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Association News At Sea & Ashore
May 2024
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Maritime Association News |
Five Inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame in NYC
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From left bottom row: 2024 International Maritime Hall of Fame Honorees - Rolf Habben Jansen, Randy Booker, John C. Wobensmith, Mary Jo Muoio, Joseph Gregorio.
From left top row: Award Presenters - Jim Newsome; John C. Wobensmith; Jeanette Gioia; Tony Scioscia
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The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ) has inducted five maritime industry leaders into its International Maritime Hall of Fame (IMHOF) at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 in New York City.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the 2024 IMHOF Award dinner gala gathered more than 500 attendees from all sectors of the global maritime industry to celebrate the visionary honorees. Representing “looking ahead,” MAPONY/NJ’s new Lookout Award, a personalized telescope, was presented to the inductees, who have demonstrated leadership, forward-looking vision, and a commitment to shaping the future.
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MARITIME PORT MANAGER PROGRAM
(Formerly Shipping 101)
The Maritime Association of the Port of NY & NJ, in partnership with the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE), is pleased to announce its latest class of Maritime Port Managers (MPM), who completed their certifications in Jersey City, NJ, USA, from 23 to 25 April 2024. Captain Jeffrey Monroe, MM, AMPE, CME, taught the program. Port Liberty Terminals hosted the course.
On October 15-17, 2024, IAMPE and MAPONYNJ will again partner to offer the Maritime Port Executive (MPE) Program at Maher Terminals.
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Maritime Association of the Port of NY & NJ Board Announcement
Our annual meeting was held on April 23, 2024, and the following members were elected to the Board of Directors to serve a 2-year term:
• Joseph Hughes, Shipowners Claims Bureau
• Jason Kirin, Columbia Group
• Dennis Lombardi, IICL, Ltd
• John Nardi, Shipping Association of NY & NJ
• Joseph Ragusa, MMMCA
• Michael Taylor, Equinor
The following Directors were elected as Officers:
• President - Steven Kalil, Caddell Dry Dock & Repair
• Vice President - Thomas Hinderhofer, Cape Liberty Cruise Port
• Treasurer - Leslie O'Neal, The Seamen's Church Institute
• Secretary - Bethann Rooney, Port Authority of NY & NJ
We thank the Board members whose terms have expired. Although they will no longer be on the Board, they will remain members and continue the legacy of the Maritime Association of the Port of NY & NJ.
• Bruce Fenimore, Columbia Group
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On April 24th, the Interior Department published a finalized rule to streamline and modernize Offshore Renewable Energy Development. | On April 26th the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced amendments to its Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) program user fees going into effect on October 1, 2024. | |
The EPA announced two Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). $3 billion in funding is available from the Inflation Reduction Act to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure and climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports.
NOFOs Close on May 28, 2024.
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The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill seven vacancies on the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of Homeland Security, via the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, on matters relating to national maritime security, including enhancing the sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks that may cause a transportation security incident between relevant Federal agencies and State, local, and tribal governments; relevant public safety and emergency response agencies; relevant law enforcement and security organizations; maritime industry; port owners and operators; and terminal owners and operators.
Applications must be received by May 28, 2024
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USACE has received an application for dredging of the Navesink River.
Comments are due by June 7, 2024.
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USACE received an application for a ten-year maintenance dredging with return flow on the Arthur Kill.
Comments are due by June 8, 2024.
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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will be holding public hearings on the 2024 New Jersey Energy Master Plan. The 2024 EMP will be a public-facing document that incorporates progress information acquired through inter-agency collaboration and stakeholder feedback to build upon the 2019 EMP and help New Jersey reach its goal of 100% clean energy by 2035, amongst other key clean energy and climate goals and benchmarks.
Comments are due by June 12, 2024.
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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Informational Pipelines
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Welcome Agate Construction Company! | To find out more on how to become a member of the Maritime Association of the Port of NY & NJ, please click the link below. | On April 29th, Dorothy Julian of Henry Marine suddenly passed away. Dorothy was a native Staten Islander and a prominent figure in the Maritime Towing Industry. | |
The Federal Maritime Commission issued its final rule governing demurrage and detention billing requirements. Common carriers and marine terminal operators must bill for demurrage and detention and clarifies who can be billed, within what timeframe, and the process for disputing bills.
Most of the rule takes effect on May 28, 2024, except the contents of the invoice, approval of which is pending with the Office of Management and Budget.
| The Maritime Association is happy to share news about its members. If your organization is receiving an award or has other notable news, contact us! | | |
New York & New Jersey Harbor News | | | |
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Plans Announced to Transform Brooklyn Marine Terminal With Investment in 122-Acre Brooklyn Waterfront, Support Future Growth of Howland Hook Marine Terminal | On May 14th, Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced an agreement in principle between the City of New York, New York State, the Port Authority, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation that will enable the city to transform the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (Red Hook) into a modern maritime port and vibrant mixed-use community hub. This agreement will allow the Port Authority to drive long-term expansion of Howland Hook Marine Terminal, which the Port Authority currently operates on Staten Island. The project to build the 122-acre site stands to potentially help create thousands of jobs for New Yorkers while generating significant economic impact for New York City. This plan builds on Governor Hochul’s commitment to unlocking economic potential on New York State land, building strong community anchors, and creating good-paying jobs of the future and is a part of Mayor Adams’ efforts to develop a Harbor of the Future — a multifaceted initiative to reimagine New York City’s waterfront to fuel 21st-century growth and innovation. | | |
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Since 1873, the Maritime Association has advocated, protected, and encouraged trade through the commercial maritime industry in New York and New Jersey.
As a nonprofit trade association, the Maritime Association serves its members by affecting policy change on local and national levels while promoting the regional industries' maritime services at sea and ashore.
Stakeholder engagement is vital to the Maritime Association in order to ensure the security of maritime assets, the sustainability of the marine environment, and grow the competitiveness of port services.
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