About the
Aruba Ports Authority
Aruba
Ports Authority N.V. is a limited liability company
established in 1981, which shares are 100% owned by the
Government of Aruba.
The main responsibilities of the
Port Authority are the building, management, maintenance
and exploitation of the Oranjestad & Barcadera harbors
and corresponding waterways, roads and assets.
The
security of all premises and the promotion and
development of Cruise Tourism are also the
responsibility of the Port Authority. The Port currently
employs around 90 people and the stevedoring operation
is leased out to a private contractor based on a
concession agreement.
The Aruba Ports Authority has its own security
guards system which patrols the harbor 24 hours seven
days a week.
APA is ISPS compliant.
The Aruba Ports Authority is a DRUG FREE work place.
