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GREAT BAY Hon. NDidate' href='/newspolitician/740/grisha-heyliger-marten'>Grisha Heyliger-Marten, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic aND Telecommunication (TEATT) aND the Port St. Maarten Group of Companies have agreed on the nECEssity to implement a robust mainteSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce program at the Cargo facility to enhance operatioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl efficiency, safety, aND cost maSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAgement.
At a meeting held rECEntly, the port made a commitment to prioritize the issue of mainteSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce aND will work closely with the Ministry of TEATT to ensure that its operations align with St. Maartens economic aND food security needs.
During a working visit to the Cargo facility, Heyliger-Marten emphasized the need for a proactive aND systematic mainteSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce program. This is crucial to ensure operatioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl efficiency, safety, cost maSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAgement, aND regulatory compliance, she told Port St. Maarten CEO Alex Gumbs.
Heyliger-Marten aND Gumbs discussed the impact of delays on costs, highlighting the fact that exteNDed docking times for cargo ships result in increased port fees, potential demurrage charges, aND overall higher operatioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl costs. Such delays reduce the ports capacity to haNDle additioSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl vessels, leading to congestion aND lost business opportunities.
Moreover, inefficient operations could deter shipping lines from choosing Port St. Maarten for transshipment activities, thus reducing the ports competitiveness.
The minister pointed out that efficient use of port infrastructure is critical for maximizing throughput aND minimizing costs. Faster turSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NArouND times allow for more ships to be serviced, increasing the ports capacity aND revenue.
In addition, Heyliger-Marten said efficient operations enhance resource allocation, reducing idle time aND improving productivity. A well-maintained aND efficient port provides a competitive advantage, attracting long-term business from shipping lines, the minister stressed.
Heyliger-Marten expressed serious concern about the hurricane season, which started officially on June 1, aND emphasized that a lack of mainteSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAnce at the Cargo facility could exacerbate damage to port facilities in the event of the islaND being hit by a storm.
Given the Ports role as a lifeline for the islaND, any disruption during the hurricane season could severely impact the importation of essential goods, the minister noted.
The safety of nearly one huNDred workers in the Port aND huNDreds of residents nearby is of primary concern to me, she said. Ensuring that the Port infrastructure can withstaND severe weather events is crucial to safeguarding lives aND maintaining operations during aND after hurricanes, she added.
The minister reiterated governments sUPPort in providing the nECEssary resources for oversight to facilitate the improvements that were discussed. Both parties agreed to schedule follow-up meetinSPArty/9/general-solidaire'>GS to monitor progress aND address any emerging issues.
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