The Grand Classica returns home
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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the only provider of two-night cruises to the Bahamas with sailings from the Port of Palm Beach, finally welcomed the Grand Classica home. |
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"The Port of Palm Beach is excited to welcome back the Grand Classica. Some people don’t realize cruising is a major economic driver in the Sunshine state and right here in Palm Beach County," said Port of Palm Beach District Board Chairman Joseph Anderson.
"Before the pandemic, the cruise line was credited for generating more than $100 million in local and state revenue and supporting more than 1,300 cruise related jobs. Think about the businesses that rely on the cruise industry. Every time the cruise ship docks at the Port they fuel up, they purchase food and the crew members spend money in our local restaurants, grocery stores and shopping malls," Chairman Anderson said.
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The cruise will conduct a test sailing on June 25. The cruise line will hand select a small group of fully vaccinated passengers to join its vaccinated crew, and they will sail on a two-night round-trip cruise to Grand Bahama Island onboard Grand Classica. To ensure the proper safety protocols have been met, the simulated sailing will include every part of the cruise line's regular experiences including dining, entertainment, leisure activities and shore excursions. The cruise line plans to restart sailings July 2, if they receive approval from the CDC.
Passengers looking to sail once the cruise line receives clearance from the CDC, will need to obtain a Bahamas Travel Health Card from the Bahamian Government, which requires either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure.
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The Port of Palm Beach hosted two vaccine clinics in the Port's cruise terminal on June 4 and June 11. Nurses with the Palm Beach County Health Department administered the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to more than 150 cruise and cargo crew members.
Click here to read Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's travel notice
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Port workers help save woman's life
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We want to give a big shout out to Oscar Garcia, who works for South Florida Materials, and Port Security Officer Dunstan Rainford for facilitating a safe rescue of a woman who was hanging on to one of the manatee fenders in slip 3. The woman does not have an association with the Port of Palm Beach. The rescue happened around 1:30 AM on June 10. Oscar and Dunstan used a rope to pull the woman out of the water. Security Manager Rick Placeres also responded to the scene. He reported the rescue to Riviera Beach Fire Rescue and submitted a report to the National Response Center as required by federal regulation. Thank you Oscar and Dunstan for your quick actions.WATCH VIDEO |
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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line host job fair
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line held a job fair to hire greeters, check-in agents, luggage porters and forklift operators to work at the Port of Palm Beach. More than 60 candidates showed up looking to be hired. You can call the cruise line's customer service number to inquiry about current job openings.
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Job opportunities at Port of Palm Beach
The Port of Palm Beach District currently has a Director of Finance position available. Click here to apply.
CEMEX is currently hiring two Terminal Attendants to work at its terminal located at the Port of Palm Beach. Click here to apply.
Southeast Hay Distributors is looking to fill the following positions.
- Financial Controller
- Warehouse Manager
- Sales and Marketing Manager
Southeast Hay Distributors posted the job listings on the website Indeed.
Palm Beach Parking is also hiring up to 20 valet runners. Click here to contact the company.
Tropical Shipping has several positions available including Client Service Representative, Lead Stevedore, Stevedore I, Shipside Inspector. Click here to view the open positions.
Overtime Building Maintenance is also looking to fill positions. Call 561-659-9791 for more information.
SSI Petroleum is also hiring truck drivers. See flyer below.
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Port receives four safety awardsThe Port received two Awards of Excellence for vehicle and worker safety and another two Special Recognition Awards for our Rail Safety Program and Online Safety Training and Safety Procurement Initiatives.
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Tropical Shipping also recognized by Safety Council of Palm Beach County
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Tropical Shipping received the following awards at this year’s Palm Beach County Annual Safety Council luncheon.
Excellence Award Worker Safety- Tropical reduced overall injuries in the workplace by 25% over the previous year and we are below the industry average nationwide
Award of Merit Vehicle Safety- Tropical received an award for driving safely a million miles in 2020.
The awards were received by Nate Rodriguez -Tropical Dispatch Supervisor, Ryan Doyle – Tropical Safety Engineer, Matt King – Tropical Safety Manager, Marino Hernandez – Tropical Truck Driver and Michelle Mudrie – Tropical Safety Administrator
“Safety is our No. 1 value and this recognition is a true testament to our employees commitment to working safely every day," said Van Kent, Tropical Shipping's Vice President. |
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Non-containerized cargo increased during pandemic
According to our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, non-containerized cargo was up 26 percent during Fiscal Year 2020. This included all commodities with the exception of fuel.
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The Port of Palm Beach recently replaced some critical part on the locomotive that moves railcars in and out of the Port. Over the past 13 years, our locomotive has moved over 210,000 rail cars, so it was time for some new wheels.
Director of Planning Carl Baker wrote a grant request to the Florida Department of Transportation, which agreed to split the cost of the wheel replacement 50/50. Southern Motive Power replaced the wheels this month, so there was no disruption in service to our tenants.
The Port's rail team shipped the old wheels to the company that supplied the new wheels. The company plans to resell them after they rebuild the motors and replace the wheels.
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Port Commissioners donate to Juneteenth of Palm Beach County
In 2020, Juneteenth of Palm Beach County, Inc. was born to help catalyze a shift in consciousness, addressing the systematic inequality that contributes to the seemingly infinite wealth gap, disproportionate health outcomes, and lack of educational opportunity in Black communities.
Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.
This year, Port Commissioners made a generous donation to the local organization. Combined, the Board donated $1,100 through the Commissioners Community Grant Program.
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"Stop the Bleed" kits located on Port property
More than 50 people working at Port of Palm Beach participated in Stop the Bleed Training classes held by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.
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If there is ever an emergency on Port property and you need a tourniquet to save someone's life, please call Security immediately. We have at least 40 Swat-T tourniquets located on Port property including in the MOC Main Lobby, the Cruise Terminal, on the 4th floor, the breakroom on the 6th floor, the maintenance shop, in security vehicles and gates.
If you are looking to purchase tourniquets for your terminal, warehouse or office space, this is the company we worked with Chinook Medical Gear Inc.
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 Assistant Clerk Maggie Ferro applies tourniquet on Human Resources Director and District Clerk Beatrice Greffin Pompey during 'Stop the Bleed' training course.
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Weekly
drive-through food distribution moves off Port property Hospitality Helping Hand's weekly food distribution events at held at Port of Palm Beach, ended June 12th. We are grateful the non-profit and its partners served the community for more than a year. A huge shout out to all the organizations, companies and volunteers who were involved in this mission. The organization has since suspended the large distribution events and is working on small scale events with the homeless. |
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Welcome our newest tenant PSA Management Inc.
PSA Management is a nationally recognized program/project management firm based on the pillars of performance, strength and action. The company was founded by Patrick Aliu in 1994. This month, the company began leasing office space on the 2nd Floor of the Maritime Office Complex.
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Tropical Shipping purchases new equipmentTropical Shipping recently purchased two Kalmar Gloria reachstackers and three Kalmar diesel-electric straddle carriers. The equipment, which is expected to be delivered by the end of the year, will be operated here at the Port of Palm Beach and the company's terminals in St. Thomas and St. Croix.
“The new diesel-electric straddle carriers will play an important role in helping us reduce both fuel costs and emissions while the Kalmar reachstackers will help us improve our operator efficiency and ergonomics,” said Tim DiPietropolo, Vice President Operations, NVOCC & Global Logistics, Tropical Shipping.
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Port recognizes employees for service during COVID-19 pandemic
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Port Executive Director Manuel Almira and Port Commissioners held a Luau luncheon to recognize port employees for their outstanding service, commitment, dedication and perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Port's administrative staff, security and facilities teams all received certificates of recognition and appreciation. |
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 Security Officer Juan Bedoya
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 Locomotive Engineer Keith Leggett
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 Security Sgt. Jeff Farr
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June Port Employees Work Anniversaries
Congratulations to our Director of Planning Development Carl Baker for 30 years of service. Carl is the longest-tenured employee here at the Port. Carl has worked in nearly every department during his career. He is one of those individuals who always helps his colleagues. He is a leader, a team player and always delivers top quality work. We thank Carl for dedicating three decades to the Port.
The following employees are also celebrating work anniversaries:
Security Sgt. Peter Wright- 21 years
Deputy Director and CFO Paul Zielinski- 15 years
Assistant Clerk Maggie Ferro- four years
Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas- Two years
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Port partners with Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office to host virtual Civilian Active Shooter Response Training
Port of Palm Beach employees and tenants are encouraged to participate in a free virtual training that will teach you what to do during an active shooter event. The online training, conducted by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 30th at 10 AM. Please contact Senior Director of Seaport operations and Security Ken Hern or PIO Yaremi Farinas for the Zoom invitation.
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Port Commissioner Katherine Waldron receives service award from local group
Port Commissioner Katherine Waldron was recognized during the June Board Meeting by a local organization called Inner City Youth Golfers, Inc. The non-profit organization's Founder and President Malachi Knowles and the Executive Director Esmeralda H. Knowles awarded Commissioner Waldron the "2020 Leadership Award" for her contributions to the community. Congratulations Commissioner Waldron!
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 Commissioner Katherine Waldron pictured with Inner City Youth Golfers Founder Malachi Knowles and Executive Director Esmeralda Knowles.
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Upcoming Commission MeetingsYou're invited to attend our Board of Commissioners meetings. - July 15
- August 19
- September 16
The public is welcome to attend the in-person board meetings held in our Board Room located on the 6th Floor of the Maritime Office Complex at One East 11th St Riviera Beach, FL. Face masks are optional. View agendas and minutes |
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