Cutter Returns to Astoria
10 Dec

Cutter Returns to Astoria

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News, Vessel Profiles
The 210-foot cutter Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast recently came back to Astoria, Oregon, after a 60-day counter drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The crew of the Steadfast – a Reliance Class cutter that has been based in Astoria since 1994 – traveled more than 10,500 miles and conducted more than 100 readiness drills. Sailors also supported volunteer projects, including painting and improving the outside of an elementary school for special needs students in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In addition, they helped build a retaining wall that provides pedestrian access to a primary school in Huatulco, Mexico. The Steadfast was part of the 2019 San Francisco…
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San Diego Business Women of the Year
10 Dec

San Diego Business Women of the Year

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The San Diego Business Journal has named Port of San Diego Real Estate Department Manager Penny Maus one of its Business Women of the Year, an honor bestowed upon 15 honorees selected from 100 finalists. Now in its 26th years, the award recognizes outstanding female business leaders who have made a difference in San Diego’s workspaces and communities. “Penny is a doer and it’s no surprise that she’s been chosen as one of the San Diego Business Journal’s 2019 Business Women of the Year,” said Randa Coniglio, Port of San Diego president and CEO. “She works hard to promote development opportunities and attract developers…
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WPPA Awards Lifetime Membership
06 Dec

WPPA Awards Lifetime Membership

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Outgoing Port of Vancouver USA Commissioner Jerry Oliver was recently lauded as an Honorary Lifetime Member by the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA). Oliver was presented with the award on Nov. 22 at the WPPA Annual Convention in Tacoma, Wash. He was chosen for his outstanding leadership and service in the port industry. As a commissioner, Oliver played a key role in the $250 million West Vancouver Freight Access project to extend the port’s rail system from 11 to nearly 50 miles. “Jerry Oliver’s impact on the Washington Public Ports Association has been monumental,” said WPPA President Don Meyer. “He…
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Newest Everett Commissioner
06 Dec

Newest Everett Commissioner

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Port of Everett’s newest commissioner, District 1 Port Commissioner-Elect David Simpson, was sworn in last week, taking over for former District 1 Port Commissioner Bruce Fingarson. US Navy veteran Simpson comes to the port with more than 45 years of experience in the public and private sectors, including 30 years in the aviation industry – 24 years in manufacturing engineering for The Boeing Co. and six years as an aviation mechanic for the navy. His public service career includes the Washington State House of Representatives 38th District, Everett City Council, City of Everett Planning Commission, Snohomish County Charter Review Commission,…
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Sea Level Defense
06 Dec

Sea Level Defense

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
This week, leaders from the Port of Redwood City and other California ports gathered for the “Strategies for Storms, Flooding and Sea Level Defense” conference in Oakland, Calif. Port Executive Director Kristine A. Zortman shared the port’s efforts to proactively address issues related to higher sea levels, storm surges and flooding. Approximatively $17 million will be dedicated to making the port ready to tackle major emergencies, including an investment in a wharf that can withstand from three to five feet of sea level rise, and an 8.9 magnitude earthquake. “Our port has been designated as the only federal staging area…
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Coast Guard Cities
06 Dec

Coast Guard Cities

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The cities of Cordova, Alaska, and Westport, Washington have been designated by US Coast Guard as Coast Guard Cities through 2024. The designation reflects a community’s close relationship with the agency. The two municipalities, which plan to celebrate the designation early next year, are among 28 others with the special title. Cities may retain the designation for five years before having to recertify for the status. Cordova – population 2,205 people – is situated in Prince William Sound in Coast Guard District 17 and is the region’s biggest commercial fishing port. The agency has been in the Alaskan city since…
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Christmas Ships to Call Camas-Washougal
03 Dec

Christmas Ships to Call Camas-Washougal

Pacific MaritimeNews, PMM Online News
The 65th annual Christmas Ships Parade returns to the Port of Camas-Washougal on the historic Columbia River on Dec 7. The port will host as many as 30 decorated vessels for a special performance of this local tradition. Free hot cider and cookies will be served in the port’s meeting room for those wanting to escape the cold. Carolers from Washougal High School will add to the evening’s festivities. The event is free. Doors open to the public at 5 p.m., with the parade set to begin at 6 p.m. at 24 South A Street in Washougal. For more information,…
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Long Beach Port Offers Park Funding
03 Dec

Long Beach Port Offers Park Funding

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Six projects aimed toward augmenting greenspace and parks recently received a boost of more than $4.3 million from the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners. Recipients of the Port of Long Beach Community Grants Program include: • City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services –$21,472 for Stephens Middle School edible garden • Camp Fire Angeles – $645,286 for Discovery Trail at DeForest Park • The Salvation Army – $670,000 for the Red Shield Youth and Community Center at Long Beach Boulevard and Spring Street • City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine – $981,280…
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New Portland Commissioners
03 Dec

New Portland Commissioners

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
Katherine Lam and Meg Niemi are the newest members of the nine-member Port of Portland Commission, replacing outgoing Commissioners Tom Chamberlain and Gary Young. Lam, who is president and co-owner of Bambuza Hospitality Group, and Niemi, who has been president of SEIU Local 49 for more than 13 years, were appointed by Gov. Kate Brown. The Oregon Senate approved the appointments Nov. 20. “It's a great honor to serve the Port of Portland in this capacity,” said Lam. “Portland has an award-winning international airport with an exciting expansion ahead of it. I look forward to building on that momentum to…
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03 Dec

Long Beach to Discuss On-Dock Rail

Karen Robes MeeksNews, PMM Online News
The Port of Long Beach is inviting stakeholders to a community meeting to discuss Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, the key component of the port’s $1 billion rail improvement program. The facility will allow cargo to be placed on trains rather than trucks when it arrives at marine terminals, curbing truck use in the area. According to the port, the first arrival, departure and storage tracks are set to be operational in 2024, with more tracks being completed in 2030. The project is expected to be finalized in 2032. The meeting will take place at 11 a.m., at the…
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