In the presence of its employees, partners, and the local community, Timor Port organized the release of 38 loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at its conservation site in Kaitehu, in the Liquiçá district.

This emotionally charged moment, one of many milestones in Timor Port’s marine preservation program, brings the total number of turtles released since 2022 to 4,766. It is a concrete demonstration of the company’s ongoing commitment to protecting marine wildlife in Timor-Leste.

The initiative is based on a rigorous and environmentally respectful process. Each season, teams conduct daily patrols on the beaches of Kaitehu and Loes to identify nests. The eggs are then carefully transferred to the Kaitehu hatchery, where they are provided with a secure environment that replicates natural conditions. After about 45 days of incubation, the hatchlings are meticulously prepared and released at the end of the day, the optimal time to reduce risks related to predators and heat.

Beyond this project, Timor Port also manages two other conservation sites: the Tibar coastal mangrove and seagrass beds, contributing to a comprehensive vision for protecting the coastal ecosystem.

“Protecting biodiversity is not an option—it’s our responsibility. At Timor Port, we invest in sustainability as a legacy for future generations. Preserving turtles means caring for our oceans, supporting coastal communities, and promoting more sustainable tourism,” said Joana Fernandes, HSE Manager at Timor Port.

This initiative is part of an ambitious sustainable development strategy, aligned with both national and international environmental protection goals. Through concrete actions and collective commitment, Timor Port reaffirms its intention to be more than just a port operator: a responsible actor, deeply rooted in its territory.