South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA) has introduced a new Port Health Management System (PHMS) at Durban Harbour, designed as a digital platform for requesting, processing and managing port health services electronically. The system enables shipping agents and authorized stakeholders to submit and track port health requests for vessels and consignments online, with BMA describing the initiative as a “quantum leap” in port health service provision.
The Border Management Authority (BMA) of South Africa has launched its Port Health Management System (PHMS) at Durban Harbour in KwaZulu‑Natal, aiming to improve service efficiency and streamline procedures for the maritime industry. According to BMA, the PHMS provides a unified digital platform through which port health services can be requested, processed, monitored and managed electronically, covering vessels, cargo consignments and other relevant parties. Clients access the system via the authority’s website, replacing much of the previous paper‑based workflows and manual communication with structured online processes and status tracking.
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