Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025. 9:12 am CST.
By Zoila Palma: Today, the Belize Port Authority (BPA) issued a statement saying that it is aware of allegations made in a recent media interview suggesting irregular practices by multiple government agencies during the departure and return of vessels participating in the Legacy of Champions International Fishing Tournament held in Roatán, Honduras.
“The BPA categorically denounces these allegations as they relate to the Belize Port Authority. Our mandate is to ensure the safety of navigation in Belizean waters and to carry out our statutory regulatory functions in accordance with the laws of Belize and the applicable Regulations,” the BPA said.
“Following a thorough review of the documentation submitted by the masters of vessels that departed Belize for the tournament and upon their return, the BPA confirms that there was no irregularity on the part of the Authority. All processes were executed in strict compliance with established procedures and in line with our legal obligations,” the BPA added.
The BPA noted that according to documentation submitted to the BPA, the master of the vessel applied to depart from San Pedro on 9 September 2025, providing all required documentation, including the crew list, which identified Jorge Aldana as part of the crew.
“The BPA verified the documentation and issued a formal Departure Clearance (No. 018504) to the vessel’s master. In accordance with the Belize Port Authority (Tariff) Regulations, the applicable departure clearance fee was collected, and an official BPA receipt (No. 122794) was issued,” the BPA explained.
The BPA says that upon the vessel’s return to San Pedro on 16 September 2025, BPA officers conducted the mandatory Boarding for Entry formalities applicable to all vessels arriving from a foreign port. The BPA officer carried out the required inspection and completed the official BPA Boarding Form (No. 013342), duly signed by both the BPA officer and the master. The applicable entry fees were collected in line with the Tariff Regulations, and an official BPA receipt (No. 123363) was issued to the master.
“All documentation, including clearances, boarding forms, and official receipts, has been collated and securely transmitted to BPA Headquarters for compliance review and record-keeping. These records demonstrate clearly that the Belize Port Authority acted properly, transparently, and within the law,” the Belize Port Authority said.
The Belize Port Authority says that it does not, under any circumstances, condone irregular activities. We therefore reject and denounce any such accusations made against our officers without evidence.
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