#Cape Town Cruise Terminal - Mixed Use | Planned

[dysan1]

Well all tenders for both cities were submitted about 6 weeks ago. Depending on the level of interest shown announcements will be made in due time I suppose

[Lydon]

Would be interesting to get a hold of the original article because seeing Chris from that Whale Cottage blog positive about anything perhaps explains the recent snowfall the country has seen.

[Mo Rush]

Originally Posted by Lydon

Apparently there was an article in the Cape Argus recently that stated that the new port manager has confirmed that E dock will become a dedicated cruise terminal. Anyone see it?

Images here: http://futurecapetown.com/2012/05/ca...iner-terminal/

[Lydon]

Originally Posted by Mo Rush

Images here: http://futurecapetown.com/2012/05/ca...iner-terminal/

Yeah but her article suggested there's been more word since then? Heard anything new within the past week?

[Mo Rush]

Originally Posted by Lydon

Yeah but her article suggested there's been more word since then? Heard anything new within the past week?

I will share when I can share. I have also been promised images of the Silo redevelopment, CT station building.

[Lydon]

Sweet, shot.

[Lydon]

It's official

Cape Town to get dedicated cruise terminal
2012-12-10 08:22

Cape Town - The Transnet National Ports Authority has confirmed plans for a permanent passenger liner terminal in Cape Town’s Harbour since the controversial Department of Home Affairs directive in January this year that cruise liners docking in Cape Town should do so first at Duncan Dock and not the V&A Waterfront.

Tourism Update reports that Transnet has finally decided to go ahead with the construction of the permanent cruise liner terminal, which will feature an arrival and departure facility with restrooms – the dedicated facilities could encourage more international cruise liner operators to include Cape Town on their itineraries but the process can take up to two years to complete.

Passengers on board the MSC Sinfonia, recently stranded in the Port of Cape Town due to strong winds, complained about two-hour delays when boarding. Allan Foggitt, Marketing Director, Starlight Cruise said, “It was the first call of the ship in the Port of Cape Town for the season. We were using the facilities provided to us by Portnet and there were a few teething problems – certainly from the immigration side but it’s a work in progress. Portnet have managed to overcome a lot of hiccups that we found this time round, for instance the baggage carrousel wasn’t working. All things are being discussed with Portnet and we’re looking how we can streamline this process.

There has been a subsequent increase in vessels calling at Duncan Dock’s E-Berth, according to Coen Birkenstock, Manager: Corporate Affairs, Port of Cape Town. The Deutschland, MSC Sinfonia, Europa, Hanseatic and Black Watch are all expected to dock in Cape Town in December.

Passengers disembark through a temporary arrival hall at E-Berth, which is currently being refurbished. Birkenstock describes the area as clean and habitable but not ideal due to the overhaul taking place – this is expected to be completed in February. The Port of Cape Town will, however, be ready for cruise passengers this summer peak season, he says.

Alan Winde, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism,said: “We’ve been informed by cruise liner operators that the E-Berth facility has been improved significantly and that they’re satisfied with the interim facilities.” He adds however that it would be ideal if smaller cruise liners were allowed to dock at the Waterfront.

Source: News24

[ToxicBunny]

Awesome awesome news...

Good to see both our major ports are on the cards to get dedicated cruise terminals.

[Andrew_za]

Another article
Cape Town gets cruise terminal

Transnet has given the go-ahead for a dedicated berthing terminal for cruise liners in Table Bay Harbour, in Cape Town, it was reported on Tuesday.

Ports authority spokesman Coen Birkenstock told the Cape Times the new terminal would be completed within the next two years and would feature an arrivals and departures facility, and restrooms.

From next month, the authority would finalise the process of identifying suitable investors and operators.

He said it would possibly encourage more international cruise liner operators to include Cape Town on their itineraries.

Since January, liners had been required to berth in the Duncan Dock because the home affairs department banned liners exceeding 200 metres in length from berthing at the V&A Waterfront, citing safety concerns.

Shipping agents and tourism officials reportedly felt Duncan Dock put Cape Town in a bad light, because it was an inconvenience and unfriendly to well-heeled travellers.

According to Economic Development MEC Alan Winde, 19 visiting cruise liners brought about 11,444 passengers to the province last year.

He welcomed the authority's decision, which he said would potentially attract more visitors.

[dysan1]

Any movement here?

[SA BOY]

"suitable investors" should give it away? who's going to invest in something like that? whats the return on the investment and isn't this something that central government should pay for and operate?

[dysan1]

maybe its their way of getting out of it? There's no incentive for government to build it, there are not the passenger volumes like Durban and in Durban they are even combining it with new Transnet offices and retail. The CT site can't accommodate that can it?

[SA BOY]

nope, I read the draft harbor plan a few years ago and the seasonal nature and inability to sail anywhere (not like Durbs with its short trips to mozzam), makes CPT simply a stop and go location. yes there is the odd sail around for a few days but its not sustainable. If Government cant make it stack, how can real money take it seriously? Problem is the cruise terminal and on/off load facilities exist in CPT, its in Customs house and has a swing out bridge . needs an upgrade but exists

[Caisson Boy]

Giles, you mentioned before about the swing-out bridge at Customs House... where is this and how does it work? That building looks so far from the water's edge...

[SA BOY]

havent seen it my self but its was referred to in a draft document on the "de cluttering " of the harbor. If one looks back over the years back to 60s I believe there are pictures showing it out

[Lydon]

The Transnet National Ports Authority confirmed yesterday that the request for proposals for the development of cruise terminals in Durban and Cape Town would be advertised in local and international publications in the next week.

Source: IOL Property