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• Oppel Elected Chairman of Port of Palm Beach District.

  .01-07-09

  Edward R. Oppel is the new chairman of the Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners, elected January 6^th, to a one-year term in that post by fellow commissioners of the five-member port board.  MORE>>>

• The Port of Palm Beach Receives a Call by the M/Y Octopus.
  .12-19-08

  The renowned M/Y Octopus added the Port of Palm Beach to its highly prized, selective itinerary as it pulled into port this December.  MORE>>>

• The Port of Palm Beach Welcomes Sevenstar Yacht Transportation.
  .12-19-08

  The luxury of worldwide yacht transportation has chosen the Port of Palm Beach as its new destination for the U.S. southeast region. Sevenstar Yacht Transport, a division of Spliethoff headquartered in Holland, anticipates 30 vessel calls a year.  MORE>>>

• Thomas Lundeen Named Deputy Director of Port of Palm Beach.
  .10-14-08

  The Port of Palm Beach District has named Thomas Lundeen as its new Deputy Director. Previously the Port’s Director of Engineering and Maintenance, Lundeen will continue to oversee that department as he assumes his new role.  MORE>>>

• Palm Beach County Haiti Relief Sending Thousands of Pounds of Goods to Saint-Marc from the Port of Palm Beach.
  .10-10-08

  After one month of continuous donations and volunteer support to Palm Beach County Haiti Relief, two fully packed 40-and-45-foot containers are leaving for Saint-Marc, Haiti tomorrow.  MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Continues to Import Heavy Power.
  .07-23-08

  An ongoing venture for Florida Power & Light continues to bring specialized, heavy project cargo into the Port of Palm Beach from Korea.  MORE>>>

• Manuel Almira Named Executive Director at Port of Palm Beach.
  .06-30-08

  Manuel (Manny) Almira has been appointed Executive Director of the Port of Palm Beach, succeeding Lori A. Baer, who resigned this past March.  MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Welcomes Port Contractors, Inc.
  .06-11-08

  The Port of Palm Beach is pleased to announce a new stevedore and agent expecting to bring new business to the Port.  MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Unanimously Names Deputy Director as Acting Port Director.
  .02-28-08

  The Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to make current Deputy Director Kathy Andress as Acting Port Director.  MORE>>>

• Enright Elected Chairperson of Port of Palm Beach District Commission.
  .01-17-07

  Educator Dr. Jean Landfair Enright is the new chairperson of the Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners, elected today (Thursday, Jan. 17) to a one-year term in that post by fellow commissioners of the five-member port board.  MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Continues to Import Heavy Power.
  .01-10-08

  Quite possibly the heaviest single piece of machinery received by the Port of Palm Beach was imported in from Korea this week as part of an ongoing two-year venture.  MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Welcomes First Diesel Fuel Shipment.
  .10-16-07

  A barge containing 93,000 barrels of diesel fuel arrived to the Port of Palm Beach this afternoon to commence a major surplus of the commodity to the South Florida industry and community. MORE>>>

• Governor Praised as Port of Palm Beach Project Funding Advances.
  .09-10-07

  Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is being lauded today for his recognition of the vital role of ports to the Sunshine State’s economy as funding advances for a Port of Palm Beach cargo transfer facility. MORE>>>

• Customs & Border Protection Presents New Port Security Technology at Port of Palm Beach.
  .08-29-07

  U.S. Customs and Border Protection along with Port of Palm Beach port authority will give South Florida a first look at the mobile Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM) that will be operating at the port. MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Welcomes Heavy Power.
  .08-23-07

  A two-year venture began this week when the Port of Palm Beach received its first shipment of 100-ton power modules from Korea. MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Moves Royal Palms to Africa.
  .08-20-07

  Royal palm trees bound for Africa are the latest specialty cargo to move through Port of Palm Beach. MORE>>>

• The Port of Palm Beach Welcomes KRI Dewaruci.
  .07-20-07

  The Port of Palm Beach District is proud to welcome the KRI Dewaruci a Class A tall ship belonging to the Indonesian Navy.  It is a sail training vessel for Indonesian Naval Cadets. MORE>>>

• The Port of Palm Beach and Navy League Welcomes Unites States Navy Academy Midshipmen.
  .07-10-07

  The Port of Palm Beach District is proud to work with the Navy League of Palm Beach County to welcome the US Naval Academy and their multiple Yard Patrol (YP) Craft. The six 108-foot-vessels will bring about 150 Midshipmen, Officers and Crew for liberty ashore while on their current training deployment. MORE>>>

• The Port of Palm Beach and Navy League Welcomes Unites States Navy Vessel USS Kauffman.
  .06-29-07

  The Port of Palm Beach District is proud to work with the Navy League of Palm Beach County to welcome the USS Kauffman, with its officers and crew of 210, for liberty ashore while on their current deployment. MORE>>>

• 1.5 Million Security Grant Awarded to Port of Palm Beach.
  .05-10-07

  Port of Palm Beach officials are pleased to have learned today that their port has been awarded $1.5 million under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Port Security Grant Program. This award, coming in the seventh round of post-9/11 DHS grants to ports, is the first significant such award received by Port of Palm Beach. MORE>>>

• The Port of Palm Beach and Navy League Welcomes Unites States Navy Vessel USS Carr.
  .05-02-07

The Port of Palm Beach District is proud to work with the Navy League of Palm Beach County to welcome the USS Carr, with its officers and crew of 210, for liberty ashore while on their current deployment. MORE>>>

• Richards Elected 2007 Chairman of Port of Palm Beach District Commission.
  .01-02-07

  Riviera Beach attorney Wayne M. Richards is the new chairman of the Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners, elected today (Tuesday, Jan. 2) to a one-year term in that post by fellow members of the five-member port board. MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Welcomes Arrival of New Cemex Bulk Cement Unloader.
  .10-05-06

  The Port of Palm Beach and tenant CEMEX USA today welcomed the arrival of a high volume wheeled ship unloader machine, the BMH 10000S, to unload dry cement at the port. The unloader is one of four purchased by the Swedish company Van Aalst to operate on the east and gulf coasts. MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Appreciates $1.1M Security Funding Boost.
  .06-02-06

  Port of Palm Beach officials are pleased that efforts of U.S. Rep. E. Clay Shaw Jr., R-Fla., and others have resulted in federal funding for a coordinated control center that will further enhance security access controls at the nation’s 18^th busiest container port. MORE>>>

• Top Corps of Engineers Official to be Briefed at Port of Palm Beach.
  .04-24-06

  John Paul Woodley Jr., assistant secretary of the U.S. Army for civil works, is slated to be briefed on channel enhancement progress and needs at the Port of Palm Beach on Friday, April 28, at 4 p.m. He is to be accompanied by U.S. Rep. Clay Shaw.  MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Makes Senior Staff Appointments.
  .04-20-06

  Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Lori A. Baer today announced the return of Thomas J. Lundeen to the port in the new role of port engineer and director of engineering and maintenance, as well as the expansion of responsibilities of the port’s director of operations, Michael B. Davis, as he assumes the position of director of operations and planning. MORE>>>

• Media Alert: Port of Palm Beach Welcomes Visiting Delegations from Lithuania and Barbados.
  .03-15-06

  Government and Port Officials representing both countries, along with Port of Palm Beach Commissioners and esteemed guests.  MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Trade Mission a Huge Success.
  .02-13-06

  Returning late last week from a five-day Port of Palm Beach trade mission to Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, a delegation of 34 public and private-sector leaders from Palm Beach County is encouraged by opportunities for extensive mutual benefits.  MORE>>>

• Media Alert: Port of Palm Beach Trade Mission "Kicks Off."
  .01-25-06

  The Port of Palm Beach and World Trade Center Palm Beach will kick-off their second Caribbean trade mission with a pre-mission briefing luncheon on Friday, Jan. 27 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Port of Palm Beach’s Executive Offices, One East 11^{th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. The trade mission is scheduled for Feb. 5-9, going to Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago.} MORE>>>

• Mastics Elected Chair of Port of Palm Beach Commission.
  .01-19-06

  Longtime trial attorney and 31-year resident of Town of Palm Beach, George E. Mastics, is the new chairman of the Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners, having been elected today to a one-tear term in that post by fellow members of the five-member board. MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Commissioner Richards to Lead 2006 Trade Mission to Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago.
  .01-09-06

  Led by Port of Palm Beach District Commissioner Wayne M. Richards, the Port of Palm Beach is set to embark upon its second Caribbean trade mission, Feb. 5 – 9. The Port is working in conjunction with the World Trade Center Palm Beach, United States Commercial Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Enterprise Florida and British West Indies Airline.  MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Finalizes Plans for 2006 Trade Mission to Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago.
  .12-01-05

  The Port of Palm Beach is preparing to embark on its second annual trade mission on Feb. 5-9, 2006.  Elected Officials, local companies, and various other interests will visit Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago on a four-day mission. MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Director Reiterates Importance of Security in Wake of Somalia Pirate Attack.
  .11-04-05

  The Saturday attack by pirates on a luxury cruise ship off the coast of Somalia stands as a chilling reminder of the importance of seaport and vessel security, the executive director of the Port of Palm Beach said today. MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Active After Hurricane Wilma.
  .11-04-05

  The Port of Palm Beach on Thursday (Nov. 3) had a record four passenger vessels and seven cargo ships in port. Despite considerable damage to facilities from Hurricane Wilma, the Port re-opened just 36 hours after the storm’s passing. MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Returns to Operation After Hurricane Wilma.
  .10-27-05

  Although sustaining damage preliminarily estimated at $4.5 million, the Port of Palm Beach has resumed operations following Hurricane Wilma. MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Gains State Security Approval.
  .10-17-05

  Culminating a multiyear cooperative effort, the Port of Palm Beach has earned approval from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for substantial compliance with security mandates. MORE>>>

• Ken Hern Promoted to Director of Security at Port of Palm Beach.
  .8-01-05

  Ken Hern, who has played an integral role in advancing security at the Port of Palm Beach and enhancing relationships between the port and various entities, has been promoted to the position of director of security at the Port of Palm Beach. MORE>>>

• Two Canines Join Sworn Law Enforcement Ranks at Port of Palm Beach.
  .7-01-05

  The Port of Palm Beach has acquired two law enforcement trained dogs to work with on-staff Rivera Beach Police officers Ray Sorrels and Cedric Edwards. MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach Schedules Next Trade Mission to Barbados and Trinidad & Tabago.
  .6-28-05

  The Port of Palm Beach is planning a trade mission to Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago for Feb. 5-9, 2006, port officials announced today. The four-day mission is to take place with the assistance of the World Trade Center Palm Beach, as was the case with the port’s Feb. 27-March 3 trip this year to the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. MORE>>>

• Formal Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates a New 13th Street.
  .3-28-05

  The new, modern and stylized 13^th Street was officially opened with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony at its east end in Riviera Beach on Monday, March 21, 2005. The project was completed on budget and on time, and is part of the port’s gateway entrance that began with 11^th street, which directs visitors into the Maritime Office Complex and Cruise Terminal.  MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach adding Rinker Aggregates to its Mix.
  3-29-05

  The Port of Palm Beach is preparing a one-acre site to handle imports of aggregate for Rinker Materials Corp. under a newly inked agreement – the Port’s first with the West Palm Beach-based construction and building materials leader.  MORE>>>

• Port of Palm Beach to Host 'Inhale, Exhale, Set Sail' on April 13th as Port Director Serves as Chair for Lung Health Awareness Event.
  3-04-05

  With Port of Palm Beach Executive Director Lori A. Baer serving as chairwoman, the port is preparing to host an April 13 event – “Inhale, Exhale, Set Sail” – through which the American Lung Association of Florida, Southeast Area, aims to promote lung health awareness.  MORE>>>

• Commissioner Richards to Lead Trade Mission to Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
  1-27-05

  Led by Port of Palm Beach District Commissioner Wayne M. Richards, the Port of Palm Beach is set to embark upon its first Caribbean trade mission, Feb. 27 through March 3, in conjunction with World Trade Center Palm Beach.  MORE>>>

• PPB Security Operations Center Enters Service.
  11-15-04

  With a new security operations center entering service this week, the Port of Palm Beach is looking to speed processing of cargo-carrying trucks while enhancing security and reducing expenses.  MORE>>>

• Port Receives Coast Guard Five-Year Certification for Security, Using "One Port - One Plan" Approach.
  10-18-04

  The Port of Palm Beach is one of the nation’s first ports to receive a five-year certification from the U.S. Coast Guard for port security using a “one-port, one-plan” approach.  MORE>>>

• Threatened Loggerhead Sea turtle Rescued at Port.
  10-15-04

  Valiant team efforts to rescue a seriously injured Loggerhead sea turtle that had drifted into one of the port slip’s waters educated Port of Palm Beach staff about the threatened species and the Marinelife Center of Juno Beach.  MORE>>>

• Port Receives Bronze Award from School District.
  10-14-04

  The Palm Beach County School District’s annual Business Partnership     Recognition Awards Breakfast was held October 13^th at the Kravis Center. Chairwoman Priscilla A. Taylor, Vice Chair Wayne M. Richards and Community/Public Relations Specialist Stephanie Botner attended on behalf of the Port of Palm Beach, which was chosen to receive the Bronze Business Partnership Award in the public sector for its work with John F. Kennedy Middle School.  MORE>>>

• Key Club Volunteers from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Lead Post-Hurricane Clean Up at Marina Near Port.
  10-13-04

  The marina area immediately north of the Port of Palm Beach is a cleaner, safer site following a hurricane relief workday led by Key Club members at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School of Miami.  MORE>>>