Côte d’Ivoire: Port Autonome d’Abidjan Obtains ISO 45001:2018 Certification
The Port Autonome d’Abidjan (PAA) is strengthening its commitment to occupational health and safety and operational excellence. On 29 August 2026, the Ivorian port authority obtained the international ISO 45001:2018 certification for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), issued by the certification body AFAQ.
This certification marks a significant milestone in the PAA’s continuous improvement policy and recognises the institution’s efforts to make occupational risk prevention a priority across its port facilities.
Occupational Health and Safety at the Heart of Priorities
In a port environment characterised by a wide range of activities, numerous stakeholders and the scale of operations involved, managing occupational risks is a major challenge. Obtaining ISO 45001:2018 certification therefore reflects the Port Autonome d’Abidjan’s determination to strengthen its prevention measures and promote a safer working environment.
This international standard sets out the requirements for occupational health and safety management systems. In particular, it enables organisations to identify hazards, assess occupational risks and implement appropriate measures to prevent accidents and incidents.
Through its Occupational Health and Safety Management System, the PAA aims, in particular, to improve working conditions, strengthen awareness among its employees and the various stakeholders, prevent accidents and incidents, and ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
A Certification That Benefits the Entire Port Community
Beyond institutional recognition, this certification represents an important driver of improvement for the entire port community of Abidjan.
Workers, service providers, customers, port users and partners are all concerned by this initiative, which seeks to strengthen the culture of prevention and promote responsible behaviour in the performance of port activities.
For the various stakeholders operating within the port facilities, it helps establish a more structured framework for identifying and managing risks. It also provides an additional guarantee of confidence for the port’s customers and partners, demonstrating the importance attached to the safety of people and operations.
This momentum is part of the Port Autonome d’Abidjan’s Integrated Management System (IMS) policy, which aims to consolidate the institution’s performance through the continuous improvement of its practices.
An Ambition Built on Collective Responsibility
While obtaining ISO 45001:2018 certification represents a major milestone, sustaining its achievements depends on the daily involvement of all stakeholders within the port community.
The Port Autonome d’Abidjan therefore calls on its employees, customers, port users, service providers and partners to maintain their commitment to vigilance, compliance with safety instructions and occupational risk prevention.
Through this new international recognition, the Port Autonome d’Abidjan reaffirms its ambition to build a modern, efficient and sustainable port platform where occupational health and safety play a central role.
This achievement confirms that port performance is not solely based on the ability to handle larger volumes of cargo or optimise operations, but also on the ability to ensure a safe working environment for everyone who contributes to its daily operations.
