Seychelles Port Authority

What Seychelles Port Authority does

Seychelles Port Authority (SPA) is the statutory government body established in October 2004 under the SPA Act 2004 to manage Port Victoria, the main international gateway to the Seychelles economy. SPA administers over 1,663 nautical square miles of the Victoria Port Limit, controlling berthing and movement of vessels in the Port Victoria inner harbor, the international commercial port at Mahe Quay (370m berth, ISPS-compliant), the Industrial Fishing Port that serves the Indian Ocean's largest tuna canning factory, and a network of inter-island jetties and terminals across Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue. Its service portfolio spans pilotage, tug and pilot launch operations, anchorage (within the Victoria Port Limit), cruise ship services, port access control, fenders and gangways, plus cargo handling and rental of buildings, kiosks, warehouses, and container-staging land on Ile du Port.

Revenue is generated transactionally through port service fees (pilotage, tugs, anchorage, cruise and cargo handling, port access) and recurring rental income on port-adjacent premises. SPA is not consumer-facing in a marketing sense; its go-to-market is direct, enterprise-style provision of port services to vessel operators (fishing fleets, cruise lines, cargo carriers, ferry operators). Recent capital expenditure and growth initiatives are anchored by the Port Victoria Expansion and Rehabilitation Project (PVERP), a EUR 29 million EIB/AFD loan supplemented by a EUR 5 million EU grant (2024), which finances rehabilitation of quays, jetties, and terminals across the network.

Underpinning operations is the Port Victoria Management Information System (PVMIS), a two-component information system (Administration MIS + Port Operations MIS) implementing an IMO-compliant maritime 'single window' that allows vessels to submit one set of electronic information instead of multiple paper forms across agencies. SPA also hosts the annual Seychelles Maritime Week conference and exhibition (2024 edition: September 23-27, 150+ international guests) and pursues CSR and stakeholder engagement programs. As a government statutory entity, SPA has no parent company, no listed equity, and receives capital in part through government contracts and international development finance.

Name

Seychelles Port Authority

Legal name

Seychelles Port Authority

Website

https://seyport.sc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seychelles Port Authority (SPA) is the statutory government port authority managing Port Victoria, the sole international maritime gateway of Seychelles, and a network of inter-island jetties across Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue. It provides pilotage, tugs, anchorage, cruise, cargo handling, and rental services, and runs the PVMIS digital system for IMO single-window compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Management and Maritime Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIALAF

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

SECONDARYTHAEAGAJ

Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services

Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Ferries & Leisure Passenger Shipping

SECONDARYTLAHAJAA

Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Ship Agency, Husbandry & Port Call Services

SECONDARYTLAHAHAE

Coastal/Sea Towage (Long-Distance Towing of Vessels/Barges)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Towage & Tugboat Services

SECONDARYTLAHALAE

Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Port Equipment & Terminal Operations Services (Stevedoring, Cargo Handling, Gear Rental)

Keywords

• Port management services
• Maritime pilotage
• Cargo handling
• Cruise ship services
• Inter-island ferry terminal

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Seychelles

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Port Services: Revenue generated from port services including pilotage, tugs, anchorage, cruise ship services, port access, fenders and gangways, cargo handling, and rental of buildings, kiosks, warehouses and land for container staging.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Seychelles Port Authority manages and operates Port Victoria, the main international maritime gateway of Seychelles, providing pilotage, tugs and pilot launches, anchorage, cruise ship services, port access, fenders and gangways, and cargo handling. It administers Mahe Quay (370m commercial berth), the Fishing Port serving the Indian Ocean's largest tuna canning factory, Inter-Island Quay, Zone 14 at Ile du Port, and jetties/terminals across Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue, covering over 1,663 nautical square miles of the Victoria Port Limit.

Product overview

Seychelles Port Authority (SPA) operates a multi-faceted port infrastructure portfolio rather than a single software product. Its core offering is the management of Port Victoria, a multi-functional international gateway comprising the commercial Mahe Quay (370m berth), the Fishing Port supporting the Indian Ocean's largest tuna canning factory, and an Inter-Island Quay for Praslin and inner-island routes. SPA also operates and develops subsidiary terminals on Praslin (Eve Island Cargo Terminal and Eve Island Annex Passenger Terminal) and La Digue (La Digue Jetty). Supporting port operations are ancillary facilities including Bel Ombre Jetty (leisure craft), Baie Sainte Anne Jetty (Praslin), Zone 14 (tuna fishing hub), and Rental Premises. SPA provides marine operational services (Pilotage, Tugs and Pilot Launches, Anchorage, Cruise Ship Services, Port Access, Fenders and Gangways) and has a special projects arm delivering the PVMIS (Port Victoria Management Information System) for port automation and maritime single-window compliance, alongside infrastructure development projects. SPA also hosts the annual Seychelles Maritime Week, an international conference and exhibition attracting regional and global maritime stakeholders.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pilotage Marine pilotage services providing licensed pilots to guide vessels navigating in and out of Port Victoria harbour. Available 24 hours from the New Port headquarters.
• Tugs and Pilot Launches Tug boat and pilot launch services for vessel assistance during berthing and departure operations at Port Victoria.
• Anchorage Anchorage services within the Victoria Port Limit covering over 1,663 nautical square miles, providing designated anchorage areas for vessels.
• Cruise Ship Services Comprehensive services for cruise ships calling at Port Victoria, including port access, berthing, and passenger terminal support.
• Port Access Management and control of vessel access to Port Victoria, including entry/exit procedures and port security protocols.
• Fenders and Gangways Provision and management of fenders and gangways for safe vessel access at berths.
• Mahe Quay Main international commercial port of Port Victoria, providing 370 meters of berthing space for containerized cargo, dry and breakbulk cargo, fishing vessels, military ships, tankers, supply vessels, mega and superyachts, and cruise ships. ISPS compliant.
• Fishing Port Home to the Indian Ocean's largest tuna canning factory, providing support services to fishing vessels and the tuna fishing industry with multiple berths (B1-B4) and a bunker pier.
• Inter-Island Quay Hub for passengers and cargo destined for Praslin and other inner islands, providing ferry and inter-island transport terminal services.
• Zone 14 (Ile du Port) Tuna fishing industry hub on Ile du Port providing net repair facilities and supporting tuna fishing vessel operations, with a berth length of 120 meters.
• Eve Island Cargo Terminal Cargo terminal on Praslin facilitating transportation of cargo from Mahe and inner islands, featuring a jetty and warehouse with refrigerated container storage for perishables.
• Eve Island Annex Passenger Terminal Passenger terminal on Praslin with a 150m quay wall at -5M depth, providing passenger facilities separate from cargo traffic.
• Rental Premises Commercial rental of buildings, kiosks, warehouses, and plots of land designated for container staging at Ile du Port (Zone 14).

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Seychelles Maritime Week SponsorssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious sponsors including SeyBrew, APIOI, Aquarius, East Indies, Savoy, MSC, SMA, and others support the annual Seychelles Maritime Week event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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