Quality Services
Recent initiatives and investments by the Grenada Ports Authority (GPA) have been designed to boost Grenada's potential for cargo handling, the cruise sector and tourism. All of these bring direct benefits to the economy and people of the country.
Our Jurisdiction
The Grenada Ports Authority (GPA) is principally responsible for the administration and operation of the Port of St. George's. It also has jurisdiction over Prickly Bay, St. David's Harbour and Grenville, on the main island of Grenada, as well Tyrrel Bay on the neighbouring island of Carriacou.
Management
The Grenada Ports Authority (GPA) is a statutory organization controlled by the Minister of Finance who appoints the Chairman and Board of Directors. With more than three decades of service we are better equipped than ever to play a major role in the economy of the nation.
The ISPS Code provides the framework that enhances the security of ships and port facilities.
ISPS Code was implemented at the Port of St. George's in 2004.
Building the economy for the benefit of all islanders.
The Authority takes this opportunity to acknowledge the continuing support and assistance of local and external collaborating and fraternal organisations; the various consultants and technical personnel who have interfaced with the Authority, whether on its own behalf or on behalf of the central government, each has contributed in some significant way to the Authority’s on-going pursuit of efficiency and fulfilment of its corporate goals and legal mandates.
The Grenada Ports Authority is principally responsible for the administration and operation of the Port of St. George's. It also has jurisdiction over Prickly Bay, St. David's Harbour and Grenville, on the main island of Grenada, as well Tyrrel Bay, on the neighbouring island of Carriacou.
The Grenada Ports Authority is a statutory body which operates under the aegis of the Minister of Finance who appoints the Chairman and other members of the Board of Directors. The Authority is governed by Cap. 247 of the 2010 Revised Edition of the Laws of Grenada. Its core functions are:
- Operation and administration of ports under its jurisdiction
- Regulation and control of navigation within the limits of such ports
- Maintenance, improvement and regulation of ports and services therein
- Provision of pilotage services and navigational aids for the ports and their approaches
- To administer the provisions of the Shipping Act Cap.303
- To act as a focal point for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the IOPC Funds
- To administer the provisions of the Yachting Act Cap.345.
It also owns and operates the St. George’s Bus Terminus. Devolving from its functions under the Shipping Act the Authority is the de facto national maritime and ocean umbrella organization. The National Physical Planning Authority also relies on input from the Authority in considering developments on the coastal zone.