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The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA, Greek: Αρχή Λιμένων Κύπρου) is a semi-autonomous government agency that is responsible for the supervision and oversight of the ports and port facilities of Cyprus. Established by the Cyprus Ports Authority Law of 1973, it is based in Nicosia. [2]
Limassol's New Port is now the principal seaport of the island. This was largely a result of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 leaving the Port of Famagusta within occupied territory and inaccessible. [4] Cyprus is an established player in the shipping industry. [5] The city of Limassol is a centre for numerous global shipping companies.
Pages in category "Ports and harbours of Cyprus" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. ... Cyprus Ports Authority; F. Port of Famagusta; G.
Cyprus Ports Authority; Cyta; E. Electricity Authority of Cyprus This page was last edited on 1 July 2023, at 16:03 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative ...
A ship taking almost 200 tons of food to Gaza left a port in Cyprus early on Tuesday in a pilot project to open a new sea route for aid to a population on the brink of famine. The charity ship ...
The Port of Famagusta is a seaport in Famagusta, Cyprus. There is a free zone ("Famagusta Free Zone") in the port. [citation needed] The port is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. The ports of Northern Cyprus are not registered to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The port is open to international vessel traffic. [1] [2 ...
Merchant shipping has long been of great importance to the island, with its roots stretching well back into antiquity. Examples of shipwrecks discovered off the island's coast (e.g. the Kyrenia ship) plus evidence of ancient ports (e.g. Amathus) give proof to the fact that Cyprus was a major seafaring player in antiquity and located along important trade routes.
The Cyprus Port and Marine Police also serve a role as a search and rescue (SAR) force. This force is equipped with patrol boats and radars. This force is equipped with patrol boats and radars. Cyprus Marine Police boats are notable by the "PV-" (Patrol Vessel) and "PL-" (Patrol Launch) prefixes on their pennant numbers, painted on the side of ...