The Port Authority HSE Department’s function is to ensure the safety, health and welfare of our employees, contractors, the community and visitors to the port. As part of our ongoing commitment to employees and stakeholders’ safety, we apply an effective HSE Management system to all our operational activities.
The Port Authority HSE Department is guided by our clear SAFETY POLICY which essentially serves as the “Constitution” for HSE within our facility.
The Port Authority HSE Department is a dynamic unit that is well trained and committed to the prevention of accidents and ill-health. We operate on a 24/7 basis and under our purview there is a wide scope of responsibilities.
Core Values
At the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago we believe that the Health, Safety and Welfare of all persons who use this facility is of utmost importance. We are committed to accident prevention by adhering to the motto:
“A system is only as effective as those charged with the responsibility of implementation”
We believe that accident prevention is a shared responsibility, and each person who enters our compound, regardless of status has a moral, ethical and legal obligation to each other.
The following are some of our responsibilities which but are not limited to:
HSE Orientations
Click on the following picture to take our Orientation test. It is important that each user of the Port’s Operations area understands and adheres to our Safety Protocols. An HSE Orientation is needed to access our operations area. Click here for a full breakdown of items needed to access our wharf.

