PIANC Africa Webinar 003: Planning of Fishing Ports - WG 224

Описание: PIANC Africa Webinar 003: Planning of Fishing Ports - WG 224

Fishing harbours are the "social heart" of the maritime industry, yet they are often misunderstood as simply "smaller cargo ports." In this session, PIANC Africa explores the newly updated PIANC WG 224 – Planning of Fishing Ports (2025) guidance and translates it into practical, implementable steps for the African context.

From the unique layout requirements of auction halls and cold-chain integrity to the adoption of ICT/IoT and disaster resilience, this webinar provides a roadmap for modernizing fishing infrastructure from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean.

This webinar brings together the lead author of the WG 224 report and two senior port leaders from Nigeria and Ghana to discuss how global best practices can be implemented within the unique socio-economic landscapes of West African waterways.

Featured Speakers:

• Martin Mannion — Chair, PIANC Working Group 224: Lead author insights into the global shift toward user-centered, resilient fishing port design.

• Engineer Stephen Ampiaw — General Manager: Fishing Harbour, Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA): Practical experience from Tema’s repair ecosystems, harbour upgrades, and digital transformation.

• Capt. Akinloye Azeez — Chair, Fishing Zonal Council (Nigeria): Operational realities of the Blue Economy, fleet surveillance, and the rehabilitation of under-utilized terminals.

Key Topics Covered:

• Integrated Master Planning: Why fishing ports require a different design philosophy than commercial container terminals.

• Safety & Operations: Navigational safety and shoreline management for small-scale and industrial fishing fleets.

• Resilience & Climate Change: Designing for sea-level rise and storm surges while protecting artisanal fishing communities.

• The West African Context: Bridging the gap between international standards and the operational realities in Ghana and Nigeria.

About PIANC Africa Webinar Series
PIANC Africa convenes practitioners, port authorities, and industry leaders to exchange guidance grounded in African realities and aligned with global best practices.

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Disclaimer: Views expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of their organisations.