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Tanger Med Port Authority confirms its environmental commitment by implementing ecological measures:
Port reception facility for the collection and treatment of liquid hydrocarbon waste
In accordance with the MARPOL 73/78 International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships and with the provisions of national regulations, Tanger Med Port Authority has set up a port reception facility for the collection and treatment of waste oil and hydrocarbon-laden water from vessels that call at the Port and from operators in the Port Zone.
Collection of liquid waste from vessels (MARPOL Appendix I)
The Port Authority has set up a collection service for oily liquid waste under Appendix I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships “MARPOL”.
Liquid waste containing hydrocarbons is collected by barge and tanker trucks and transferred for treatment in accordance with the relevant regulations and the provisions of the “MARPOL” convention.
The company “SERTEGO” has been authorized to provide this service.
Collection of solid waste from vessels (MARPOL Appendix V)
The Port Authority has implemented the solid waste collection service under Appendix V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships “MARPOL”.
Solid waste is collected by truck and transferred for treatment in accordance with the relevant regulations and the provisions of the “MARPOL” Convention.
The company “Tanger Med Utilities S.A. (TMU)” has been authorized to provide this service.
Collection of solid waste from vessels (MARPOL Appendix VI)
Tanger Med Port is committed to complying with WHO regulations concerning the reduction of air pollution from maritime transport by setting up a waste collection service for gas scrubbers from vessels calling at Tanger Med Port.
This waste will be collected by barge and by tanker trucks and transferred for treatment in accordance with the relevant regulations and the provisions of the “MARPOL” Convention.
The company “SERTEGO” has been authorized to provide this service.
Port wastewater reception facilities
Tanger Port Complex is equipped with two wastewater treatment plants. These plants consist of a SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor) treatment system. This is an innovative technique for treating wastewater. The treatment is completely biological and is carried out on cylindrical units (reactor).
Water and sediment quality analysis
As part of the monitoring of seawater quality in Tanger Port Complex as required by ISO 14001 and CSR practices, Tanger Med Port Complex conducts an annual measurement campaign of seawater and sediment quality in the basin and anchorage zones with interpretation of the results obtained in relation to the regulations in force.
Air quality analysis
To ensure air quality and compliance with national and international standards, Tanger Med Port Authority ensures:
- A system of annual air quality inspection through the analysis of samples by accredited laboratories
- The implementation of a fixed reservation system in order to optimize the waiting time of vessels in the harbor
- Sending certificates of conformity for gas purification systems to Tanger Med Port before the vessel calls
- Prohibition of wastewater discharge from gas scrubbers installed aboard vessels
“Ecoports” label
As confirmation of Tanger Med Port’s strong environmental commitment, and given its international vocation and its ISO 14001 certification, the Port Authority has obtained the “Ecoports” label and the PERS certification granted by the European Sea Ports Organisation (EPSO).
This label is granted to ports adhering to “best practices” in terms of sustainable development and has the following objectives:
- Making the environment a competitive factor between ports
- Creating a level playing field for environmental management in the port sector
- Exchange information on effective and environmentally-friendly solutions.
Safety
Safety is an essential aspect of our business. It ensures credibility and reliability to the Port businesses. The international community has imposed, through the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), the implementation, by all maritime and port actors, of security measures aimed at preventing any attempt of malicious acts against the maritime transport chain including ports, vessels, people, and goods.
As part of the implementation of ISPS code measures and to bring its security organization up to the level of the requirements of the European Directive No. 65/2005, Tanger Med Port Authority ensures the implementation of the security measures described in the Port Security Plan. The Port Security Officer coordinates security measures with all the facilities in the Port Complex, all of which have ISPS compliance statements issued by the relevant authority.
Security
The multiplicity of activities, the importance of infrastructure, as well as the diversity of flows at Tanger Port Complex has necessitated the establishment of an effective security organization based primarily on risk prevention and rapid response in case of fire or other disasters in the Port Zone.
This performance of Tanger Med Port, in terms of security, has been achieved thanks to the following actions:
- Creation, within Tanger Med Port Authority, of a department exclusively in charge of Port Security and made up of Merchant Marine officers totally dedicated to security management
- Certification in ISO standards of quality management, environment, health, and safety at work in accordance with ISO 9001-2015, ISO 14001-2015, and ISO 45001-2018
- Strong commitment of the Port Authority to environmental protection, sustainable development, and energy efficiency
- Performing hazard studies to identify and evaluate the risks that may threaten the Port Zone, defining accident scenarios, and developing and implementing measures and emergency plans to ensure the prevention and effective organization of fire and other disaster response operations
- Effective management of dangerous goods sent through the Port Zone in accordance with national and international requirements
- Conducting emergency simulation exercises at the Port, at national and international levels to strengthen the capacity and preparedness of the Port Complex to deal with a major disaster.
- A dedicated fire station for Port firefighters is available within the Port Area, responsible for risk prevention, surveillance, and intervention in the event of fire or other disasters, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is equipped with adequate human resources and the necessary equipment to fight fires and other disasters within the limits of the Port Complex which has become, as such, the first Moroccan port to have a team of Port firefighters
- Setting up a 24/7 emergency care center in the Port area for the Port community and vessel crews, to reinforce its intervention and rescue means in case of accidents or other medical emergencies. It is equipped with a medical team, made up of doctors and emergency nurses, an infirmary equipped with the necessary medical supplies, and two ambulances that are available for this emergency center to ensure the ground transport of people.
- Development and implementation of training programs to enable response teams of Port officers and Port firefighters to acquire the necessary skills and new techniques for fighting fires and other disasters.
- “Safety for life” is the principle adopted by TMPA and all port operators at Tanger Port Complex because safety is everyone’s responsibility. For this reason, safety management at Tanger Med port is part of a partnership approach between the Port Authority and the terminal concessionaires.
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Tanger Med Port Authority S.A
Tanger Med Port Authority (TMPA) is a public limited company with a Board of Directors and a capital of 17 400 000 400 US dollar.
TMPA’s capital is distributed up to 67.72% for Tanger Mediterranean Special Agency (TMSA), and up to 32.28% for FIPAR, the investment company of the CDG group, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in July 2008 between TMSA and the Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG).
In 2008, in order to optimize the operational efficiency of TMSA‘s two core businesses, the Port and the Activity Zones, and to increase their development capacities, TMSA initiated a process of branching out into a subsidiary dedicated to the port activity, Tanger Med Port Authority S.A.
In January 2010, Tanger Med Port Authority was transferred by decree-law all the missions and public prerogatives related to the management and development of the port complex and therefore acts as Tanger Med Port Authority.
Tanger Med Port Complex aims to develop an efficient and truly integrated port platform around the complementary activities of transshipment, import-export, and value-added logistics.
Tanger Med Port Complex consists of:
- Tanger Med 1 Port, which includes two container terminals, a rail terminal, a hydrocarbon terminal, a general cargo terminal, and new vehicles terminal.
- Tanger Med 2 Port, which includes two container terminals.
- The Passenger and Ro-Ro Port, which includes the access and border inspection zones, the passenger and trucks loading docks, the regulation zones, and the ferry terminal.
- The Logistics Zone
- Tanger Med Port Center
In line with the advanced port governance practices, Tanger Med Port Authority focuses its missions on the management and development of infrastructure, the coordination and operation of the Port community and guarantees the reliability and performance of the services provided to the Port’s customers.
As the single point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the development and operation of Tanger Med Port Complex, Tanger Med Port Authority performs the following functions:
- Construction and maintenance of the Port infrastructure (quays, dredging, and berthing facilities)
- The development of the activities and capacities of the Port Complex
- The function of granting authority or direct operation of Port Terminals and activities of a public service nature
- The organization and regulation of relations and exchanges between the actors of the Port community
- The promotion of the Tanger Med Port as a whole
- The Port Police function through the Harbor Master’s Office in charge of the safety and security of the complex
In addition to Tanger Med Passenger Port, the main port activities of Tanger Med Port Complex are entrusted to private operators of national and international renown who, under concession contracts, invest in the Port’s superstructure and equipment and provide services that meet international standards of quality, safety, and security.
TMPA Board of Directors is composed of :
Mr. Fouad BRINI
Chairman of the Board of Directors
TMSA Participations, represented by
Ms. Loubna GHALEB
Moroccan State representative of ANGSPE
Mr. Khalid ELHATTAB
Hassan II Fund for Economic and Social Development represented by its Chairman of the Management Board
Ms. Dounia BEN ABBES TAARJI
Fipar-Holding represented by its Managing Director
Mr. Khalid ZIANE
Prev Invest represented by its Managing Director
Mr. Younes ALADLOUNI
Tanger Mediterranean Special Agency represented by its Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mr. Mehdi TAZI RIFFI
Mr. Mustapha BAKKOURY
Independent Director
Secretary General of the Ministry of Equipment and Water
M. Idriss AARABI
Managing Director of TMPA
Mr. Mohamed ARJOUAN
Deputy Managing Director in charge of Research & Strategic Development
Comité d’Audit
M. Khalid ZIANE
Président du Comité Audit (Directeur Général de FIPAR)
M. Mehdi TAZI RIFFI
Membre du Comité Audit (Président du Directoire de TMSA)
Mme. Loubna GHALEB
Membre du Comité Audit (Membre du Directoire de TMSA)
M. Younes ALADLOUNI
Membre du Comité Audit (Directeur Général de Prev Invest)
Mme Myriam BRAHIMI
Membre du Comité Audit (Responsable FH II)
M. Khalid EL HATTAB
Membre du Comité Audit ( Directeur ANGSPE)