The Belize Port Authority is committed to the continual improvement of its Quality Management System to ensure the effective and consistent delivery of regulatory, safety, and port services. We strive to uphold national laws and international maritime conventions ratified by Belize, while promoting safety of navigation, protection of the marine environment, and excellence in service to all stakeholders.

Welcome to The Belize Port Authority

The Belize Port Authority (BPA) was established in 1980 as a statutory body and is now part of the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy & Logistics. The BPA is managed by a Board of Directors, with the Ports Commissioner overseeing its day-to-day operations.

Our Mission

To regulate the maritime industry with a focus on sustainability, safety, and efficiency. We ensure the security of ports and shipping, uphold environmental standards, and promote financial stability. By facilitating maritime commerce and adhering to international standards, we aim to lead Belize's maritime sector towards sustainable growth and global excellence.

Our Vision

To become the foremost leader in the maritime industry, driving sustainable growth and global excellence through our steadfast commitment to regulating with a focus on sustainability, safety, and efficiency. By ensuring the security of ports and shipping, upholding environmental standards, and promoting financial stability, we will continue to facilitate maritime commerce and adhere to international standards, ultimately shaping Belize's maritime sector into a beacon of sustainable growth and global excellence.

Maritime Security

The Belize Port Authority is the designated Authority responsible to determine which facility shall be a “Port Facility” for the purposes of compliance with the Port Security Regulations and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Each of these facilities have a designated Port Facility Security Officer and they are all operating under an approved Port Facility Security Plan.