The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has warned its staff against taking photographs or videos within the Port of Mombasa or any other authority's facilities.
Tony Kibwana, KPA's Security Services Manager, stated that sharing images and videos of the port of Mombasa is prohibited as it goes against the international practice of securing such facilities.
Kibwana revealed that the warning is intended to prevent the unauthorised disclosure of sensitive operational information and urged all staff members to comply with the directive, warning that failure to do so would result in severe consequences.
The notice came amid ongoing operational adjustments at the Port of Mombasa, where vessel scheduling and service realignments have recently been implemented to improve efficiency.
"The port of Mombasa and all other port facilities under KPA, including inland container depots, are restricted areas and any photography and videography is prohibited unless under explicit permission and clearance from management."
"In compliance with International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the authority has strategically placed a number of information and warning signs on restrictions of photography and video in these facilities," said Kibwana.
Kibwana also warned port users against using their mobile devices and other electronic media to take photos and videos without clearance and then posting them online, saying that this was a punishable offence.
This followed the circulation of a video of a unique aircraft at the landing at the facility, raising questions about the aircraft's mission at the port.
According to media reports, however, the aircraft in question, a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, is part of a fleet that is expected to be loaded onto a naval ship. The aircraft's destination, however, is still unclear.
Vessel Scheduling
In another statement on Tuesday, September 23, the authority gave an update on vessel scheduling at Container Terminal 2(CT2).
This followed a decision by CMA CGM, a French international and logistics company, to pull out of its joint arrangements with other shipping companies.
"This review is in interim too and shall remain in force until the 2025 fixed Berthing Widow Review is affected," the notice read in part.
KPA said that CMA CGM will be operating independently under a new shipping route called Kilima Service.
