 50 of the Ports (Management & Safety) Regulation, 2010 requires that all stevedoring operations within the declared ports to be licensed.
   
   

3. What are the Requirements of Applying for a Stevedores license?

   The applicant must be attached with the completed prescribed application form, with the following for assessment by the Port Manager:
   
   
   • The company Profile including work history.
   
   
   • Details of a training Program for its labour force to improve operations, supervision, efficiency and safety standards.
   
   
   • Copies of Income Tax Returns Filed for the last two (2) years.
   
   
   • Access agreement from the Port Facility Operator.
   
   
   • Evidence of Financial capacity to meet the obligations of the workers wages and their insurance.
   
   
   • Evidence of sufficient stevedoring equipment and labour force to undertake stevedoring work.
   
   
   • Training and localization plans / programs.
     
     
   • Local land owner content.

4. A Stevedoring License fee is required to be paid to obtain a Stevedore Operator License.

   • A stevedore licence is valid for three (3) years and is subject to renewal upon review by the Port Manager.