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Association of Pacific Ports News
February 18, 2022
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In this issue...
- Sneak Peek -- Pacific Ports Magazine, February 2022 issue
- Member News:
- Marine industry job opportunities from Shey-Harding
- Trans Mountain Corporation announces CEO retirement
- Port of Long Beach provides testimony on zero-emissions push
- “Taichung Port Reservation and Delivery Counter Operation Platform Open Lucky Draw” adds another story to the smart port
- MarineLabs CoastAware™ measures a record-breaking rogue wave
- Port of Redwood City Commission approve ferry terminal plan
- Max Vekich confirmed by US Senate to serve on Federal Maritime Commission
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Sneak Peek -- Pacific Ports Magazine, February 2022 issue
We're very pleased to present the newest issue of Pacific Ports Magazine!
Features in this issue include:
- Industry Insight with Kirk DeJesus, Port of Stockton
- Canadian and U.S. port infrastructure and funding
- MARAD Town Hall highlights port collaboration
- Kongsberg launches into coasts, ports, and inland waterways for 2022
- Port of Nanaimo and partners live up to reputation as "Solutions Port:
- Bright future for U.S. Marine Highway System
- CyberForza Cyber Defense Platform provides for robust solution for port and ship cybersecurity
- APP conference recap…
- Plus much more!
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Marine industry job opportunities from Shey-Harding
February 18, 2022 — Shey-Harding has recently posted a number of new opportunities for marine industry professionals.
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Trans Mountain Corporation announces CEO retirement
February 18, 2022 — The Board of Directors of Trans Mountain Corporation today announced the retirement of Ian Anderson from his position as President and CEO of Trans Mountain Corporation and his departure from the Board, effective April 1, 2022.
The Board of Directors will begin an immediate process to select a replacement.
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Port of Long Beach provides testimony on zero-emissions push
February 16, 2022 — The Port of Long Beach is leading the charge to achieve its zero-emissions goals, but the effort requires significant public and private investment in developing and deploying equipment and charging and hydrogen-fueling infrastructure, the Port’s Managing Director of Planning and Environmental Affairs Heather Tomley told a California State Senate committee this week.
Tomley, an original author of the landmark San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan, was one of more than a dozen stakeholders who testified Tuesday during a Clean Transportation hearing convened by the Senate Committee on Transportation chaired by Sen. Lena Gonzalez, D-Long Beach.
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“Taichung Port Reservation and Delivery Counter Operation Platform Open Lucky Draw” adds another story to the smart port
February 15, 2022 — Taichung Port Branch and Wan Hai Shipping Co., Ltd. jointly held the “Taichung Port Reservation and Delivery Counter Operation Platform Open Lucky Draw” at 10:00 am today (15th) at the Port Building. A total of 30 lucky winners were drawn, and 30 lucky winners were drawn. Zheng Zhiwen, deputy director of the Central Shipping Center of the Port Bureau of the Ministry of Communications, and Hong Hongyu, the general manager of Taichung Automobile Container Association The officers jointly served as the witnesses of the lucky draw, and there was a Facebook online live broadcast platform on site to join the public to join in the grand event, adding another story to Taichung Hong Kong’s progress towards intelligence.
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MarineLabs CoastAware™ measures a record-breaking rogue wave
February 14, 2022 — A 17.6 meter rogue wave – the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded – has been measured by MarineLabs in the waters off of Ucluelet, B.C.
The rogue wave, which measures as high as a four-story building, was recorded in November 2020 by Victoria, B.C.-based MarineLabs Data Systems (MarineLabs). It is the subject of a scientific report by Dr. Johannes Gemmrich and Leah Cicon, both of the University of Victoria, published last week in the journal, Scientific Reports.
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Port of Redwood City Commission approve ferry terminal plan
February 12, 2022 — A long-held vision of establishing a ferry system in Redwood City is steaming along after port commissioners accepted a business plan that proposes opening the new terminal by 2026.
As outlined in the business plan, two routes would be added to the existing Water Emergency Transportation Authority system connecting the Port of Redwood City to San Francisco and Oakland ports. Officials currently propose locating the terminal on the northern end of the Westpoint Slough where two boats could be docked at once.
Initial costs for the facility are estimated at nearly $103 million with $80 million going to cover the purchase of five ferry boats. While WETA is responsible for purchasing and maintenance of the vessels with support from other transportation agencies, the port is expected to secure the nearly $20 million needed to cover the cost of construction.
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Max Vekich confirmed by US Senate to serve on Federal Maritime Commission
February 11, 2022 — Grays Harbor’s working waterfront has gained a seat at the federal level. Former Harborite and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 24 leader, Max Vekich was nominated by President Biden in June 2021, and confirmed by the US Senate on Thursday to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The FMC is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.
Mr. Vekich is a 49-year veteran of the maritime industry, having worked at several ports throughout Washington State along with holding leadership positions for ILWU Local 24 in Grays Harbor. He also served as a Representative in the Washington State Legislature.
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