Measures to Regularize Skhira Commercial Port's Legal Status and Improve Operating Conditions
A series of measures are underway to regularize the legal status of the Skhira commercial port and improve its operating conditions, amidst a context marked by overlapping competencies that complicate its management.
Background
According to a written response from the Ministry of Transport, reported by the TAP Agency, these measures include the finalization of an agreement between the Merchant Marine and Ports Office and the "Trapsa" company, which operates the oil complex. The goal is to clarify the legal framework and specify the responsibilities of the various parties involved.
Ongoing Operations
In parallel, field operations are planned to determine the maritime and land boundaries of the port with precision. This step aims to better frame the exploitation of the site and lift any ambiguity related to its perimeter.
Regulatory Framework
The Ministry is also preparing a draft order related to the procedures for delimiting the public port domain, covering commercial, tourist, and military ports. This approach is part of an effort to harmonize the regulatory framework and strengthen port governance.
Legal Status
Classified as a commercial port under Order No. 1001 of 2000, the Skhira port falls under the jurisdiction of the Merchant Marine and Ports Office. However, the coexistence of industrial and port uses has contributed to complicating its management mode.
Objectives
The measures underway aim to:
- Clarify the legal status of the Skhira commercial port
- Improve its operating conditions
- Harmonize the regulatory framework
- Strengthen port governance
- Lift ambiguities related to the port's perimeter and management mode.
