About us
The Ports Authority
A statutory body of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, charged with the management of the nation's seaports and the maritime affairs that go with them.
Our mandate
Why the Authority exists
The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands (PATCI) was established in 2008 as a government statutory body, with responsibility for managing the country's seaports and for related maritime matters. The powers and duties that flow from that role are set out in Section 5 of the Ports Authority Ordinance.
The Authority reports through the Ministry of Immigration and Border Services. Its work is funded by the tariffs, dues and charges levied on the traffic it handles, and the intention is that it should stand on its own feet financially while remaining a public service answerable to the people of these islands.
Day to day, that means berthing and clearing vessels, maintaining quays and navigation aids, enforcing security and safety standards, and planning the port infrastructure the islands will need a decade from now.
At a glance
- Established
2008, by Ordinance - Status
Government statutory body - Ministry
Immigration and Border Services - Ports operated
Providenciales, Grand Turk, South Caicos, North Caicos - Head office
South Dock, Providenciales
Our vision
To stand among the leading ports of the Caribbean, known for professional, good-quality service to the people and businesses of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Our mission
To run a financially self-sustaining public service that gives the people and businesses of these islands the most efficient maritime transport facilities we can provide.
Our values
Collegiality Passion Efficiency Responsiveness Professionalism Integrity AccountabilityStrategic objectives
Where we are heading
Secure ports
Meeting international maritime security conventions and codes, so that the standing of the Turks and Caicos Islands as a trading partner is never in question.
Safe ports
Building a settled safety culture that protects port workers, crews and every visitor who comes through the gate.
Resilient ports
Investing in infrastructure on the strength of sound economic and technical appraisal, so the islands' lifeline holds.
Sustainable ports
Putting durable financial and human resource frameworks in place to keep the Authority self-supporting.
Effective partnerships
Working alongside stakeholders across the maritime sector and raising public understanding of the part it plays.
Governance
How we are run
The Authority is directed by a Board and run by a management team accountable to it. Board outcomes, annual reports, budgets and the strategic plan are published so that the public can see how the ports are being managed.
Board of Directors
Sets the direction of the Authority and holds management to account.
Management team
Runs the ports day to day, across four islands.
Reports and budgets
Annual report, annual budget and strategic plan, published for public reading.
Key ordinances
The legislation under which the Authority and its ports operate.
Need to reach the Authority?
Agents, shippers, crews and members of the public are all welcome to get in touch. Our head office is at South Dock, Providenciales.