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Mississippi’s Largest PortPort RePort

August 2012

A Note from the Director Mark McAndrews


August 2012


Port Facts...

Seaports create American jobs and are vital economic engines. Seaports connect American farmers, manufacturers and consumers to the world marketplace.

Inside This Issue:Multimodal projects 2

Cargo 2

Milestones 3

Port of Pascagoula Night 2016 4

Port Honors John Crane 5

Allen Moeller Retires 6

Joplin Promoted 6

TIGER V Update 6

McAndrews Testifies at U.S. Senate 7

Congratulations to PPM Recipients 7

Welcome Aboard 7

2016-2020 JCPA Board of Commissioners 8

Many of the articles in this issue illustrate the importance of working cooperatively with our port partners for the efficient operation of our waterways and public facilities.

The pipe and lumber cargoes discussed on page two are handled on and off the ships by stevedores Coastal Cargo and CSA. The pipe terminal operation is handled by American Pipe Handlers, a new port partner. New Harbormaster Cliff Porter (page 7) works closely with facility owners, agents, the Pascagoula Bar Pilots, Signet Maritime tugs, U.S. Coast Guard, and NOAA to ensure channel reliability and safe, efficient vessel transits.

Recently retired Deputy Director Allen Moeller (page 6) worked hand-in-hand with Project Manager John Crane of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (page 5) for many years to guide waterway improvements through the complicated regulatory, funding and operations process. Their efforts have delivered new disposal areas in both harbors,

a deeper and wider channel into Bayou Casotte, a wider entrance channel, and a soon to be deepened channel into the Pascagoula River Harbor. Working closely with DMR and DEQ, the dredged material will be used to restore Round Island.

The TIGER funded rail relocation project (page 6) is underway under the auspices of the Maritime Administration, USDOT and in conjunction with our rail partners, Mississippi Export and CSX,

and with the assistance of MDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Improvement Fund. MDOT provided partial funding for improvements to Terminal E & F to allow installation of a shiploader, as well as relocating a pipeline (in conjunction with Chevron) that will enable handling of unit trains in the Bayou Casotte Harbor.

These are but a few examples of what makes our Jackson County maritime partners a special group and enables our port to continue to grow, evolve and create economic value for our community and state.

Port of Pascagoula Director, Mark McAndrews, was recently elected Board Chairman of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), an organization that represents 130 of the leading seaport authorities in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

He will be officially installed as Chairman for a one year term at the AAPA’s 105th

Annual Convention in New Orleans in late October.

McAndrews, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Transportation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, is the first Port Director from Mississippi to lead the international organization. He has served as Director of the Port of Pascagoula since 2001.

September 2016

McAndrews Elected Chairman of International Port Association


August 2012


Jackson County Port Authority

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3033 Pascagoula St. • P.O. Box 70Pascagoula, MS 39567

Phone: 228-762-4041 • Fax: 228-762-7476

E-mail: [email protected]

We’re on the web!www.portofpascagoula.com

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Port of Pascagoula Multimodal Projects UnderwayThe Multimodal Transportation Improvement Program was established by the State Legislature for improvements to airports,

ports, railroads and public transit systems in the state. Since 2005, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has provided funding for the program. Of the $10 million funded by MDOT, Mississippi ports have received $3.8 million each year. A committee evaluates justifications on projects submitted by individual ports based on various criteria and funding availability. Several port projects share in the distribution each year.

In FY 2016, the Port of Pascagoula received multimodal funds to repair the deck at A-1 terminal. Previously a warehouse/freezer was located at the terminal but was severely damaged by fire in December 2013. The structure was removed and rehab on the concrete deck is underway. The contract is in the amount of $530,187.

In FY 2014, Pascagoula received $600,000 from this program to help with repairs to the sheet pile bulkhead at Terminals E and F. This project is currently under construction.

Four shipments of inbound coated pipe have moved through the port recently. Over 26,000 tons of the specialized cargo from Greece was unloaded at South Terminal in the Pascagoula River Harbor and moved via truck to Georgia.

The Caribbean continues to be a major market for the Port of Pascagoula. Regular shipments of forest products move through Terminal B in route to the Dominican Republic.

Repairs at Terminal E and FA-1 Terminal deck rehabilitation

Coated pipe from Greece

Loading lumber and plywood for the Dominican Republic

Unloading shipment of coated pipe at South Terminal

Cargo


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Charles Persons, President of the Jackson County Port Authority Board of Commissioners, presented plaques to employees for years of service.


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Milestones

Claude (Butch) Hoard - 35 yearsSuperintendent –

Black Creek Cooling Facility

Margery Thompson - 35 yearsExecutive Assistant and Secretary to

the Board of Commissioners

Shannon Coggin - 10 yearsMIS/Purchasing Manager

Anthony Brown - 10 yearsAssistant Property Manager –

Singing River Island

Mark McAndrews - 15 yearsPort Director

Kelly Rouse - 10 yearsAssistant Finance Manager

Paul (Chad) Havens - 20 yearsAssistant Superintendent–

Jackson County Industrial Water System

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Port of Pascagoula Night 2016

Senator Mike Seymour, Vice-Chairman Ports and Marine Resources; Senator Tommy Gollott, Chairman Ports and Marine Resources Committee

Commissioner Jimmy Colmer; Port Director Mark McAndrews; Betty Ann White, Port Staff; Representative John Read

Representative Hank Zuber and Port Commissioner Pam Lindsey Port Director Mark McAndrews and Robby Burt, MS Dept of Transportation

The 17th annual reception for the Mississippi Legislature and state officials was held at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson. Guests were welcomed by local maritime sponsors and representatives from the Port. The annual

event provides an opportunity to showcase the impact the Port has on the state of Mississippi.

Al Weeks, CSA Equipment and Randy Joplin, Port Staff Brian Alford, AGJ Systems; Mike Smith, Port Staff; Robert Ruello, Coastal Cargo Company


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AGJ Systems

Anchor QEA, LLC

Chevron Pascagoula Refinery

Chevron Shipping Company

Coastal Cargo Company

Compton Engineering, Inc.

CSA Equipment Company, LLC

Gulf LNG Energy, LLC

Ingalls Shipbuilding

Jackson County Economic Development Foundation

Martin Energy Services, LLC

Pascagoula Bar Pilots Association

Signet Maritime Corporation

Singing River Electric Power

Association

VT Halter Marine, Inc.

World Marine, LLC


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Margery Thompson, WauKeita Graves, and Joyce Green – Port Staff

Port commissioner Charles Persons; Port Director Mark McAndrews, Jackson County Supervisor Barry Cumbest; George Freeland, Jackson County Economic Development Foundation; Senator Brice Wiggins

Front L to R: Kristi Langley and Patty Lundy, Pascagoula Bar Pilots; Port Commissioner Pam Lindsey;Back L to R: Port Commissioner Charles Persons; Captain Fred Lundy, Pascagoula Bar Pilots; Senator Michael Watson

Port of Pascagoula Night 2016(continued)

Port Honors John F. Crane, Jr., U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

Port Director Mark McAndrews, John Crane, Allen Moeller

Local maritime industries

which sponsored the event:


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John Crane, who recently retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Mobile District, served as the project manager for the Federal Pascagoula Harbor Navigation Project since 1997. During the course of his career with the Mobile District, John worked directly with Port of Pascagoula staff to coordinate many major projects in the port including: • Phase II Harbor Improvement Project – channel deepening and widening • Construction of a new turning basin in Bayou Casotte Harbor• Development of dredge material management plans and construction of

disposal facilities for both harbors.• Projects associated with the Hurricane Katrina Supplemental Appropriation

Act of 2006.Crane was named an Honorary Harbormaster for his tireless and

dedicated efforts which have improved efficient and safe waterborne transit into the Port of Pascagoula.


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Retirement Celebration for Allen Edward MoellerA reception was held at the Grand Magnolia honoring Allen Moeller’s retirement following 31 years with the port. Allen began his

career with the Port of Pascagoula serving as the Harbormaster in 1984 and retired as Deputy Port Director, Operations and Facilities.

Randy Joplin has been promoted to Deputy Port Director of Operations and Facilities. He has served the Port of Pascagoula as Manager, Safety/Harbormaster since 1998. Prior to joining the Port, Randy worked in commercial shipping and steamship agency operations at various ports in the Gulf of Mexico, including Pascagoula. He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1983 to 1991.

• Terminal E & F warehouse demolition is complete - $69,400.

• Contract for new sheet pile bulkhead is underway- $4.6 million

• Design for rail relocation project is in progress


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Port Director Mark McAndrews and Allen

Mr. and Mrs. Al Moeller (Allen’s parents)

George Freeland, Jackson County Economic Development Foundation and Allen

Allen and his sister, Dr. Laurie Moeller

Members of Port Staff: Joe Abston, Randy Joplin, Farrell Williams and Allen

Allen and his wife Melody Moeller

Members of Port Staff: Jamie Jones, Wayne Hyde, Kendrick McKnight, Butch Hoard, Anthony Brown

Randy Joplin has assumed the position of Deputy Port Director,

Operations & Facilities.

Joplin PromotedTiger V Project Update

Navigation Project Update• Deepening of the Pascagoula River Harbor

Channel to 42 feet is on schedule to commence first quarter 2017.


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Port Director McAndrews Testifies at U.S. Senate Subcommittee Hearing

WelcomeAboard

The American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) Chairman-Elect and Port of Pascagoula Port Director Mark McAndrews recently testified before a Senate subcommittee hearing titled “The State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Stakeholders Perspectives.” McAndrews represented the U.S. port industry.

The hearing, which conveyed trends in the U.S. maritime industry from the perspective of ports, shippers, carriers, and labor, was to provide guidance for reauthorization of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).

Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker serves on the subcommittee.

George Clifton (Cliff) Porter has joined the Port of Pascagoula staff as Manager, Safety/Harbormaster.

A Jackson County native, Cliff has worked in the maritime industry for over thirty years. He began his career with Colle Towing Company in the Port of Pascagoula following graduation from Delta State University. Prior to joining the Port, he held the position of General Manager Pascagoula Fleet and Business Development for Signet Maritime Corporation (formerly Colle Towing Company).

Cliff and his wife Tracy reside in Pascagoula. They are the parents of four children.


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Congratulations to Mike Smith and Rafael Quesada on their recent graduation from the American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) PPM program. Mike Smith is the Port Engineer and Manager of Utilities for the Port Authority and was the first person in the state of Mississippi to receive the certification. He has been employed with the Port Authority since 1998.

Rafael Quesada is the Port of Pascagoula’s Director of Trade Development and has worked in the maritime industry over thirty five years. Rafael has been with the port since 2002.

The PPM program is a four year curriculum which provides a rigorous experience for candidates enabling them to build relationships, gain practical experience, and strengthen professional credentials in the port industry. All applicants admitted to the program are full time employees of an AAPA member Public Port Authority with a minimum of five years in management.

In addition to attending mandatory conferences, seminars and training programs, Smith and Quesada spent a two week residency in another port related environment. As part of the program, they were required to write a detailed report for review and approval by the Curriculum Committee on their experiences from the residency.

Employees Receive Distinguished Professional Port Manager (PPM) Certification

AAPA President Kurt Nagle and Rafael Quesada

AAPA President Kurt Nagle, Mike Smith, and Kristin Decas, AAPA Past Chairman

Port Director Mark McAndrews and Senator John Thune, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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L to R: Greg Williams, Wallace Easley, Benny Lassitter, Pam Lindsey (Secretary), Jimmy Colmer (Vice-President), Charles Persons (President), Marisa Jackson, Drew Allen, Marshall Smith

The mission of the Jackson County Port Authority is to acquire, develop andmanage assets as necessary to build a world-class, multi-use industrial port;

and to encourage and support industry and private investment in Jackson County.


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3033 Pascagoula St. P.O. Box 70

Pascagoula, MS 39567

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